Fistful of Bourbon is a clever, characterful blended straight bourbon and the first ground up American whiskey from William Grant and Sons, the fiercely independent family company behind such legendary brands as Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick's Gin, and Tullamore D.E.W. Drawing on more than a century of whisky blending expertise honed in Scotland, master blender Brian Kinsman and blender Kelsey McKechnie set out to do something different in the bourbon world: rather than bottling a single distillery's output, they hand selected five distinct straight American bourbons, literally a fistful, and married them into one balanced, flavor packed whole. Each of the five brings its own personality to the blend, one sweet and balanced, one floral, one with warm baking spice, one with buttery toffee, and one loaded with cinnamon and licorice, and together they create a bourbon designed to be greater than the sum of its parts. Aged a minimum of two years and bottled at a confident 90 proof, it pours a warm amber and offers a bright, expressive nose of burnt orange, pear, green apple, mint, sweet corn, and cinnamon. The palate is smooth and approachable yet full flavored, with caramel, toffee, baking spice, and a fresh, lightly herbal green note that sets it apart from more standard profiles, leading to a warm, balanced finish. A Double Gold winner at the International Spirits Challenge, and famous for its remarkably friendly price, Fistful of Bourbon is an outstanding value, versatile enough to sip neat, pour over ice, or anchor a Gold Rush, Old Fashioned, or any bourbon cocktail without breaking the bank. A bold, blended crowd pleaser for every home bar.
ABV / Proof
| Producer |
William Grant and Sons (blended and bottled in Edison, New Jersey) |
| Category |
Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Expression |
Fistful of Bourbon (a blend of five straight bourbon whiskies) |
| Blend |
Five sourced straight American bourbons |
| Age |
No Age Statement (minimum 2 years) |
| ABV |
45% |
| Proof |
90 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Warm amber.
Nose: Burnt orange, pear, green apple, mint, sweet corn, and cinnamon.
Palate: Smooth and balanced, with caramel, toffee, baking spice, and a fresh, lightly herbal green note.
Finish: Warm and balanced, with lingering spice and gentle oak.
FAQ
What is Fistful of Bourbon? It is a blend of five distinct straight American bourbons, created by William Grant and Sons. The name refers to the five bourbons, a literal fistful, married into one balanced whiskey.
Who makes it? It is William Grant and Sons' first ground up American whiskey, blended by master blender Brian Kinsman and blender Kelsey McKechnie, using sourced straight bourbons.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 90 proof, or 45 percent ABV.
How old is it? It carries no age statement but, as a blend of straight bourbons, each component is aged a minimum of two years.
How should I drink it? Its smooth profile and friendly price make it ideal neat, over ice, or in cocktails like a Gold Rush or Old Fashioned.
Where can I buy Fistful of Bourbon online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
