A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Virginia Straight Bourbon

A. Smith Bowman’s Cask Strength #4 is bold, raw, and unfiltered—designed for whiskey enthusiasts who want proof, not dilution. It’s bottled uncut and non-chill-filtered, aged at least ten years, and clocked in at 139.7 proof. Expect aromas of leather, plums, and a whisper of apple. On the palate, it delivers notes of raspberry, chocolate, stone fruit, warm cinnamon, and subtle oak. The finish features crisp apple and lingering char. This is no gentle pour—it’s a full-throttle, proof-driven statement bottled in Virginia’s oldest operating distillery.

Nose: Bold ethanol up front, then leather, dark cherry/plum, spiced apple butter, toasted wood.

Palate: Berry jam, baked pear, raspberry chocolate, warming cinnamon spice, oak tannins, leather & tobacco.

Finish: Crisp apple, lingering oak, warm spice, gentle char and a return of stone fruit.

Pair with bittersweet dark chocolate or chocolate truffles—the fruit and chocolate notes will resonate. Aged Gouda or sharp cheddar contrasts the bold proof and highlights oak. Grilled pork with cherry glaze or spiced duck also bring out fruit and char interplay.