Black Dirt Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

Black Dirt Distillery takes its name from the dark, fertile soil left by an ancient glacial lake that once covered thousands of acres of upstate New York. Prior to the 19th century, farmers generally avoided the land because the soil — although rich in nutrients — was poorly drained and often flooded. After a drainage canal was built in 1835, farmers began harvesting highly-prized Black Dirt onions on the land. Perfectly suited for growing fresh, sweet corn, Black Dirt has never been used for bourbon production "“ until now.

Black Dirt Bourbon is made from a mash of 80% Black Dirt corn, 12% malted barley and 8% rye. After fermenting the mash for approximately three to four days, Grizzanti distills the wash through his Christian Carl copper-pot still imported from Germany. After distillation, Black Dirt Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey is aged for over two years in a new, American oak barrel with a #3 char before being labeled and bottled by hand.

Tasting Notes

Golden honey color, along with an aroma of fresh citrus, oranges, vanilla and caramel apples. Notes of warm caramel, toffee and oak on the palate. Bold finish with a touch of wood spices.

Proof 90 (45% ABV)