Tasting Notes
- Nose: Caramel corn, vanilla bean, toasted oak, dried orange peel, light baking spices
- Palate: Sweet corn foundation, rye spice, honeyed malt, leather, dark chocolate, peppery warmth
- Finish: Medium to long with lingering oak tannins, cinnamon spice, vanilla sweetness
Product Details
| Spirit Type | Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| ABV | 50.0% (100 Proof) |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Age Statement | NAS |
| Distillery | Pine Bluffs Distilling |
| Region | Pine Bluffs, Wyoming |
| Mash Bill | 60% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malt |
| Production | Sweet Mash, Never Chill Filtered |
Perfect For
- Neat Sipping: The 100 proof and sweet mash character shine when enjoyed without dilution
- Whiskey Collection: Represents the emerging Wyoming whiskey renaissance and regional terroir
- Gift Giving: Unique Wyoming provenance and Big Horn Mountains artwork make this memorable
- Classic Cocktails: High proof and corn-forward profile excel in Old Fashioneds and Manhattans
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pine Bluffs Mountain Inn Bar taste like?
Pine Bluffs Mountain Inn Bar delivers classic bourbon flavors with a Wyoming twist, featuring sweet corn and vanilla from the high corn content, balanced by rye spice and the unique honeyed complexity from 20% malt in the mash bill. The 100 proof provides robust body while the sweet mash process adds richness throughout.
Is this bourbon good for cocktails?
Yes, the 100 proof strength and corn-forward profile make this excellent for classic bourbon cocktails. The higher proof won't get lost when mixed, while the sweet mash character adds depth to Old Fashioneds, Whiskey Sours, and Manhattans.
How should I drink Pine Bluffs Mountain Inn Bar?
This bourbon is designed to be enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to open up the flavors. The 100 proof provides warming heat that complements the sweet corn and rye spice balance. Try it in a Glencairn glass to appreciate the aromatics.
What makes this different from other bourbons?
The unique 20% malt content in the mash bill sets this apart from typical bourbon recipes, adding honeyed complexity rarely found in American whiskey. Combined with Wyoming's high-altitude aging conditions and Pine Bluffs' sweet mash fermentation, it offers distinct regional character.
Is Pine Bluffs Mountain Inn Bar worth the price?
For collectors and enthusiasts seeking authentic regional American whiskey, this represents excellent value. The combination of 50-year distillery heritage, unique mash bill composition, barrel selection process, and Wyoming provenance offers character difficult to find elsewhere in the bourbon market.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.