Branch & Barrel 5 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Colorado

Rich corn sweetness and polished oak set the tone for the Branch & Barrel 5-Year-Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the flagship expression that defines the distillery’s identity and long-term vision. Built from a high-corn, barley-supported mashbill and distilled entirely with Colorado-grown grain and aquifer-fed water, this bourbon represents years of experimentation distilled into a confident, approachable core release. It stands as a symbol of Branch & Barrel’s belief that great bourbon can be both local and uncompromising.

Product Details:

• Owners: Ryan Morgan, Scott Freund, and Tom Sielaff
• Distiller: Ted Smith
• Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Age: 5 Years
• Mashbill: High corn with malted barley
• Proof: 92
• ABV: 46%
• Barrel Program: #3 char, medium toast American oak
• Water Source: Arapahoe Aquifer snowmelt

Sensory Description:

Golden in color, the nose opens with notes of red hot candy, white cake, charred oak, and green apple. The palate leans into classic bourbon sweetness, showing flavors of pound cake with cherry sauce, corn-driven sweetness, hazelnut, and a gentle touch of salt. Subtle clove and pipe tobacco emerge toward the back palate, adding savory contrast. The finish brings fondant-like sweetness, oak, and tobacco, fading into a clean, lightly charred close. Compared to heavier or more oak-dominant bourbons, this expression emphasizes corn richness and approachability, delivering a fun, balanced profile that remains versatile and inviting.

Distiller's Background:

Founded in Colorado with true grassroots origins, Branch & Barrel Distilling was built by hand from repurposed equipment and fueled by a belief in imagination, experimentation, and local sourcing. From early backyard trials to a fully realized distillery, the team has remained committed to grain-to-glass production using exclusively Colorado-grown grains. Under the guidance of Master Distiller Ted Smith, Branch & Barrel has earned a reputation for blending playful creativity with technical discipline, producing a diverse portfolio anchored by this flagship bourbon.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy neat or with a small splash of water to soften sweetness and reveal additional spice and oak detail. This bourbon also works especially well in bourbon-forward cocktails, making it an excellent choice for Old Fashioneds, Whiskey Sours, or as a reliable bar-cart staple.