Powdermen Single Barrel Blackwick Bourbon Whisky Cask Strength is a bold Connecticut craft bourbon bottled at its natural 107 proof strength, representing the raw power and precision of America's historical powdermen. This single barrel expression from Batch No. 14 delivers uncompromising intensity and character, with only 63 bottles released from this exceptional cask.

Powdermen Spirits Company LLC honors the legacy of Connecticut's industrial heritage, where skilled powdermen once handled explosive materials with the precision required for America's growing infrastructure. Located in historic Simsbury, Connecticut, this craft distillery channels that same meticulous attention to detail and respect for dangerous work into creating exceptional American whiskey. The Blackwick name pays homage to the safety fuse technology that protected these brave craftsmen.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Raw grain intensity, vanilla oak, caramelized sugar, dried corn husks, hint of Connecticut tobacco leaf
• Palate: Bold corn sweetness, charred oak, black pepper spice, honeyed wheat, young grain character with surprising depth
• Finish: Medium to long finish with warming alcohol heat, lingering oak tannins, sweet corn fade

Product Details

Perfect For

• Craft Whiskey Collectors: Rare single barrel Connecticut bourbon with historical provenance
• Cask Strength Enthusiasts: Uncut, unfiltered bourbon experience at natural proof
• American Whiskey Exploration: Discovering emerging craft distilleries beyond Kentucky
• Contemplative Sipping: Neat or with a splash of water to unlock hidden flavors

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Powdermen Blackwick Bourbon taste like?

Powdermen Blackwick Bourbon delivers intense corn sweetness balanced by charred oak and black pepper spice, with a bold cask strength character that showcases the young bourbon's raw grain intensity and natural barrel flavors.

Is Powdermen Blackwick good for cocktails?

This cask strength bourbon excels in spirit-forward cocktails like Old Fashioneds or Manhattans where its 107 proof provides backbone and character. The high proof also makes it ideal for dilution-based cocktails.

How should I drink Powdermen Blackwick Bourbon?

Enjoy this cask strength bourbon neat first to experience its full intensity, then add a few drops of water to open up additional flavors. The high proof rewards patient exploration and gradual dilution.

Is Powdermen Blackwick worth the price?

This single barrel release offers exceptional value for collectors seeking rare Connecticut bourbon with historical significance, cask strength bottling, and the exclusivity of being bottle 1 of only 63 produced.

What is similar to Powdermen Blackwick Bourbon?

For admirers of young, high-proof American craft bourbon, this shares characteristics with other small-batch cask strength expressions, though its Connecticut origin and historical powderman theme make it uniquely distinctive in the craft bourbon landscape.

You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.