2016 A. Smith Bowman Distillery Abraham Bowman Pioneer Spirit Virginia Limited Edition Whiskey - Gingerbread Cocoa Finished Bourbon 90 Proof 375ml

Aged for nearly a decade before undergoing a custom confectionery barrel finish, this 2016 release stands as the legendary 15th installment in the Abraham Bowman Pioneer Spirit collection. Rich chocolate truffle and vibrant candied ginger balance seamlessly against well-developed oak and deep vanilla. Highly sought-after by secondary collectors, it delivers one of the most distinctive dessert-style profiles in modern American whiskey.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Inviting aromas of freshly baked gingerbread cookies, dark chocolate fudge, and candied ginger, layered over seasoned oak, sweet molasses, and vanilla bean.

Palate: A velvety coating of rich cocoa nibs, spicy ginger snaps, and warming cinnamon, underpinned by toasted marshmallow, roasted malt, and nearly a decade of mature oak depth.

Finish: Long and dessert-like, lingering with notes of baker's chocolate, allspice, nutmeg, and a gentle dusting of confectioner's sugar.