A Beginner's Guide to Reading a Bourbon Label

By The Wash · September 10, 2026

A bourbon label is packed with information once you know what to look for. In this upcoming guide we will walk through each part.

Proof and ABV and what higher proof means for flavor. Age statements — and why the absence of one is not necessarily bad. What "bottled-in-bond" guarantees. How to spot a sourced versus distilled-in-house bourbon.

Check back soon for the full breakdown, and bring your questions to the bar in the meantime.