From Sparrow’s bourbon list, Bomberger’s is a special pour for whiskey lovers, a limited release from the well-regarded Michter’s portfolio ($36 by the pour, or $54 for a larger pour).
About Bomberger’s Bourbon
Bomberger’s is a limited-release bourbon from the Michter’s portfolio. The name honors a deep slice of American whiskey history: the distillery that would eventually become Michter’s was at one point known as Bomberger’s, after Abe Bomberger, who acquired it in the 1800s. Michter’s, now based in Kentucky, has built a strong reputation for its small-batch and limited releases, and Bomberger’s carries that heritage name forward as one of its more sought-after bottlings. Because it is a limited release, availability can vary, which makes it a treat to find by the pour.
Tasting Notes
As a Michter’s limited release, Bomberger’s leans toward the richer, more characterful end of the bourbon spectrum. Expect a full-bodied pour with layered caramel and vanilla, warm oak, and a deep, lingering finish. Like the rest of the Michter’s lineup, it reflects a low-volume, quality-first approach to bourbon, which is part of why these limited bottlings are so prized. It is a whiskey built for slow, attentive sipping rather than mixing, the kind of pour you order when you want to take your time.
What to Pair It With
A bottle like this is best enjoyed neat or with a single large cube so its depth comes through. From the Sparrow dinner menu, it pairs wonderfully with the American Wagyu steaks or the Sparrow-Smoked Rack. This is a fine after-dinner sipper for our 21+ lounge, an unhurried pour to linger over at the quartzite bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bomberger’s Bourbon?
Bomberger’s is a limited-release Kentucky bourbon from the Michter’s portfolio, named after the historic Bomberger’s distillery in Michter’s lineage.
How much is a pour of Bomberger’s at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, Bomberger’s Bourbon is $36 by the pour, or $54 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near siblings like the Blade and Bow Bourbon and Booker’s By The Pond. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come find it.