Weekly Bourbon News – January 12, 2024

I hope you enjoy this short recap of notable Whiskey and Bourbon News from the past week. If you want to learn more about any entry, then simply follow the links to read the full press releases. Cheers!

Traveller Whiskey Released – A Chris Stapleton & Buffalo Trace Distillery Collaboration

Earlier this week, Chris Stapleton (singer, songwriter & musician, for those who aren’t familiar with him) and Buffalo Trace Distillery announced the release of Traveller Whiskey. Chris Stapleton worked with Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Harlan Wheatley and evaluated more than 50 different blends before arriving at the final whiskey. You may be wondering why there is this partnership? It’s because of Stapleton’s attachment to the brand. He was born in Lexington, KY and has collaborated with Buffalo Trace in the past on various fundraising initiatives. Traveller Whiskey is named after Stapleton’s first album, and is a blend of whiskeys made at Sazerac’s (the parent company of Buffalo Trace) distilleries, and is meant to be a whiskey that everyone can enjoy. It began retail distribution on January 1, 2024, comes in at 90 proof and has an MSRP of $39.99.

Read the full press release here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chris-stapleton-and-buffalo-trace-master-distiller-harlen-wheatley-unveil-traveller-whiskey-302027848.html#:~:text=FRANKFORT%2C%20Ky.%2C%20Jan.,kind%20collaboration%20of%20collective%20artistry .

Weekly Bourbon News – January 12, 2024

Angel’s Envy Announces New Expansion Plans For 2024

I can’t find an actual press release about this, but details have been trickling out for a few weeks from different sources (see below). As you may already know, Angel’s Envy recently completed a large expansion of their Louisville visitor center. It turns out, they are not stopping there! They have recently purchased the parking lot across the street and are planning on building a 3 story bottling and event space, according to WDRB.com. Interestingly, Angel’s Envy isn’t just expanding in Louisville. They also utilize property in Henry County where they have 4 rick houses with 3 more on the way, as well as a blending and barreling facility also in the works. In addition, they have plans for a grandiose visitor experience on the land. It is projected to include a wide range of amenities including a tasting facility, restaurant, lodging, an amphitheater and more.

Sources:
1. Angel’s Envy to expand downtown Louisville distillery | Business | wdrb.com
2. Angel’s Envy Distillery Plans For 2024 Campus Expansion in Downtown Louisville | The Bourbon Review (gobourbon.com)
3. Angel’s Envy gives update on Glenview Farm, Henry County plans | Henry County Local | pmg-ky1.com

Weekly Bourbon News – January 12, 2024

Artisanal Spirits Company Buys Single Cask Nation

Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), which also owns The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and J.G. Thomson, acquired Single Cask Nation earlier this month. Single Cask Nation was founded in 2011 and is an independent bottler that “sources, curates and bottles rare single-cask and limited-edition whiskies and other spirits”. Their spirits are sold both on and off-premise and online in the U.S., as well as in six other countries. Single Cask Nation will continue to operate under current leadership, with support from ASC. The company’s podcast, One Nation Under Whisky Podcast, will continue, as well.

Full Press Release: https://singlecasknation.com/blogs/news/single-cask-nation-joins-the-artisanal-spirits-co-portfolio and comprehensive FAQ: https://singlecasknation.com/blogs/news/faqs-regarding-ascs-acquisition-of-scn .

Weekly Bourbon News – January 12, 2024

Weekly Bourbon News – January 12, 2024

RD1 Spirits Unveils New Lexington Distillery Plans

RD1 Spirits, which currently has a Tasting Room and Gift shop in Lexington’s Distillery District, announced plans for their new brand destination in The Commons. The Commons will be a mixed use destination close to downtown Lexington, KY. It’s anchor tenants will be RD1 Spirits and Goodwood Spirits and Brewing. The new RD1 Distillery at The Commons, as it will be called, “will include an interactive, history-meets-innovation experience of Lexington’s bourbon milestones; a fermentation-to-distillation tour; four private tasting rooms; a glass-enclosed R&D lab for wood finishing of Kentucky Straight Bourbon and barrel thieving; a VIP speakeasy tasting room; a craft cocktail bar; a gift shop; and space for private events.” Its planned opening is August 2024.

Full Press Release: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240111126818/en/RD1-Spirits-Unveils-Distillery-Plans-for-5-million-Brand-Destination

Weekly Bourbon News – January 12, 2024

And, for all you unaged corn whiskey fans out there:

Sugarlands Distilling Company Launches Mark & Digger’s Mountain Legacy Corn Whiskey

Sugarlands Distilling Company, in collaboration with Mark Ramsey and Eric “Digger” Manes from the TV show Moonshiners, announced the release of their new product, Mark and Digger’s Mountain Legacy Corn Whiskey. This 120-proof, unaged whiskey, crafted from a traditional mash bill using Tennessee corn, is the third product from their collaboration. The whiskey will be available beginning January 26, 2024 at Sugarlands’ Gatlinburg, TN distillery, and soon after at retailers nationwide. (Interesting tidbit: Corn whiskey is the only American whiskey that does not have to age in an oak barrel/container. Did you know that?)

Press Release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sugarlands-launches-mark–diggers-mountain-legacy-corn-whiskey-302032298.html

Weekly Bourbon News – January 12, 2024

Garrison Brothers Announces 2024 Guadalupe Release

Guadalupe has become an annual release for Garrison Brothers Distillery. First released in 2020, Guadalupe is Garrison Brothers’ four year old Texas Bourbon, aged an additional 2 years in Port casks. It is made from a mash of Texas corn, soft red winter wheat and barley, and bottled at 107 proof. According to the distillery, “Guadalupe’s tasting notes include berry fruit, ripe plums, strawberry butter on flaky morning biscuits, toasted coffee bean notes, chocolate, and cinnamon”. The 2024 Guadalupe release will consist of 10,500 bottles and will have a suggested retail price of $149.99. Sales will begin on February 3, 2024 at the distillery, and become nationwide by the end of February.

Press Release: https://www.garrisonbros.com/press/press-releases/garrison-brothers-announces-2024-guadalupe

We hope you have enjoyed this week’s Weekly Bourbon News! Would you like to learn more about whiskeys from some of the distilleries mentioned in this release? Then check out our RD ONE Bourbon Finished With French Oak Review and our Angel’s Envy Bourbon Review!

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