Cody Road Single Barrel Bourbon is a straight bourbon whiskey bottled at barrel proof 105 from Mississippi River Distilling Company in Le Claire, Iowa, featuring a wheated mash bill that delivers bold vanilla and caramel flavors with serious intensity. This hand-selected single barrel bourbon honors Buffalo Bill Cody's larger-than-life legend with a whiskey that matches his bold spirit.

Mississippi River Distilling Company sits just a mile from where Buffalo Bill Cody was born, making this tribute bourbon deeply rooted in Iowa history and American frontier spirit. The distillery's commitment to single barrel selection means each bottle represents a unique expression of their wheated bourbon recipe, bottled at natural barrel strength to preserve maximum flavor impact.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bold vanilla bean, rich caramel sauce, toasted wheat bread, honey drizzle, subtle oak spice
• Palate: Creamy vanilla custard, buttery caramel, cinnamon roll sweetness, warm baking spices, wheated smoothness cutting through the proof
• Finish: Long finish with lingering caramel, vanilla extract, gentle oak tannins, warming alcohol heat

Product Details

Perfect For

• Cocktail enthusiasts: Outstanding backbone for Old Fashioneds and Mint Juleps with enough proof to stand up to dilution
• Bourbon explorers: Discovering the unique character of Iowa craft distilling and wheated bourbon profiles
• Proof lovers: Those who appreciate barrel-strength intensity with the smoothness that wheat brings to the mash bill
• History buffs: Connecting with American frontier heritage through Buffalo Bill Cody's legendary Iowa roots

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cody Road Single Barrel Bourbon taste like?

Cody Road delivers bold vanilla and caramel flavors with a creamy, wheated character that balances the 105 proof intensity. The wheat in the mash bill creates a smoother, more approachable high-proof bourbon compared to rye-heavy recipes, with prominent baking spice notes and a long, warming finish.

Is Cody Road good for cocktails?

Absolutely – the 105 proof gives it excellent cocktail backbone that won't get lost when mixed with other ingredients. It's particularly outstanding in spirit-forward cocktails like Old Fashioneds and Mint Juleps, where the bold vanilla and caramel notes shine through while the proof provides structure.

How should I drink Cody Road Bourbon?

The distillery recommends adding a splash of water or ice cube to open up the flavors at this proof level. You can enjoy it neat if you prefer full intensity, but a little dilution helps bring out the wheated smoothness and vanilla-caramel complexity that makes this bourbon special.

What makes Cody Road different from other single barrel bourbons?

The wheated mash bill sets it apart from most single barrel offerings, creating a creamier, more vanilla-forward profile than rye-heavy bourbons. Plus, it's bottled at natural barrel proof, so you're getting the whiskey exactly as it came from the barrel without dilution, and it honors Buffalo Bill Cody's Iowa heritage.

Is Cody Road worth the price for a craft bourbon?

For barrel-proof single barrel bourbon, Cody Road offers solid value with its unique wheated profile and 105 proof intensity. Iowa craft distilling brings something different to the bourbon landscape, and the single barrel selection process ensures you're getting a distinctive expression rather than a standard batched product.

You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.