ON THE SUPERIOR SHELF
On the Superior Shelf: Judson & Moore Bourbon
A Chicago bourbon on the Superior Shelf: supplied bottle images, a closer look at the label and a contributor-reported Whole Foods sale sighting.
Chicago on the label
A gold closure, red script and a cream label give this bottle a restrained appearance. Beneath the bourbon name, two words place it close to home: Chicago, Illinois.
This addition to On the Superior Shelf turns our attention to Judson & Moore. The distillery describes its whiskey as distilled, barrelled and bottled in Chicago. The supplied images give us a way to look at the packaging and the details that deserve a second glance.
What the front tells us
The front identifies the expression as Bourbon Whiskey and shows 750 ml, 47% alcohol by volume and 94 proof. The producer’s current whiskey page also lists its bourbon at 94 proof.
Those details identify the bottling’s stated strength and size. They do not establish how it tastes, and this entry does not add a tasting score. The point of a shelf feature is to notice the bottle before trying to turn every observation into a verdict.
The back deserves a closer look
The back label carries the brand’s family story and a block of production details. There is an important discrepancy: the grain percentages in this supplied image differ from those on the producer’s current bourbon page.
We are leaving the mashbill unconfirmed rather than choosing one set of figures or assuming a recipe change. A check of the original bottle label or clarification from the distillery would be needed to resolve the difference. For now, the image and the linked producer source remain available to readers.
Spotted on sale at Whole Foods
Our contributor spotted Judson & Moore Bourbon on sale at Whole Foods and supplied this shelf photograph showing $49.99. The sighting was reported on 13 October 2026. We have not confirmed the specific store, promotion dates or whether the offer applies at other Whole Foods locations.
If you are comparing it with another bourbon, confirm your store’s current price, bottle size and availability. Our bourbon guide and reviews can help you explore alternatives, while our bourbon buying guide explains how to compare bottles beyond the price tag.
For another local perspective, step inside Goose Island Barrel House in Chicago through our photo essay on its barrel racks and bottle-lined lounge.
Meet the distillery
Judson & Moore’s official visitor page introduces its tasting room and distillery tours. We do not yet have a dedicated Judson & Moore page in our directory, so the producer is the best next stop for current visiting information.
Continue exploring our Blue Ash Farm shelf entry, browse the American whiskey guide, or read how to choose a bourbon that suits you.
Sources checked on 13 October 2026. Images supplied for this shelf feature and published anonymously. No new tasting, score or purchase price is claimed. Recipe figures remain unconfirmed because the supplied back image and the current producer page differ. The Whole Foods sale was reported by the contributor on 13 October 2026; availability and pricing at other locations are unverified.