Journeyman Silver Cross Whiskey 750ML

Journeyman Silver Cross Whiskey 750ML is a 90-proof (45% ABV) four-grain American whiskey from Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, Michigan. Awarded a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and 92 points from the Beverage Tasting Institute, this expression showcases what happens when equal parts rye, wheat, corn, and barley converge in a certified organic and kosher spirit.

Quick Facts: ABV: 45%  |  Origin: Three Oaks, Michigan, USA  |  Four-Grain Whiskey  |  Distillery: Journeyman Distillery

Production & Heritage

Journeyman Distillery operates out of a former Featherbone Factory in the small Lake Michigan town of Three Oaks. The distillery holds dual certifications that remain rare in American whiskey: USDA certified organic and kosher. Silver Cross is built on a distinctive equal-parts mashbill of rye, wheat, corn, and barley — a true four-grain whiskey — and is aged in small casks that increase the spirit's surface-area contact with the wood, imparting accelerated maturation characteristics. The result is a whiskey that punches well above what its age might suggest, delivering layered complexity from each of its four grain contributors.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with ripe blackberry and pear before giving way to warm baking spices, honey, and freshly baked bread. Underneath those fruit and bakery tones, subtle corn sweetness and a malty, grain-forward character emerge.

Taste: The entry is warm and velvety, immediately showing sweet caramel and dark fruit notes reminiscent of cola and cocoa. At mid-palate, cinnamon and red pepper spice rise to meet a toasty, biscuit-like malt character. The interplay of all four grains is evident — wheat softens the texture while rye and barley push spice and earthy depth forward.

Finish: Medium in length, the finish is grain- and spice-forward with a silky, smooth texture that trails into subtle wood smoke and dried almonds. A faintly bitter, hop-like note lingers at the very end, adding an unexpected but welcome layer of complexity.

How to Drink Silver Cross

Neat or with a few drops of water is the best way to explore the full grain spectrum; the 90-proof strength holds up well without overwhelming the palate. A single large ice cube opens the sweeter caramel and fruit notes for those who prefer a chilled pour.

• Old Fashioned: The cola and baking-spice profile slots naturally into this classic, complementing bitters and a sugar cube without competing.
• Whiskey Sour: The velvety wheat influence and dark-fruit sweetness balance citrus juice beautifully, creating a sour with real body.
• Manhattan: Rye and barley spice give Silver Cross enough backbone to stand alongside sweet vermouth without getting lost.

Best For

• Exploring American four-grain whiskey as an alternative to traditional bourbon or rye
• Gifting to a whiskey enthusiast who values organic and small-batch production
• Side-by-side tastings comparing the influence of different grain bills
• Building craft cocktails that benefit from a complex, multi-grain base spirit

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Silver Cross taste like? Silver Cross delivers a layered profile of sweet caramel and dark fruit up front, followed by warm cinnamon spice, cocoa, and a malty, biscuit-like character. The finish is smooth and grain-forward with hints of wood smoke and almonds.

How does Silver Cross compare to Rabbit Hole Cavehill Bourbon? Both are four-grain whiskeys, but Silver Cross uses equal parts rye, wheat, corn, and barley while Cavehill leans on a triple-malt bourbon mashbill with a higher corn content typical of Kentucky straight bourbon. Silver Cross tends to be spicier and more grain-balanced, whereas Cavehill emphasizes the sweeter, honeyed character of its bourbon classification.

Is Silver Cross good for sipping neat? At 45% ABV, Silver Cross is very approachable neat; the wheat component softens the mouthfeel, and the four-grain complexity rewards slow sipping without requiring dilution.

Where is Silver Cross made? Silver Cross is distilled at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, Michigan, a small town near the Lake Michigan shoreline in the southwestern corner of the state.

What foods pair well with Silver Cross? Smoked brisket or pulled pork — the whiskey's spice and smoke complement barbecue well. Dark chocolate truffles echo the cocoa notes on the palate. Sharp aged cheddar contrasts the caramel sweetness. Cinnamon-spiced apple desserts mirror the baking-spice aromatics. Roasted almonds pick up the nutty undertone found in the finish.

What sizes does Silver Cross come in? The standard offering is the 750ml bottle.

Is Silver Cross worth the price? Silver Cross positions as a premium craft whiskey, and its organic and kosher certifications, four-grain mashbill, and strong competition results — including 92 points from BTI and Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition — support its price tier among small-batch American whiskeys.

Why Silver Cross?

Few American whiskeys commit to an equal four-grain mashbill, and fewer still carry both organic and kosher certification. That combination alone sets Silver Cross apart from the vast majority of the category. The small-cask aging strategy delivers a depth of wood influence and maturation character that belies the whiskey's youth, while the balanced grain bill ensures no single note dominates. Critical recognition — a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 92 points from the Beverage Tasting Institute, and a Gold at the 2022 ASCOT Awards — confirms that the approach translates into the glass, not just onto the label.