Description
A. Smith Bowman Straight Bourbon Cask Strength 10 Year Batch #5 (750mL) — 137.6 Proof | Uncut & Non-Chill Filtered Limited Release
Experience one of Virginia's most sought-after high-proof bourbons with A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon Batch #5, an extremely limited 10-year-old Straight Bourbon Whiskey bottled at a massive 137.6 Proof (68.8% ABV).
Released in 2026, Batch #5 continues A. Smith Bowman's acclaimed Cask Strength series, a collection built around mature barrels selected specifically for their ability to deliver tremendous intensity without sacrificing balance and drinkability.
After aging for a minimum of 10 years, the selected whiskey is bottled uncut and non-chill filtered, preserving the extraordinary concentration developed during maturation. At nearly 69% alcohol by volume, this is serious cask-strength bourbon, yet Batch #5 displays remarkable fruit and sweetness beneath its formidable proof.
Candied apple, dark cherry, ripe plum, caramelized sugar and vanilla lead into dense layers of toffee, chocolate, cinnamon, seasoned oak and dark baking spice. The result is an intensely concentrated bourbon that rewards slow sipping—and transforms dramatically with a few carefully added drops of water.
Produced at A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Batch #5 is an exceptionally limited annual release and a highly desirable bottle among collectors of mature, high-proof American whiskey.
Product Details
- Type: Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Producer: A. Smith Bowman Distillery
- Expression: Cask Strength Bourbon
- Batch: Batch #5
- Release Year: 2026
- Distillery: A. Smith Bowman Distillery
- Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Bottle Size: 750mL
- Age: 10 Years
- ABV: 68.8%
- Proof: 137.6 Proof
- Bottling: Cask Strength / Uncut
- Filtration: Non-Chill Filtered
- Mash Bill: Undisclosed
- Release: Extremely Limited Annual Release
- Character: Candied Apple, Cherry, Plum, Caramel, Toffee, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Dark Spice & Mature Oak
How to Enjoy
At 137.6 Proof, Batch #5 is an outstanding bourbon for exploring both neat and with gradual dilution:
- Pour a small amount into a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whiskey glass
- Allow 15–20 minutes for the bourbon to open before tasting
- Take a small first sip neat to experience its full cask-strength intensity
- Add several drops of water to reveal additional fruit and sweetness
- Continue adding water gradually to find your preferred proof
- Try over one large cube for a slower evolution in the glass
- Pair with dark chocolate or chocolate truffles
- Excellent alongside roasted pecans or walnuts
- Pair with smoked brisket or other rich barbecue
- Try with cherry cobbler or apple pie
- Excellent alongside crème brûlée or caramel desserts
- A compelling bottle for side-by-side tastings with previous Bowman Cask Strength batches
Why You'll Love It
- Highly allocated 2026 Batch #5 release
- Matured for a minimum of 10 years
- Bottled at an extraordinary 137.6 Proof
- Full 68.8% ABV cask-strength presentation
- Bottled uncut for maximum flavor concentration
- Non-chill filtered to preserve texture and character
- Produced by A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Exceptional combination of extreme proof and mature bourbon character
- Candied apple provides vibrant fruit sweetness
- Ripe plum and cherry add concentrated dark-fruit character
- Caramelized sugar and toffee create decadent richness
- Chocolate provides additional depth
- Cinnamon and dark spice balance the sweeter flavors
- Mature oak reflects a full decade of barrel aging
- Limited annual production creates significant collector appeal
- Excellent addition to a complete Bowman Cask Strength collection
- Particularly attractive to enthusiasts of mature, barrel-proof American bourbon
Do you ship to all states?
- We do NOT currently ship to the following states: Massachusetts (MA), Michigan (MI), Mississippi (MS), South Carolina (SC), Tennessee (TN), Montana (MT), Alabama (AL), Arkansas (AR) and Utah (UT). Please check your state’s laws before placing an order.
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