Name: Bowman Brothers – Small Batch
Color: Light Brown
Nose: Corn, oak, dark fruit, white pepper
Taste: Corn/malt blend, oak, honey, vanilla
Bowman Brothers whiskey comes from Fredericksburg, Virginia, and the name dates back to a family from the time of the American Revolution. The Bowmans carved out a living for themselves in the new frontier as farmers and distillers. Today it is owned by Sazerac, who owns Buffalo Trace (more on that later) and they also produce vodka, gin, rum, and brandy.
Bowman Brothers Small Batch is non-age stated and bottled at 45% abv. The nose is a little young and rough and a little is a bit spicy and sharp on the tongue. However, the overall flavor profile is surprisingly good.
From my research the whiskey is sourced from Buffalo Trace and is then re-distilled on In Fredericksburg. Buffalo Trace supplies four types of mash to the market: #1, #2, Wheated, and Rye. Bowman uses “Mash Bill #2” is considered a “high rye” with 10-15% rye. This is also the same mash used in the highly overrated and priced Blanton’s Bourbon. I would be curious to see if Bowman’s will eventually switch over to creating their own product in the next few years. It appears to me that the distiller cares about what they are making, but I would prefer a little more honesty upfront on the sourcing.
Priced around $35-$45 a good value to drink neat, rocks, or cocktail.
Many thanks to my friend Sam for giving this bottle to me for gift at Christmas 2022!
If you like it, drink it! – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
