Nelson Brothers Reserve Bourbon Whiskey

Nelson Brothers Reserve Bourbon is the high-proof expression from Andy and Charlie Nelson's Nashville distillery — a premium batch of well-aged high-rye straight bourbons from Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, carefully selected and blended at 107.8 proof (53.9% ABV) to deliver the rich dark cherry, caramel, allspice, and hazelnut complexity the Reserve name demands.

Where the Classic Bourbon is the accessible, versatile everyday expression, the Reserve is the prestige offering — higher proof, older barrel selection, and a richer, more complex flavor profile that reflects what the best barrels in the Nelson's Green Brier warehouse achieve with maximum aging. Non-chill filtered at 107.8 proof for maximum flavor retention. Browse all Nelson Brothers whiskey at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cherry, maple syrup, sweet mint, and cinnamon roll
• Palate: Caramel, allspice, cherry, and hazelnut — rich and full at 107.8 proof
• Finish: Earthy, cocoa, allspice, and cherry cobbler — long and warming

Specs

• Producer: Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Nashville, Tennessee
• Style: Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Mash Bill: Corn, rye, malted barley (high-rye)
• ABV: 53.9% (107.8 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Nelson Brothers Classic and Reserve?

The Classic is the accessible, versatile everyday blend at standard proof, designed for sipping and mixing. The Reserve is the premium high-proof selection — older barrel picks, higher 107.8 proof, and a significantly richer and more complex flavor profile. The Reserve is for neat sipping and occasions where the full flavor intensity of the high-rye mash bill at high proof is the point.

Is 107.8 proof too high to sip neat?

For experienced bourbon drinkers, no — 107.8 proof produces a rich, warming experience with the full intensity of the cherry, caramel, and allspice character. A few drops of water opens it up considerably. For those who prefer lower-proof expressions, one large ice cube over 10–15 minutes achieves the same effect.