Ben Holladay 1856 Original Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon is a 6-year-old Bourbon whiskey that is bottled at 100 proof (50% alcohol by volume). It is named after Ben Holladay, a prominent American businessman and stagecoach operator in the 19th century. The whiskey is made from a mash bill of at least 51% corn, along with rye and barley, and is aged in new charred oak barrels for a minimum of six years. Bottled in Bond means that the whiskey meets specific requirements set by the U.S. government, including being distilled at one distillery in one distilling season, aged in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at 100 proof. This ensures high quality and authenticity.