The 2025 release of Bomberger’s PFG Kentucky Straight Bourbon is the result of extensive research led by Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson in the effort to push the boundaries of wood science.

Bomberger’s PFG is made by first aging Michtger’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon in a new toasted and charred American oak barrel. After full maturation, the Kentucky Straight Bourbon is removed from the first barrel and placed in a second new, custom, proprietary toasted and charred French fine grain oak barrel of the most exacting specifications. The French barrels Wilson has selected are unique to Bomberger’s PFG wherein the type of fine grain oak, seasoning time, seasoning location, and a precisely defined custom, proprietary toast and char have been selected to increase the depth and complexity of various whiskey characters, as well as, to accentuate the various aspects of the bourbon including its aroma, texture and finish. Constructed of fine grain oak grown in slow growth forests, the second barrel has been seasoned outdoors for a minimum of 40 months. A blend of wood from various origins including the revered Tronçais, Allier, Nevers, and Vosges forests, these finishing barrels are toasted at a tightly defined temperature range for a precise period of time before they are charred to specification. The whiskey is matured in these second barrels for a period before being dumped into small batches for Michter’s signature filtration followed by bottling at 100.2 proof (50.1% ABV).

The focus is to be precise at every step of the Bomberger’s PFG production process. The result is a romantic medley of engaging aromas from confectionary to floral, a palate of beautifully integrated fruits and herbaceous notes with a full body, luxurious, creamy texture that lingers with soft spice and chocolate.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Mahogany red.

Nose: Burnt sugar, spice, chocolate opening up into floral.

Palate: A beautifully integrated and complex whiskey bursting with exquisite fruit and spice, surrounded by toasty, sweet notes.

Finish: Full bodied, luxurious, with creamy mouthfeel that has lingering soft spice and chocolate.