The Foundation
The inaugural release of The Difference® Business Bourbon™. The Foundation represents the starting point of The Difference®—the expression that established the standard for everything that followed. This bourbon delivers a classic profile executed at an exceptional level.Expression Profile
Produced
March 2025
Proof
108.24
Alcohol
54.12%
Nose
Roasted cherry, dense brown sugar, orange zest, oak
Palete
Buttercream, honey, molasses, dark cherry, black forest cake
Finish
Long, rich, and classically bourbon-forward
Awards & Recognition
San Francisco World Spirits Competition — 2025
Double Gold — 95 Points
Los Angeles International Spirits Competition — 2025
Gold — 94 Points
Best of Class
Design Gold — Foil & Metal
New York International Spirits Competition — 2025
Gold — 95 Points
International Wine & Spirit Competition — 2025
Silver — 93 Points
SIP Awards — 2025
Gold
Tasting Notes
The Foundation opens on the nose with rich roasted cherry layered over deep brown sugar sweetness. A subtle oak-driven structure adds an earthy depth, while hints of orange zest provide brightness and lift.
On the palate, the texture is immediately luxurious. Buttercream and honey glide across the tongue before giving way to darker notes of molasses and ripe cherry.
As the whiskey evolves, a flavor reminiscent of black forest cake emerges—dark fruit, chocolate richness, and layered sweetness balanced by the influence of oak.
The result is a bourbon that feels timeless. Not experimental or unconventional, but rather a masterclass in what bourbon can be when crafted and aged with patience.
Simply put, The Foundation is bourbon executed at the highest level.