Four Grain Straight Bourbon whiskey

Our Four Grain Bourbon story starts at two Colorado family farms where the highest quality corn and heirloom varietals of wheat, barley and rye are grown. Turning the page, our labor-intensive cooking technique brings each grain’s individual character to life while open-air sour mash adds soulful complexity. After three years in 53-gallon charred oak barrels, influenced by our high-elevation climate, an entirely novel bourbon unfolds.

AROMAS:

Orange blossoms compliment notes of black tea, honey and dusty pepper

FLAVORS:

Pekoe tea, orange peel, cinnamon and vanilla custard. Hints of sweet tobacco and spice lead to a rich, dry finish.

MASH BILL:

60% corn, 20% heirloom wheat, 10% heirloom rye, 10% heirloom malted barley

Four Grain Bottled in Bond Bourbon

This special offering of our Four Grain is the first bonded bourbon in Colorado history. True to the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, this bourbon is at least 4 years old, a product of a single season and a single distiller, and has been aged entirely in our federally bonded rickhouse. 

AROMAS:

Sweet and floral on the nose with notes of thyme, accompanied by hints of honey and graham cracker

FLAVORS:

Walnut, grapefruit pith, and dried stone fruit

MASH BILL:

60% corn, 20% heirloom wheat, 10% heirloom rye, 10% heirloom malted barley

FOUR GRAIN STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY – Cask

With our fellow whiskey hunters in mind, we select and marry together a number of Four Grain Bourbon barrels to be bottled at Cask Strength due to the noteworthy character and concentrated flavors that come forward at high proof.

AROMAS:

Baking spice, black tea, and honeysuckle 

FLAVORS:

Bold notes of orange, clove and dried fruit 

MASH BILL:

60% corn, 20% heirloom wheat, 10% heirloom rye, 10% heirloom malted barley 

san luis valley straight rye whiskey

7,400 feet above sea level, in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, the Cody family has been cultivating this low yield, semi-wild rye grain since the 1930s. We fell in love with how it ferments and distills into a terroir-driven, unapologetic whiskey. 

AROMAS:

Floral and perfumed on the nose with notes of baking spice and orange oil

FLAVORS:

Black tea, sweet mint, salted toffee, orange peel and stewed fig. Finishing with a radiant green peppercorn spice

MASH BILL:

100% heirloom rye

san luis valley Bottled in Bond Rye

The first rye whiskey to be Bottled in Bond in Colorado history, it hails from San Luis Valley rye grains of a single season, shaped by us as the single distiller, then aged in our federally bonded rickhouse for at least four years. 

AROMAS:

Cherry cola, honey, and black currant

FLAVORS:

Hazelnut, mint, green mango, melon, and serrano pepper with a lingering finish of start anise and sage

MASH BILL:

95% heirloom rye, 5% heirloom barley

san luis valley straight rye whiskey – CASK

In our pursuit of terroir-driven, unapologetic whiskey, we select and marry individual barrels at cask strength to fully express what originally drew us to the robust flavors of the semi-wild rye cultivated in the San Luis Valley.   

AROMAS:

Citrus, baking spice, and golden raisin 

FLAVORS:

Bright flavors of mint, fresh grass, and tropical fruits

MASH BILL:

100% heirloom rye

Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Honey Cask

First, we made Four Grain Straight Bourbon. Then, an apiary filled two of those barrels with Colorado honey. After the honey was harvested, we filled them again with Four Grain Straight Bourbon. And now, it’s in a bottle just for you.

AROMAS:

Alpine meadow and citrus

FLAVORS:

Black tea and Rocky Mountain strawberries 

MASH BILL:

60% corn, 20% heirloom wheat, 10% heirloom rye, 10% heirloom malted barley

Headwaters Series- The Colorado River

The Headwaters Series Whiskey release is a commitment to raising awareness about the importance of water sustainability and supporting efforts to conserve Colorado’s vital rivers. Through our philanthropic initiatives and dedication to adopting sustainable practices, we aim to contribute positively to the conservation of water resources for future generations, one drop at a time.

AROMAS:

Orange blossoms compliment notes of black tea, honey and dusty pepper

FLAVORS:

Pekoe tea, orange peel, cinnamon and vanilla custard. Hints of sweet tobacco and spice lead to a rich, dry finish.

MASH BILL:

60% corn, 20% heirloom wheat, 10% heirloom rye, 10% heirloom malted barley

Four Grain Straight Bourbon Finished in Madeira Casks

We used ex-wine casks to incorporate another flavor element that is not commonly used in our Experiential program. The Madeira takes the spotlight in this remarkable expression. marrying the richness of intentionally oxidized Madeira wine with the silky tannins of French oak .

