Duck Club High Brass Bourbon Whiskey – 110 Proof (55% ABV) | 750ml

Duck Club High Brass is a high-proof blend of Kentucky straight bourbons created for a richer, bolder style of bourbon. Bottled at 110 Proof, this expression combines five-year and eight-year Kentucky bourbon, bringing together two different mash bills to create a whiskey with depth, spice, oak, and concentrated sweetness.

The blend is composed of 81.5% five-year Kentucky bourbon from Clermont and 18.5% eight-year Kentucky bourbon from Bardstown. The combination of higher-rye and higher-corn bourbon creates a layered profile with dark caramel, molasses, toasted grain, brown butter toffee, dark fruit, baking spice, and oak.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brand: Duck Club Bourbon
Expression: High Brass
Origin: Kentucky, USA
Bourbon Age: 5–8 Years
Blend Composition: 81.5% 5-Year Bourbon + 18.5% 8-Year Bourbon
5-Year Mash Bill: 67% Corn / 23% Rye / 10% Malted Barley
8-Year Mash Bill: 75% Corn / 15% Rye / 10% Malted Barley
Alcohol Content: 55% ABV / 110 Proof
Bottle Size: 750ml
Style: High-Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Process & Production

Duck Club High Brass is created by blending two Kentucky straight bourbons with different ages and mash bills. The majority of the blend—81.5%—is five-year Kentucky bourbon from Clermont made from 67% corn, 23% rye, and 10% malted barley. The remaining 18.5% is eight-year Kentucky bourbon from Bardstown made from 75% corn, 15% rye, and 10% malted barley.

The two bourbon components provide different contributions to the finished whiskey. The five-year bourbon brings a pronounced rye component and spice, while the older eight-year bourbon contributes additional maturity, oak depth, and a richer corn-driven sweetness. The final blend is bottled at 110 Proof, or 55% ABV.

Appearance

Deep copper to amber in the glass, with a rich appearance and noticeable viscosity that reflects its higher proof and mature bourbon components.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Dark caramel, molasses, toasted grain, and charred oak open the aroma, followed by orange peel, leather, and baking spice.

Palate: Rich and layered, with molasses, toasted pecan, brown butter toffee, crème brûlée, dark fruit, and black pepper. Additional notes of dark chocolate and dried fig develop as the bourbon opens in the glass.

Finish: Long and warming, with oak spice, caramelized sugar, nutty sweetness, dark cherry, and lingering orange-peel character.

What Makes It Special

Duck Club High Brass stands apart from the brand's standard bourbon through its higher proof and older Kentucky bourbon components. The blend combines five-year and eight-year straight bourbons rather than relying on a single age or mash bill.

The two mash bills also give High Brass its balance of sweetness and spice. The five-year component contains 23% rye, while the eight-year bourbon uses a higher 75% corn recipe. Together, they create a whiskey that combines rye-driven spice with mature oak and rich bourbon sweetness.

The name "High Brass" is inspired by the higher-powered shotgun shells associated with waterfowl hunting, fitting Duck Club's outdoors and duck-hunting heritage. The brand also supports the protection of North America's wetlands.

How to Enjoy

At 110 Proof, Duck Club High Brass can be enjoyed neat to experience its full concentration of bourbon, oak, and spice, or with a splash of water to open the aromas.

Recommended Serves:

• Neat

• With a splash of water

• On the rocks

• Old Fashioned

• Manhattan

• Whiskey Sour

A large ice cube can gradually soften the 110-proof intensity while allowing the darker caramel, fruit, oak, and spice notes to develop.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duck Club High Brass?
Duck Club High Brass is a high-proof blend of Kentucky straight bourbons, combining five-year and eight-year bourbon in a 110-proof expression.

What is the alcohol content?
Duck Club High Brass is bottled at 110 Proof, or 55% ABV.

What size is the bottle?
This expression is bottled in a 750ml bottle.

How old is Duck Club High Brass?
It is a blend of five-year and eight-year Kentucky straight bourbons.

What are the mash bills?
The five-year component is 67% corn, 23% rye, and 10% malted barley. The eight-year component is 75% corn, 15% rye, and 10% malted barley.

Where is Duck Club High Brass bourbon from?
The High Brass blend is made from Kentucky straight bourbons, with the five-year component from Clermont and the eight-year component from Bardstown.

What does High Brass taste like?
The profile features dark caramel, molasses, toasted grain, brown butter toffee, dark fruit, black pepper, oak spice, and lingering nutty sweetness.

What does the name High Brass mean?
The name references high-brass shotgun shells associated with waterfowl hunting and reflects Duck Club's outdoors-focused identity.

Brand Story

Duck Club Bourbon was created around the traditions of the outdoors, particularly waterfowl hunting, and was co-founded by country artist and lifelong outdoorsman Riley Green. The brand emphasizes authenticity, outdoor heritage, and support for North American wetland conservation.

High Brass represents the brand's higher-proof bourbon expression, blending older Kentucky straight bourbons and bottling them at 110 Proof. Its combination of five- and eight-year whiskey gives the expression a different structure from Duck Club's 92-proof offering, while maintaining the brand's focus on bourbon made for the outdoors.