Calumet Farm 10 Year Bourbon 750ML

Calumet Farm 10 Year Bourbon 750ML is a 100-proof (50% ABV) Kentucky straight bourbon aged for a full decade and bottled non-chill filtered. What distinguishes this expression is its single-rack selection process, drawing from a center-cut rack of 19 barrels chosen for their optimal warehouse position — a deliberate approach that yields pronounced depth and character beyond typical age-stated bourbons.

Quick Facts: ABV: 50% (100 Proof)  |  Origin: Kentucky, USA  |  Age: 10 Years  |  Producer: Western Spirits Beverage Company

Production & Heritage

Calumet Farm borrows its name from the legendary thoroughbred racing dynasty, one of the most storied names in Kentucky horse racing history. The bourbon line is produced by Western Spirits Beverage Company and follows a traditional Kentucky mashbill of 74% corn, 18% rye, and 8% malted barley. The 10 Year expression is crafted in small 50-barrel batches and left non-chill filtered to preserve the full body and texture that a decade of barrel aging develops. The single-rack selection method means barrels are pulled from one specific center-cut rack within a warehouse, where temperature and humidity fluctuations hit a sweet spot for consistent maturation.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Oak and tannin arrive first, assertive and confident, before giving way to warmer layers of vanilla and caramel. After a few minutes in the glass, the aggressive wood notes soften, letting baking spice and brown sugar emerge underneath.

Taste: The entry is bold — rich caramel and toasted honey coat the palate immediately. The mid-palate deepens with charred wood and leather, reflecting the decade of barrel influence. A pronounced rye spice threads through the sweetness, keeping the bourbon from leaning too heavily into dessert territory and providing structural backbone.

Finish: Long and oak-driven with a slow fade of baking spice, dried tobacco, and a faint residual sweetness. The non-chill filtration is evident here — the finish carries a slightly oily texture that clings and extends the experience well beyond the final sip.

How to Drink Calumet Farm 10 Year

At 100 proof, this bourbon rewards a slow pour neat or with a single large ice cube to gently open the more reserved secondary notes beneath all that oak. A few drops of water can tame the tannin and coax out the caramel and honey layers. For cocktails, the 10-year backbone holds its own: try it in an Old Fashioned, where the bold oak and baking spice stand up beautifully against bitters and sugar; in a Boulevardier, where the aged depth and leather notes complement sweet vermouth and Campari; or in a Kentucky Mule, where the rye-forward spice cuts through ginger beer with authority.

Best For

• Gifting a bourbon enthusiast who appreciates age-stated whiskey with genuine character
• After-dinner sipping alongside a cigar or dark chocolate
• Adding a premium anchor bottle to a home bourbon collection
• Side-by-side tasting with other 10-year Kentucky bourbons to explore warehouse influence

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Calumet Farm 10 Year taste like? It leads with bold caramel, toasted honey, and charred oak, followed by leather and baking spice on a full-bodied, slightly oily palate. The decade of aging brings pronounced tannin and wood character that dominates the profile.

How does Calumet Farm 10 Year compare to 1792 Small Batch? Both bourbons are Kentucky-made with similar flavor DNA — rich caramel and oak foundations — but Calumet Farm 10 Year trades the spice-forward punch of 1792 Small Batch for deeper wood influence and a longer, more tannic finish courtesy of its additional aging. The 10 Year also comes in at 100 proof versus 1792 Small Batch's 93.7 proof, giving it noticeably more weight on the palate.

Is Calumet Farm 10 Year good for sipping neat? Yes — the non-chill filtered, 100-proof profile was designed with neat sipping in mind, delivering full texture and a long finish that rewards patience and repeated visits to the glass.

Where is Calumet Farm 10 Year made? Calumet Farm 10 Year Bourbon is produced in Kentucky by Western Spirits Beverage Company. The brand takes its name from the historic Calumet Farm thoroughbred racing estate in Lexington, Kentucky.

What foods pair well with Calumet Farm 10 Year? Smoked brisket or pulled pork, where the charred oak mirrors the smokiness of the meat. Dark chocolate truffles amplify the caramel and vanilla. Aged cheddar or Gruyère plays well against the tannic backbone. Pecan pie echoes the toasted honey notes. Blue cheese provides a sharp contrast that highlights the bourbon's sweetness.

What sizes does Calumet Farm 10 Year come in? The standard offering is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format for this expression.

Is Calumet Farm 10 Year worth the price? Calumet Farm 10 Year positions in the mid-premium tier for age-stated Kentucky bourbon, and the combination of a genuine 10-year age statement, 100-proof bottling strength, and non-chill filtration represents solid value compared to many competitors at or above its price point that carry younger or undisclosed age statements.

Why Calumet Farm 10 Year?

In a market increasingly crowded with no-age-statement bourbons dressed up in premium packaging, Calumet Farm 10 Year makes a straightforward case: a full decade of Kentucky barrel aging, bottled at a muscular 100 proof without chill filtration stripping away texture. The single-rack selection process — pulling barrels from a specific center-cut warehouse position — adds a layer of intentionality to the blending that many small-batch labels at this tier do not advertise. The 74/18/8 mashbill leans into traditional Kentucky bourbon territory with enough rye to keep things interesting, and the result is an oak-forward, full-bodied pour that genuinely reflects its age. For drinkers who value transparency in age statements and bottling proof, this is a bottle that delivers exactly what it promises on the label.