Mt. Brave Whiskey was born from two of Chris Carpenter’s greatest passions: whiskey and wine. Blending both requires similar sensibilities to achieve a balance of aromatics, flavors, and textures. Finished in vintage Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon barrels, our bourbon captures a specific moment in time from Mount Veeder—be it the way the air flowed over the rocky terrain, the sun shone above the fog line, or how the night blanketed the steep slopes in warmth.
Chris Carpenter—Master Vintner, Whiskey Blender
Chris Carpenter is the whiskey blender for Mt. Brave Bourbon. A wine world luminary, Chris is known for crafting legendary Cabernet Sauvignon from mountain and hillside vineyards in California’s Napa Valley, Washington State’s Walla Walla Valley, and Australia’s McLaren Vale, and for his artistry in creating blends that capture the vintage’s finest expression. Chris applies the sensibilities that he has honed during nearly three decades of winemaking to achieving Mt. Brave Whiskey’s intrepid flavor profile.
A Daring Dram—Finished in Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels
Every bottle of Mt. Brave is aged in vintage Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon barrels, imparting an extra layer of age and complexity while forever linking the two liquids.
Chris meticulously selects the forest and toast of the Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon barrels used in the aging process, ensuring they enhance the finished whiskey without overshadowing its true character.
2025 RELEASE
Mt. Brave Whiskey
The 2025 Mt. Brave Whiskey is a blend of an 11-year, high-rye bourbon with a 5-year, high-wheat bourbon, resulting in a four-grain mash bill with a bold fusion of aromas, flavors, and textures. Finished and bottled at cask strength in Bardstown, Kentucky, Mt. Brave offers a spirit of adventure in every sip.
Finishing: Finished 15 months in French Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels
Barrels Original Use: 2022 vintage of Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon
Mash Bill: 75% corn / 8% wheat / 8% rye / 9% barley
Proof: 117.6
Alcohol: 58.8%
Size: 750ml
Production: 20 Barrels / 5,220 Bottles
Aromas: Lemon / honey / cinnamon / toffee / toast
Palate: Dark rye bread / cedar / roasted peaches with dark vanilla sprinkled over the top
