Join us for our 5th Annual Bourbon Bash event! We will hold a silent auction and a raffle for a rare bottle of bourbon. The event will be held at Iowa Taproom 215 E 3rd Street DM 50309. Proceeds from this event will go directly to helping local low income families with home repairs.
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Raffle Prize Bottles
10 Year Old Rip Van Winkle Handmade Bourbon
Bottled at nearly barrel proof, this bourbon receives only a splash of Kentucky limestone water after a decade of aging. Deeply rich yet remarkably smooth, it takes a back seat to none.
Tasting Notes: A sweet vanilla nose with caramel, pecan and oak wood. Smooth, mellow flavor consisting of robust wheat, cherries and oak. Features a long, smokey wheat finish with hints of fruit, spice and oak tannins
Proof: 107 Mash: Wheated mash Style: Straight Bourbon
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W.L. Weller C.Y.P.R
The Original Wheated Bourbon.
Bourn form a “Craft Your Perfect Bourbon” consumer survey, this 95-proof expression reflects what bourbon lovers asked for: a wheated recipe, aged on the highest warehouse floors and bottled at an approachable strength.
Tasting Notes: A light aroma with citrus and oak on the nose. The palate is well rounded and balanced. Medium-long finish and hints of vanilla.
Proof: 95 Mash: Wheated Mash Style: Straight Bourbon
Silent Auction Bottles
W.L. Weller Antique 107
The Original Wheated Bourbon
W.L. Weller Antique 107 is a robust wheated bourbon bottled at 107 proof that offers full-bodied flavor with a bold, balanced finish. It remains a favorite among enthusiasts for it’s strength and smoothness.
Tasting: Sweet and unusual floral notes coupled with vanilla. The taste is very well balanced with sweet fruit notes, strong vanilla undertone and sharp spicy tones, with a cinnamon finish.
Proof: 107 Mash: Wheated Mash Style: Straight Bourbon
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Caribou Crossing
Canadian Whisky
Caribou Crossing holds the distinction of being the world’s first single barrel Canadian whisky. Made from the finest sampling of our master collection of 200,000 barrels of whisky and designed to reinvent the Canadian whisky category.
Tasting: Light and sweet with aromas of caramel, vanilla and toasted oak, marshmallow, and faint fruit or corn. Smooth and mellow with creamy vanilla custard, honey, toffee, and a gentle kick of rye spice. Medium length, leaving lingering notes of oak, subtle spice and a hint of orange tang.
Proof: 80 Mash: Undisclosed Style: Single Barrel
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E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch
Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whisky
Handcrafted in small batches and aged in the century- old warehouses built by Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr., this bourbon reflects his unwavering pursuit of perfection. Each barrel is carefully selected and blended to create a whiskey of exceptional balance, depth, and character. A true sipping bourbon, it honors the uncompromising legacy of E.H. Taylor, Jr.
Tasting Notes: Taste of caramel corn sweetness, mingled with butterscotch and licorice. The after taste is a soft mouth-feel that turns into subtle spices of pepper and tobacco.
Proof: 100 Mash: Mash Bill #1 Style: Straight Bourbon
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1847 Bourbon
Named for the year the University of Iowa was founded, 1847 Bourbon embodies something larger-legacy forged by generations. From the Old Capitol to the roaring crowds at Kinneck, there is a unique, undeniable energy that flows through the University of Iowa.
From Iowa soil to Hawkeye glasses: distilled and aged right here in the state and always made with Iowa corn.
Tasting: Winter-spice forward with fresh milled corn, rich vanilla, marzipan and toasted oak barrel.
Round and surprisingly soft on the tongue despite an ethanol warmth. Notes of roasted pecans, creamed sweet corn, caramel, toffee, and bright orchard fruits (apple and pear) underscored by subtle hints of cherry pie and baking spices.
A relative short , balanced finish highlighting sweet corn, warm cinnamon, raosted oak, and a lingering touch of white pepper and nuts.
Proof: 94
Mash: 74% Iowa corn, 14% Rye, 12% malted barley
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Green River Single Barrel Wheated
Green River Single Barrel Wheated Bourbon is the most personal expression in the Green River lineup. Each bottle comes from a single, hand-selected wheated bourbon barrel, aged over five years in the historic warehouses at Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, KY. Because no two barrels age identically, proof varies by barrel, giving each release its own distinct character. This cask-strength wheated bourbon delivers soft notes of orange, apricot, cinnamon, and toffee with a honeyed, lasting finish. A true single-barrel experience for the collector and the curious alike.
Tasting notes – Taste: Orange peel, apricot, and cinnamon are balanced by toffee and pastry. A honeyed, round mouthfeel with hints of hazelnut leads to a lasting finish of traditional Kentucky flavor.
Appearance – Rich auburn, polished mahogany color.
Finish – A soft, round, and lasting finish of traditional Kentucky flavor.
Mash Bill – 70% Corn, 21% Wheat, 9% Malted Barley.
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Methanol Moonshine
100 Proof Corn Whiskey in a cool bottle with Knoxville Nationals 4-wide salute picture showing through.
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Four Rose Small Batch
For spirits enthusiast who wants a go-to premium bourbon, Four Roses Small Batch is a perfectly balanced everyday bourbon that elevates every moment to a special occasion.
Tasting Notes: Rich fruits with hints of sweet oak and caramel
Ripened red berries and dried spices
Soft, smooth and pleasantly long finish
Proof: 90
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Tullamore DEW Honey
Tullamore DEW Honey is a delicious combination of smooth Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whisky and Natural Bohemian Honey. It has all the depth and character of Tullamore D.E.W.Original with an added touch of warmth and sweetness
Taste: We have gentle spices interlaced with natural sweet undertones.
Silky texture honey with vanilla undertones.
The rich combination of whisky and honey gives a sweet, warm finish.
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