George Dickel 17 year old reserve returns to shelves
Knowing a majority of Americans wait until mid-December to begin their holiday shopping, the hunt for the perfect gift for everyone on your list can prove to bring about plenty of stress. Just in time for those last-minute shoppers, George Dickel is announcing the return of George Dickel 17 Year Old Reserve, an incredibly rare, aged Tennessee Whisky offering.
First released in 2016 as a 375mL limited time offering, George Dickel 17 Year Old Reserve quickly became a fan-favorite for those who were fortunate enough to get their hands on a bottle. Now debuting in a larger format as a 750mL bottle, the new George Dickel Reserve is a cask strength offering aged 17 years which boasts the signature big and bold flavors of Cascade Hollow.
At 92 Proof (46% ABV), the new George Dickel 17 Year Old Reserve is best enjoyed neat or over a large ice cube. Starting this month, consumers can find George Dickel 17 Year Old Reserve in select markets across the US for a suggested retail price of $250.
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Crown Royal Extends Higher Marques Portfolio with Newest Aged 29 Year Old Whisky
In its most luxurious form, Crown Royal has released the newest, limited-edition addition to its family – Crown Royal Aged 29 Years Extra Rare Blended Canadian Whisky. This complex and beautiful blend has been patiently aged for no less than 29 years in Crown Royal’s award-winning distillery in Gimli, Manitoba.
“Crown Royal 29 Year Old showcases our signature rye mash bill and represents the robust history of our Gimli distillery,” said Stephen Wilson, Director of Whisky Engagement for Crown Royal. “Its exceptional flavor profile invites a new generation of whisky connoisseurs and drinkers to experience an elevated level of luxury as they celebrate milestone moments with Crown Royal.”
With only 6,000 bottles available, this extra rare gem will be a one-time limited offering available in AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, MI PA, and TX, with a suggested retail value of $399.
Log Still Distillery Arrives In Ohio
Kentucky-based Log Still Distillery is entering the Ohio market for the first time. In a partnership with Heidelberg Distributing, Monk’s Road Bourbon and Rattle & Snap Tennessee Whiskey will hit shelves statewide by the end of November.
“I’m so excited to have yet another reason to make return trips to visit the state I have such strong ties to and where numerous close friends and family members live,” said Lynne Dant, Distiller and Chief Operating Officer at Log Still Distillery. “Over countless years, I have been able to appreciate the many ‘faces’ of Ohio and the major cities that give the state its own uniqueness; now I can share something from my own family with this special state – some very fine bourbons.”
The Log Still Distillery campus itself is also home to The Amp Ampitheatre, event spaces, Homestead Bed & Breakfast, and Poplar Cottage Rentals. After becoming fully operational in September 2022, the Gethsemane distillery will produce 22,000 barrels per year.
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