Deadwood Tumblin' Dice is a bold, spice forward straight bourbon from Proof and Wood Ventures, the independent bottling outfit founded by Dave Schmier, one of the people behind the influential Redemption Whiskey brand that helped spark the modern bourbon and rye revival. Formally titled Deadwood Presents Tumblin' Dice, the whiskey is sourced from the renowned MGP distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and built on a seriously high rye mashbill of 60 percent corn, 36 percent rye, and 4 percent malted barley, a Redemption style recipe that pushes the rye content far above a typical bourbon. That heavy dollop of rye gives Tumblin' Dice a big, dry spice kick that cuts through the slick vanilla and brown sugar at its core, delivering a character far more robust and complex than its age would suggest. Aged in new charred American oak and bottled at a sturdy 100 proof, it pours a rich burnt umber and leads with sweet oak, dark fruit, and char before opening into peanut brittle, baking spice, cocoa, and a sharp cinnamon note that lingers on the finish. Reviewers have repeatedly praised it as punching well above its age and price, calling it not just good for a younger bourbon but genuinely good full stop, thanks to careful barrel selection. Proof and Wood is known for radical transparency, printing the full mashbill, age, and proof right on the label, and Tumblin' Dice rewards that honesty with an easy drinking, versatile pour that works equally well neat, over ice, or as the backbone of a spice driven cocktail.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Deadwood / Tumblin' Dice |
| Distillery |
Distilled at MGP, Lawrenceburg, Indiana; bottled by Proof and Wood Ventures, Bardstown, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Proof and Wood Ventures |
| Category |
Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Heavy Rye Mashbill |
| Expression |
Tumblin' Dice Heavy Rye Mashbill |
| Age Statement |
3 Years |
| Mashbill |
60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley |
| Maturation |
Aged in new charred American oak |
| Bottling |
Small batch sourced bourbon |
| ABV |
50% |
| Proof |
100 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Indiana (sourced); bottled in Kentucky |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich burnt umber to amber with golden highlights.
Nose: Sweet and oaky, with spice, dark fruit, char, cocoa, caramel, and a touch of farmy grain.
Palate: Sweet and spicy, with peanut brittle, oak, dried dark fruit, baking spices, cocoa, and bits of vanilla and citrus.
Finish: Long and warming, with rustic spice, oak, pepper, and dark fruit.
FAQ
What makes Tumblin' Dice unique? Its heavy rye mashbill of 60 percent corn, 36 percent rye, and 4 percent malted barley gives it far more spice than a typical bourbon while keeping bourbon's signature caramel and vanilla sweetness.
Where is it distilled? It is sourced from MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and bottled by Proof and Wood Ventures.
What proof is it? 100 proof, or 50 percent ABV.
Who is behind Proof and Wood? Dave Schmier, a co founder of the influential Redemption Whiskey brand, known for transparency about sourcing, mashbill, and age.
How should I drink it? Versatile enough for neat sipping, over ice, or in spice forward cocktails like a Manhattan or Old Fashioned.
Where can I buy Deadwood Tumblin' Dice online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
