Laws Founders Select Bourbon 750ML

Laws Founders Select Bourbon 750ML is a 45% ABV (90 proof) grain-to-glass bourbon distilled at Laws Whiskey House in Denver, Colorado. Built on a four-grain mashbill using heritage grains sourced from Colorado's San Luis Valley, it stands as the flagship expression from one of the state's most respected craft distilleries.

Quick Facts: ABV: 45% (90 Proof)  |  Origin: Denver, Colorado, USA  |  Four-Grain Bourbon  |  Distillery: Laws Whiskey House

Production & Heritage

Laws Whiskey House was founded in 2011 by Al Laws with a commitment to producing terroir-driven whiskey entirely from Colorado-grown grains. The distillery operates copper pot stills rather than the column stills common in larger bourbon operations, yielding a heavier, more characterful distillate. Founders Select uses a four-grain mashbill of corn, wheat, rye, and malted barley, with grains cultivated at high altitude in Colorado's San Luis Valley, then aged in new charred American oak barrels. The result reflects the distillery's grain-to-glass philosophy, where every step from sourcing through bottling takes place in Colorado.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Toasted caramel and brown butter open the nose, followed by dried stone fruit and a dusting of baking spice. A faint nuttiness and raw honey emerge with time in the glass.

Taste: The entry is soft with sweet corn and butterscotch, transitioning at mid-palate to warm wheat bread and ripe apricot. Rye-driven spice builds gradually, adding cinnamon and white pepper without overpowering the grain-forward sweetness.

Finish: Medium in length with lingering toffee, toasted oak, and a subtle cocoa bitterness. The wheat component keeps the close smooth and rounded rather than sharp.

How to Drink Founders Select

Founders Select rewards sipping neat or with a few drops of water, which opens up the stone fruit and honey aromatics. At 90 proof, it also holds its own in cocktails without losing character.

• Old Fashioned — The four-grain complexity layers beautifully against bitters and a sugar cube, with the wheat softness keeping the drink balanced.
• Boulevardier — The bourbon's caramel depth and subtle cocoa notes complement Campari's bitterness without being overwhelmed.
• Whiskey Sour — Apricot and brown butter notes shine through citrus, adding dimension beyond what a standard bourbon offers.

Best For

• Introducing a bourbon drinker to Colorado's grain-to-glass movement
• Gifting a craft spirits enthusiast who values provenance and terroir
• Building a home bar focused on American regional distilling
• Side-by-side tastings comparing four-grain bourbons to traditional high-rye or wheated expressions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Founders Select taste like? Founders Select leads with caramel, butterscotch, and stone fruit before rye-driven baking spice builds at mid-palate. The four-grain mashbill gives it a rounded, grain-forward character with a smooth, medium-length finish.

How does Founders Select compare to Breckenridge Bourbon? Both are Colorado bourbons, but Laws distills entirely from Colorado-grown grains using copper pot stills, while Breckenridge blends sourced and house-made whiskey and uses a column still. Founders Select tends to be more grain-forward and terroir-driven, while Breckenridge leans sweeter and more approachable.

Is Founders Select good for sipping neat? Yes — at 90 proof it has enough intensity to deliver full flavor neat without excessive heat, and the four-grain mashbill provides layered complexity that benefits from slow sipping.

Where is Founders Select made? Founders Select is distilled, aged, and bottled at Laws Whiskey House in Denver, Colorado. The grains are sourced from farms in Colorado's San Luis Valley, making it a true grain-to-glass Colorado bourbon.

What foods pair well with Founders Select? Smoked brisket or pulled pork — the caramel sweetness complements charred, smoky meat. Dark chocolate truffles echo the cocoa undertones in the finish. Aged cheddar or Gruyère match the bourbon's toasted nuttiness. Peach cobbler or apricot tart mirror the stone fruit aromatics. Pecan pie aligns with the brown butter and toffee notes.

What sizes does Founders Select come in? Founders Select is commonly available in a standard 750ml bottle.

Is Founders Select worth the price? Founders Select positions as a premium craft bourbon, priced above mass-market brands but justified by its grain-to-glass production, copper pot still distillation, and single-origin Colorado grain sourcing — factors rarely found together at this proof point.

Why Founders Select?

Laws Whiskey House has built its reputation on a principle most bourbon producers don't attempt: controlling the entire process from grain to glass using exclusively local ingredients. The four-grain mashbill — incorporating corn, wheat, rye, and malted barley — creates a profile distinct from conventional two- or three-grain bourbons, delivering complexity that reflects both the recipe and the high-altitude terroir of the San Luis Valley. Copper pot still distillation adds further weight and character, setting Founders Select apart from the column-distilled bourbons that dominate the market. For drinkers seeking a bourbon with genuine provenance and a flavor profile shaped by place rather than formula, this expression makes a compelling case.