Rebecca Creek Bottled-in-Bond Texas Straight Bourbon 750mL

Rebecca Creek Bottled-in-Bond Texas Straight Bourbon is a 750ml expression produced at 100 proof (50% ABV), adhering to the stringent Bottled-in-Bond standards. This bourbon showcases Rebecca Creek Distillery’s commitment to transparency and production integrity, applying one of American whiskey’s most demanding authenticity certifications to a Texas-grown and Texas-produced spirit.

Overview of Bottled-in-Bond Certification

The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, championed by Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr., established the first federal consumer protection standards in American spirits history. This certification requires that a whiskey be produced at a single distillery in a single distilling season, aged for a minimum of four years in a federally bonded warehouse under government supervision, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. This standard prohibits blending across distilleries or seasons and any manipulation of proof, with a tax strip on each bottle documenting its origin and production period. Rebecca Creek’s decision to produce a Bottled-in-Bond expression highlights its dedication to these rigorous production principles. For another example of a Bottled-in-Bond expression, consider the Heaven Hill 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

The Character of Texas Bourbon

Texas bourbon has garnered national attention over the last decade, largely due to the state’s unique climate. The extreme temperature swings, with hot summers and cool winters, accelerate the barrel extraction process. This dynamic maturation environment can produce bourbon with a more concentrated character per year compared to spirits aged in more temperate regions. Rebecca Creek’s Bottled-in-Bond bourbon leverages this Texas maturation advantage, applying it to a product certified by the most demanding production standards available.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Classic Texas bourbon aromas emerge, featuring vanilla, caramel, and warm grain. These notes are presented with the concentrated character often produced by Hill Country barrel aging.

Palate

The palate is full and balanced at 100 proof, with the Bottled-in-Bond certification delivering full aromatic intensity without the extremes of barrel strength.

Finish

A medium-long and warm finish reveals Texas oak and grain spice, leading to a clean, satisfying close.

Technical Details

This Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey is produced by Rebecca Creek Distillery, established in San Antonio, Texas in 2010. It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) and holds the Bottled-in-Bond certification, confirming its production from a single season at a single distillery, aged for over four years in a federally bonded warehouse. The bottle size is 750ml.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bottled-in-Bond mean?

The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 mandates that whiskey must be from a single distillery, made in a single distilling season, aged for a minimum of four years in a federally bonded government-supervised warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. A tax strip on each bottle verifies the distillery and season, prohibiting blending across sources or seasons.

Who was Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. and why does BiB matter?

Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. was a 19th-century Kentucky distiller who championed bourbon quality standards. He lobbied for the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act as a consumer protection measure against adulterated whiskey. Over 125 years later, the BiB standard he created remains the most stringent production certification in American whiskey. For another example of a Bottled-in-Bond expression, consider the Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Cured Oak Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

What makes Texas bourbon unique?

Texas’s extreme temperature range, with hot summers and cool winters, causes bourbon to interact with the barrel wood more aggressively than in more temperate climates. This accelerated extraction process can result in more concentrated, intensely flavored bourbon per year of aging. Texas craft distillers have utilized this climatic advantage to produce nationally recognized expressions within shorter aging periods.

How does the BiB compare to Rebecca Creek’s Small Batch?

The Rebecca Creek Bottled-in-Bond expression, at 100 proof and with its single-season certification, provides documented provenance and a higher proof point than the Small Batch. While the Small Batch focuses on consistency and approachability, the BiB emphasizes authenticity and the full intensity of Rebecca Creek’s production at its most certified standard.