Old Grommes 12 Year 125 Proof Possible Stitzel-Weller

12 years. 125 proof. Old Grommes — a pre-modern era Kentucky straight bourbon with a possible Stitzel-Weller Distillery provenance, one of the most unusual and historically provocative expressions in the current Wooden Cork catalog.

Old Grommes is a little-documented American bourbon brand from the mid-20th century. The "possible Stitzel-Weller" designation reflects a considered assessment of the bottle's characteristics — the proof, age statement, and organoleptic profile are consistent with Stitzel-Weller production from the Van Winkle ownership era, though definitive provenance cannot be confirmed without additional documentation. This ambiguity is itself historically significant: many pre-modern era bourbon brands were produced at the handful of major Kentucky distilleries (Stitzel-Weller, Heaven Hill, National Distillers, Schenley) and labeled under dozens of private brand names.

At 125 proof, this is a high-proof expression by any era's standards — uncommonly concentrated for an aged bourbon at retail in the mid-20th century. Whether definitively Stitzel-Weller or not, this is a rare and historically interesting piece of American whiskey history from the pre-revival era.

Specs

• Brand: Old Grommes
• Provenance: Possible Stitzel-Weller (assessed, not confirmed)
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Age: 12 years
• Proof: 125 (62.5% ABV)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What does "possible Stitzel-Weller" mean? The bottle's characteristics — proof, age statement, and profile — are consistent with Stitzel-Weller production, but definitive provenance requires additional documentation. Many pre-modern era bourbons were produced at major distilleries and labeled under private brand names, making positive attribution a matter of assessment rather than certainty.
• Is Old Grommes 12 Year still available? Yes — available now.