Old Hell Roaring Bourbon, Yes Please.

Old Hell Roaring (OHR) takes its name from a trailhead in Big Sky, Montana, one of my favorite vacation spots. The name resonated with me because it evoked the image of a tough Clint Eastwood movie - a genre I enjoyed watching with my Dad while growing up. OHR is a double-barreled bourbon with a unique twist, but let's start with the basics. The foundation of all CWS's bourbons is straightforward:

• Always aged in 53G barrels or larger...time cannot be rushed or imitated.

• Always harvested from a single barrel, never blended. I find the beauty in small-scale craftsmanship.

• Our bourbon is aged for a minimum of 2 years before being transferred to the second cask - no exceptions.

The second barrel tells a different tale and is where the refined profile emerges. I collaborated with a cooperage in Minnesota to explore a unique process. While a standard bourbon barrel is typically prepared in 10-15 minutes, ours undergo a process lasting multiple hours. Drawing inspiration from the slow and low technique of BBQ, I toast the barrels for hours to extract the maximum flavor from the wood, enhancing the rich sugars that arise from extended toasting. I infuse them with a delicate light smoke and then age our straight bourbon for an additional 4-6 years. The latest barrel acquisitions from local liquor stores are being released at 8 years. OHR was introduced in November 2017 and has already garnered numerous accolades nationwide, including Double Gold and Best Bourbon, earning an impressive 89 points in Whiskey Advocate. Explore our "Find Us" section to locate our product or reach out to us directly to discover the nearest store. Enjoy your sips.