Smoke Wagon Uncut The Younger Bourbon

Classification: Straight Bourbon
Distillery: MGP
Mashbill: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
Age: NAS (4-5 years)
Proof: 117.5

The nose? Well, it’s like somebody dropped a trail mix of dried apricot and pear into a cedar campfire, drizzled honey over it, then chased it with cherry candy and a dusting of cinnamon. Oh, and don’t forget the whiff of pure ethanol, which’ll singe your nose hairs just enough to remind you this ain’t apple juice.

The taste? Imagine if a bag of Cinnamon Red Hots fell into your flask, dissolved, and then decided to wrestle with oak and rye spice while swimming in a pool of syrup and honey. The heat comes on strong—like that one fella who always sits too close to the fire and then blames the flames for scorchin’ his jeans. Cherry candy sneaks in the back, tryin’ to be polite, while a little pear lingers, like the last guy at the cookout who don’t take the hint to leave. Syrupy mouthfeel too—this stuff coats your tongue like it’s payin’ rent.

The finish? Buddy, that’s where the real bonfire kicks up. Those Cinnamon Red Hots keep stokin’ the flames, and black pepper jumps in like kindling. Oak, simple syrup, cherry candy, and honey sweetness all pile on, makin’ the long finish feel like a campfire singalong that just won’t quit. And yeah, there’s a decent burn—a proper “Nevada hug,” the kind that squeezes you a little too hard but makes sure you remember it in the morning.

Bottom line? Uncut the Younger is not shy. It’s spicy, hot, and bold—like if the camp cook accidentally spiked the chili with dynamite. But it’s got enough sweetness and candy notes to keep you from runnin’ for the water bucket. Definitely a pour for folks who like their bourbon high-octane and their campfire stories just a little exaggerated.