{"product_id":"giant-pot-bourbon-95-proof","title":"Giant Pot Bourbon 95 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiant Pot Bourbon 95 Proof is a small-batch Texas bourbon aged slowly in American oak barrels weathered by the extreme temperature shifts of the Texas climate — the grueling seasonal swings of the Lone Star State accelerating the interaction between spirit and wood to produce a distinctly bold, wood-forward character alongside classic vanilla and caramel bourbon notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTexas bourbon has emerged as one of the most distinctive regional American whiskey categories in part because of climate: the extreme heat and cold of Texas summers and winters forces rapid expansion and contraction of the barrel staves, accelerating the extraction of wood compounds that would take much longer to develop in the cooler, more temperate conditions of Kentucky or Tennessee. Giant Pot’s small-batch production and handcrafted approach reflects the artisan distilling tradition that has driven the Texas spirits revival. Order online with fast shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold and wood-forward — potent oak, vanilla, caramel, and a warm Texas climate character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and well-balanced — wood spice, vanilla, caramel, and a warm mouthfeel from the 95 proof strength\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering oak and a clean bourbon sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Batch American Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e American oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 proof (47.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy does the Texas climate affect bourbon differently?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTexas’s extreme temperature swings force the barrel staves to expand and contract more aggressively than in cooler climates, pushing spirit deeper into the wood grain and extracting flavour compounds more rapidly. The result is a bolder, more wood-forward character that develops in a shorter time frame than comparable Kentucky bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does 95 proof mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e95 proof equals 47.5% ABV — above the standard 80 proof (40% ABV) of most entry-level bourbons. The higher proof preserves more of the spirit’s natural character and produces a more intense flavour experience, particularly the wood spice and caramel notes that define Giant Pot’s profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why does the Texas climate affect bourbon differently?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Texas’s extreme temperature swings force barrel staves to expand and contract more aggressively than in cooler climates, pushing spirit deeper into the wood and extracting flavour compounds more rapidly, producing a bolder, more wood-forward character.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does 95 proof mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"95 proof equals 47.5% ABV — above the standard 80 proof of most entry-level bourbons. Higher proof preserves more natural character and produces a more intense wood spice and caramel flavour experience.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Giant Pot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42900660355143,"sku":"852714006386","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/Giant-Pot-Bourbon-95-Proof_3e08eb37-0cd7-48bd-b971-80860ea0ee46.png?v=1782425899","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/giant-pot-bourbon-95-proof","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}