Black Button Bourbon
Rochester grain-to-glass bourbon, poured in Commack for decades.
The story behind Black Button
Black Button Distilling opened in Rochester, New York on June 6, 2012. Founder Jason Barrett was 24 and had just passed on the family button business, a decision helped along by his colorblindness, which gave the distillery its dry little name. It is a licensed New York State Farm Distillery, and more than 90 percent of its grain comes from within 45 to 50 miles, mostly Edgewood Farms in Groveland.
The whiskey is grain to glass, mashed with Hemlock Lake limestone filtered water and run through a column to pot to column hybrid still Barrett designed to keep the flavorful hearts of the run. Western New York's 30 to 40 degree seasonal swings push the whiskey hard in and out of the wood, and you taste that in the glass.
Explore the Black Button range
Three bottlings reach us from Rochester: the flagship Four Grain, an uncut Cask Strength, and a cream liqueur built on real New York dairy.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Grain Bourbon | Straight bourbon | 84 | Corn, wheat, brown butter, soft rye spice |
| Cask Strength Bourbon | Barrel proof bourbon | Varies by batch | Uncut, unfiltered, dense oak and toffee |
| Bourbon Cream | Cream liqueur | 30 | Bourbon cut with fresh NY dairy cream |
| Pre-Prohibition Style Bourbon | Straight bourbon | 92 | Thicker mouthfeel, rye spice, holds dilution |
| Single Barrel Straight Bourbon | Single barrel bourbon | Varies by barrel | One barrel at a time, deeper wood tone |
Which Black Button is right for you?
Pricing here is plain. Black Button Bourbon Cream 750mL runs $35.99, the gentlest way into the brand and the bottle we hand people who want dessert in a glass. Four Grain Bourbon 750mL is $49.99, the flagship and the one we pour most. Cask Strength Bourbon 750mL sits at $64.99; it is currently out of stock, so call the store at (631) 343-7200 and we will tell you when the next batch lands. Buy Black Button online and pick it up curbside in Commack, or take free local delivery over $250.
84 proof, wheated and gentle, drinks clean without water or ice.
Uncut and unfiltered, for drinkers who want the barrel talking loud.
Real dairy cream and bourbon, poured over ice after dinner.