If you love bourbon but wish it were a little more portable, a little lighter, and a whole lot more ready for wherever the day takes you, meet Bourbon Water. This premium ready-to-drink cocktail delivers real straight bourbon whiskey in a sleek 12 oz slim can, no glass, no mixer, no fuss.
At 8% ABV, it’s smooth, sessionable and built for the moments that feel easy but unforgettable: boat days, dock hangs, golf rounds, tailgates, backyard cookouts, beach weekends, or just a slow afternoon with good company. How many times have you been at an event and you have cans galore of beer, canned cocktails, seltzers and more, while the bourbon drinkers are left longing for their favorite spirit. Bourbon Water has changed that and is serving up Bourbon unlike anyone else.
Bourbon Water isn’t a flavored malt beverage or a whiskey-cola hybrid. It’s made with authentic straight bourbon whiskey distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky, aged three years, then balanced with purified water and kissed with natural flavor (no artificial flavors). The mash bill leans traditional—74% corn, 18% rye, and 8% malted barley, providing the character bourbon drinkers expect, just in a lighter and more approachable format.
The origin story is pure “why didn’t this exist already?” After a six-mile row, co-founder Dan Babiy mixed Emily Pugh a bourbon drink. Her first reaction: “Wow, this is re-quenching.” The second thought that changed everything: “Why isn’t this already in a can?” That conversation sparked the brand. Over the past year, the duo turned that simple idea into a premium RTD that respects bourbon’s craftsmanship while making it easier to enjoy.
Bourbon Water recently announced its partnership with Lofted Custom Spirits and confirmed that the bourbon in every can is being produced at Bardstown Bourbon Company. From the beginning, the goal has been simple: create a new occasion for real bourbon, not replace your favorite pour or turn it into another sugary cocktail, but take it somewhere a bottle just doesn’t make sense, like the boat, the golf course, the beach, or a tailgate. The response in the first few weeks has been incredible, and a recent visit to Bardstown Bourbon Company only made the team more excited about what’s ahead. They’re grateful to the Bardstown crew for believing in the vision and welcoming them into the bourbon community in such a meaningful way. Bourbon produced at Bardstown Bourbon Company + Bourbon Water… the new way to sip a classic.
Cracking open a cold can of Bourbon Water and you get exactly what the name says, a real straight bourbon flavor, just softened with a touch of water. It’s a clean, classic drink with no artificial taste or extra sweetness, just great bourbon made lighter and more sessionable. Any bourbon drinker will recognize it right away as the real thing. While the canned cocktail has become popular with every cocktail imaginable, when it comes to bourbon, Bourbon Water clearly sets the standard when it comes to bourbon in a can.
Here on Life of Beer and More!, we’re all about good drinks that match good times and introducing our readers to new and unique beverages, regardless of the category. Bourbon Water slots right into that lifestyle. It’s the “bourbon and branch” spirit updated for modern convenience: crack the can, sip, and keep moving.
Perfect for the trail, the boat, the dock, or wherever life takes you. Early feedback highlights its smoothness and authentic bourbon character without the heaviness of a neat pour. This new and fresh take keeps the soul of bourbon intact while making it ready for real life.
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