Bourbon News for November 15, 2024

Welcome to my biweekly Distillery and Bourbon News Newsletter for November 15, 2024! I am glad you are here! As we start getting ready for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, there are quite a few bourbon releases, and a bit of news, too!

Distillery & Bourbon News For November 15, 2024

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

We’ve got a few new reviews this week:

• Lasso Motel Whiskey burst onto the scene with a whole bunch of finished and unfinished whiskeys a couple of months ago. The brand was founded by drinks industry veteran Devin Odell, President of Dynasty Spirits. Devin wanted to add a high end bourbon line to his portfolio, and thus this brand was born. This past week we reviewed two of the straight bourbons. Both were quite good, and at a reasonable price point. Read all about them in our Lasso Motel 8-Year Kentucky Straight Whiskey Review and our Lasso Motel 4-Year Kentucky Straight Whiskey Review.
• Four Branches is the only spirits company founded by veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. To begin with, the founders blend and bottle their bourbon at the Bardstown Bourbon Company. Since their bourbon was first released about a year and a half ago, the company has raised and donated over $400,000 to nonprofit organizations supporting veterans and first responders. Furthermore, they were recently featured on the Today Show! And to top it all off, the bourbon is very good, too! Read all about them and their bourbon in our Four Branches Founders Blend Bourbon Review and History.
• Lux Row Distillers have expanded their bourbon line with their new Bourbon Finished in PX Sherry Casks. Ray Marcano enjoyed this bourbon and you can learn more in his Lux Row PX Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon Review.

Distillery & Bourbon News For November 15, 2024

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Distillery & Bourbon News For November 15, 2024

Now, on to the news!

We’ve got a few bourbon and distillery news stories this week, but there are quite a few new bourbon releases!

Distillery & Bourbon News For November 15, 2024

Bourbon and Distiller News:

• Maker’s Mark has a new Master Distiller! The distillery has named Dr. Blake Layfield as the brand’s next Master Distiller. In this role, Dr. Layfield will oversee the consistency and taste vision of Maker’s Mark bourbon, as well as new product innovation. In addition, he will advance the many environmental and agricultural initiatives on Star Hill Farm. His previous position was senior director of innovation, blending and quality for Maker’s Mark. Read more in the press release.
• Fire & Flask Distillery debuted their first bourbon at a release party last week. Described as the only production purple corn bourbon on the market, the bourbon is distilled and sold at Second Sight Spirits in Ludlow Kentucky. https://fireandflaskdistillery.com/
• Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey announced today 15 recipients of the American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund grants. The 2024 Veteran Community Action Grants awarded $75,000 across projects which make a meaningful difference in the enjoyment and quality of life for veterans across America. From training service dogs to mental health care and adaptive sports, each program supports giving back to those who served. You can read all the details and the list of the 15 recipients of the 2024 Veteran Community Action Grants in the press release.
• Four Roses announces The Single Barrel Collection. The first release will feature the three new 100 proof Single Barrel bourbons  – OBSF, OESK, and OESO – alongside the flagship Single Barrel, OBSV. Each bottle is aged 7-9 years. Every year, 3 different recipes will be featured, with OBSV remaining in the line up each year. The new single barrels will be available starting in early 2025. 100 proof. $49.99 per bottle. Press Release.

Distillery & Bourbon News For November 15, 2024

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New Releases:

• Old Commonwealth Distillery’s second release, Kentucky Nectar is a double barreled, cask-strength, wheated Kentucky straight bourbon that’s been finished in honey casks. 106 proof. $99.99. Read the specifics in the Press Release.
•  Eric LeGrand Spirits, the company co-founded by Eric LeGrand and Brian Axelrod, expands its portfolio with a limited-edition bourbon: Eric LeGrand Single Barrel Bourbon. This is the company’s first single barrel bourbon and first limited-edition release since it debuted in March 2023. Notably, $5.20 of every case sold is donated to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, supporting those living with and impacted by paralysis by finding the cure for spinal cord injuries. My full review is coming soon! 104 proof. $59.99. Read the specifics in the Press Release.
• Old Grand-Dad 16 Year-Old Bourbon – From the brand: This limited 2024 one-time only Old Grand-Dad expression is aged a minimum of 16 years and pays homage to the brand’s legacy as one of the industry’s preeminent whiskeys of its time. Historically inspired by vintage releases, this bourbon is cut to 100 proof to reach its optimal and distinctively classic OGD flavor and body​. 100 proof. $194.99. Read the specifics in the Press Release.
• Ross & Squibb Distillery announced the Remus Gatsby Reserve 2024 Edition. This year’s edition is made with 15-year-old reserves, featuring two signature mash bills said to be inspired by the Roaring ’20s and the time of Gatsby. Releasing now. 104.9 proof. $229.99. Read the specifics in the Press Release.
• Angel’s Envy announced its 13th annual Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels. This year’s release offers a new spin on the traditional annual release by introducing a Tawny Port Wine finish blended with the traditional Ruby Port Wine finish. Available starting in December. However, it will be available at the distillery beginning November 21 at 9 am ET. 118.8 proof. $229.99. Read the specifics in the Press Release.
• The World Whiskey Society released the Wyatt Earp 13-Year-Old American Whiskey Hazmat Edition. Bottled at an extraordinary 160 proof (80% ABV), this limited-edition cask strength whiskey adds a bold new layer to World Whiskey Society’s portfolio, now available online and nationally in select retailers. 160 proof. $249. Read the specifics in the Press Release.
• A. Smith Bowman Distillery today announces the release of Abraham Bowman Oak Series: American Oak, the second experimental whiskey to debut from its Abraham Bowman Oak Series. This 12-year-old limited-edition bourbon whiskey will be available to order via an online lottery which can be entered from November 25 – December 2, 2024. 135 proof. $79.99. Link to online lottery.
• Ten Day Bourbon introduces Surgeon’s Cut. It’s an 8-year old limited release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Surgeon’s Cut is available in Kentucky in limited quantities at select Liquor Barn locations, as well as at Justin’s House of Bourbon. Select online sales will also be available through Bourbon Outfitter. 110 proof. Price not provided. https://www.tendaybourbon.com.

Distillery & Bourbon News For November 15, 2024

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