The Wyatt Earp 13 Year American Whiskey Hazmat Edition is one of the most daring and talked about releases from the World Whiskey Society, a producer renowned for sourcing rare and unusual whiskeys and bottling them in striking, collectible style. A tribute to the legendary Old West lawman Wyatt Earp, this limited edition is bottled at an extraordinary cask strength of around 160 proof, or 80 percent ABV. The term hazmat refers to any whiskey bottled at 140 proof or higher, a strength so potent that it requires special handling for air transport, and this expression embraces that intensity fully, marking the brand's first venture into the category. The whiskey was originally distilled at the respected Charbay Distillery in California and aged a full 13 years in heavy toast charred American oak. Its unusual mashbill of 73 percent malted barley, 14.9 percent malted rye, and 12.1 percent malted wheat, with no corn, is why it carries the American whiskey designation rather than bourbon, and it lends the spirit a distinctive, complex character. Despite the eye watering proof, it is celebrated for balancing that power with remarkable depth and drinkability. The nose opens with rich dark raisins and ripe berries layered over seasoned oak and creamy vanilla custard, while the palate bursts with juicy raisins and dark fruit alongside warm oak spice and a luxurious creaminess, all carried by the bold hazmat heat. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering oak, charred smoke, and a touch of dark fruit sweetness. A rare, high proof curiosity and a genuine conversation piece, it is best approached slowly, neat or with a few drops of water, and is a prized addition for serious collectors and lovers of extreme cask strength whiskey.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Wyatt Earp (World Whiskey Society) |
| Distillery |
Originally distilled at Charbay Distillery, California (sourced) |
| Producer |
World Whiskey Society |
| Category |
American Whiskey |
| Expression |
13 Year, Hazmat Edition (cask strength) |
| Age Statement |
13 Years |
| Mashbill |
73% malted barley, 14.9% malted rye, 12.1% malted wheat |
| Maturation |
Aged 13 years in heavy toast charred American oak |
| Bottling |
Cask strength, hazmat (over 140 proof); limited release |
| ABV |
80% (label); some batches measured slightly higher |
| Proof |
160 (label; reviewers report up to ~164.67) |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
California (distilled) |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber.
Nose: Rich dark raisins and ripe dark berries over seasoned oak, with a creamy vanilla custard sweetness.
Palate: Juicy raisins and dark berries with warm seasoned oak spice and vanilla custard creaminess, carried by bold hazmat heat.
Finish: Long and satisfying, with oak, charred smoke, and a touch of dark fruit sweetness.
FAQ
What does hazmat mean? It refers to whiskey bottled at 140 proof or higher, which is potent enough to require special handling for air transport. This release is around 160 proof.
What proof is it? Bottled at cask strength, labeled 160 proof, or 80 percent ABV. Some batches have been measured slightly higher.
Why is it called American whiskey and not bourbon? Its mashbill is malted barley, malted rye, and malted wheat with no corn, so it does not meet the definition of bourbon.
Where was it distilled? It was originally distilled at the Charbay Distillery in California and aged 13 years.
How should I drink it? Slowly, neat or with a few drops of water to tame the high proof, ideally as a sipping curiosity.
Where can I buy Wyatt Earp 13 Year Hazmat online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
