American Whiskey
The bulk of our American whiskey is from Kentucky and New York.
Want it today? 32 bottles are in stock at the shop for pickup or local delivery in Brooklyn.
American Whiskey questions
What types of American whiskey are there?
American whiskey includes bourbon, rye whiskey, wheat whiskey, malt whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, and blended styles. Bourbon must use at least 51 percent corn and new charred oak containers. Rye whiskey must use at least 51 percent rye. The grain recipe, distillation, barrel aging, and regional approach shape each whiskey's aroma, body, and spice.
What does American whiskey taste like?
Bourbon often shows vanilla, caramel, corn sweetness, and oak. Rye whiskey usually tastes drier and spicier, with pepper, baking spice, herbs, or citrus. Wheat whiskey can feel softer and rounder. American single malts focus on malted barley, with flavors influenced by the distillery and barrel. Tasting notes vary with proof and aging.
What makes bourbon legally bourbon?
To qualify as bourbon, a whiskey uses a mash bill containing at least 51 percent corn and is aged in new charred oak containers. Corn often gives a fuller, sweeter profile with caramel and vanilla notes. Rye whiskey instead uses at least 51 percent rye, producing a spicier, more peppery character. Additional rules govern its production and labeling.
How should American whiskey be served?
Taste American whiskey neat first in a small glass to understand its aroma and texture. Add a few drops of water if high proof makes it hard to assess. One large ice cube gives a colder, more diluted pour. Bourbon suits an Old Fashioned, while rye is a traditional choice for a Manhattan or whiskey sour.