{"title":"Virginia Whiskies","description":"Virginia whiskies draw from a grain-forward tradition rooted in the state's long distilling history, with bourbon and rye dominating a category shaped by humid Mid-Atlantic aging conditions. A. Smith \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bowman\"\u003eBowman\u003c\/a\u003e Distillery anchors the regional landscape, producing everything from the accessible Bowman Brothers Small Batch to the single barrel depth of John J Bowman, where corn-heavy mash bills meet extended maturation. Isaac Bowman's port barrel finish introduces dried fruit and tannin alongside classic caramel notes, while Abraham Bowman limited releases - including a Touriga and Merlot wine finish and a High Rye expression from 2007 - push into collector territory. Catoctin Creek's Rabble Rouser Rye, bottled in bond at 100 proof, represents the state's rye tradition with a distinctly spice-driven character separate from Bowman's bourbon-centric portfolio.","products":[{"product_id":"abraham-bowman-double-barrel-bourbon","title":"Abraham Bowman Double Barrel Bourbon 2006","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbraham Bowman Double Barrel Bourbon 2006\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as Abraham Bowman Limited Edition Double Barrel Bourbon, it was first put into barrel in December, 2006 before being transferred to new barrels in April, 2013. It was aged an additional six months in the distillery’s standard Warehouse (A1) before then being “moved to the mezzanine of Warehouse K, and aged for an additional 5 months. The mezzanine allowed for increased air flow around the barrels while also allowing the barrels to receive more scrutiny” from the distiller. All total it was aged seven years and two months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32870367625348,"sku":"210000007915","price":1799.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/products\/buy-spirits-bourbon-abraham-bowman-double-barrel-bourbon-2006-online-29195739398312.jpg?v=1657317894"},{"product_id":"john-j-bowman-single-barrel-bourbon","title":"John J Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn J Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Our John. J. Bowman Bourbon commemorates the great, great uncle of Abram S. Bowman, who founded A. Smith Bowman Distillery. We hand select some of the oldest barrels in the warehouse to produce a single barrel bourbon with hints of toffee, leather, figs, and almonds. John. J. Bowman was awarded World’s Best Bourbon in 2017.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32873502572676,"sku":"210000004847","price":99.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/products\/jjbsb.jpg?v=1676686254"},{"product_id":"isaac-bowman-bourbon-port-barrel-finished","title":"Isaac Bowman Bourbon Port Barrel Finished","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Isaac Bowman Bourbon is aged in charred white oak barrels, then finished in port barrels, many of which come from Virginia wineries. This combination of finishing barrels produces flavors of jam with caramel and spice notes. Isaac Bowman is produced in a similar fashion to our Abraham Bowman port-finished bourbon, which won World’s Best Bourbon in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32873511911556,"sku":"210000004829","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/products\/buy-spirits-bourbon-isaac-bowman-bourbon-port-barrel-finished-online-29643853398184.jpg?v=1655866132"},{"product_id":"abraham-bowman-gingerbread-beer-finished-bourbon-2006-750ml","title":"Abraham Bowman Gingerbread Beer Finished Bourbon 2006 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbraham Bowman Gingerbread Beer Finished Bourbon 2006 750ml\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/us.merchantos.com\/?name=item.views.item\u0026amp;form_name=view\u0026amp;id=14657\u0026amp;tab=ecommerce#Hide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The fall season is a big one for new bourbon releases, but it's not too often that one of those releases tastes like fall as well. Abraham Bowman Gingerbread Beer Finished Bourbon tastes like it was made for the fall season, with hints of gingerbread spice, cinnamon and clove. They used Bowman Bourbon barrels that held booze for a solid 8 years before emptying and passing them along to Hardywood Brewery, who then aged their award-winning Gingerbread Stout for 12 weeks. Finally, early in 2013 the barrels came back to Bowman and were filled with the bourbon that you will enjoy, like a crisp fall day, if you're lucky enough to score a limited edition bottle.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bourbon was aged in a batch of barrels used by A. Smith Bowman Distillery and Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Virginia. The barrels originated at A. Smith Bowman in 2010, the company says, where they aged bourbon for four and a half years. The barrels were emptied and sent to Hardywood Park Brewery to be filled with two beers: six barrels aged Gingerbread Stout and four barrels aged Foolery Imperial Milk Stout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth beers sat inside these barrels for eight months before the barrels were emptied again and sent back to A. Smith Bowman in December 2015. They were then filled with bourbon that had aged for nine years inside of new charred white oak barrels, the company reports. This bourbon was distilled in December of 2006 and was allowed to finish for 17 months inside these barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This bourbon tastes of ginger, vanilla, and cinnamon topped off with notes of cocoa,” says Master Distiller Brian Prewitt in a press release. “The gingerbread spice aroma gives way to caramel and toasty oak and finishes with a smooth and pleasant finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36142185054376,"sku":"210000015782","price":1499.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/products\/buy-spirits-bourbon-abraham-bowman-gingerbread-beer-finished-bourbon-2006-750ml-online-29226519724200.jpg?v=1655865300"},{"product_id":"a-smith-bowman-cask-strength-bourbon-139-7-proof-batch-4","title":"A Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon 139.7 Proof Batch #4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon 139.7 Proof Batch #4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Limited Edition Cask Strength Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey was aged for 10 years, and features delightful aromas of vanilla, apple, and dried cherries. Taste the flavors of wonderful toasted pecan and candied nuts which give way to brown sugar, brown spice, and toasted coconut. This bourbon is bottled uncut and non-chill-filtered, with an oily and viscous aftertaste that keeps going long after the final sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in Spotsylvania County, Va., A. Smith Bowman has a history dating back to its original founding the day after Prohibition’s end. In 2003, Sazerac purchased the facility. In recent years, the brand has been known for a variety of small batch, single barrel, and experimental releases, many of which feature whiskey aged well over a decade. (Recent releases in the distillery’s American Oak series have scored high marks in our reviews.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut perhaps no Bowman release is as in-demand as the annual Cask Strength Bourbon, now in its fourth iteration. Batched from barrels selected by head distiller David Bock, Cask Strength Batch #4 clocks in at 139.7 proof, uncut and non-chill filtered. That’s a little higher than Batch #3, and just a tick under the 140 proof “HAZMAT” mark popular among many bourbon fans. (Batches #1 and #2 of the series each eclipsed 140 proof.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all A. 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Virginia Distillery Company marries whisky made on-site in Virginia with whisky from Scotland. Cask finishing in port-style wine casks sourced primarily from Virginia adds depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, dried fruit and raisins are evident, along with vanilla and barrel spice. The palate displays hints of toffee, cocoa and toasted oak with a soft finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flask","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48470226600153,"sku":"210000042329","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/files\/o5dlvlgqttmqjopg66iv.jpg?v=1774831818"}],"url":"https:\/\/flaskfinewines.com\/collections\/virginia.oembed","provider":"Flask","version":"1.0","type":"link"}