Production Standards

Cooperage
Deep #4 char ("alligator char") across all aging barrels.
Warehouse Notes
Traditional timber-framed, tin-clad multi-story rickhouses along the Kentucky River

Mash Bill Reference

Mash BillGrain Makeup
Bourbon Mash Bill75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
Rye Mash Bill51% Rye, 37% Corn, 12% Malted Barley

Core Expressions (13)

10 Years Old 90 Proof (45% ABV)

A mature small-batch bourbon with orange peel, maple, vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, butterscotch, toffee, and warming spice.

Aged at least 13 Years Barrel Proof; varies by release (Spring 2026: 121.2 Proof / 60.6% ABV; Spring 2025: 114.8 Proof)

A recurring non-chill filtered release with mature oak, brown sugar, orange peel, dark cherry, baking spice, cola, caramel, and toffee.

15 Years Old 117.2 Proof (58.6% ABV)

A deeply aged bourbon with dried cherry and plum, caramel, nutmeg, clove, molasses, coffee, tobacco, dark cocoa, and mature oak.

6 Years Old 90 Proof (45% ABV)

A small-batch rye with roasted almond, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, dried fruit, and lingering rye spice.

No Age Statement 110 Proof (55% ABV)

Non-chill filtered with concentrated vanilla, roasted nuts, brown sugar, seasoned oak, cinnamon, creamy toffee, and licorice.

No Age Statement 104 Proof (52% ABV)

Non-chill filtered with lemon and orange peel, vanilla, spicy oak, ginger, black pepper, tobacco, and a crisp peppercorn finish.

Varies by Annual Edition Annual barrel-proof series; varies by edition (2022 Camp Nelson C: 112.4; 2023 Camp Nelson F: 117.6; 2024 Camp Nelson B: 120.2; 2025 Camp Nelson E: 128 Proof)

A non-chill filtered annual bourbon series shaped by a single aging location, with recurring notes of caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, citrus peel, toasted oak, baking spice, molasses, and black pepper.

NAS (~6–8 Years) 101 Proof (50.5% ABV)

The flagship benchmark. Bold notes of rich caramel, vanilla, toffee, baking spice (cinnamon, nutmeg), and charred oak.

NAS (~4–5 Years) 101 Proof (50.5% ABV)

Traditional "barely legal" rye; crisp spearmint, cracked black pepper, honey, apple orchard fruit, and lingering spice.

NAS (~6–8 Years) 81 Proof (40.5% ABV)

Approachable, lighter proof; sweet corn, light honey, soft vanilla, gentle rye spice, and subtle toasted oak.

Single Barrel; NAS (~8.5–9.5 Years) 101 Proof (50.5% ABV)

Hand-selected single barrels bottled at 101 proof; dark fruit, almond, toasted coconut, rich leather, and polished oak.

Barrel Proof Blend (6, 8, & 12 Year Bourbons) Barrel Proof (~116.8 Proof / 58.4% ABV)

Uncut and non-chill filtered; deep molasses, orange peel, candied pecans, rich tobacco, and heavy oak spice.

Barrel Proof Blend (4, 6, & 8 Year Ryes) Barrel Proof (~112.2 Proof / 56.1% ABV)

Uncut and non-chill filtered rye; sweet citrus zest, herbal mint, dark chocolate, ginger root, and robust pepper.

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