Ben Holladay Rickhouse Proof is a barrel-strength Missouri straight bourbon whiskey, bottled at the exact proof drawn directly from the barrel without any water reduction. Each batch is unique, reflecting the individual yield of barrels aged a minimum of six years in the original Holladay Rickhouses in Weston, Missouri.

Distilled using corn grown in Missouri, this bourbon is mashed, fermented, distilled, aged, and bottled entirely within the state. The bourbon is crafted under the direction of Master Distiller Kyle Mertz, who evaluates all Holladay blends at rickhouse proof before settling on final bottling strengths for the distillery's core expressions.

Tasting notes reveal aromas of sweet oak, cinnamon, caramel, and burnt cherry with hints of warm almonds. On the palate, warming spice gives way to caramel sweetness, baking spices, toasted corn, stone fruits, and a dry nuttiness, finishing with black pepper and rye freshness. Priced between $70 and $80, this expression competes with top wheated bourbons and is sold in a 750ml bottle.