Lock & Load Carbine Gun Collector's Edition Bourbon Whiskey

Lock & Load Carbine Gun Collector's Edition Bourbon Whiskey (1.75L) is an American bourbon sold as much for its vessel as for its liquid: a full-size carbine rifle rendered in glass, holding 1.75 liters of 80-proof whiskey. It is built for the gift buyer who needs a centerpiece that gets talked about the moment it leaves the box.

Process & Profile

Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 1.75L carbine-shaped decanter, this release comes out of the AIKO Brands portfolio, which ships the gun-format line four bottles to a case. The mash bill leans on corn sweetness and American oak rather than high-rye heat, and that is deliberate: at this size and this proof, the whiskey is meant to pour easily for a room full of people rather than be dissected in a tasting flight.

On the nose, sweet corn and buttered vanilla lead, followed by toasted oak, a light dusting of cinnamon, and a soft orchard-fruit note underneath.

On the palate, caramel and brown sugar arrive first, then baking spice, a hint of barrel char, and a stewed-apple sweetness that keeps the mid-palate from turning dry.

The finish is medium-long and warm, closing on oak and vanilla with the char note fading last.

The Carbine is the rifle-format sibling in Lock & Load's gun-shaped series. Where the Bullpop reads compact and modern, the Carbine is long-barreled and traditional, and it displays horizontally rather than standing upright. That silhouette is the reason people buy it, and the 1.75L capacity means there is a party's worth of bourbon inside rather than a novelty pour.

Serve neat or over one large cube. It stands up well to smoked brisket, where the char and caramel notes track the bark on the meat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this whiskey?
An American bourbon whiskey bottled in a collector's carbine rifle-shaped decanter, distributed under the AIKO Brands portfolio.

What are the specs?
40% ABV, 80 proof, 1.75L format. Lock & Load does not publish an age statement or mash bill percentages for this release.

What does it taste like?
Sweet corn, vanilla and toasted oak on the nose; caramel, baking spice and barrel char on the palate; a medium-long warm finish of oak and vanilla.

How should you enjoy it?
Neat or over a single large cube, alongside smoked brisket or barbecue.

Why is this release notable?
At 1.75L, the carbine-shaped bottle is one of the largest and most detailed gun-format decanters in the category, which makes it a display piece as much as a bottle of bourbon.