W.H. McBrayer 250th Special Edition
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Barrel Strength
$100
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A Bottle 250 Years in the Making
This Bourbon is the McBrayer family’s tribute to one of Kentucky’s founding distillers: W.H. McBrayer, otherwise known as “The Judge.” He was a descendant of pioneers who proudly fought in the American Revolution, explored the Kentucky wilderness, and called it home. As an entrepreneur, statesman and philanthropist who shaped Anderson County and put Kentucky Bourbon on the international map, McBrayer’s legacy reflects his Scottish roots-American spirit.” Our commemorative bottle celebrates America and those, like McBrayer, whose contributions are woven into the tapestry of our nation’s history. Crafted with locally sourced Kentucky corn, rye, and malted barley, with a low 105-barrel entry proof, and non-chill filtration, we’ve captured the full flavor and character of America’s Spirit- Kentucky Bourbon.
Mash Bill:
88.4% Bloody Butcher Corn
5.8% Heritage Rye
5.8% Malted Barley
Batch Details:
Release Date: June 5, 2026
Bottles: 1776
Proof: Barrel Strength – 105
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Stewed and cooked stone fruits, with plum and raisin predominant. Leather and light oak wood sit behind, with apple and pear notes in the background.
Palate: The fruit is more forward, with sweet cinnamon in the mid-palate. A hint of pastry — like a pie crust — lingers for just a moment as a peppery rye spice kicks in. Just as it threatens to overpower, the sweet fruit notes balance it back out.
Finish: Medium-long to long, delicate and elegant. The rye spice abates, leaving a broad cream soda feeling that lingers. An extremely well-balanced and complex bourbon that embraces the feel of gentlemanlike elegance.
Local pickup available at:
Revival Vintage Bottle Shop
5 East 8th Street • Covington, KY 41011
Stories Behind the Bourbon
The Letter Behind the Legacy: How We Discovered Our Mash Bill
New Bourbon brands are born every day—some recalling the past and some looking to the future. But not every new whiskey has a story so rich that it’s been in the making for 175 years.
Why the McBrayer family decided to resurrect a 150-year-old Bourbon recipe
Our legacy is one that’s been in the making for 175 years. But what if we told you that resurrecting one of W.H. McBrayer’s iconic mash bills was entirely up to chance?
Who was “The Judge?” The man behind a Kentucky Bourbon legacy.
The story of W.H. McBrayer began nearly 200 years ago when Kentucky’s Bourbon revolution was just beginning to take shape.