From the bourbon list at Sparrow, Smoke Eye Barrel Proof is a bold, unusual pour with an heirloom blue corn mash bill, and we are glad to share it here on the Eastside ($27 by the pour, or $40.50 for a larger pour).
About Smoke Eye Barrel Proof
Smokeye Hill is crafted in Indiana and finished in Colorado, where it is aged a minimum of five years and bottled at barrel proof, 134.2 proof for this particular bottle. What sets it apart is the mash bill, which uniquely features heirloom blue corn alongside more traditional grains like yellow corn, rye, and malted barley. Distilling in the Midwest and barreling and bottling in the high, dry Colorado climate gives this bourbon its own distinct path to maturity, and the blue corn lends a character you do not find in most bourbons.
Tasting Notes
At barrel proof and 134.2 proof for this bottle, Smoke Eye is a big, full-flavored bourbon. Barrel-proof bourbons like this carry rich, concentrated flavor with plenty of intensity, and the heirloom blue corn mash bill adds an extra layer of interest. A splash of water or a large cube can soften the proof and open it up if you prefer a gentler sip.
What to Pair It With
This is a sipping bourbon made for the 21+ lounge. Enjoy it neat or over a large cube at the quartzite bar, or build it into an Old Fashioned where its big proof shines. For food, the American Wagyu steaks or the Sparrow-Smoked Rack from the Sparrow dinner menu are a great match for a bourbon this bold.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Smoke Eye Barrel Proof unique?
Smoke Eye is crafted in Indiana and finished in Colorado, aged a minimum of five years and bottled at barrel proof, 134.2 proof for this bottle. Its mash bill uniquely features heirloom blue corn alongside yellow corn, rye, and malted barley.
How much is a pour of Smoke Eye Barrel Proof at Sparrow?
A pour of Smoke Eye Barrel Proof is $27 by the pour, or $40.50 for a larger pour, at Sparrow in Kirkland.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near other bold bourbons like Barrell Bourbon and Stagg. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come try it.