Bourbon, Jimmy Red, High Wire Distilling

“A favorite on the Gair back bar is the New Southern Revival Jimmy Red Bourbon Whiskey finished In oloroso sherry casks, made by High Wire Distilling. The husband-and-wife team have aided in revitalizing a nearly extinct species of corn native to South Carolina that makes for a unique and beautiful-tasting spirit. There’s an incredible blend of graham cracker, baking spice, and white pepper on the palate, further elevated by the nuttiness brought in by time spent in sherry casks. I also love that the mouthfeel is much drier than your average bourbon, lacking the corn syrup sensation that’s far too common in more mainstream options.” —Robert Struthers, beverage director, Gair, Brooklyn