The Representative Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750mL)

The Representative is a barrel-proof straight bourbon with a fruit-and-spice profile that gives high-proof whiskey drinkers plenty to explore. Proof & Wood describes vanilla, cherry and peach, followed by citrus and tobacco, with sweetness and spice continuing into the finish. Those notes make it an appealing direction for shoppers who enjoy fruit alongside bourbon’s familiar vanilla character.

Start with a small neat pour, then add water a little at a time to find the concentration you prefer. A large cube offers slower dilution if you want a chilled drink. Because bottling strength can vary, check your bottle’s label before comparing it with another release; the producer’s approximate proof is not an exact batch specification.

How it’s made: The bourbon is distilled in Indiana from corn, rye and barley and aged for at least four years. Proof & Wood describes The Representative as a small batch of approximately twenty barrels. Its barrel-proof presentation preserves a stronger bottling style than a bourbon reduced to a fixed everyday proof.