Age: 15 Years Old

Proof: 107 proof

Bottle Size: 200 ml

Mash bill: 75/13/12 Corn/Rye/Malted barley

Tasting Notes: “Perfumed and inviting” is an understatement. Saturated notes of strawberry gummies, lychee, and Concord grape lead the way, wrapped in elegant oak, worn leather, and a drizzle of caramel. It's bright, candied, and deeply aromatic.

The palate is chewy and fruit-forward, but never overbearing. Layers of complex spice, buttery caramel, dried cherry, and a touch of drying chocolate and espresso add richness and depth.

The finish is long and persistent, unfolding in waves of caramel, spice, and fruit — again and again. A genuinely enjoyable pour from an increasingly sought-after source.

About: A dual release, APW No. 3 will consist of a 15YO and 9YO bourbon. Like Derek and his brother David, these two bourbons shared the same parents (distillery) and DNA (mashbill) - distilled from a grain bill of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley.

They tasted many great bourbons for this release, but these two stood out as special. Derek added, “Like brothers, they came from the same place but their different life experiences resulted in their unique character. That’s what makes these bottles so fun to drink, especially side by side.”

APW Release No. 3B took the road less traveled. After four years in its initial home, it moved to the ground floor of the longest rickhouse of its kind for five additional years. The cooler, more humid conditions slowed the aging process and naturally reduced the proof, resulting in one of the lowest barrel-strength whiskeys in recent memory - 97.5 proof (48.75% ABV) - with a smooth, full-bodied finish.