1. What is Provenance Bourbon?
Answer: Provenance Bourbon is a premium American bourbon brand created by Middleburg Barrel Company. The brand focuses on exceptional barrel selection, thoughtful blending, and small-batch releases that honor tradition while allowing for creativity and experimentation.
2. Who founded Provenance Bourbon and where is it made?
Answer: Provenance Bourbon was founded by Viyas Sundaram in 2025 and is based at the Provenance Estate in Middleburg, Virginia. While the brand is rooted in Virginia, the bourbon itself is sourced from select Kentucky distilleries, with barrels hand-selected and curated as part of the Provenance portfolio.
3. What bourbons does Provenance offer?
Answer: Provenance’s inaugural releases include two expressions under the 1787 label: a 7-Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey bottled at 107 proof and a 14-Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey bottled at 122 proof. Each expression is designed to showcase depth, balance, and the character of carefully chosen barrels.
4. Where can I buy Provenance Bourbon?
Answer: Provenance Bourbon is available for purchase online through the brand’s website and through select retailers in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. Limited availability may also be offered through specialty spirits retailers, depending on location and shipping regulations.
5. What makes Provenance Bourbon unique?
Answer: What sets Provenance apart is its hands-on approach to barrel selection and blending, combined with an estate-based model where bourbon is aged, evaluated, and experienced in Virginia. The focus is on transparency, intention, and creating distinctive expressions rather than mass-produced releases.
6. Does Provenance offer barrel pick or blending experiences?
Answer: Yes. At the Provenance Estate, guests can participate in guided tastings, explore aging barrels, create custom blends, and even purchase individual bottles or full barrels. These experiences are designed for enthusiasts who want a deeper connection to how bourbon is selected and crafted.
7. What are the tasting notes for Provenance Bourbon?
Answer: Tasting notes vary by expression. The 7-Year Bourbon is rich and expressive, featuring baking spice, toffee, and soft tobacco notes. The 14-Year Bourbon is bolder and more layered, with flavors of Luxardo cherry, brown sugar, cracked pepper, and a long, complex finish.
8. Is Provenance Bourbon award-winning?
Answer: Yes. Both Provenance expressions received recognition at the 2024 American Whiskey Masters. The 7-Year Bourbon earned a Master Medal, while the 14-Year Bourbon received a Gold Medal for its quality and craftsmanship.
9. How should I enjoy Provenance Bourbon?
Answer: Provenance Bourbon can be enjoyed neat, with a splash of water, or over a single cube of ice, depending on preference. Higher-proof expressions may benefit from a small amount of water to open up aromas and flavors, while others shine on their own.
10. What is house-sourced vs. sourced bourbon?
Answer: Provenance uses sourced bourbon so it can focus on identifying exceptional barrels rather than operating a large-scale distillery, allowing greater flexibility, transparency, and quality control.
11. Do you ship bourbon to my state?
Answer: Bourbon shipping laws vary by state and are subject to local regulations. Availability depends on destination and retailer compliance, so shipping options may differ based on where you live.
12. What is the barrel aging process at Provenance?
Answer: Provenance carefully selects barrels based on character and aging potential, then continues aging them in Virginia rickhouses at the Provenance Estate. This additional time and climate influence help develop layered complexity before the bourbon is bottled as single barrels or blends.
13. Can I purchase a whole barrel of Provenance Bourbon?
Answer: Yes. Provenance offers full barrel purchases for collectors and enthusiasts interested in owning a unique barrel directly from the estate. Barrel ownership options allow for a highly personalized bourbon experience.
14. What proof are Provenance bourbons?
Answer: The 1787 Provenance 7-Year Bourbon is bottled at 107 proof (53.5% ABV), while the 1787 Provenance 14-Year Bourbon is bottled at 122 proof (61.1% ABV).
15. How do I store and serve my bourbon?
Answer: Bourbon should be stored upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight or heat. For serving, room temperature or slightly chilled is ideal, using a rocks glass or tulip-shaped glass to fully appreciate the aroma and flavor.
