A. Smith Bowman Distillery 'John J. Bowman' Pioneer Spirit Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) Yamada Nishiki Rice Sip with a cube of

Sip with a cube of ice and maybe a curl of orange peel

rather it gives way to the natural sweetness of the malt to produce a whisky of perfect balance

adding flavors from the wood and spirit previously held in these vessels

This time-honored method of distillation requires more skill and effort than modern column stills

A. Smith Bowman Distillery 'John J. Bowman' Pioneer Spirit Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) Yamada Nishiki Rice Sip with a cube ofThough it needs a little coaxing, this small batch Bourbon is a fitting tribute to the four Bowman brothers, Virginia militia officers in the Revolutionary War. Give it some time and a splash of ice water, and the aromas and flavors open up. Look for sweet notes of almond, cocoa and caramel, plus the clove and nutmeg notes that build on the finish. Wine Enthusiast 90 points