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August 2026 Bourbon Club: Savage & Cooke Howling Mob Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whiskey

The August Bourbon Club release celebrates one of America's most respected whiskey traditions—the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. Crafted by Savage & Cooke on California's historic Mare Island, Howling Mob Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon combines traditional Kentucky bourbon heritage with modern West Coast craftsmanship. Produced to the exacting Bottled-in-Bond standard, this release delivers exceptional balance, rich flavor, and remarkable authenticity, making it a must-have for bourbon enthusiasts who appreciate classic American whiskey made the right way.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Producer: Savage & Cooke Distillery

• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

• Designation: Bottled-in-Bond (Aged a minimum of four years, produced in one distilling season by one distiller, and bottled at exactly 100 Proof.)

• Maturation: Carefully matured in new charred American oak barrels to develop rich caramel sweetness, vanilla, toasted oak, and warming spice while maintaining excellent balance and structure.

• Proof / ABV: 100 Proof (50% ABV)

Tasting Profile

Nose / Aroma:

Warm caramel, vanilla bean, honey, toasted oak, roasted pecans, orange zest, baking spices, and subtle hints of maple syrup with delicate floral undertones.

Palate / Taste:

Rich and beautifully balanced with layers of brown sugar, caramel, vanilla custard, ripe orchard fruit, toasted oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, roasted nuts, and gentle pepper spice that showcase the classic Bottled-in-Bond profile.

Finish:

Long, warming, and satisfying with lingering vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, sweet baking spices, roasted almonds, and a gentle peppery spice that slowly fades into rich oak sweetness.

Food & Pairings

• Serve / Style: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water in a Glencairn glass to fully appreciate its rich Bottled-in-Bond character. It also performs beautifully over a single large ice cube.

• Cocktail Use: An outstanding choice for classic bourbon cocktails including the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Boulevardier, Whiskey Sour, or Gold Rush, where its higher proof delivers exceptional flavor and balance.

Food Pairings

• Smoked brisket, grilled ribeye, pork belly, or slow-smoked barbecue ribs

• Roast chicken, bourbon-glazed pork tenderloin, or grilled sausages

• Pecan pie, bread pudding, crème brûlée, or vanilla cheesecake

• Aged cheddar, Gruyère, Gouda, or smoked cheeses

• Medium to full-bodied cigars featuring cedar, toasted oak, vanilla, cocoa, and baking spice notes

Savage & Cooke Howling Mob Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whiskey is a superb example of timeless American bourbon craftsmanship. Produced under one of the whiskey world's most respected quality standards, it delivers outstanding richness, structure, and consistency in every sip. Whether enjoyed neat, shared with friends, or added to a growing collection, this Bottled-in-Bond release is a worthy centerpiece for the August Bourbon Club.