How Much Does Hudson Bright Light & Big Bourbon Cost in 2026?
Hudson Bright Light & Big Bourbon — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $30.00 | $1.18 | $1.78 | 16.9 |
About Hudson Bright Light & Big Bourbon
Hudson Bright Lights, Big Bourbon is a straight bourbon whiskey produced by William Grant & Sons at Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery in New York, distilled from 95% New York corn and 5% malted barley, aged a minimum of 3 years in new charred American oak barrels, and bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof). What makes it special is its bold, grain-forward profile with a New York twist—richer and more refined than its predecessor 'Baby Bourbon,' offering deep caramel, vanilla, and subtle charred oak notes mellowed by malted barley, though its youthfulness shows in sharp, green elements. It's ideal for bourbon newcomers or cocktail enthusiasts seeking an approachable, value-driven sipper at $30 for 750ml, without the intensity of aged Kentucky heavy-hitters. In its category of young craft bourbons, it outperforms basic entry-level options like some flavored or unaged spirits in complexity and smoothness but trails mature straight bourbons (e.g., Buffalo Trace) in depth and balance—reviewers rate it 3.5/5 to 4/10, praising potential while noting cooler-climate aging limitations. Perfect for everyday enjoyment or mixing where its corn sweetness shines.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
Rich vanilla and oak dominate, joined by sweet creamed corn, caramel sauce, light vanilla, and youthful green wood with sharp cinnamon and botanical scents. Corn is immediately prominent, with deeper brown sugar, cedar, and dried fruit in more saturated expressions. Compared to prior Hudson releases, grainy youth is toned down for better balance.
👅 Palate
Medium-weight and smooth with deep caramel, vanilla, charred wood hints, stone fruit, cornbread, and cashew; black cherry is subdued but present. Youthful grain, dry oak, astringency, ethanol, cooked grains, star anise, white pepper, and cinnamon add heat and sharpness. Malted barley mellows edges, offering a refined, well-rounded sip with flashes of baking chocolate and raisin.
✨ Finish
Long, warming with lightly salted caramel, drying oak, unbuttered popcorn, mint or ethanol, and cracked black pepper spice. A mild alcohol burn lingers without overpowering.
Popular Cocktails with Hudson Bright Light & Big Bourbon
Manhattanhenge — Stir 1.5 parts Hudson Bright Lights, Big Bourbon with 0.5 part sweet vermouth, 0.5 part dry vermouth, and 3 dashes Angostura bitters over ice, then strain into a chilled glass.
Bourbon Old Fashioned — Muddle sugar with bitters, add 2 oz Hudson Bright Lights, Big Bourbon and ice, stir, and garnish with orange twist and cherry.
New York Sour — Shake 2 oz Hudson Bright Lights, Big Bourbon, 1 oz lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup, strain over ice, top with float of red wine.
Food Pairings
Grilled corn on the cob, Caramel desserts, Barbecue ribs, Cornbread, Cashew-crusted chicken
