Guardian Bourbon

80 Proof / 40% ABV

The U.S. Coast Guard is our nation’s oldest continuous operating maritime service. Both a law enforcement agency and a military service, these ‘Guardians’ support, protect, and defend our country’s coasts and waterways, and rescue those in need. Our Guardian Bourbon represents the United States Coast Guard in its bright life vest orange label. 

Aged for three years, the Guardian Bourbon will definitely ‘wet your whistle’ after a treacherous day in the office. Unlike a majority of bourbons, our mash build is 99% corn and proofed with fresh Colorado Rocky Mountain water providing a smooth, almost sweet, well-tempered whiskey. Neat, over a rock, or with your favorite mixer, this bourbon, just like the Coastie’s motto, ‘Semper Paratus’ is ‘Always Ready’.

Gold Medal - The Fifty Best Bourbon 2023

Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel, butterscotch, molasses, maple, vanilla, honey, honeysuckle, corn sugars, sweet corn, biscuit, toasted coconut, banana, cherry, fresh lemon, citrus, mint, pecan, white pepper, toasty, oak, white oak.

Palate: Caramel, buttery, brown sugar, vanilla, lemon éclair, lemon zest, orange peel, pineapple, banana, corn, toasted corn, cereal, grain, almond, nutmeg, hint of spice, hint of pepper, oak, sweet oak, good wood, good balance, chewy, smooth.

Finish: Caramel, vanilla, lingering honey, orange peel, pecan, clove, nice spice, wet stone, light wood, delicate heat, extra smooth, creamy, pleasant.

Silver Medal (86 Points) - Bartender Spirits Award 2024

Tasting Notes:
The nose resembles apple, and soft vanilla notes that lead to the approachable palate. Mild spice, honey, and oak come to the front and end with a lingering caramel finish.