From Sparrow’s bourbon list, Blade and Bow is a pour with a real story behind it, a tribute to a legendary distillery and one of the more historically minded bourbons we keep ($19 by the pour, or $28.50 for a larger pour).
About Blade and Bow Bourbon
Blade and Bow pays homage to the storied Stitzel-Weller distillery, which opened in 1935 and closed in 1992. This unique solera-style bourbon blends and continuously ages some of the oldest remaining whiskies from the original distillery with their own younger stock. In a solera system, barrels are never fully drained, so a thread of the original Stitzel-Weller character carries forward into each new bottling, linking the past to the present. The name itself nods to the two parts of a skeleton key, the blade and the bow, a reference to the five keys that once hung on the door of the old distillery.
Tasting Notes
The solera blending gives Blade and Bow a layered, well-rounded profile that balances older and younger whiskey. Expect classic Kentucky bourbon character, soft caramel and vanilla sweetness, a touch of baked fruit and honey, and a smooth, gently warming finish. It drinks with a polish and roundness that reflect the older stock woven through the blend.
What to Pair It With
This is a sipping bourbon best enjoyed neat or over a single large cube, where its depth has room to show. From the Sparrow dinner menu, it pairs beautifully with the American Wagyu steaks, the Sparrow-Smoked Rack, or the Truffle Deviled Eggs. Settle in with a pour after dinner in our 21+ lounge at the quartzite bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blade and Bow Bourbon?
Blade and Bow is a solera-style Kentucky bourbon that honors the historic Stitzel-Weller distillery, blending some of the oldest remaining whiskey from the original distillery with younger stock.
How much is a pour of Blade and Bow at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, Blade and Bow Bourbon is $19 by the pour, or $28.50 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near siblings like Basil Hayden and the Bomberger’s Bourbon. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come sip it.