Located in Chamblee, a suburb of Atlanta, Distillery of Modern Art (DoMA) was founded in 2022 by Seth Watson. It’s known for its unique approach to distilling, with the building housing the distillery, an art gallery, a 3,000-square-foot event space, and a cocktail lounge. Known for its portfolio of high-quality spirits, the brand recently announced the launch of its first-ever bottled-in-bond bourbon.
Distillery of Modern Art Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
This epic whiskey took years to perfect and is made entirely from Georgia-grown grains. This new release was distilled, aged, and bottled completely on the DoMA campus. It all began with a mash bill of 67% non-GMO white corn, 21% Abruzzi rye, and 12% malted barley. Following the rules of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, it matured for a minimum of 4 years in new, charred American white oak barrels in a Federally Bonded warehouse before being bottled at a potent 100 proof.
According to the distillery, the result is a memorable, balanced bourbon that starts with aromas of warm cornbread, browned butter, and candied orange peels. Sipping it reveals notes of toasted pecans, caramelized sugar, and peppery rye spice. The finish is long and warm, ending with cocoa powder, charred oak, and cracked black pepper. This rich, complex whiskey is best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or with a splash or two of water to open up the aromas and flavors. It’s a great choice for a cold autumn night.
“This is the culmination of everything we’ve been working toward,” says Seth Watson, founder of Distillery of Modern Art.
“From the beginning, we chose to make our spirits from scratch, using Georgia-grown grains and doing the distilling, aging, and bottling here at DoMA. It’s the harder approach, but we believe it’s the best way to represent Georgia and make a truly homegrown product we can share around the country.
Matt Greif, head distiller at Distillery of Modern Art, adds, “It’s important to know that Bottled in Bond is not a tasting note. It’s a promise of authenticity. We’re very proud of this release and everything we have accomplished in the last four years.”
Where can I buy it?
DoMA’s Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon is currently available at the distillery in Chamblee for the suggested retail price of $45 for a 700ml bottle. Later in the month, it will be available at whiskey retailers and online through DoMa’s website.
