The Data

Category   Whiskey

Sub-Category   Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Origin   Kentucky

Retail Price   $34.99

ABV   45%

Score   4.5 Stars/Exceptional! +

In the Glass

Brilliant, deep bronze color.

The nose is filled with bold scents of caramel, sweet baked apples, red chili-accented toffee, charred oak, and brown baking spices.

The palate echoes the nose delivering a sweet, baked fruit-centered core with generous supporting notes of vanilla cream, chocolate, orange peel, and hints of saddle leather.

Full-bodied with bold fruit, caramel, and oak flavors that maintain a vibrancy due to bright acidity and ideal balance.

Cool Factor

A bold and fruity Bourbon with loads of spice and a touch of sweetness is a firm departure from what many believe Bourbon is or what it must be.

Value Grade

Selling at $35 Puncher's Chance Bourbon is not to be found in the bargain-bin while being a favorably priced when compared to many American craft Whiskies.

Analysis

Puncher's Chance Kentucky Straight Bourbon is made with a blend of four, five, and six-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbons by the Wolf Spirit Distillery. Wolf Spirit Distillery was founded in 2017 by a 17-year veteran of Campari, Umberto Luchini. Puncher's Chance creators describe their creation as such. "A puncher’s chance means that anyone has the potential to succeed, whatever the odds, if he or she works for it. Being the underdog is often the greatest strength. Puncher’s Chance is the bourbon for everyone who believes and lives that credo.” Puncher's Chance is bottled at 45% while never feeling hot with alcohol being extremely lush.

How to Enjoy

Sip neat or chilled over ice. Puncher's Chance Bourbon is ideal in cocktails as well — we love it in a classic Whiskey Sour.