{"product_id":"a-smith-bowman-straight-bourbon-cask-strength-10-year-137-6-proof-batch-5-750ml","title":"A. Smith Bowman Straight Bourbon Cask Strength 10 Year 137.6 Proof Batch #5 (750mL)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. Smith Bowman Straight Bourbon Cask Strength 10 Year Batch #5 (750mL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 137.6 Proof | Uncut \u0026amp; Non-Chill Filtered Limited Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience one of Virginia's most sought-after high-proof bourbons with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon Batch #5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an extremely limited \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-year-old Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bottled at a massive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e137.6 Proof (68.8% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter aging for a minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the selected whiskey is bottled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003euncut and non-chill filtered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandied 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Batch #5 is an exceptionally limited annual release and a highly desirable bottle among collectors of mature, high-proof American whiskey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A. Smith Bowman Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cask Strength Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBatch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Batch #5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A. Smith Bowman Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fredericksburg, Virginia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 68.8%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 137.6 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cask Strength \/ Uncut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Undisclosed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extremely Limited Annual Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Candied Apple, Cherry, Plum, Caramel, Toffee, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Dark Spice \u0026amp; Mature Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 137.6 Proof, Batch #5 is an outstanding bourbon for exploring both neat and with gradual dilution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour a small amount into a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whiskey glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow 15–20 minutes for the bourbon to open before tasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake a small first sip neat to experience its full cask-strength intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd several drops of water to reveal additional fruit and sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue adding water gradually to find your preferred proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry over one large cube for a slower evolution in the glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with dark chocolate or chocolate truffles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent alongside roasted pecans or walnuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with smoked brisket or other rich barbecue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry with cherry cobbler or apple pie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent alongside crème brûlée or caramel desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compelling bottle for side-by-side tastings with previous Bowman Cask Strength batches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly allocated 2026 Batch #5 release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatured for a minimum of 10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at an extraordinary 137.6 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull 68.8% ABV cask-strength presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled uncut for maximum flavor concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-chill filtered to preserve texture and character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional combination of extreme proof and mature bourbon character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandied apple provides vibrant fruit sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe plum and cherry add concentrated dark-fruit character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaramelized sugar and toffee create decadent richness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChocolate provides additional depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinnamon and dark spice balance the sweeter flavors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature oak reflects a full decade of barrel aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited annual production creates significant collector appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent addition to a complete Bowman Cask Strength collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly attractive to enthusiasts of mature, barrel-proof American bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"A. 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