Old Whiskey River is crafted at Heaven Hill Distilleries by Parker and Craig Beam, the seventh and eighth generations of the well-known family of master distillers that have kept Kentucky bourbon flowing at various distilleries since 1795. In keeping with the guidelines of the Farm Aid organization, which Willie Nelson co-founded, all the corn, barley, and rye on the Old Whiskey River mash bill are grown on family farms within 100 miles of the distillery. The round, mellow taste makes for a perfect Wet Willie: a single shot of Old Whiskey River with a lager beer chaser.

BUYER'S GUIDE

EAGLE RARE 10 YEAR OLD SINGLE BARREL ($25)
Leathery and Complex
Great for sipping

SAZERAC 18 YEAR OLD STRAIGHT RYE ($39)
Heady and Dry
Makes a perfect cocktail

OLD WHISKEY RIVER KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY ($25)
Mellow and Rounded
Drink straight with a beer chaser