Wolf Point Bourbon Single Barrel

Wolf Point Bourbon Single Barrel is a straight bourbon whiskey distilled in Chicago by Wolf Point Distillery, named for the corner where the city was born at the fork of the Chicago River in The Loop. This single barrel expression is built on a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley, bottled at 92 proof. Each barrel is hand-selected, which means every release carries its own distinct character within the distillery's house profile. Wolf Point Distillery operates in Chicago, producing grain-to-glass spirits that reflect the industrial legacy and entrepreneurial spirit of the city. The distillery's bourbon program emphasizes careful barrel selection and a rye-forward secondary grain that adds structure without overwhelming the corn sweetness. The 21% rye component in this mash bill is higher than many wheated bourbons but lower than high-rye recipes, landing in a balanced middle ground that offers spice without heat. The 4% malted barley contributes enzymatic conversion during fermentation and a subtle malt backbone in the finished spirit. This single barrel bourbon delivers hazelnut, vanilla, brown sugar, and oak on the palate, with the rye lending a gentle peppery lift and the corn base providing sweetness and body. At 92 proof, it sits comfortably in the sipping range without requiring water, though a few drops or a single ice cube can open up the sweeter caramel and baking spice notes. It works equally well neat, on the rocks, or as the backbone of a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or Boulevardier where the hazelnut and oak can stand up to bitters and vermouth. Pair it with aged cheddar, smoked brisket, or pecan pie to echo the brown sugar and nut tones in the whiskey. Wolf Point Bourbon Single Barrel is available for pickup at Off Premise Chicago, 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park, with local Chicago delivery and nationwide shipping.