How Much Does Black Saddle Bourbon Cost in 2026?
Black Saddle Bourbon — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $38.76 | $1.53 | $2.29 | 16.9 |
About Black Saddle Bourbon
Black Saddle Bourbon is a 12-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey produced by Frank-Lin Distillers, bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) in a 750ml size for $38.76. Sourced from Kentucky and aged in charred American oak casks, it earned the Double Gold Medal and 'Best Small Batch Bourbon' title at the 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, highlighting its exceptional balance and flavor depth. What makes it special is its rich amber hue, complex profile blending sweet caramel and vanilla with spicy cinnamon, pepper, and oak influences, offering smoothness rare in sourced bourbons at this age and price. Ideal for bourbon enthusiasts seeking a premium daily sipper or intro to aged expressions without breaking the bank, it outperforms many pricier options in consistency and drinkability. Compared to category peers like standard 12-year bourbons, Black Saddle delivers vibrant fruit, spice, and tobacco notes at a competitive value, making it a standout for neat sipping or versatile mixing.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
The nose opens lightly floral with emerging fruity apple, citrus, and berry notes, evolving into mint, barrel char, fresh oak, and spices. Subtle spicy nougat, crème brûlée, hard candy sweetness, and vanilla undertones add depth. Charred oak and corn mash provide a classic bourbon foundation.
👅 Palate
Fresh and lively with abundant fruit like apple, citrus, berries, alongside mint, tobacco, vanilla, and rye spice kick. Crème brûlée, pepper, toasted cinnamon, caramel, butterscotch, and toasty oak deliver a smooth, sweet, and spicy mouthfeel with light citric and corn influences. It's balanced yet grabs attention at 90 proof, though occasionally thin.
✨ Finish
The finish lingers long with muddy, gummy oak, slight bitterness, dark chocolate, coffee, and leathery notes. It fades intensely with sweet retrospective and alcohol freshness.
Popular Cocktails with Black Saddle Bourbon
Old Fashioned — Muddle sugar, bitters, and orange twist with 2 oz Black Saddle Bourbon, stir with ice, and strain over a large cube.
Bourbon Manhattan — Combine 2 oz Black Saddle Bourbon, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes bitters in a mixing glass with ice, stir and strain into a chilled glass with cherry.
Saddle Sour — Shake 2 oz Black Saddle Bourbon, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and egg white, then strain over ice with a lemon twist.
Food Pairings
Kielbasa simmered in onions and beer over egg noodles, Grilled steak, Dark chocolate desserts, Smoky barbecue ribs, Spicy cheeses
