Doubleday Baseball Bourbon 750ML

Doubleday Baseball Bourbon 750ML is a 90-proof (45% ABV) straight bourbon whiskey from Cooperstown Distillery in Cooperstown, New York. Housed in a patented handblown glass baseball decanter complete with 108 raised stitches, this expression earned Gold Medals in Creativity, Form, and Style at the 2019 International Review of Spirits Packaging Competition.

Quick Facts: ABV: 45% (90 Proof)  |  Origin: Cooperstown, New York  |  Aged Over 2 Years  |  Distillery: Cooperstown Distillery

Production & Heritage

Cooperstown Distillery operates out of Cooperstown, New York — the town synonymous with the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The bourbon itself is sourced from Indiana and blended multiple times at the distillery using a mashbill of corn, rye, and malted barley. It matures for over two years in new American oak barrels, a process that builds the caramel and vanilla backbone central to its flavor. Each bottle is individually blown into the shape of a professional baseball, topped with an ash wood stopper — the same wood used for baseball bats — and rests on a pedestal base molded to replicate a baseball diamond, complete with bases, home plate, pitcher's mound, and running lanes.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Caramel leads the nose, followed by toasted oak, vanilla bean, and a touch of dried fruit. The sweetness is forward but balanced by subtle wood char.

Taste: The entry is buttery toffee and sweet corn, transitioning into cinnamon spice at mid-palate. Light charred oak emerges toward the peak, grounding the sweetness with a firm woody backbone.

Finish: Medium in length, the finish lands smoothly with lingering vanilla and butterscotch. A subtle pepper kick arrives at the tail end alongside warm oak and residual sweetness.

How to Drink Doubleday Bourbon

Neat or on a single large ice cube is the most rewarding way to experience this bourbon, allowing the toffee and vanilla to open gradually. For cocktails, the approachable 90-proof and caramel-forward profile work well in several classics:

• Old Fashioned — The buttery toffee notes complement bitters and a sugar cube without being overpowered.
• Bourbon Smash — Lemon and mint brighten the sweet corn character, creating a refreshing warm-weather serve.
• Whiskey Sour — The vanilla and caramel backbone holds up against citrus and simple syrup, producing a balanced, crowd-friendly drink.

Best For

• Gifting a baseball fan or sports memorabilia collector
• Displaying as a conversation piece in a home bar or man cave
• Celebrating Opening Day, the World Series, or a Hall of Fame induction
• Adding to a bourbon decanter collection with a one-of-a-kind design

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Doubleday Bourbon taste like? Doubleday Bourbon delivers a caramel- and toffee-forward palate with sweet corn, cinnamon spice, and light charred oak. The finish is smooth and medium in length, closing with vanilla, butterscotch, and a mild pepper kick.

How does Doubleday Bourbon compare to Knob Creek Small Batch? Knob Creek Small Batch is bottled at a higher 100 proof and carries a longer age statement (typically nine years), resulting in a bolder, more oak-intensive profile. Doubleday Bourbon, at 90 proof and aged over two years, is lighter-bodied and sweeter, with the added collectibility of its baseball decanter packaging.

Is Doubleday Bourbon good for sipping neat? Yes — the 90-proof strength and smooth, caramel-driven flavor make it approachable for neat sipping without excessive heat. A single ice cube or a few drops of water will further soften the cinnamon spice on the mid-palate.

Where is Doubleday Bourbon made? Doubleday Bourbon is produced by Cooperstown Distillery in Cooperstown, New York, the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The bourbon is sourced from Indiana and blended at the Cooperstown facility before bottling in its signature baseball decanter.

What foods pair well with Doubleday Bourbon? Smoked brisket or pulled pork plays off the charred oak and caramel notes. Sharp cheddar cheese bridges the toffee sweetness. Pecan pie mirrors the vanilla and butterscotch finish. Grilled corn on the cob echoes the sweet corn character in the mid-palate. Dark chocolate with sea salt amplifies the subtle pepper on the finish.

What sizes does Doubleday Bourbon come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle presented in the signature baseball-shaped glass decanter with an ash wood stopper and baseball diamond pedestal base.

Is Doubleday Bourbon worth the price? Doubleday Bourbon positions as a premium novelty expression where much of the value lies in the patented, individually blown baseball decanter and collectible packaging. As a liquid, it performs as a solid, approachable bourbon; as a gift or display piece for baseball enthusiasts, the overall package justifies its premium over comparably aged bourbons.

Why Doubleday Bourbon?

No other bourbon on the market arrives in a handblown glass baseball with 108 raised stitches, an ash wood bat-stock stopper, and a diamond-replica pedestal — a design that earned triple Gold at the 2019 International Review of Spirits Packaging Competition. Beyond the presentation, the liquid itself is a competent, caramel-rich bourbon built on a traditional corn, rye, and malted barley mashbill aged in new American oak. Its roots in Cooperstown, New York tie the brand directly to baseball's mythological birthplace, giving it a provenance story no competitor can replicate. For anyone who collects bourbon, follows baseball, or wants a gift that genuinely surprises, this expression fills a niche that simply does not exist elsewhere in the category.