The Representative 4 Years Old Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whisky
(Indiana) [World Whiskies Awards Best Non-Kentucky Bourbon 2023] [WA 91]

Notes from the Distillery:

• Barrel proof straight bourbon whiskey distilled in Indiana (MGP) and bottled in Bardstown, KY, by Proof and Wood
• Mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley
• Aged a minimum 4 years (2 Congressional terms)
• Small batch, blended from approximately 20 barrels
• Nose of tree bark and crème pâtissière; browned butter and violet on the mid-palate with an earthy finish that hints of licorice root, tobacco, and bitter herbs
• Non-chill filtered; 57.4% ABV (ABV may vary batch to batch)

Distilled in Indiana from the same mash bill as Proof and Wood’s Deadwood Bourbon, this distinct and sultry bourbon is a must-try for those that love barrel-strength expressions

Awards/Accolades:

Double Platinum - Ascot Awards 2024

"Great flavors here. This whiskey shows the refinement of age while highlighting the best flavors of youth. Sweet, spicy and lovely to the end."

Best Non-Kentucky Bourbon - World Whiskies Awards 2023

 "A delightful nose of candied orange peel, oak, caramel, and dark fruit leads to a soft palate of roasted nuts, crème brulée, cinnamon, spiced wood, and dried fruit. Nicely balanced with good complexity, and a lingering sweetness on the finish."

91 Points - Whisky Advocate

"Bakery sweets in the form of chocolate chip cookie, vanilla bean scone, confectioners' sugar, and Nutella, along with fresh garden herbs and red apple on the nose. The full and rich palate turns to lemon meringue, vanilla cake, blackberry tart, bitter chocolate, and pecans. A long syrupy finish delivers peppery spice, musty attic, and, with water, nutty milk chocolate and baking spice. Well-built, with depth and dynamic flavors."

"Brilliant cherry and treacle notes in the finish that you don’t normally detect from this distillery. Whatever Proof and Wood is doing here isn’t just blind luck." - Forbes