{"product_id":"cody-road-american-malt-whiskey-iowa-craft-spirit-750ml","title":"Cody Road American Malt Whiskey Iowa Craft Spirit 750ml","description":"Cody Road American Malt Whiskey is a 100% malted barley whiskey bottled at 90 proof from Mississippi River Distilling Company in Le Claire, Iowa. This heartland malt whiskey showcases rich, earthy malt character with layers of toffee sweetness and dry fruit complexity, finishing with molasses depth and oaky vanilla warmth.\n\nNamed after Buffalo Bill Cody, this Iowa-crafted whiskey embodies the legendary frontiersman's larger-than-life spirit. Mississippi River Distilling Company creates this distinctive American malt whiskey using traditional techniques and used bourbon barrels for aging, delivering authentic Midwest character that captures the essence of America's heartland.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich malted barley, toasted grains, caramel sweetness, dried orchard fruits, subtle oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy malt foundation, butter toffee, raisins, fig, warm spices, honeyed grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium length with dark molasses, vanilla bean, oak tannins, lingering malt sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Malt Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45% (90 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAS (No Age Statement)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMississippi River Distilling Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLe Claire, Iowa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed Bourbon Barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Whiskey Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discovering American malt whiskey's unique character compared to bourbon and rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat Sipping Sessions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoying the full complexity of malted barley and bourbon barrel influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Old Fashioneds:\u003c\/strong\u003e The toffee and molasses notes create exceptional classic cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegional Spirit Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Representing Iowa's growing craft distilling scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Cody Road American Malt Whiskey taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCody Road delivers rich, earthy malt flavors with prominent toffee sweetness and dried fruit notes like raisins and figs. The used bourbon barrel aging adds vanilla and oak complexity, while the finish brings molasses depth and warm spices. It's more grain-forward than bourbon but smoother than most rye whiskeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Cody Road good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Cody Road works beautifully in spirit-forward cocktails like Old Fashioneds and Manhattans. The malt whiskey's toffee and molasses notes complement classic cocktail ingredients, while the 90 proof provides enough backbone to stand up to mixers without overwhelming the drink's balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Cody Road American Malt Whiskey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by tasting it neat to appreciate the full malt character and bourbon barrel influence. Add a splash of water to open up the toffee and fruit notes, or try it on the rocks. For cocktails, it shines in Old Fashioneds where the molasses finish complements bitters and simple syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes American malt whiskey different from bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican malt whiskey like Cody Road uses 100% malted barley instead of bourbon's corn-heavy mash bill, creating a more grain-forward, earthy flavor profile. While bourbon emphasizes sweetness from corn, malt whiskey showcases the rich, biscuity character of malted barley with deeper complexity from the grain itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Cody Road worth trying for whiskey enthusiasts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely, especially for those interested in exploring beyond traditional bourbon and rye. Cody Road represents Iowa's craft distilling quality and offers a unique taste of American malt whiskey at an approachable proof point. It's an excellent introduction to the category's distinctive malt-forward character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cody Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42123373609015,"sku":"CRAMWICS7","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/8843\/0135\/files\/front_5c5386f9-96a4-40a2-90a9-78670804da55.jpg?v=1772152334","url":"https:\/\/dramstreet.com\/products\/cody-road-american-malt-whiskey-iowa-craft-spirit-750ml","provider":"Dram Street","version":"1.0","type":"link"}