From Sparrow’s bourbon list, Old Log Cabin Bourbon is a local favorite with a long backstory, $15 by the pour, or $22.50 for a larger pour. It is a fun one to pour for guests here in Kirkland because so much of it is made just down the road in Seattle.
About Old Log Cabin Bourbon
The brand, originally called Old Cabin, was first produced in 1840 and became so popular the name started to be used for numerous other whiskies. During Prohibition the brand moved to Canada, where it became a favorite import for bootleggers. In 2012, Batch 206 Distillery in Seattle acquired the name and now produces this high-malt bourbon in small batches, just like the original version. It is aged for 7 years, and there is a nice symmetry to a whiskey with a frontier-era name being kept alive right here in the Pacific Northwest.
Tasting Notes
As a high-malt bourbon, this leans a little richer and grainier than a standard corn-heavy bourbon, with malted barley adding a touch of bready, biscuity warmth alongside the usual caramel and vanilla sweetness. Seven years in the barrel rounds things out into a smooth, easygoing pour.
What to Pair It With
This is a sipping bourbon, lovely neat or over a large cube, and it makes a solid base for an Old Fashioned. It is an easy choice during our daily happy hour, 3 to 5 PM, when well drinks are $3 off. For food, try it with the American Wagyu steaks or the Truffle Deviled Eggs from our dine-in menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Old Log Cabin Bourbon made?
The brand dates to 1840, but today it is produced by Batch 206 Distillery in Seattle, Washington, which acquired the name in 2012 and makes this high-malt bourbon in small batches, aged for 7 years.
How much is a pour of Old Log Cabin Bourbon at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $15 by the pour, or $22.50 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near other bourbons like the Old Elk Sherry Cask Bourbon. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come give it a try.