Smoke Wagon Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is a distinguished spirit that showcases the rich distilling heritage of Nevada. Our high rye content bourbon is aged in the heart of a century-old brick warehouse. To ensure a unique and consistent flavor, barrels are hand selected to create a perfect blend that is smooth and at the same time bold and intense.
Released in 2016, our goal was to create a unique great tasting high rye content bourbon. The problem is that rye ages much faster than corn. So while our younger vintages had a big rye spice flavor (which we love) the mouth feel was too thin and it lacked the sweet, delicate complexity of a well aged spirit. Our older vintages had the smoothness and sweet notes that can only be achieved by moving in and out of #4 char and caramelized oak for many, many years, but the nice rye spice had been aged out!
So what to do? Find the perfect blend.
We combined the two. The younger vintages maintain the bold spiciness of the rye, cut down on the tannins and keep it fruit forward. The older vintage brings in a creamy mouth feel with sweet aromas and taste notes that only appear over time from aging in a barrel.
Aroma: The inviting nose features balanced oak with enticing hints of fruit and dried apricots, creating an aromatic experience that beckons to be savored.
Taste: The palate opens with initial sweet notes, followed by a well-rounded mouthfeel that showcases spicy elements, including white pepper, from the high rye mash bill. A beautiful interplay of sweet and oak flavors emerges, enhanced by caramel notes from the charred barrels.
Finish: The bourbon finishes smoothly, with no harsh alcohol burn, even at 100 proof, leaving a lingering impression of warmth and satisfaction that invites another sip.
