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There's a particular kind of patience that separates serious whiskey making from the rest of the spirits world. It's the kind that lets barrels sit untouched for over a decade, resisting the urge to bottle early, waiting until the whiskey is ready rather than when it's convenient. A. Smith Bowman

The bourbon world has a funny way of defying expectations. For years, the conversation around top-shelf American whiskey has centered on the usual suspects — Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee. But a relatively small operation tucked away in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, has been quietly building a repu

The 2025 International Whisky Competition (IWC) wrapped up with a bang, crowning A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Batch #4 as the Best Bourbon and Best American Whiskey. This Virginia-born bourbon, bottled at a hefty 69.85% ABV (139.7 proof), scored an impressive 97.01 points, landing it just 0.03 po

Whiskey enthusiasts, take note: A. Smith Bowman Distillery has officially announced the release of its much-anticipated A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon Batch #4. Known for its bold flavors and unfiltered authenticity, this annual release continues to highlight the distillery's dedication to

A. Smith Bowman Distillery has launched the second expression in its Abraham Bowman Oak Series, a collection designed to experiment with oak varietals and their effects on whiskey maturation. The latest release, Abraham Bowman Oak Series: American Oak, follows the successful debut of the French Oa