PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Every serious duck hunter knows the moment: the birds are working, the light is right, and you reach for the high-brass shells — the ones with more powder, more punch, saved specifically for when it counts most. That's the entire premise behind Duck Club's premium tier. Where the flagship 92-proof bourbon is built for everyday sipping around the fire, High Brass is the bottle you reach for when the occasion demands more — a blend of genuinely older Kentucky straight bourbon, bottled at a substantially higher 110 proof, built for the whiskey enthusiast who doesn't mess around.
The blend combines 82% five-year-old Kentucky bourbon — the same 67% corn, 23% rye, 10% malted barley mashbill that anchors the flagship expression — with 18% eight-year-old Kentucky bourbon distilled from a higher-corn, lower-rye recipe of 75% corn, 15% rye, and 10% malted barley. That extra three years of maturation on the older component, combined with the considerably higher proof, pushes the whole profile in a bolder direction. Forbes' Brad Japhe found that "High Brass kicks up the spice notes, with rye and cardamom more pronounceable in the final formula" relative to the standard release. Whiskey Social described it directly: "Duck Club™ High Brass is for those who like their bourbon with a little more firepower. This higher-proof blend leans into rich, bold character and is ideal for drinkers who appreciate full-bodied whiskey."
This is Duck Club's statement bottle — the one built to prove that a brand-new, celebrity-backed label can still deliver genuine substance at the top of its range. Named for the shells hunters reach for when everything's on the line, bottled at 110 proof for drinkers who want their bourbon to actually taste like something, and carrying the same waterfowl-conservation mission and Riley Green backing that defines the entire Duck Club portfolio. A serious pour, for serious customers.
Duck Club "High Brass" is the premium-tier sibling to Duck Club's flagship 92-proof bourbon, both launched in November 2025 by Memphis-based Morningside Brands in partnership with country music star and co-founder Riley Green, with The Silent Group involved in developing the whiskey itself. Where the standard Duck Club release incorporates a wheated Indiana component for approachability, High Brass stays entirely within Kentucky, blending two straight bourbons of meaningfully greater age: 82% five-year-old Kentucky bourbon, distilled from the same 67% corn, 23% rye, and 10% malted barley mashbill used in the flagship expression, combined with 18% eight-year-old Kentucky bourbon, distilled from a higher-corn recipe of 75% corn, 15% rye, and 10% malted barley. The additional maturation on the older component and the substantially higher proof — bottled at 55% ABV / 110 proof, compared to the flagship's 46% ABV / 92 proof — together produce a bolder, more spice-forward, full-bodied whiskey. Like the rest of the Duck Club portfolio, every bottle sold supports the protection of North American wetlands, tying the brand's premium tier directly to the same waterfowl hunting heritage and conservation mission that defines the entire label.
No numerical critic score is confirmed for this product at this time.
Brad Japhe, Forbes:
"High Brass kicks up the spice notes with rye and cardamom more pronounceable in the final formula."
Whiskey Social:
"Duck Club™ High Brass is for those who like their bourbon with a little more firepower. This higher-proof blend leans into rich, bold character and is ideal for drinkers who appreciate full-bodied whiskey."
Nose
Bolder and more assertive than the flagship expression, with rye spice and cardamom leading the aromatic profile — the higher proof and the older 8-year Kentucky component both contributing genuine intensity and lift.
Palate
Rich and full-bodied, with pronounced rye and cardamom spice carrying through from the nose. The blend's extra maturation shows in a deeper, more structured character than the standard Duck Club release, while the 110-proof strength delivers real firepower without losing drinkability.
Finish
Bold and warming, with the spice notes lingering well past the standard expression's finish — a genuinely substantial close built for drinkers who want their bourbon to make a statement.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Straight Bourbon Whiskey Blend — Premium/High-Proof Tier |
| ABV / Proof | 55% ABV / 110 Proof |
| Blend Composition | 82% 5-year Kentucky bourbon + 18% 8-year Kentucky bourbon |
| Mashbill 1 (5-year) | 67% Corn / 23% Rye / 10% Malted Barley |
| Mashbill 2 (8-year) | 75% Corn / 15% Rye / 10% Malted Barley |
| Brand | Duck Club Bourbon — "High Brass" |
| Producer | Morningside Brands — Memphis, Tennessee |
| Co-Founder | Riley Green — country music star, lifelong outdoorsman |
| Launched | November 2025 |
| Sister Expression | Duck Club standard release — 92 proof, four-grain blend with wheated Indiana component |
| Name Meaning | High-brass shotgun shells — the higher-powered load hunters reach for when it counts most |
| Brand Mission | Waterfowl hunting heritage, supports North American wetlands conservation |
| Style / Identity | Duck Club's premium, higher-proof, more structured statement bourbon |
| Aromas & Flavors | Rye spice, cardamom, rich full-bodied character |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Neat — the recommended serve for appreciating the full spice and structure the higher proof and older bourbon component deliver.
High Brass Old Fashioned
2 oz Duck Club "High Brass" · Demerara syrup · Angostura bitters · orange twist. The rye and cardamom spice carries genuine weight through the classic format.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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