Run for the Roses
FLIGHT FEE $17.75
For some people, the Kentucky Derby is all about the horses, for some it’s the perfect chance to break out the big hat and seersucker suit, but for us… it’s about the BOURBON!!! We’ve got three that capture the tradition and essence of the Derby, but you’ll want to enjoy them for longer than the two minutes of the race!
- Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon (BIN 754, Proof 90)
Versailles, Kentucky
Woodford Reserve is official bourbon on the Kentucky Derby, so if you want authentic, pop this bottle. Woodford opens with a sweet, nutty aroma full of vanilla, caramel, chocolate, and a touch of fruit and spice. The palate is rich and chewy, offering flavors of toffee, caramel, chocolate, and a hint of citrus, rounded out by some brown sugar and a little black pepper. It finishes smooth, warm, and slightly creamy, with lingering sweetness and a touch of oak and spice. - Pinhook Bourbon 8 Year Vertical Series Bourbon (BIN 621, Proof 114)
Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Why would we put a bourbon from Indiana on a flight about the Kentucky Derby??? Pinhook sources and blends whiskies to release them when they are properly mature, similar to pinhooking horses where yearlings are purchased, broken, trained, and sold when ready to race. This release is dedicated to Bourbon War, now 9, who raced between 2018 – 2022. This nose opens with a pop of cinnamon, pastry, light oak, subtle syrup, and dark cherry. The palate and finish deliver layered rye spice, dry oak, cinnamon, brown sugar, and a touch of leather and peppercorn, ending with a warm, candy-like spice - Four Roses Single Barrel Straight Bourbon (BIN 733, Proof 100)
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
When the “Run for the Roses” is over and the winner crowned (whether you’re celebrating or lamenting), we can all agree the garland of roses draped over the winning horse is one of the most powerful visuals in sports history. This Kentucky whiskey starts with a delicate, subtle nose of cork, dried raisins, vanilla, and fresh flowers. The palate is a surprising “flavor burst,” hitting you with bold rye spice, honey, peaches, brown sugar, and light oak all at once, coating the tongue with rich, immediate flavor. The long, lingering finish builds slowly, layering in spicy heat alongside notes of leather, old wood, mint, raisins, cherries.
Almost Vertical
FLIGHT FEE $15.25
“Verticals” are the same source whiskey at different ages but no (or minimal) change to proof. For this vertical we have one source of bourbon with three different proofs and minimal change to age. All three start with Iron Smoke’s 4-grain straight bourbon with corn, rye, barley and an apple wood smoked wheat. The smoked wheat is no gimmick, look for the apple pie notes in each version.
- Iron Smoke Straight Bourbon (Bin 935, Proof 80)
Fairport, New York
A 4-grain bourbon with the wheat smoked over apple wood… yes please! Classic bourbon notes of butterscotch and caramel on the nose with just a hint of smoke. It leads with oaky/charcoal notes followed up by some spicy, vanilla, and toasted marshmallow flavors. The finish is dry and complex with some cherry and finally the sweet applewood smoke. - Iron Smoke Bottled-in-Bond (Bin 936, Proof 100)
Fairport, New York
Pure bourbon spice with hot toffee and subtle apple on the nose. Caramel apples, rich baking spices, and a touch of tobacco smoke make this pleasantly complex. Drop in some water or a cube and this beauty blooms with pecans and apple pie! - Iron Smoke Cask(et) Strength (Bin 937, Proof 120)
Fairport, New York
Buckle up because we have a straight, uncut, and unfiltered bourbon aged in triple charred oak barrels at 120 proof. Burnt sugar and high proof spirits hit on the nose right away. Very spicy and thick with immediate heat. As the heat subsides, barrel char starts to evolve with the sweet cherry and molasses notes. The finish wraps with subtle hints of apple wood smoke and cinnamon.