Wyoming Whiskey is the state's first legal distillery since Prohibition, founded in 2009 in the tiny town of Kirby (population 92). The distillery uses locally grown non-GMO corn, winter wheat and barley, and draws its water from a limestone aquifer. The bourbon is aged in new American oak in Wyoming's extreme climate — blazing summers, freezing winters — which drives a dramatic maturation cycle.
The Wyoming climate produces a bourbon with good oak integration despite its relatively young age. The temperature extremes — from -30°C to +35°C — create an aggressive interaction between spirit and wood that concentrates flavour and accelerates development. The result is a bourbon that tastes more mature than its years, with a straightforward, grain-forward character.
Wyoming Whiskey is a solid, well-made bourbon from America's least likely whiskey state. The local grain, limestone water and extreme climate give it a genuine sense of place, and the quality has improved steadily since the early releases. At its price, it offers an honest, enjoyable bourbon with real Western character.
