Bourbon News for August 9, 2024

Welcome to my biweekly Bourbon Newsletter for August 9, 2024! I’ll do a short recap of notable Distillery, Whiskey & Bourbon News from the past two weeks. If you want to learn more about any entry, then simply follow the links to read the full press release or other sources. If you enjoy this newsletter, please share it with your friends. Also, please consider helping support the continued existence of this newsletter and BourbonObsessed.com at my Patreon page. Cheers!🥃

Distillery & Bourbon News For August 9, 2024

But First, Here’s What’s New on BourbonObsessed.com!

This week, we have reviews of new bourbons from Elijah Craig, 15 STARS and Green River, as well as an article about Heaven Hill’s Flagship Bourbons.

• 15 STARS Three Kings Review – Read about this delicious new blend of Bourbon, Rye & Wheat Whiskeys from 15 STARS! Read my full review.
• Elijah Craig Toasted Rye Review – The latest release from Heaven Hill takes mature Elijah Craig Rye and finishes it in new toasted and charred oak barrels. Read my full review to find out what it’s like. Spoiler alert – I really like this one!
• Green River 1885 Bourbon Review – Green River’s latest release is intended for use in cocktails and the on-premise market and has an MSRP of just $21.99 for a liter bottle! Now, that’s a great deal! Read my full review.
• Learn about Heaven Hill’s 3 flagship bourbons in Three Heaven Hill Bourbons You Need To Try!
• We also have new reviews of Elijah Craig Straight Rye and Pursuit United Double Oaked Bourbon Review.

Now, on to the news!

Distillery & Bourbon News For August 9, 2024

• RD1 Spirits has created a new role of Research & Development Master Distiller. RD1 Spirits has named Jarrad Gollihue, PhD as their new R&D Master Distiller. overseeing RD1’s wood-finishing operations and experiments with new woods at RD1 Distillery at The Commons, slated to open in January 2025. RD1’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon will continue to be crafted by Master Distiller Jacob Call at Western Kentucky Distilling in Beaver Dam, Ky. Read the press release for more details.
• If you have been thinking that you needed a little something extra from Fireball to spice up a wedding, you’re in luck! Earlier this year, there was Fireball Lipstick, then there were Fireball Hats in time for the Derby. Now, there’s a Fireball Garter that will fill a much needed gap. Complete with a pocket to hold a 50ml shooter of Fireball, it’s just what every bride and/or groom needs! Read the press release here.
• Four Roses announced this year’s 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch. I haven’t had the privilege of trying it, but it is said by the distillery to be “sweeter on the nose, with aromas of creamy vanilla, honey and brown sugar that open the palate to a decadent mouthfeel finished with our signature mellow spice to warm the senses.” It is a blend of 12 yr OBSV, 15 yr OESK, 16 yr OESF & 20 yr OBSV, bottled at 108.2 proof, with an MSRP of $220. Interestingly, Four Roses has gone back to their pre-pandemic way of handling this release. This year it will once again be sold at the distillery and bottling facility, and the on-line lottery is no more. The day they have selected for the release is the Saturday of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, September 14, with doors opening at 9AM, and the sale continuing while supplies last. I’m a big fan of the LE and am very happy to see the demise of the lottery and a return to the old ways. However, this is sure to add even more chaos to an already very busy KBF weekend. Read the full press release here.

Distillery & Bourbon News For August 9, 2024

New Releases

• Three Chord x Allman Brothers Band Bourbon – Three Chord Bourbon announces their 2024 Backstage Series, which debuts with a collaboration featuring the legendary Allman Brothers Band It is a blend of straight bourbon whiskey finished with toasted peach wood. Inspired by the iconic album “Eat a Peach,” every detail of this limited edition offering—from the label design to the blend of bourbons and the custom toasted peach wood finish—was developed collaboratively by the Allman Brothers Band and Three Chord Bourbon, according to the company. 3 1/2 and 6 year blend. 95 proof. $49.99. Full press release.
• Limestone Branch Distillery announced the 2024 Yellowstone Bourbon Limited Edition Bourbon. Similar to sister company Lux Row’s Blood Oath release this year, this bourbon is also double finished. It is a blend of 7 & 17 year old bourbons finished in French Brandy and Cognac casks. 101 proof. $99.99 Full Press Release.
• Green River 1885 Bourbon is Green River Distilling’s latest release. Using an entirely new mash bill, it is intended for use in cocktails and in the on-premise market. It’s a great deal at $21.99 for a 1 Liter bottle. 85 proof. Read my full review right here: Green River 1885 Bourbon Review
• Woodford Reserve had a surprise release of their latest Distillery Series, called Woodford Reserve Distillery Series Blended Malt. According to the brand: “This new expression combines two malt whiskies. The first was 100 percent malt aged in used barrels, then finished in a Ruby Port Barrel. The other was a blend of five different styles of malt grains aged in new oak barrels.” Bottles were/are available at the distillery (I do not know if it has sold out), but it is currently available online (KY, NH, ND, NE, and D.C.only) and in select Kentucky retailers. Unfortunately, Woodford has gradually increased the price of these 375ml Distillery Series over the years, and I think it has adversely affected people’s interest in them, even the coveted Double Double Oaked. 90.4 proof. $64.99/375ml.

Distillery & Bourbon News For August 9, 2024

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