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A. Smith Bowman Distillery 'Bowman Brothers' Pioneer Spirit Small Batch Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

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$36.98
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Product Description

John, Abraham, Joseph and Isaac Bowman were Virginia militia officers in the American Revolutionary War. In 1779, they led thirty pioneer families to Madison County, Kentucky and established Bowman's Station. Later, the brothers helped establish and settle Fayette County. They were legends, admired and respected by fellow settlers for their courage and bravery. This handcrafted bourbon whiskey is a tribute to these four heroic Bowman Brothers.

Product Specs

Alcohol by Volume45.0%
Country of OriginUnited States
RegionVirginia
UPC080996002738

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Awards & Scores

Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.

What critics and judges wrote

IWSC judges · Silver · 2025
Orchard apple notes intertwined with hints of spice, wood, and black pepper. The palate reveals a smooth, creamy texture with tropical fruit and caramel, balanced by a touch of spice and slight dryness. Very approachable.
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Bronze2021iwsc.net ↗
Clean and creamy with confected nose and standout oak. Syrupy with mouth-watering aniseed finish.
Bronze2019iwsc.net ↗
Oak spices, vanilla, perfumed and spiced on the finish with dried fruits and some honey and maple syrup notes.
Silver Outstanding2017iwsc.net ↗
Oranges studded with cloves … The palate gives freshly sawn pine, linseed oil, lavender and honey and the finish is a delicate journey of sugary black tea and some minty and cinnamon style notes.
Beverage Testing Institute · October 2016
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Wine Enthusiast · Kara Newman · July 2012
Though it needs a little coaxing, this small-batch Bourbon is a fitting tribute to the four Bowman brothers … Look for sweet notes of almond, cocoa and caramel, plus the clove and nutmeg notes that build on the finish.
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Whisky Advocate · Ted Simmons · 2021
Candied on the nose … Chocolate-covered cherries, orange tart, vanilla cream, and mint on a palate that shows lots of berried sweetness, savory spice, and well-integrated oak. … Shallow but pronounced flavors.
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Distiller · Dennis Gobis
Mint, thyme and tobacco jump off the nose to accompany our usual vanilla and spice. On the palate hints of chocolate, ginger, and black pepper accompany a mild fruit. The finish is short with a slight sweetness.
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World Whiskies Awards judges · Silver · 2026
Sweet citrus and berries in a sugar cone on the nose. Soft palate with notes of cinnamon, gingerbread, vanilla, and oak. High spice, lengthy finish.
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Silver2023worldwhiskiesawards.com ↗
Bubblegum, liquorice and citrus notes alongside floral tones and spice on the nose. More citrus and liquorice on the palate with caramel, spice and cherries on the palate with a long finish with subtle layers.

Competition medals

International Spirits Challenge
Gold 2026Silver 2025Gold 2022Gold 2021Gold 2020
World Whiskies Awards
Silver 2026Bronze 2024Silver 2023
IWSC
Silver 2025 · 92 ptsBronze 2021Bronze 2019Silver 2018Silver Outstanding 2017
Asia World Spirits Competition
Gold 2025
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Silver 2022

15 medals from 5 competitions, 2017 to 2026.

Tasting Notes

Flavor profile

How strongly each flavor family shows up across 12 notes from 6 publications, weighted by source.

  • Herbal & greendried grass, mint, Mint, thyme jump off the nose, floral tonesLight
  • Fruitysweet watermelon, cherry ganache, chocolate-covered cherries, orange tart, mild fruitClear
  • SweetCandied, saltwater taffy, bubble gum, vanilla cream, berried sweetnessClear
  • Oak & maltwell-integrated oak, vanilla-almond, almond, toasted white bread, almond flakesLight
  • SmokeA hint
  • Spicecinnamon French toast, savory spice, cinnamon coffee cake, clove and nutmeg notes that build on the finish, spiceClear

Flavor map

A. Smith Bowman Distillery 'Bowman Brothers' Pioneer Spirit Small Batch against other bourbons we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.

← More delicateRicher →Less smokySmokier →A. Smith Bowman Distillery'Bowman Brothers' PioneerSpirit Small BatchGeorge Dickel 8Year Small BatchSmooth Ambler'Contradiction'Blade and Bow

Closest bourbons at a similar price: George Dickel 8 Year Small Batch ($29.97), Smooth Ambler 'Contradiction' ($45.98), and Blade and Bow ($59.98).

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Each whisky's place on the map, from 0 to 10.

WhiskyRichSmokyPrice
A. Smith Bowman Distillery 'Bowman Brothers' Pioneer Spirit Small Batch (this bottle)4.00.5$36.98
George Dickel 8 Year Small Batch3.80.7$29.97
Smooth Ambler 'Contradiction'3.80.3$45.98
Very Old Barton3.70.7$15.98
Blade and Bow4.00.0$59.98
New Riff Distilling 8 Year Old4.00.0$99.96
Booker's4.50.4$249.96
1792 Sweet Wheat4.50.7$199.96
Jim Beam Repeal Batch3.50.7$44.96
William Larue Weller4.50.7$1,699.96
Castle & Key 2023 Small Batch4.40.1$49.98
McAfee's Benchmark Old No. 83.70.0$21.97
Woodford Reserve Master's Collection '1838 Style White Corn'3.70.0$499.96
Woodinville Whiskey Co. Port Cask Finish4.31.0$54.98
Redemption Wheated4.60.6$39.97
Deadwood3.40.3$49.98
Hirsch 'The Horizon'4.60.3$42.98
Four Roses Yellow Label3.50.0$22.97
Old Forester 86 Proof4.51.0$19.97
Puncher's Chance 90 Proof4.50.0$29.97
Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old4.60.0$49.96

Flavor scores are our estimates. A flavor scores higher when more critics mention it and when they describe it more strongly, so no single review sets the result. They are not a rating from any publication.

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