WhiskeyBourbon

Straight Bourbon

The 'Straight' subcategory was created to distinguish genuinely aged bourbon from technically legal but minimally aged product. A quality signal that predates modern bourbon's premium positioning.

Flavor Profile

Full bourbon character with genuine barrel integration. At 2 years, still relatively youthful; at 4+ years, caramel and vanilla are well-developed. No age statement required above 4 years.

Key Producers

Call
Buffalo Trace
$25-45
Wild Turkey 101
$25-45
Maker's Mark
$25-45
All bourbon requirements plus: aged minimum 2 years in new charred oak. If aged less than 4 years, must carry an age statement. No additives.

Drinks(80)

1941

1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Gin
0.5 oz Lime Juice
4 oz Ginger Beer
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
BuiltHighball
◆◆◆◆◆20s

A Piece of Ass

1 oz Amaretto
1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Sour Mix
1 oz Egg White (optional)
ShakenRocks
◆◆◆◇◇45s

A Splash of Nash

2 oz Bourbon
0.5 oz Peach Puree
0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
2 oz Soda Water
1 oz Egg White (optional)
ShakenHighball
◆◆◆◇◇45s

A True Amaretto Sour

1.5 oz Amaretto
0.75 oz Bourbon
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
1 oz Egg White (optional)
ShakenRocks
◆◆◆◆◆1.3 min

Allegheny

1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Dry Vermouth
0.25 oz Creme de Cassis
0.25 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
ShakenCoupe
◆◆◇◇◇45s

Amaretto Sour

#24 POPULAR
1.5 oz Amaretto
0.75 oz Bourbon
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
1 oz Egg White (optional)
ShakenRocks
◆◆◆◆◆45s