Savage & Cooke Howling Mob Bourbon Whiskey

Tasting Notes and Characteristics:

Bold caramel, toasted oak, and a warm flicker of baking spice make Savage & Cooke Howling Mob Bourbon Whiskey feel rich and inviting from the first sip. This United States bourbon carries an ABV of 0.50%, offering the character of American whiskey with notes of vanilla, brown sugar, charred wood, and a gentle peppery finish. Its sweet oak profile and mellow spice pair beautifully with smoky barbecue ribs, while its caramel depth also sits comfortably beside dark chocolate.

Producer Information: Savage & Cooke

Savage & Cooke is a California spirits producer based on Mare Island in Vallejo, a former naval shipyard on the San Francisco Bay, founded by vintner Dave Phinney, best known for Orin Swift and The Prisoner. The distillery reflects Phinney’s wine-country sensibility, using careful blending, distinctive cask finishing, and a strong focus on texture, aroma, and sense of place rather than rigid tradition. Its portfolio spans bourbon, rye, American whiskey, and pre-Prohibition-inspired expressions, often shaped by barrels tied to California wine culture. Notable releases include Burning Chair Bourbon, Second Glance American Whiskey, Lip Service Rye, Bad Sweater Whiskey, and Ayate Tequila, giving Savage & Cooke a clear identity at the intersection of Napa-influenced craftsmanship and Bay Area distilling.