John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon

John J. Bowman Single Barrel 100 Proof Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey commemorates the great, great uncle of Abram S. Bowman, who founded A. Smith Bowman Distillery. They hand-select some of the oldest barrels in the warehouse to produce a single barrel bourbon. John J. Bourbon is made from a mash of corn, malted barley, and rye that is fermented with a proprietary strain of yeast and distilled three times through "Mary," a copper-pot still named in honor of John Bowman's mother. After distillation, the bourbon is aged for ten years in new, American oak casks with a #3 char. Following its decade-long Beautyrest, the bourbon is brought to 100 proof before each single-barrel bottle is filled and labeled by hand. John J. Bowman Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey has a fragrant nose of marmalade and soft biscuits with notes of toffee, leather, figs, and almonds. The center-palette is dominated by signature notes of apples and pears, which lead to a long, dry finish. Drink it straight or over ice. Enjoy!