Ragged Branch

Cowboy Cut Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Cowboy Cut Wheated Straight Bourbon from Ragged Branch Distillery is aged for five years in charred oak barrels. Rich toffee, vanilla and subtle spice notes meet a soft wheat character, offering a chance to explore the influence of a wheated mash bill on Virginia bourbon. Enjoy it neat, over a large ice cube or in a spirit-forward bourbon cocktail.

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Cowboy Cut Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Tasting Notes

Nose: A dark chocolate bomb with minimal ethanol. Hints of smoke and cherry are present on the nose.

Palate: More pronounced oak than the aroma suggests, with a sweet profile that still packs a punch due to the high strength. Chocolate and sweet bourbon mash are key.

Finish: Chocolate-covered cherry with a lingering, pleasant sweetness. The finish is the star, pulling out more cherry flavor.

How to Serve

Neat: Recommended for experienced drinkers to appreciate the intense, complex, and cask-strength flavors of chocolate and cherry.

On the Rocks: Add a small amount of water (or a single cube) to significantly “cut” the high proof, bringing out more subtle dessert notes.

Cocktails: Use sparingly in an intensely flavored Old Fashioned where the strength and flavor profile can shine through.

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