
From there we take the miracle of nature and weather but reduce it down to a science: controlling for temperature changes, pressure, oxygen infusion and finally cavitation. Essentially, forcing the reaction between the wood and the whiskey.
This process is what allows us to use uncommon woods like Hickory and Black Cherry to finish our Underground bourbons. If you made a barrel out of these woods they would leak like a sieve. But they do make incredible, never-before-tasted flavor profiles for our bourbons. Something no one else in the market can do.
We partner with one-of-a-kind Bars and Restaurants who value creating a unique experience for their customers.
At Cleveland Whiskey, we push the boundaries of convention, build on great traditions and artfully blend science with craft to create unique and extraordinary, award-winning spirits
We put our heart and soul into what we make, we think creatively and push hard for real and meaningful innovation. Whiskies finished with woods other than oak and not only in a barrel, natural flavors without sugar or syrup, no artificial color.
Using a proprietary technology to mature our spirits, we take very young whiskey – aged in a barrel for less than six months and instead of continuing to keep the whiskey in the barrel, we take the liquid out. We take the staves from the barrel, cut and measured to control for oxygen content, surface area and moisture, and then add the wood into the whiskey in pressure capable stainless-steel tanks.

Our Mission, Our Vision, Our Belief. Whiskey. Without Limits™
Our Products

Cleveland Black Reserve Bourbon Whiskey
BOLD FLAVOR.
SMOOTH FINISH.
Cleveland Black Reserve is a 100 proof, full-bodied bourbon. Cleveland Whiskey uses a proprietary process called Pressure-Aging.® a process that opens and closes the pores of charred oak to significantly speed the aging. However, you’ll find the technique also makes for a richer, more flavorful bourbon that’s easier to drink. But don’t take our word for it. Give it a try and tell us what you think.
Tasting Notes
This bourbon has a rich gold color with creamy vanilla milkshake and caramel on the nose. Classic bourbon flavors of toffee, caramel and vanilla and a hint of black pepper spice. No added sugar, artificial flavor
or preservatives.
Awards
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 Bronze
New York International Spirits Competition 2019 Gold
Distilled 2018 – San Diego 2018 Bronze
Asia International Spirits Competition 2017 Gold
New York International Spirits Competition 2016 Bronze
Berlin International Spirits Competition 2016 Gold
China Wine & Spirits Award 2015 Silver
Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2013 Bronze
San Francisco International Spirits Competition 2013 Bronze
Mash Bill
75% Corn
21% Rye
4% Malted Barley
Details and Order Info
750 ML | 100 Proof | 50% Alc/Vol
UPC: 853971004030
Case UPC: 10853971004037
Case Quantity: 6 X 750 Ml
Ohio Order Code: 2073 B

Cleveland Christmas Bourbon
HOLIDAY CHEER CHRISTMAS BOURBON®
Different than a traditional bourbon but much more than just flavored whiskey, Christmas Bourbon® blends the taste and subtle aroma of holiday baking spices like nutmeg and cinnamon along with orange peel and sweet cherry before finishing with a touch of licorice and clove.
Perfect whether you take it neat or on the rocks, in a Manhattan or mixed in your cider or nog. Gather your friends and family this holiday season, grab a bottle of Christmas Bourbon and enjoy a new holiday tradition.
Tasting Notes
This bourbon is slightly sweetened. It is a dark mohogany color with the traditional flavors of bourbon, vanilla, caramel and toffee combined with the traditional flavors of Christmas, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Orange Peel, and Clove. It’s like drinking Christmas
Awards
MicroLiquor Spirit Awards 2014 Silver
New York International Spirits Competition 2014 Bronze
Mash Bill
75% Corn
21% Rye
4% Malted Barley
Details and Order Info
43% Alc by Vol | 86 Proof | 750ml Bottle
UPC: 85397100407
Case UPC: 1085397100404
Case Quantity: 6 X 750 Ml
Order Numbers by State:
Ohio: 2082B

Underground Bourbon Whiskey finished with Black Cherry Wood
EXPLORE THE FUSION OF TRADITION AND TECHNOLOGY
For generations, oak has been used to age spirits simply because it has the right pore structure to hold liquid. It’s hard, if not impossible, to make a barrel out of black cherry that doesn’t leak like a sieve. As a result there are so many untapped flavor profiles. Our technology allows us to use “transformative” woods to capture those flavors, letting creativity and innovation shine.
Cleveland Underground™ Bourbon Whiskey Finished with Cherry Wood delivers a unique rich textured and well-rounded bourbon with light flavor from the cherry wood with a slightly tart, slightly sweet spice note. No added sugar, artificial flavor or preservatives.
Tasting Notes
This bourbon delivers a unique rich textured and well-rounded bourbon with light flavor from the cherry wood with a slightly tart, slightly sweet spice note. No added sugar, artificial flavor
or preservatives.
Awards
China Wine & Spirits Award 2015 Double Gold
Lost Angeles International Spirits Competition 2015 Gold
Micro Liquor Spirit Award 2015 Gold
SIP Awards 2015 Gold
American Distilling Institute 2016 Bronze
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016 Gold
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America 2016 Double Gold
Asia International Spirits Competition 2017 Silver
New York World Wine and Spirits Competition 2017 Silver
Tastings Spirit Review 2017 Silver
IWSC 2018 Silver
SIP Awards 2018 2018 Double Gold
Great American Spirits International Spirits Competition 2018 Bronze
2018 San Francisco World Sprits Competition 2018 Silver
Distilled 2018 – San Diego 2018 Gold
Berlin International Spirits Competition 2018 Bronze
Denver International Spirits Competition 2018 Bronze
Women’s Wine & Spirits Competition 2018 Gold
New York World Wine and Spirits Competition 2018 Gold
SIP Awards 2019 Platinum
Mash Bill
75% Corn
21% Rye
4% Malted Barley
Details and Order Info
750 ML | 94 Proof | 47% Alc/Vol
UPC: 853971004115
Case UPC: 10853971004112
Case Quantity: 6 X 750 Ml
Ohio Order Code: 2081 B

