True California Whiskey, Crafted With Purpose
The newest release of 117º West Spirits Bourbon is a bold expression of what happens when California craftsmanship, innovative distillation, and grain-to-glass integrity collide. Made entirely from 100% California-grown ingredients, this small-batch bourbon showcases our signature style: expressive, malt-forward, and unapologetically rooted in the Golden State.
Distilled from a thoughtful blend of corn, rye, and Vienna malt, this bourbon bridges the line between tradition and innovation. The high-rye mash bill brings lively spice, while the German-style Vienna malt delivers a richer, more grain-forward complexity rarely found in young bourbons. Aged for less than a year in small, charred new American oak barrels, this fledgling spirit absorbs deep character quickly, giving it both brightness and surprising maturity.
Each sip begins with a subtle nod to single malt whiskey on the palate, a hallmark of our house style, before unfolding into a smooth, brown-sugar finish that is elegant, warm, and irresistibly California.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Vanilla bean, warm grain, toasted oak, soft spice
Palate: Single-malt influence up front, followed by caramelized brown sugar, rye spice, stone fruit, and Vienna malt sweetness
Finish: Smooth, grain-forward, and gently sweet with lingering brown sugar
Why This Bourbon Is Different
100% California Made
Every ingredient (corn, rye, malt, and water) is sourced right here in California. We distill in-house at our Vista distillery and age in our coastal climate, staying true to our commitment to True California Whiskey.
High-Rye Bourbon Meets German Malt Character
The interplay of high rye and Vienna malt creates a flavor profile that is vibrant, grain-forward, and unmistakably unique. This bourbon honors tradition while pushing into new territory, reflecting the innovative spirit of 117º West.
Small Batch, Fast Seller
Aged in small barrels for accelerated character development, this bourbon is crafted in limited quantities. If the last release was any indication, this one won’t last long.
Serving Suggestions
Sip neat to appreciate the rye-and-malt complexity
Enjoy in an Old Fashioned where the brown sugar finish shines
Try in holiday or winter cocktails for added richness and spice
Visit the Speakeasy or Buy Online
Experience this bourbon where it was born in our 117º West Spirits Speakeasy at 2332 La Mirada Dr. #800, Vista, CA.
If you're searching for California bourbon, grain-forward whiskey, or small-batch craft spirits, this release embodies the best of what True California Whiskey can be.
True California Whiskey, Crafted With Purpose
The newest release of 117º West Spirits Bourbon is a bold expression of what happens when California craftsmanship, innovative distillation, and grain-to-glass integrity collide. Made entirely from 100% California-grown ingredients, this small-batch bourbon showcases our signature style: expressive, malt-forward, and unapologetically rooted in the Golden State.
Distilled from a thoughtful blend of corn, rye, and Vienna malt, this bourbon bridges the line between tradition and innovation. The high-rye mash bill brings lively spice, while the German-style Vienna malt delivers a richer, more grain-forward complexity rarely found in young bourbons. Aged for less than a year in small, charred new American oak barrels, this fledgling spirit absorbs deep character quickly, giving it both brightness and surprising maturity.
Each sip begins with a subtle nod to single malt whiskey on the palate, a hallmark of our house style, before unfolding into a smooth, brown-sugar finish that is elegant, warm, and irresistibly California.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Vanilla bean, warm grain, toasted oak, soft spice
Palate: Single-malt influence up front, followed by caramelized brown sugar, rye spice, stone fruit, and Vienna malt sweetness
Finish: Smooth, grain-forward, and gently sweet with lingering brown sugar
Why This Bourbon Is Different
100% California Made
Every ingredient (corn, rye, malt, and water) is sourced right here in California. We distill in-house at our Vista distillery and age in our coastal climate, staying true to our commitment to True California Whiskey.
High-Rye Bourbon Meets German Malt Character
The interplay of high rye and Vienna malt creates a flavor profile that is vibrant, grain-forward, and unmistakably unique. This bourbon honors tradition while pushing into new territory, reflecting the innovative spirit of 117º West.
Small Batch, Fast Seller
Aged in small barrels for accelerated character development, this bourbon is crafted in limited quantities. If the last release was any indication, this one won’t last long.
Serving Suggestions
Sip neat to appreciate the rye-and-malt complexity
Enjoy in an Old Fashioned where the brown sugar finish shines
Try in holiday or winter cocktails for added richness and spice
Visit the Speakeasy or Buy Online
Experience this bourbon where it was born in our 117º West Spirits Speakeasy at 2332 La Mirada Dr. #800, Vista, CA.
If you're searching for California bourbon, grain-forward whiskey, or small-batch craft spirits, this release embodies the best of what True California Whiskey can be.
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