Ammunition - Straight Bourbon Whiskey

NV
Country
USA
Region
Kentucky
UPC
8 52116 00524 6
Other
Verified Stock
72563-NVKY/6PK
Product Ratings
Tasting Panel 92pt

Produced in Sonoma, California, this 90-proof whiskey is finished in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels. Aromas of orange peel, almond brittle,and cedar are intriguing. Flavors of mocha, sandalwood, and bacon appear upfront, while the mid-palate shows charred date, cigar leaf, and orange zest.

by Tasting Panel, 2021
Whisky Advocate 90pt

Sweet lemon drops and key lime pie on a fruit-forward nose, with hints of licorice and fragrant oak. Water brings out vanilla, bitter cherry, and sweeter notes of fruit cocktail. Spice and sweetness on the palate and finish of vanilla cream, citrus, and red berry notes, plus cinnamon cake, allspice, and coffee, balanced with pleasant oak and earthiness. Well made, with pronounced but balanced and well-integrated flavors.

by Whisky Advocate, 2022
International Wine and Spirit Competition 95pt

Aromas of creamy caramel entwine with notes of raspberry, strawberry leaf, and citrus peels, creating a lush bouquet. On the palate, a delightful warmth of pepper melds with a rich biscuit undertone, leading to a bold harmonious cherry pie finish. <br> Gold Medal 2024 International Wine &#38; Spirits Competition

by International Wine and Spirit Competition, 2024

Tasting notes

This whiskey is special. Dark amber in color, you can expect notes of caramel, butterscotch with a finish of vanilla and a hint of richness courtesy of the Cabernet Sauvignon French Oak casks. Special mash bill of 70% Corn, 20% Rye, 10% Malted Barley.

Description

A smooth finish 4 years in the making. This is a blend of 2, 3 and 4 year old Bourbon, finished no less than 6 months in wine barrels which previously held several vintages of Ammunition Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon. This unique process imparts a sweetness and tannin unlike that of any other bourbon. You can smell it on the nose and see it with your eyes.

The team

Ammunition is the shared vision of two guys who had a dream and decided to make it happen. Andy and Bill partnered together to produce world-class wines and spirits from Sonoma County and bring them to their friends and family as a celebration of our shared American heritage. After some not-so-careful consideration, they pooled some money together with a few of their friends and started making wine.

In this way, the story of Ammunition isn’t Andy and Bill's story at all, but rather a shared celebration of the values, work ethic and ingenuity upon which this nation was built. This is a story about the underdog. About being uncompromising on quality even when faced with the prospect of competing with wineries many times our size. About believing so much in what you're doing, that you're willing to swim upstream even in the swiftest of waters. Every drop they produce represents their uncommon (and admittedly, at times, obsessive) pursuit of perfection. It’s the result of long hours, hard work and sleepless nights.

In the end, they know that nothing worth doing is ever easy. But make no mistake, they wouldn’t have it any other way.