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West River Whiskey

From the grains grown on a 4th-generation family farm all the way to the gold embossed Deadwood logo on the bottle, West River Whiskey Co.’s straight bourbon whiskey is uniquely South Dakota.

While most bourbons contain traditional #2 corn, we have chosen instead to use Native (Indian) Corn because it hasn’t been bred down like that of the more common yellow variety. This means that our spirits contain more germ, bran, and other important nutrients that provide a vastly different flavor profile.

Another factor that sets West River Whiskey apart is our apple and cherry wood smoked grains. This gives an already unique flavor even more character. Our bourbon is double pot distilled and aged a minimum of 4 years. We chose Missouri Ozark American White Oak barrels with a #3 char to bring out the caramels and oakiness, while avoiding being over-dramatic.

West River Whiskey Co, Straight Bourbon Whiskey is offered at 40% alc/vol or 80 Proof.

With every bottle purchased, you are not only supporting our small business but you’re also supporting a local, artisan family farm distiller as well as the historic town of Deadwood. A portion of each bottle sold benefits local business development through the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce.

West River Whiskey Co, Barrel Cut

Have you ever wanted to pull your own bourbon out of it's original barrel? Here is your chance! Arguably the finest tasting four grain bourbon we have ever tried, our current offering is around five and a half years old. Barreled on 7/27/2018, you will have the opportunity to remove the liquid from the barrel, bottle it, place the appropriate labels on, and wax dip your commemorative bottle. Our current Barrel Cut offering comes in at 61.5% alc/vol or 123 Proof, but is subject to change anytime as the liquid is still in it's barrel and aging nicely!

West River South Dakota Honey

South Dakota Honey is a delectable dessert liquor at 24% alc/vol or 48 Proof. What sets it apart is not just its exceptional taste but also its origin. Produced at BlackFork Farms, this distillery is not only known for crafting this exceptional beverage but also for housing the very honeybees that contribute to its unique flavor. Unlike many honey liquors that rely on artificial flavors and sweeteners, our South Dakota Honey proudly boasts a rich composition of 12% real, raw honey. Whether enjoyed over ice, blended into a soothing hot toddy or ginger beer, or mixed with refreshing lemonade or tea, South Dakota Honey is a versatile libation that caters to all palates.

West River South Dakota Caramel

South Dakota Caramel is our sweetest dessert offering which is bottled at 24% alc/vol or 48 Proof. It's great on the rocks, poured over ice cream, or even mixed in your baking recipes!

BlackFork Farms Wheated

Our Wheated bourbon is absolutely delicious. It's aged a minimum of 6 years in a single barrel, as wheated bourbons generally tend to be aged longer. Wheated is bottled at 46% al/vol or 93 Proof and features a softer, sweeter profile. Compare this to top wheated bourbons like Buffalo Trace, Blanton's, Weller, etc.

BlackFork Farms Farmboy Oat

Farmboy Oated is a 46% al/vol or 93 Proof offering with a unique mash bill, featuring oats as the 2nd most prevalent ingredient behind corn. This smooth, light summer whiskey captures the essence of the small grain harvest. The tasting notes hint at fresh grain and the long soft finish of a summer evening – its’ all here. We suggest savoring it neat.

BlackFork Farms Rye Whiskey

Our signature Rye Whiskey is the only offering we share our highly coveted mash bills! Utilizing George Washington's (Yes, that George Washington) original Rye Whiskey mash bill, this unique whiskey is unlike a traditional Rye. For those that don't often indulge in rye whiskies, this one is sure to please. With Dark German Rye smoked with Mesquite wood, you have a less spicy, highly drinkable whisky. BFF Rye Whiskey is bottled at 46% al/vol or 93 Proof

BlackFork Farms Henry P. (V)

Henry P (V) is a wonderfully crafted four grain bourbon finished in toasted oak. While the initially aging period is done in our traditional #3 char, we take this one just a little bit further when we age it a second time in a toasted barrel. Henry P (V) stands for Vanilla. You will get a very pleasant hint of vanilla on the back end. Henry P, (V) is bottled at 46% al/vol or 93 Proof

BlackFork Farms Henry P. (S)

Henry P (S) is a wonderfully crafted four grain bourbon finished in toasted oak. While the initially aging period is done in our traditional #3 char, we take this one just a little bit further when we age it a second time in a toasted barrel. Henry P (S) stands for Sweet Spice, and you will enjoy a back end of sweet and spicy notes. Henry P. (S) is bottled at 46% al/vol or 93 Proof

BlackFork Farms Cask 120

Cask 120 is a 120-proof offering, uncut, straight out of the barrel. Many report it drinks more like a mid-90's proof. Cask 120 is aged at a minimum of 5 years; many say it's the most flavorful and oaky offering coming out of BlackFork Farms.

BlackFork Farms Cask-Finished Series: American

Our cask-finished series consists of 3 varieties with the same, high-rye mash bill, but each have been finished in differing oak varieties, returning drastically varied tasting notes. The American offering began aging in the Missouri White Charred Oak, and is cask finished in toasted American oak. This process, enhances the toasty oak flavors and smoky undertones of the BlackFork bourbon, adding a distinctive barrel flavor notes to the nose of the whiskey. BFF American Toasted is bottled at 46% al/vol or 93 Proof.

BlackFork Farms Cask-Finished Series: French

Our cask-finished series uses the Cattle Baron Mash Bill which is proprietary to BlackFork Farms. Like the American, the cask-finished French began life with the high-rye mash bill in a Missouri White Oak barrel. After the initial aging process, it is then transferred into a French oak barrel. Another French bourbon you may have heard of is Maker's Mark 46; however, Maker's uses a single stave to achieve the French char, whereas our French is cask-finished in a barrel made completely from French oak. BFF French Toasted bourbon is bottled at 46% al/vol or 93 Proof.

BlackFork Farms Cask-Finished Series: Mongolian

A cask-finished Mongolian bourbon is extremely rare, as the Mongolian oak tree is very slow-growing. A single Mongolian oak will take over 200 years to grow to full maturity, and our bourbon barrels cost nearly $6,500! You may notice a hint of banana on your palette when sipping the cask-finished Mongolian. BFF Mongolian Toasted is bottled at 46% al/vol or 93 Proof.

BlackFork Farms Poppe J. (Allocated Release)

Poppe J. is an allocated, highly sought after, single barrel bourbon release once annually. Each barrel is selected by Poppe J. Ommen's 3rd Great Grandson, Gordon, for it's unique character. It should also be noted that Poppe J. releases are annually selected from the oldest barrels in the BlackFork Rickhouse. Poppe J. is bottled at 46% al/vol or 93 Proof.

*Bourbon Whiskey Produced, Sold, and Sampled By BlackFork Spirits, LLC*