Underground Bourbon Whiskey finished with Sugar Maple Wood
EXPLORE THE FUSION OF TRADITION AND TECHNOLOGY
For generations, oak has been used to age spirits simply because it has the right pore structure to hold liquid. It’s hard, if not impossible, to make a barrel out of sugar maple wood. As a result there are so many untapped flavor profiles. Our technology allows us to use “transformative” woods to capture those flavors, letting creativity and innovation shine.
Tasting Notes
This bourbon delivers rich and robust color, a medium to full bodied mouth feel and subtle sweet maple notes with vanilla and caramel undertones. No added sugar, artificial flavor or preservatives.
Awards
New York International Spirits Competition 2016 Bronze
Global Spirit Awards 2017 Silver
Mash Bill
75% Corn
21% Rye
4% Malted Barley
Details and Order Info
750 ML | 92 Proof | 46% Alc/Vol
UPC: 853971004450
Case UPC: 10853971004457
Case Quantity: 6 X 750 Ml
Ohio Order Code: 2088B

Underground Bourbon Whiskey finished with Apple Wood
EXPLORE THE FUSION OF TRADITION AND TECHNOLOGY
For generations, oak has been used to age spirits simply because it has the right pore structure to hold liquid. It’s hard, if not impossible, to make a barrel out of apple wood. As a result there are so many untapped flavor profiles. Our technology allows us to use “transformative” woods to capture those flavors and let creativity and innovation shine.
Tasting Notes
This bourbon delivers a light and airy body. A tender sweetness with notes of baking spice backstopped by an almost tart finish.
No added sugar, artificial flavor or preservatives.
Awards
Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2016 Silver
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016 Silver
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America 2016 Gold
China Wine and Spirits Best Value 2017 Double Gold
Global Spirit Awards 2017 Silver
Mash Bill
75% Corn
21% Rye
4% Malted Barley
Details and Order Info
750 ML | 90 Proof | 45% Alc/Vol
UPC: 853971004481
Case UPC: 10853971004488
Case Quantity: 6 X 750 Ml
Ohio Order Code: 2083B

Underground Rye Whiskey finished with Black Cherry Wood
EXPLORE THE FUSION OF TRADITION AND TECHNOLOGY
For generations, oak has been used to age spirits simply because it has the right pore structure to hold liquid. It’s hard, if not impossible, to make a barrel out of black cherry wood. As a result there are so many untapped flavor profiles. Our technology allows us to use “transformative” woods to capture those flavors, letting creativity and innovation shine.
Tasting Notes
The spiciness of a 95% rye mash bill coupled with our unique finishing capabilities yields a totally new twist on Rye Whiskey. Cleveland Underground™ Rye Whiskey Finished with Black Cherry Wood starts lightly sweet with notes of mellow oak, giving way to creamy vanilla and butterscotch, with undertones of baking spice and a candy-like, fruit
forward finish. Soft on the front, spice on the way down, with the linger of dried cherries on the palate.
No added sugar, artificial flavor or preservatives.
Awards
Distilled San Diego 2019 Gold
SIP Awards 2019 Silver
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 Silver
Denver International Spirits Competition 2019 Bronze
Mash Bill
95% Rye
5% Malted Barley
Bottle Specs
750 ML | 90 Proof | 45% Alc/Vol
UPC: 8853971004887
Case UPC: 0853971004884
Case Quantity: 6 X 750 Ml
Ohio Order Code: 2032B

Custom Bourbon Whiskey Barrel
Because of our award-winning finishing process, Cleveland Whiskey can create flavor profiles using classic oak but also woods that could never be used for barrel aging. We’ve won gold and double gold medals for our bourbons, which make them a great starting point for your unique creation.
Whether you’re blending our spicy and smooth Black Reserve bourbon with the slightly bitter and fruity sugar maple wood or taking the cherry and cognac notes of our Black Cherry wood bourbon and marrying it to the light and floral character of our Honey Locust Wood bourbon, our proprietary finishing process allows you to tailor a unique flavor profile for your needs. A representative from the distillery will work with you to develop and document the blend from a technical perspective. You will provide the flavor direction by first tasting each wood finish in the Underground line at cask strength, as well as an oak bourbon base. Then, once you’ve concluded your initial tastings, you will begin to mix and blend the different whiskies together to come up with a unique and genuine flavor expression of your individuality to share with your cherished customers.
Your custom blend will be bottled in an Underground bottle and the label will include your logo (or whatever you want, within reason) and you will also receive an empty barrel to proudly display. Since we will have the precise formula recorded, you can get more whenever you need it!
Mash Bill
75% Corn
21% Rye
4% Malted Barley
Details and Order Info
Available in two quantities:
Half barrel (21 cases) – Ohio Only
Full barrel (42 cases)
You pick the proof! (80 – 116)