Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon

My Price: $29.99

Country/Area: Aged and Bottled In Nevada, USA

Distillery: MGP

Proof/ABV: 92.5 Proof

Mash Bill: 60 % Corn 36% Rye 4% Malted Barley

Barrel: New American Oak

Age: At Least 2 years (No Age Statement)

Nose: Caramel, Oak, Vanilla

Taste: Spice, Vanilla Crème, Wood

Review:

After seeing Smoke Wagon all over TikTok I was excited to come across a bottle while I was visiting friends in Colorado. The only offering was the Straight Bourbon but for $30 that was fine with me. I am typically not a fan of “high rye” bourbons despite loving rye whiskies but this one may change my mind. The proof offers just enough of a flavor and alcohol punch without being overbearing or aggressive. Carmel still comes though on the taste and smell but that rye spice is always right there. This Straight Bourbon is a great addition to my bar and I hope that one day they will make it to the shelves of my local liquor stores.

My Rating: Stock it. For $30 this is a great everyday sipper with a bit more drama and spice than my go to Eagle Rare. Cheers!

May the miles you hike be filled with wonder and the glasses you raise be filled with whiskey.

Cheers!

Rating scale:

-Spit: Don’t bother with this one. If a friend gives you a dram of it, are they even your friend?

-Shoot: Good enough to get you drunk.

-Sip: Tasty enough to enjoy neat or on the rocks.

-Stock: I’d recommend keeping a bottle on hand.