Doc Swinson's Blenders Cut Straight Bourbon Whiskey Release 750ml

Doc Swinson's Blenders Cut Thirty-Six Twenty-One is one of the most technically ambitious and award-winning expressions from this Washington State-based independent bottler, a straight bourbon whiskey blending two distinct high-rye MGP mash bills, one at 36% rye and one at 21% rye, each aged for a minimum of 5 years, then run through a Solera cask system incorporating sherry and cognac barrels before being bottled at cask strength. The "Thirty-Six Twenty-One" designation refers directly to the rye percentages of the two mash bills being blended, a transparency that reflects Doc Swinson's unusually forthright approach to disclosing the origins and composition of every expression in their lineup. The result is a bourbon of exceptional complexity and character, where the spice-forward 36% rye component brings dark cherry, rye bread intensity, and structure, while the more corn-forward 21% rye component adds creamy sweetness and depth. The Solera sherry and cognac cask finishing layers fruit, chocolate, and aromatic richness across the combined profile. Blenders Cut Thirty-Six Twenty-One is bottled at 57.5% ABV (115 proof) with minimal water added, and each bottle carries its specific release number and individual bottle number on the label. Release 20-001, Bottle 09899.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Deep bronzed copper amber with warm amber tones from the Solera sherry and cognac finishing

Nose: Tart cherry, honey, candy sweetness, apricot, and a bright rye spice that signals the high-rye mash bill character immediately. The sherry and cognac Solera system adds depth and dried fruit complexity.

Palate: Dark cherry and charred peach lead, with brown sugar, peanuts, toasted almond, charred oak, and dark chocolate. The creamy corn-forward 21% rye component balances the spicier 36% rye component perfectly, creating a profile that is simultaneously bold and surprisingly smooth at 115 proof.

Finish: Dark chocolate and warm spice fade into dried fruit and a gentle cognac sweetness from the Solera finishing, medium to long and very satisfying.

FAQ

What does Thirty-Six Twenty-One mean?
The name refers to the two MGP mash bill rye percentages being blended: 36% rye and 21% rye. The 36% rye mash bill (60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley) delivers spice, dark fruit, and structure. The 21% rye mash bill (75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley) adds creamy sweetness and corn depth. Together they create a complexity neither could achieve alone.

What is the Solera cask system?
A Solera system is a method of fractional blending through multiple casks over time, most commonly associated with sherry production. Doc Swinson's uses a Solera incorporating sherry and cognac barrels to add layered fruit, chocolate, and aromatic complexity to the already high-rye MGP base bourbon.

Is the spirit from MGP?
Yes. Doc Swinson's is an independent bottler that sources all its bourbon from MGP Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, one of the most respected contract distilleries in the United States. The value in Doc Swinson's product is the blending skill of head blender Jesse Parker, who has won numerous major spirits competition awards for his cask selections and blending approach.

Where can I buy Doc Swinson's Blenders Cut Thirty-Six Twenty-One online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.