A.D. Laws Centennial Bonded 5 Year Old Straight Wheat Whiskey, Colorado

Distilled and aged entirely in Denver, the A.D. Laws Centennial Bonded 5-Year Straight Wheat Whiskey reflects the pure, grain-driven identity that has become a hallmark of Laws Whiskey House. Crafted from 100% heirloom Colorado wheat and aged to Bottled-in-Bond standards, this earlier release balances soft sweetness with structure and spice, a showcase of both the grain and the mountain environment in which it was made.

Product Details:

• Type / Classification: Straight Wheat Whiskey, Bottled-in-Bond
• Age Statement: 5 years
• Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
• Mash Bill: 100% Soft White Centennial Spring Wheat, grown in the San Luis Valley, Colorado
• Batch / Release Size: Small-batch; bottled from a single distilling season and distiller
• Barrel / Oak Treatment: Aged in new, charred American oak barrels
• Warehouse / Aging Conditions: Maturation under federal Bottled-in-Bond supervision in Denver, Colorado

Sensory Description:

The 5-Year Centennial Bonded opens with a bright, grain-forward nose of toasted wheat, honeycomb, and vanilla bean, underscored by almond pastry and citrus zest. The palate is round and creamy, showing flavors of toffee, graham cracker, and baked pear, balanced by subtle oak tannins and warm spice. A hint of floral sweetness and nutmeg carries through the mid-palate, leading to a smooth, lingering finish with notes of honeyed cereal, baking spice, and soft oak.

Distiller's Background:

Founded by Al Laws in Denver, Laws Whiskey House is celebrated for its grain-to-glass approach and commitment to Colorado-sourced heirloom grains. Every whiskey is milled, fermented, distilled, and aged on-site, expressing a true sense of place. The Centennial Wheat used in this release is grown by the Cody family in the high-altitude San Luis Valley, a distinctive grain that yields both richness and minerality. As part of the distillery’s Bottled-in-Bond series, this 5-year-old whiskey demonstrated Laws’ early mastery of wheat distillation and their unwavering commitment to craft, transparency, and authenticity.

Serving Suggestions:

Best enjoyed neat or with a single cube at 60–65°F to highlight its delicate sweetness and spice. A few drops of water will open up layers of honey and toasted grain. The whiskey’s soft, creamy texture makes it a refined pairing with hazelnut desserts, mild cheeses, or buttered cornbread. It also shines in a Wheat Whiskey Old Fashioned or a lighter-style Whiskey Sour, where its smooth, grain-driven character takes center stage.