Tasting Notes
- Nose: Rich vanilla custard, toasted oak, brown butter, dried orange peel, subtle baking spices
- Palate: Caramelized brown sugar, dark chocolate, roasted almonds, cinnamon bark, honey drizzle
- Finish: Long finish with warm oak tannins, black pepper spice, lingering vanilla sweetness
Product Details
| Spirit Type | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| ABV | 45% (90 Proof) |
| Volume | 750mL |
| Age Statement | 10 Years |
| Distillery | Corsair Artisan LLC |
| Region | Nashville, Tennessee |
Perfect For
- Neat Sipping: Savor the full complexity of a decade-aged bourbon with balanced proof
- Classic Cocktails: Elevate Old Fashioneds and Manhattans with authentic bourbon backbone
- Bourbon Tasting: Compare against other aged American whiskeys to appreciate craft distilling
- Special Occasions: Share premium aged bourbon that represents American whiskey tradition
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ammunition 10 Year Bourbon taste like?
Ammunition 10 Year delivers classic aged bourbon flavors with rich vanilla, caramel, and oak from a decade of aging. The 90 proof provides warmth without overwhelming heat, showcasing dark chocolate notes, baking spices, and a long, satisfying finish with lingering sweetness and oak tannins.
Is Ammunition Bourbon good for cocktails?
Yes, Ammunition's 90 proof and 10-year age statement make it excellent for both sipping neat and mixing in premium cocktails. The bourbon's robust flavor profile stands up beautifully in Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, and Boulevardiers while maintaining its character in stirred and shaken drinks.
How should I drink Ammunition 10 Year Bourbon?
Enjoy Ammunition neat or with a splash of water to open up the flavors from its decade of aging. For cocktails, it excels in spirit-forward drinks like Old Fashioneds where the bourbon is the star, or try it in a classic Manhattan to appreciate how the aged character complements sweet vermouth.
Is Ammunition 10 Year worth the price?
Ammunition 10 Year offers excellent value for an aged American bourbon, delivering the complexity and depth expected from a decade-aged whiskey at 90 proof. The small-batch production from Corsair Artisan ensures quality, while the age statement and proof point provide authentic bourbon character without premium pricing.
What bourbon is similar to Ammunition 10 Year?
If you enjoy the balanced character of Ammunition 10 Year, consider other aged bourbons like Eagle Rare or Elijah Craig Small Batch. Ammunition shares the classic vanilla-oak profile of traditional Kentucky bourbon but with the unique Nashville perspective from Corsair's small-batch approach to American whiskey making.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.