The Story
136.26 proof. High Rye. Cask Strength. Old Stubborn — an uncompromising high-rye Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at natural barrel proof, with a name that doubles as a philosophy: this is not a bourbon built for easy drinking but for the collector who wants character at full concentration.
The high rye mash bill distinguishes Old Stubborn from standard Kentucky bourbon profiles — more spice, less sweetness on the front, with the 136.26-proof cask strength magnifying every dimension of the grain character. At this proof, the rye spice that defines the mash bill is unmistakable and untempered by dilution.
136.26 proof places Old Stubborn in the same tier as A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Batch #4 (139.7) and well above standard allocated bourbon proof levels — a serious high-proof expression for collectors who prioritize intensity over approachability.
Specs
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, High Rye Mash Bill, Cask Strength
- Proof: 136.26 (68.13% ABV)
- Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
- Size: 750ml
Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes a high rye bourbon different? A higher proportion of rye in the mash bill (beyond the standard bourbon minimum) produces more spice, dried fruit, and pepper character versus the corn-forward sweetness of a standard or wheated bourbon mash.
- Is Old Stubborn 136.26 proof still available? Yes — available now.
Description
136.26 proof. High Rye. Cask Strength. Old Stubborn — an uncompromising high-rye Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at natural barrel proof, with a name that doubles as a philosophy: this is not a bourbon built for easy drinking but for the collector who wants character at full concentration.
The high rye mash bill distinguishes Old Stubborn from standard Kentucky bourbon profiles — more spice, less sweetness on the front, with the 136.26-proof cask strength magnifying every dimension of the grain character. At this proof, the rye spice that defines the mash bill is unmistakable and untempered by dilution.
136.26 proof places Old Stubborn in the same tier as A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Batch #4 (139.7) and well above standard allocated bourbon proof levels — a serious high-proof expression for collectors who prioritize intensity over approachability.
Specs
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, High Rye Mash Bill, Cask Strength
- Proof: 136.26 (68.13% ABV)
- Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
- Size: 750ml
Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes a high rye bourbon different? A higher proportion of rye in the mash bill (beyond the standard bourbon minimum) produces more spice, dried fruit, and pepper character versus the corn-forward sweetness of a standard or wheated bourbon mash.
- Is Old Stubborn 136.26 proof still available? Yes — available now.
