Laws Four Grain Bonded Bourbon 750ML

Laws Four Grain Bonded Bourbon 750ML is a bottled-in-bond Colorado bourbon made from four heritage grains, bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) in a 750ml format. What sets this expression apart is its uncommon four-grain mashbill — corn, wheat, rye, and malted barley — all sourced from Colorado family farms, producing a whiskey rooted in a specific sense of place.

Quick Facts: ABV: 50%  |  Origin: Denver, Colorado, USA  |  Bottled in Bond (Minimum 4 Years)  |  Distillery: Laws Whiskey House

Production & Heritage

Laws Whiskey House was founded in 2011 by Al Laws in Denver, Colorado, with a commitment to terroir-driven American whiskey. The distillery uses copper pot stills rather than the continuous column stills dominant in Kentucky bourbon production, contributing a heavier, more characterful new-make spirit. The Four Grain Bonded Bourbon is distilled from a mashbill of corn, wheat, rye, and malted barley — each grown on Colorado farms at altitude — then aged for a minimum of four years in new charred American oak barrels. As a bottled-in-bond product, it meets the requirements of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897: produced in a single distilling season, at one distillery, by one distiller, and bottled at exactly 100 proof.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Toasted caramel and dried corn husk open the nose, followed by baking spice — cinnamon, clove — and a thread of raw honey. A subtle wheat-grain sweetness sits underneath, softening the rye-driven spice notes.

Taste: The entry is rich and grain-forward, with brown sugar and cornbread giving way to white pepper and gentle rye spice at mid-palate. Wheat rounds out the texture, lending a creamy mouthfeel that balances the pot-still weight. Toasted oak and dried stone fruit emerge toward the peak.

Finish: Medium-long and warming, with lingering cinnamon bark, dark toffee, and a dry oak tannin that keeps the sweetness in check. A faint nuttiness and hint of leather carry through the close.

How to Drink Laws Four Grain

This bourbon rewards neat sipping at its full 100 proof, where the four-grain complexity unfolds gradually. A few drops of water open up the wheat-driven softness without diminishing the pot-still character. It also holds its own in cocktails:

• Old Fashioned — The grain complexity and caramel depth stand up well against bitters and sugar, adding dimension beyond a single-note sweetness.
• Boulevardier — The wheat softness and rye spice complement Campari's bitterness and sweet vermouth's herbal notes.
• Whiskey Sour — The higher proof and creamy texture maintain structure against citrus and provide a rich backbone.

Best For

• Gifting a whiskey enthusiast who values craft distilling and terroir
• Side-by-side tastings comparing Colorado bourbon against Kentucky expressions
• Building a collection of American bottled-in-bond whiskeys
• After-dinner sipping alongside dark chocolate or aged cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Laws Four Grain taste like? Laws Four Grain Bonded Bourbon delivers a grain-forward profile of brown sugar, cornbread, and baking spice, balanced by a creamy wheat softness and dry oak tannin. The pot-still production gives it a heavier body than most bourbons at this proof.

How does Laws Four Grain compare to Wilderness Trail Bourbon? Both are craft-distillery bourbons using pot stills, but Laws distinguishes itself with a four-grain mashbill (corn, wheat, rye, and malted barley) versus Wilderness Trail's more traditional corn-forward recipes. Laws also emphasizes Colorado-grown heritage grains, giving it a distinct regional character compared to Wilderness Trail's Kentucky provenance.

Is Laws Four Grain good for sipping neat? At 100 proof, it has enough intensity to reward undiluted sipping, with the wheat component softening the palate so it drinks below its stated proof. A splash of water further reveals subtler grain and fruit notes.

Where is Laws Four Grain made? Laws Four Grain Bonded Bourbon is distilled and bottled at Laws Whiskey House in Denver, Colorado. The distillery sources its corn, wheat, rye, and malted barley from family farms across Colorado's Front Range and San Luis Valley.

What foods pair well with Laws Four Grain? Smoked brisket benefits from the bourbon's oak tannin and pepper spice. Dark chocolate (70%+ cacao) draws out the toffee and dried fruit notes. Aged Gruyère or sharp cheddar mirrors the nutty finish. Cornbread with honey butter echoes the grain-forward character. Pecan pie amplifies the caramel and toasted nut qualities.

What sizes does Laws Four Grain come in? Laws Four Grain Bonded Bourbon is available in the standard 750ml bottle.

Is Laws Four Grain worth the price? Laws Four Grain Bonded Bourbon positions as a premium craft bourbon, priced above most Kentucky bottled-in-bond offerings but reflective of its small-batch, pot-still production and Colorado-sourced heritage grains. For drinkers who value provenance and distinctive production methods over volume-produced alternatives, it represents strong value within the craft tier.

Why Laws Four Grain?

The four-grain mashbill is genuinely uncommon in American whiskey — most bourbons use two or three grains — and Laws is one of the few distilleries building an entire program around this approach. Pot-still distillation adds weight and character that column-still bourbons at similar proof points rarely achieve. The bottled-in-bond designation guarantees transparency: at least four years of aging, 100 proof, single distillery, single season. For anyone looking beyond the Kentucky mainstream, Laws Four Grain Bonded Bourbon is one of the most compelling arguments that Colorado belongs in the serious American whiskey conversation.