A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength 10 Year 139.7 Proof Batch 4 Virginia Straight Bourbon 750mL

A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength 10-Year Batch 4 Virginia Straight Bourbon

Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 69.85% ABV (139.7 Proof) | Aged 10 Years | 750 mL

Process & Profile

A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Batch 4 is an uncut, unfiltered, high‑proof bourbon hand‑selected by head distiller David Bock. Bottled at barrel strength with a minimum age of 10 years, it’s sourced and matured at Virginia’s A. Smith Bowman Distillery, then bottled at 139.7 proof (69.85% ABV) without chill filtration.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich leather, dark vanilla bean, plum preserves, polished wood, and bruleed sugar

• Palate: Raspberry chocolate, stone fruit, cinnamon spice, baked peach cobbler, toasted coconut, licorice, and black pepper

• Body: Full‑bodied with syrupy texture and warm, chewy mouthfeel

• Finish: Long and balanced—clove syrup, caramel apple, tart cherry cola, toasted oak, and lingering leather

What Makes It Special

• Bottled at full barrel strength (139.7 proof) — no proofing water added

• Aged a full decade in toasted & charred American oak

• Hand‑selected barrels create seasonal depth and consistency

• Limited release, sold via lottery and select allocation

• Celebrated, award‑winning profile recognized by critics and collectors

How to Enjoy

Best sipped neat with a splash of water to open complex layers. Ideal for contemplative sipping or special occasions—and a standout in any collector’s cabinet.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the proof of Batch 4?
139.7 proof (69.85% ABV).
2. Is it chill filtered?
No—bottled uncut and non‑chill‑filtered.
3. How old is this bourbon?
Aged a minimum of 10 years.
4. What mash bill is used?
Buffalo Trace's high‑rye mash bill, around 10–15% rye.
5. How is it released?
Limited release via lottery and select allocations