Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL is a masterfully crafted Virginia bourbon that honors American tradition with a touch of Old World sophistication. Distilled and aged by A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia, this bourbon undergoes a secondary maturation in port wine barrels from Portugal, adding layers of fruit, spice, and sweetness.

Named after Revolutionary War hero Isaac Bowman, this award-winning bourbon delivers a beautifully balanced flavor profile — rich caramel and vanilla from new charred oak complemented by dark cherry, fig, and oak from the port cask finish. Bottled at 92 proof, it’s smooth, complex, and perfect for sipping neat or pairing with dessert.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep amber with ruby highlights

• Nose: Caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, and toasted oak

• Palate: Full-bodied with flavors of cherry, fig, spice, toffee, and sweet wine undertones

• Finish: Long, smooth, and slightly sweet with notes of oak, fruit, and vanilla

• Aging: Aged in new charred American oak, finished in port wine barrels

• ABV: 46% (92 proof)

FAQs

Q: What makes Isaac Bowman Bourbon unique?
A: It’s finished in port wine barrels, giving it a rich, fruit-forward complexity not found in traditional bourbons.

Q: What proof is Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Bourbon?
A: It’s bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV).

Q: Who makes Isaac Bowman Bourbon?
A: It’s produced by A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia — one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the state.

Q: How should I drink Isaac Bowman Bourbon?
A: Excellent neat, with a splash of water, or in bourbon cocktails like a Manhattan or Old Fashioned.

Q: What does the port barrel finish add?
A: It imparts subtle sweetness and fruit notes, such as cherry, raisin, and plum, enhancing the bourbon’s smoothness and depth.