Description

This single barrel bourbon, which was distilled and aged in Louisville, Kentucky, commemorates the deadliest battle of the late 18th-century “Whiskey Rebellion”. In 1794 a group of approximately 600 Mingo Creek militiamen surrounded Federal Tax Inspector John Neville’s fortified home, rebelling against the Excise Whiskey Tax of 1971. The farmers and militiamen taking part in this “Whiskey Rebellion” were fighting for the very same principles which fueled the American Revolution, and during the attack on Neville’s home – Bower Hill – two rebel leaders were killed, including Revolutionary War Major James McFarlane. Upon completion of the two-day battle, Neville’s home was razed by fire, and now, Bower Hill and the Whiskey Rebellion are commemorated with a new rebellious spirit, Bower Hill Bourbon.

Distilled and aged in Louisville, Kentucky, Bower Hill Bourbon has a warm amber appearance and an aroma of vanilla spice and rich, charred oak. On the palate, there are more spicy oak tannins complemented by lush fruits and wheat toast, leading to a long, smooth finish defined by caramel and popcorn.

Nose: Big bursts of oak-y vanilla and black pepper, alongside a hint of caramelised apple.

Palate: Burnt sugar, fiery cinnamon, sweetcorn and clove.

Finish: Hot spices linger on the very long palate.