Old Crow

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A Kentucky straight bourbon named after Dr James Crow, credited with refining the sour mash process. Aged three years in new charred oak — light and affordable.

Details

Brand	Old Crow
Distillery	—
Origin	USA / Kentucky
Style	Bourbon
Age	3 yrs
ABV	40%
Cask	—

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Light corn sweetness with a touch of vanilla and fresh oak.
Palate: Light-bodied, with mild caramel and a little grain spice.
Finish: Short and slightly dry.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Highball
Cocktails

Light and inexpensive, it is best used in highballs, with cola or as a cocktail base rather than sipped neat.

Food pairing

Burgers, hot dogs, nachos and other easy bar food.

Background & production

Named after Dr James Crow, who is credited with developing the sour mash process in Kentucky in 1835. Old Crow went on to become one of the best-selling bourbons of its era.

Today it is produced by Beam Suntory (now Suntory Global Spirits) in Kentucky. The label calls it 'The Original Sour Mash', and it is aged a full three years in new charred white oak barrels before bottling at 40% (80 proof).