Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon Whiskey
Smoke Wagon · MGP of Indiana (sourced), bottled by Aaron Chepenik / Nevada H&C Distilling
Smoke Wagon's Uncut Unfiltered is a masterclass in big bourbon done right. The cask-strength proof amplifies rather than overwhelms, revealing layers that lower-proof bottlings often flatten. At its price, this is one of the best values in American whiskey.
Nose
Immediate rush of caramel and charred oak, followed by dark cherry and a wave of brown spices — cinnamon bark and clove. Underneath, there's a ribbon of butterscotch and toasted pecan that anchors the higher notes.
Palate
Full-bodied and viscous without being syrupy. Corn sweetness gives way to leather and tobacco, while a secondary wave of vanilla and maple syrup coats the mid-palate. The proof is present but well-integrated, generating warmth rather than burn.
Finish
Long and layered, with charred oak, cocoa, and a persistent rye spice that keeps the sweetness honest. A faint echo of dried cherry lingers at the edges.
- Mash Bill
- Approximately 21% rye, 75% corn, 4% malted barley (MGP bourbon mash bill)
- Barrel Type
- New charred American white oak
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Desert Heat Old Fashioned — 2 oz Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered · 0.25 oz demerara syrup · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · 1 dash black walnut bitters · Stir over a large ice cube, express an orange peel and garnish.
Food Pairing
Smoked brisket with a pepper bark crust
Aaron Chepenik built Smoke Wagon in Las Vegas by hand-selecting exceptional MGP barrels, proving that great curation is its own form of craft.
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