AROMAS:

Dates and apricots, sandalwood, worn leather

FLAVORS:

Cocktail cherries, toasted walnuts, salted raisinsflavorsBold and spicy, medium to full-bodied with a long, complex finish

MASH BILL:

60% corn, 20% heirloom wheat, 10% heirloom rye, 10% heirloom malted barley

Straight Wheat Whiskey finished in Curacao Casks

Centennial White Wheat imparts subtle orange notes that we sought to further accentuate via secondary aging in used curaco French oak casks.

AROMAS:

Orange flower blossoms

FLAVORS:

Creamy orange and candied ginger flavors give way to dry leather, sarsaparilla, vanilla and cardamom.

MASH BILL:

100% Soft White Centennial Spring Wheat

Centennial Straight Wheat Whiskey – Bonded

This whiskey derives it’s name from the grain its made from, Centennial Wheat. This heirloom spring soft white varietal is grown for us by the Cody family in the San Luis Valley. It is also the first Colorado-made wheat whiskey to meet the standards of the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897.

AROMAS:

Mountain strawberries, orange marmalade, alpine meadow and wildflower honey 

FLAVORS:

Jasmine tea, sage, spruce tips and pink peppercorn

MASH BILL:

100% Soft White Centennial Spring Wheat

Four Grain Cognac Cask Finished Bourbon

This limited release starts with our Four Grain Straight Bourbon. We migrate this bourbon to various-sized French oak casks, adding flavors from the wood and spirit previously held in these vessels. After secondary maturation, this whiskey is married in a 50-year-old, 1,600 gallon former Cognac foeder for tertiary finishing. Every year we harvest just a portion of the whiskey, immediately topping up the foeder with new Four Grain Bourbon finished in Cognac Casks. This solera-style cycle creates a complex spirit with our signature Four Grain flavor followed by nuanced notes of stewed fruit, raisin, and black tea with a luxurious finish.

TASTING NOTES:

Stewed fruit and black tea on the nose. Flavors of spiced apple butter, toasted wood, and raisin lead to a luxurious, rich finish.

MASH BILL:

60% corn, 20% heirloom wheat, 10% heirloom rye, 10% heirloom malted barley

Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Calvados Cask

Calvados is a category of brandy named after its home region in Normandy, France. Unlike its French brandy counterparts, Cognac and Armagnac, which are both derived from grapes, Calvados is made from apples. You may not be able to always taste the grapes in Cognac, but the apples in Calvados are hard to miss. Aging our Four Grain Bourbon in used Calvados casks makes those golden apple notes shine brightly.

AROMAS:

Golden apple, autumn leaves, and orange blossom

FLAVORS:

Baking spice, clove oil, black tea, and fig with a dry finish

MASH BILL:

60% corn, 20% heirloom wheat, 10% heirloom rye, 10% heirloom malted barley

ORIGINS SERIES – CORNERSTONE

This special and inaugural marriage of Laws San Luis Valley Rye is comprised of just nine barrels ranging in age from five to ten years old and barreled at full proof, the same proof the spirit went into the barrel for aging. These nine barrels consist of two rye mash bills: one being 95% heirloom San Luis Valley Rye and 5% heirloom barley, and the other is 100% heirloom San Luis Valley Rye. In this marriage, every barrel contributes toward creating a harmony of flavor with the younger barrels bringing brighter grain and fruit notes complemented by the older barrels’ richer character and flavors.

AROMAS:

Cinnamon pastry, golden raisin, and rose water

FLAVORS:

Green melon, mango, papaya, and sweet tobacco leaf. The finish is layered and medium to full-bodied with a briny, earthy, bright, and lingering finish

MASH BILL:

A marriage of 95% heirloom San Luis Valley Rye and 5% heirloom barley barrels, and 100% heirloom San Luis Valley Rye barrels

ORIGINS SERIES – INTENTION

The 2022 ORIGINS Series Release INTENTION is about setting an ambition and achieving it. We sought to create a whiskey with intricacy and balance by marrying barrels of different ages. INTENTION is our first vertical marriage of Four Grain Straight Bourbon, bringing together whiskey ranging from three to ten years old at cask strength. Younger and older barrels create harmony with our signature grain character and rich barrel notes. We hope you enjoy the thrill of seeing this plan come together with INTENTION, the first of an annual ORIGINS Series tradition.

AROMAS:

Ripe cherries, peaches, orange blossom, honey, and corn pudding

FLAVORS:

Green melon, buttery pastry, sweet cinnamon, and black tea with medium body and a bright, lingering finish

MASH BILL:

60% corn, 20% heirloom wheat, 10% heirloom rye, 10% heirloom malted barley