{"product_id":"jimmy-red-bentons-smoked-jimmy-red-bourbon-750ml","title":"Jimmy Red Benton's Smoked Jimmy Red Bourbon (750mL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited Release | South Carolina Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 100% Heirloom Jimmy Red Corn | Benton’s Smokehouse Collaboration | Hickory-Smoked Corn | 750mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJimmy Red Benton's Smoked Jimmy Red Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an extraordinary limited-release American bourbon showcasing the innovative craftsmanship of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Wire Distilling Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the legendary smokehouse traditions of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenton's Country Hams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Tennessee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% heirloom Jimmy Red corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this distinctive bourbon begins with one of America's most celebrated heritage grains before undergoing an unconventional smoking process inspired by traditional Southern barbecue craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn collaboration with renowned smokehouse master \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllan Benton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, High Wire Distilling takes its prized Jimmy Red corn to Benton's famous Tennessee smokehouse, where the grain is slowly smoked over hickory wood before returning to Charleston, South Carolina, for fermentation, distillation, and maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a remarkable bourbon that 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Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High Wire Distilling Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollaboration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Benton's Country Hams \/ Allan Benton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Charleston, South Carolina, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Heirloom Jimmy Red Corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoking Process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Hickory Smokehouse Smoking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmokehouse Location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Madisonville, Tennessee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New Charred American Oak Barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Varies by Release — 45% or 47.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottling Proof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Varies by Release — 90 or 95 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limited Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hickory Smoke, Maple, Graham Cracker, Cinnamon, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla \u0026amp; Toasted Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Wire Distilling — Reviving America's Heritage Grains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2013 by Scott Blackwell and Ann Marshall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, High Wire Distilling Co. is a pioneering craft distillery located in Charleston, South Carolina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for its dedication to agricultural heritage, traditional grain varieties, and innovative whiskey production, High Wire has become particularly celebrated for its work with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJimmy Red corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a historic Southern grain that was once nearly lost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJimmy Red is a distinctive, deep-red heirloom corn variety traditionally grown in the South Carolina Lowcountry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognizing its exceptional flavor potential, High Wire partnered with local farmers and agricultural researchers to help restore the grain and establish a sustainable supply for whiskey production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike conventional bourbon mash bills that combine corn with rye, wheat, or malted barley, High Wire's signature Jimmy Red bourbon is crafted entirely from this remarkable heritage corn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting whiskey is celebrated for its rich texture, natural sweetness, and distinctive flavor complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenton's Smoked Jimmy Red Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes this commitment to traditional Southern ingredients even further by incorporating one of the region's most iconic culinary techniques: authentic smokehouse smoking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Benton’s Smokehouse Collaboration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining characteristic of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenton's Smoked Jimmy Red Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its extraordinary collaboration with Allan Benton, the legendary artisan behind Benton's Country Hams in Madisonville, Tennessee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenton is widely recognized for producing some of America's most celebrated country hams and smoked bacon using traditional curing and slow-smoking methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the rich aromas and flavors of Southern smokehouses, High Wire Distilling partnered with Benton to explore how smoke could influence bourbon at the grain level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than introducing smoke through barrel finishing or adding smoky flavor after distillation, the team developed a process in which \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJimmy Red corn is smoked before the whiskey is produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the original release, approximately 5,000 pounds of Jimmy Red corn were placed in traditional ham bags and hung inside Benton's smokehouse alongside his famous cured meats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grain was exposed to hickory smoke for approximately one week, absorbing the distinctive aromatic character of the smokehouse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing this process, the smoked corn was transported back to Charleston, where High Wire completed fermentation, distillation, and barrel maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unusual approach allows smoke to become an integral part of the bourbon's character rather than simply a finishing influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes Benton's Smoked Jimmy Red Bourbon Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenton's Smoked Jimmy Red Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stands apart from traditional American whiskey because of its combination of rare heritage grain, authentic smokehouse smoking, and carefully controlled bourbon production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts mash bill consists entirely of heirloom Jimmy Red corn, producing the naturally creamy texture and rich sweetness that distinguish High Wire's signature bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe corn's extended exposure to hickory smoke introduces a savory aromatic dimension rarely encountered in conventional Kentucky or Tennessee bourbons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike heavily peated Scotch whiskies, where smoke typically comes from peat used during malt drying, Benton's Smoked Jimmy Red derives its smoky character from traditional American hardwood smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creates a distinctive flavor experience combining the sweetness of bourbon with the savory complexity of Southern barbecue traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes of maple, vanilla, graham cracker, and tropical fruit complement the pronounced smokehouse aromas, while cinnamon and oak spice provide additional structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is an adventurous yet balanced whiskey that celebrates the intersection of Southern agriculture, culinary heritage, and American distilling innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited-release craft bourbon from High Wire Distilling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique collaboration with legendary smokehouse master Allan Benton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from 100% heirloom Jimmy Red corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in Charleston, South Carolina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorn traditionally smoked in Tennessee before distillation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic hickory-smoked grain character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Southern smokehouse aromas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich maple and graham cracker sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayers of cinnamon, vanilla, and tropical fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy, full-bodied Jimmy Red corn texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatured in new charred American oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique alternative to traditional bourbon and peated Scotch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent choice for adventurous whiskey enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFascinating addition to a craft bourbon collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for fans of smoked whiskey and Southern barbecue 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