A. Smith Bowman is releasing their latest Oak Series: American Oak. If you remember from earlier this year, the first Oak Series: French Oak was one of my favorite bourbons. How will this one stack up, only time will tell if we get to try it!
Full Press Release Below:
FREDERICKSBURG, VA (November 13, 2024) – A. Smith Bowman Distillery proudly announces a new release. It is the Abraham Bowman Oak Series: American Oak. This bourbon is the second limited-edition whiskey in the Abraham Bowman Oak Series. This 12-year-aged bourbon is exclusively available through an online lottery from November 25 to December 2, 2024. It showcases the distinct influence of American White Oak. This follows the inaugural French Oak release in March. The series explores how various oak types and charring techniques affect whiskey flavors, offering fans a new experience with each unique release.
American White Oak Brings Depth to the Abraham Bowman Series
“American White Oak is the trusted wood for aging whiskey, but this experiment tests diverse oak varieties in our quest to make the best whiskey possible,” shares Head Distiller David Bock. Abraham Bowman Oak Series: American Oak is a 135-proof bourbon. It is expertly aged for 12 years in charred American White Oak barrels. This process delivers a richer, smoother whiskey with a stunning red hue. It has a balance of fruity and smoky notes.
Tasting Notes: Complex, Smooth, and Balanced
Abraham Bowman Oak Series: American Oak opens with a sweet aroma of tart apple and dried berries, with tasting notes of raspberry jam and smoky undertones. The finish is remarkably smooth, leaving a lingering sweetness that complements the bourbon’s robust profile. At 135 proof, this bourbon beautifully balances tart fruit with a touch of pepper, making it ideal for enthusiasts seeking a complex, premium whiskey.
About the Abraham Bowman Oak Series
Launched in 2010, the Abraham Bowman Limited Edition Collection honors the legacy of Abram Smith Bowman and embodies a spirit of experimentation with mash bills, aging methods, and finishing techniques. Head Distiller David Bock, alongside past Master Distillers, brings innovation and tradition together in every release of this renowned collection.
How to Purchase Abraham Bowman Oak Series: American Oak
This limited-edition bourbon will be available exclusively through an online lottery, open to entrants from November 25 to December 2, 2024. Winners will be notified on December 4, and each must pick up their bottle in person at the A. Smith Bowman Gift Shop in Fredericksburg, Virginia, before December 22. Priced at $79.99, this unique release offers fans the chance to own a piece of the distillery’s pioneering series.
For more details on the Abraham Bowman Collection or to enter the lottery, visit asmithbowman.com/spirits.
About A. Smith Bowman Distillery
A. Smith Bowman Distillery is Virginia’s oldest distillery, tracing its origins back to 1927 on Sunset Hills Farm in Fairfax County. Since relocating to Fredericksburg, VA, the distillery has continued to produce award-winning handcrafted spirits, including Bowman Brothers Small Batch Bourbon, John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon, and the experimental Abraham Bowman Limited Edition Collection. Known for its dedication to tradition and innovation, the distillery has achieved numerous awards, including Gold medals at the New York World Wine & Spirits Competition, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and the American Whiskey Masters.
For more information, visit asmithbowman.com.
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