OId Hillside 'Invisible Generals' Benjamin Davis Sr. Whiskey

This limited-edition release from Old Hillside Bourbon Company honors Benjamin O. Davis Sr. and Benjamin O. Davis Jr., America's first Black generals. Their remarkable story of courage, perseverance, and historic achievement is chronicled in Doug Melville's book Invisible Generals. Together, the father and son helped pave the way for the creation and success of the Tuskegee Airmen and the eventual integration of the U.S. military. Their legacy helped break down racial barriers, expand opportunities for future generations, and shape the modern American military.

This blend brings together 7-year-old whiskeys from Tennessee and Indiana with 4-year-old whiskey from Kentucky. After blending, the whiskey was finished in Cognac casks, adding layers of dried fruit and refined sweetness to its rich caramel, vanilla, and warm spice notes. It is bottled at 112 proof—a tribute to one father, one son, and two generals.

• Age NAS (7-4 Years Old)
• Mash Bill 65% 7-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey (80% Corn. 10% Rye. 10% Malted Barley); 10% 7-Year-Old Indiana Whiskey (95% Rye. 5% Malted Barley.); 25% 4-Year-Old Kentucky Whiskey (70% Corn. 21% Rye. 9% Malted Barley.)
• Proof 112 / 56% ABV

Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr. served with the Buffalo Soldiers early in his military career and served his country for 50 years. Davis shattered a longstanding barrier on October 25, 1940, when he became the first Black general in American history. His distinguished career spanned five major conflicts: the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, the Mexican Border War, World War I, and World War II.

Among his many leadership roles, he took command of the famed Harlem Hellfighters (369th Infantry Regiment), a unit celebrated for its courage and distinguished service. His legacy is defined by exceptional leadership, unwavering discipline, and a steadfast commitment to duty, service, and country.

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Benjamin Davis Jr. Commemorative Bottle