Driftless Glen Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey 48%

Grain-to-glass bourbon from a Wisconsin area the ice age bypassed.

Expert description

Driftless Glen Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the distillery's core expression, mashed, distilled and bottled on site from local grain, bottled at 48%. Driftless Glen Distillery was founded in 2012 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, by Brian and Reneé Bemis, who scoured the country for a place with the right grain and water for bourbon and rye — and found it in the Driftless Area, a part of Wisconsin the glaciers of the last ice age bypassed. The distillery is housed in a restored 1800s building on the Baraboo River, near Circus World, and produces its whiskey grain-to-glass from local grain and water.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers caramel, vanilla and lightly toasted grain.

Palate

The palate is full and sweet with caramel, honey and a hint of spiced oak.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, warm and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Driftless Glen Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Driftless Glen Distillery
Region/Country: Baraboo, Wisconsin, USA
Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Caramel · Vanilla · Full-bodied · Spiced

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Frequently asked questions about Driftless Glen Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Where is Driftless Glen from?

Driftless Glen Distillery is located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, in the so-called Driftless Area, known for its pristine soil and water because the ice age glaciers never reached the region.

What does 'grain-to-glass' mean?

It means the entire process, from malting and mashing to distilling and bottling, happens at the distillery using local grain, unlike whiskey made from purchased, already-distilled spirit.

How is Driftless Glen Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey best served?

Neat or with a few drops of water to open up the aromas, or on the rocks.

Is Driftless Glen Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey 48% a good gift idea?

Yes, Driftless Glen Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey 48% is a natural choice for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship and characterful flavour experiences — especially for the whisky enthusiast keen to explore beyond the most familiar names.

How should Driftless Glen Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey 48% be stored?

Standing upright, cool and dark, like any other spirits bottle. Once opened, the contents keep best if enjoyed within a year or so.

How would you sum up the flavour profile of Driftless Glen Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey 48%?

In short: Caramel · Vanilla · Full-bodied · Spiced.