A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength 10 Year 137.6 Proof Batch 5 Virginia Straight Bourbon 750mL

A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength 10 Year 137.6 Proof Batch 5 Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Virginia Straight Bourbon | 68.8% ABV | 137.6 Proof | 750mL | Minimum 10 Years | Fredericksburg, Virginia | Cask Strength | Batch 5 | Limited 2026 Release

Process & Profile

A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength 10 Year 137.6 Proof Batch 5 Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the fifth release in the distillery’s annual high-proof series. Following extensive barrel evaluation, the selected bourbon was matured for a minimum of ten years before being bottled uncut and non-chill filtered at its natural cask strength.

Batch 5 reaches an imposing 137.6 proof, preserving the concentrated fruit, oak, sweetness, and spice developed during its extended maturation in Virginia. Despite its intensity, the profile balances candied fruit and sweet florals with mature oak, smoke, and a long, warming finish.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Candied apple with caramelized sweetness, mature oak, and a subtle hint of smoke.

• Palate: Ripe plums, cherries, and sweet floral notes supported by concentrated barrel spice.

• Finish: Warm, powerful, and lingering with dark fruit, seasoned oak, and sustained spice.

What Makes It Special

• The fifth annual release in the A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength series.

• Matured for a minimum of 10 years in Virginia.

• Bottled at its natural 68.8% ABV (137.6 proof).

• Presented uncut and non-chill filtered to retain its full texture and flavor.

• Offers a fruit-driven profile of candied apple, ripe plum, cherry, and sweet florals.

• Released in limited quantities as part of A. Smith Bowman’s allocated 2026 whiskey portfolio.

How to Enjoy

A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Batch 5 is best tasted neat in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whiskey glass. Allow the pour to rest for several minutes before tasting so its candied fruit, smoke, oak, and floral characteristics can emerge beyond the initial proof.

Because it is bottled at 137.6 proof, adding water a few drops at a time can soften the alcohol intensity and reveal additional fruit, caramel, and barrel spice. A large ice cube is another suitable option for a slower, evolving pour.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength 10 Year 137.6 Proof Batch 5 Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength 10 Year 137.6 Proof Batch 5 Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the fifth annual release in the distillery’s limited cask-strength series, bottled uncut and non-chill filtered.

2. How old is A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength 10 Year 137.6 Proof Batch 5 Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength 10 Year 137.6 Proof Batch 5 Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey was matured for a minimum of ten years.

3. What is the ABV of A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength 10 Year 137.6 Proof Batch 5 Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength 10 Year 137.6 Proof Batch 5 Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at 68.8% ABV, equivalent to 137.6 proof.

4. What does A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength 10 Year 137.6 Proof Batch 5 Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey taste like?
   It features candied apple and light smoke on the nose, followed by ripe plum, cherry, sweet floral notes, mature oak, and a warm, lingering finish.

5. Where can I buy A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength 10 Year 137.6 Proof Batch 5 Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength 10 Year 137.6 Proof Batch 5 Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for limited-edition bourbon and premium American whiskey.