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Grandma's Rocking Chair Whiskey

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Grandma's Rocking Chair Whiskey
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Traditional American Corn Whiskey Aged in Used Bourbon Barrels

Grandma's Rocking Chair is our take on traditional American corn whiskey—and the way we age it is what separates it from our bourbon.

We take our corn whiskey distillate and fill a freshly emptied McLaughlin bourbon barrel, allowing the spirit to pick up oak and bourbon character from wood that's already done its first job. Unlike bourbon aging in new charred oak, the used barrel contributes less wood sugar, allowing more of the natural corn whiskey character to remain front and center.

The result is lighter in color and less sweet than our bourbons, with a smooth, mellow character that's equally comfortable neat, on the rocks or in a classic whiskey cocktail.

Grandma's Rocking Chair is distilled, aged and bottled entirely at our veteran-owned distillery in Sewickley, PA. And yes, there really is a rocking chair at the distillery—with a barrel safely seated in it and occasionally rocking away.

This traditional American corn whiskey is perfect for sipping neat, on the rocks, or as the base of your favorite whiskey cocktail.

To make Grandma's Rocking Chair Whiskey, we take one of our freshly emptied bourbon barrels and fill it with our corn whiskey distillate. The used oak gives the whiskey just enough time with the barrel to pick up some additional character while still letting the corn whiskey shine.

If you've visited us here at the distillery, you've probably seen Grandma's Chair with a barrel safely seated—and you may have even caught it rocking. Now you can take the experience one step further and bottle your own Grandma's Rocking Chair Whiskey straight from the barrel in our tasting room. Fill your bottle yourself, take it home, and leave with a little piece of the process in your hands.

Corn distillate has a natural sweetness, but during tastings, people often expect corn whiskey to be much sweeter than it actually is. In reality, most corn whiskeys are less sweet than their bourbon counterparts. Even with very similar mash bills, corn whiskey spends less time extracting sugars and flavor from new oak, giving it a lighter character all its own.

Blonde in color and easy in the glass, drink enough of it and you'll be rocking with or without a chair.

  • 90 proof, 45% ABV
  • 750 ml

  • RECIPES

    KENTUCKY MULE

    2oz Grandma’s Rocking Chair Whiskey

    4 oz Ginger beer

    ¼ oz Lime juice

    Lime wedge

    Ice

    1. Add whiskey, lime juice, and ginger beer to a mule cup

    2. Mix ingredients, add ice, and garnish with a lime wedge


    BRUNCH WHISKEY ~ WHISKEY & OJ (MAKES 4 SERVINGS)

    2 oz Grandma’s Rocking Chair Whiskey

    16 oz Orange Juice

    1 oz Bourbon Barrel Aged Pur Maple Syrup

    Lemon wedge

    Powdered sugar

    Mint leaves

    Ice

    1. Rub the lemon wedge on each glass and then dip in powdered sugar to create a rimmed glass

    2. Combined whiskey, orange juice and maple syrup in a large container and stir well

    3. Pour into each glass over ice

    4. Garnish with mint leaves


    PICKLEBACK

    1.5 oz Grandma’s Rocking Chair Whiskey

    1.5 oz Pickle Moonshine

    Ice

    1. Add the bourbon/whiskey to a shot glass

    2. Add the pickle moonshine to another shot glass

    Drink the bourbon/whiskey as a shot and then chase with the pickle moonshine


    GRANDMA'S WHISKEY SOUR
    2 oz Grandma’s Rocking Chair Whiskey
    ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
    ¾ oz simple syrup
    Lemon wheel or cherry, for garnish

    1. Add Grandma’s Rocking Chair Whiskey, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
    2. Shake well, then strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass.
    3. Garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry and enjoy.

    Optional: Add an egg white if you like the traditional silky, foamy finish.