Not Your Father's Bourbon is the debut spirit from Small Town Craft Spirits, the team behind the wildly popular Not Your Father's Root Beer that helped pioneer the flavored craft beverage category. Launched in 2017 under the Pabst owned Small Town label, it represents the brand's first move from brewing into distilling, carrying the same approachable, crowd pleasing philosophy that made its root beer a household name. Unlike many flavored whiskeys that bury the spirit beneath sweetness, Not Your Father's takes the opposite approach: the whiskey itself is meant to be the star, with only a touch of Madagascar vanilla added to enhance rather than mask the bourbon's natural character. The result is a small batch bourbon whiskey bottled at 86 proof, built to appeal to both seasoned bourbon drinkers and newcomers looking for an easy, smooth entry point into the category. Produced at the Minhas Distillery in Monroe, Wisconsin, it pours a warm amber and offers familiar bourbon notes of caramel and corn rounded out by a soft vanilla sweetness and a notably smooth finish that is, as the brand puts it, not too sweet. Versatile and affordable, it drinks comfortably neat or over ice and shines in cocktails, with the brand famously suggesting a pour mixed with Not Your Father's Root Beer for an indulgent, nostalgic treat. With its vintage inspired label and accessible profile, Not Your Father's Bourbon is a fun, easygoing bottle that bridges the gap between traditional bourbon and the modern flavored whiskey movement.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Not Your Father's |
| Distillery |
Minhas Distillery, Monroe, Wisconsin |
| Producer |
Small Town Craft Spirits (Pabst Brewing Company) |
| Category |
Bourbon Whiskey with Natural Flavors |
| Expression |
Not Your Father's Bourbon, Small Batch |
| Age Statement |
No age statement |
| Mashbill |
Undisclosed (bourbon base) |
| Maturation |
Bourbon with a touch of Madagascar vanilla and natural flavors added |
| Bottling |
Small batch |
| ABV |
43% |
| Proof |
86 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Produced in Wisconsin |
Tasting Notes
Color: Warm amber.
Nose: Caramel corn with soft vanilla and a rustic, grainy note.
Palate: Smooth and gently sweetened, with caramel, vanilla, and classic bourbon character that stays balanced rather than cloying.
Finish: Smooth with a lingering caramel and vanilla sweetness.
FAQ
Is Not Your Father's Bourbon a flavored whiskey? Yes, lightly. It is a bourbon whiskey with a touch of added Madagascar vanilla and natural flavors, designed to enhance rather than overpower the bourbon.
What proof is it? 86 proof, or 43 percent ABV.
Who makes it? It is from Small Town Craft Spirits, part of Pabst Brewing Company and the makers of Not Your Father's Root Beer, and is produced at the Minhas Distillery in Wisconsin.
How should I drink it? Enjoy it neat, over ice, or in cocktails. The brand suggests mixing it with Not Your Father's Root Beer for an indulgent treat.
Is it very sweet? No. Unlike many flavored whiskeys, it uses only a light touch of vanilla, keeping the bourbon character forward and the finish smooth but not too sweet.
Where can I buy Not Your Father's Bourbon online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
