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A. Smith Bowman · Single barrel

John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey

4.8 · 24 Spirit Hives stories

Single barrel bourbon · United States · 50% ABV · 750 ml

$199.99 USD

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About this bottle

John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a single barrel bourbon from United States in our whiskey range. It is bottled at 50% ABV, in a 750 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Burnt toast, poached and baked pear, sugared pie crust and brioche with honey and maple syrup; on the palate: Metalic resiny pine and maple syrup with buttery oak, caramel, toffee, caramelised pear and sugar coated grilled almonds; finish: Dry oak, nutty stewed fruit and maple syrup with cinnamon and pepper spice.

Tasting notes

Nose
Burnt toast, poached and baked pear, sugared pie crust and brioche with honey and maple syrup.
Palate
Metalic resiny pine and maple syrup with buttery oak, caramel, toffee, caramelised pear and sugar coated grilled almonds.
Finish
Dry oak, nutty stewed fruit and maple syrup with cinnamon and pepper spice.

Product facts

Producer / brandA. Smith Bowman (derived from the product title)
StyleSingle barrel bourbon
CategoryWhiskey › Bourbon › Single barrel
CountryUnited States
Alcohol50% ABV (100 proof)
Bottle size750 ml
Age statementNo age statement
PackSingle bottle
Collections$100 – $250
Product IDsh-ca-4404874281098
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

Try it neat or with a single large ice cube. Bourbon’s caramel and vanilla sit well beside pecan pie, barbecue and aged cheddar.

What makes a whiskey a bourbon?

US law requires bourbon to be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn, distilled to no more than 80% ABV, aged in new charred oak containers, entered into the barrel at no more than 62.5% ABV and bottled at 40% ABV or more. “Straight” bourbon has been aged at least two years with no added colouring or flavouring.

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◇   WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY   ◇

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Wishlist haul

Saved three, bought three.

“A month of adding bottles to the Spirit Hives wishlist, then I checked out the three I kept opening. Sherried Speyside, a rye, a Rioja. All three matched the page.”
Matej N.Three bottles
Rare find

The bottle my town does not stock.

“Spirit Hives had the small-batch bourbon I had only ever seen on holiday. I ordered it on a Tuesday and it was on the table for Sunday. That is why I came back.”
Marcus T.Small-batch bourbon
Birthday gift

Quick to order. Worth the wait.

“Checkout at Spirit Hives took a minute. The bottle itself took a little longer than a supermarket run. I ordered ahead for my brother's birthday and it arrived in time.”
Derek C.Ordered in advance
Collector order

Patient, and then very pleased.

“If you need a bottle tomorrow, this is not that shop. If you want something Spirit Hives actually has and you can wait a stretch, it works. Mine turned up and it was exactly the label I wanted.”
James R.Hard-to-find Scotch

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