Rod and Hammer’s Slo Stills Big Jim’s Old Fashioned Bourbon Whiskey is a ready-to-drink, full-strength cocktail that delivers an authentic taste of California craftsmanship. This bold concoction is made by blending Straight Bourbon Whiskey with bitters, brown sugar, and natural flavors, creating a perfectly balanced Old Fashioned cocktail that is ready to enjoy. Whether served chilled or over ice, and garnished with a brandied cherry and orange peel, this cocktail offers an effortless and refreshing experience, with the true spirit of California in every sip.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bright citrus that invigorates the senses, with hints of orange peel and aromatic bitters.
• Taste: Sweet bourbon harmonizes with zesty citrus, complemented by subtle bitterness, creating a smooth and bold flavor.
• Finish: A clean, crisp finish with lingering citrus notes and a touch of sweetness.

This cocktail is not only a quick and convenient choice but also a celebrated one, winning a Silver Award at the 2022 SF World Spirits Competition. With a proof of 70 and 35% ABV, it delivers the perfect balance of strength and flavor. Rod and Hammer’s Slo Stills Big Jim’s Old Fashioned Bourbon Whiskey is ready to pour 12 delicious cocktails, making it an excellent choice for any occasion. Available for purchase at Royal Batch and ready to ship to California.

Rod & Hammer Bourbon, founded by Rodney Rod Cegelski and Hamish Hammer Marshall, is a ten-year-old American classic. It's aged for two years in new American oak barrels, resulting in a smooth whiskey with hints of caramel, roasted nuts, corn, and vanilla. Slo Stills, established in 1988 at Slo Brew brewery, crafts spirits with purified Pacific Ocean water. They began distilling whiskey in 2012 using a rye beer mash and aged it in charred new American Oak barrels. The Rod & Hammer Bourbon offers a sweet and smoky aroma, with caramel and vanilla flavors and a smooth finish of sweet corn.

AN AMERICAN CLASSIC, OUR BOURBON IS AGED TWO YEARS IN NEW AMERICAN OAK BARRELS TO A DEEP AMBER COLOR. THE RESULT PRODUCES A SMOOTH AND MELLOW WHISKEY WITH HINTS OF CARAMEL, ROASTED NUTS, CORN, AND VANILLA WHEN TASTED NEAT.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE: SWEET & SMOKEY

TASTE: CARAMEL, VANILLA

FINISH: SMOOTH CORN SWEETNESS

TECHNICAL INFO

AGE: 2 YEARS

MASHBILL: 55% CORN, 35% RYE, 10% BARLEY

BARREL: NEW AMERICAN WHITE OAK

Rod & Hammer's Slo Stills is a distillery specializing in American spirits. Their journey began in 1988 at Slo Brew brewery. They craft whiskey, gin, and vodka using time as a crucial ingredient and purified oceanic water. Their spirits are made through milling grains, converting starches to sugars, fermentation, distillation, and aging in charred American Oak barrels. Slo Stills Vodka is exceptionally smooth and well-balanced, perfect for sipping or as a cocktail base.

DISTILLED FROM 95% RYE GRAIN TO A RICH HONEY COLOR, THE BOLD SPIRIT STARTS HOT WITH NOTES OF BLACK PEPPER AND CEDAR, FOLLOWED BY A SMOKEY FINISH WITH NOTES OF LEATHER, TOBACCO, AND A HINT OF CARAMEL SWEETNESS.