Experience the full depth of Missouri Straight Bourbon with the Ben Holladay 4-Bottle Collection, featuring both traditional and wheated mash bills, each in Bottled-in-Bond and Rickhouse Proof formats. Produced at the historic Holladay Distillery (est. 1856) in Weston, Missouri, these bourbons are crafted using Missouri limestone spring water, sour mash fermentation, and aged a full 6 years for maturity and balance. This set offers a curated vertical tasting through mash bill variations and proof styles—from the reliable structure of 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond to the uncut intensity of Rickhouse Proof small batch selections. A perfect gift for bourbon connoisseurs, collectors, or anyone seeking to taste how mash bill and proof influence the final flavor. Includes the Following 4 Bottles: Ben Holladay Bottled-in-Bond Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey (100 Proof) Traditional bourbon mash bill Aged 6 years, distilled in one season under U.S. Bottled-in-Bond Act compliance Balanced and approachable with caramel, spice, and toasted oak Ben Holladay Rickhouse Proof Missouri Straight Bourbon (Barrel Strength) Small Batch Reserve, uncut and unfiltered Hand-selected barrels from multiple rickhouse floors Bold and spicy with deep char, brown sugar, and dark fruit Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon (100 Proof) Wheated bourbon mash bill for a smoother, rounder sip Aged 6 years and bottled at 100 proof Rich and soft with notes of honey, vanilla, and cinnamon Holladay Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof Bourbon (Cask Strength) Wheated bourbon at full barrel strength Big and buttery with graham cracker, cocoa, and spice Key Features: Complete Ben Holladay 4-bottle bourbon set Includes both traditional and wheated mash bills Both Bottled-in-Bond (100 proof) and Rickhouse Proof (barrel strength) All whiskeys aged a full 6 years in Missouri Distilled using sour mash process and spring-fed limestone water Non-chill filtered for full texture and flavor retention Produced at Missouri’s oldest distillery, still operating on its 1856 site Tasting Flight Suggestions: Start with Ben Holladay BIB, progress to Rickhouse Proof Taste the difference between traditional vs. wheated mash bills Compare proof impact on finish, aroma, and mouthfeel Ideal for tasting events, bourbon clubs, or Father's Day gifting FAQ: Q: What makes a bourbon “Bottled-in-Bond”?A: It must be distilled in one season, by one distiller, aged at least 4 years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at 100 proof. Q: Are Rickhouse Proof bottles always the same strength?A: No – Rickhouse Proof is barrel strength and will vary by batch. Each bottle captures a unique, uncut flavor snapshot. Q: What is soft red wheat in bourbon?A: A softer, sweeter grain used instead of rye. It leads to gentler, creamier, and rounder bourbon character.
