ST. LOUIS
,
March 13, 2024
(press release)
–
Limestone Branch Distillery
introduces Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish, the second release in the Special Finishes Collection. Priced at
$49.99
, the bourbon aged in rum casks offers a blend of spice, tropical sweetness, and toasted oak flavors.
Key Highlights:
*
Limestone Branch Distillery
announced the second release in its Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection: Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish
* Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish is aged four years and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV)
* The bourbon is aged for nine weeks in rum casks from
Cuba
, resulting in a blend of spice and tropical sweetness
Original Press Release:
ST. LOUIS
,
March 11
--
MGP Ingredients, Inc.
issued the following news release:
- New variant is second release within Yellowstone’s Special Finishes Collection
As it continues to meet demand for innovative expressions of bourbon,
Kentucky
-based
Limestone Branch Distillery
has announced the second release in its Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection: Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish. This is the latest inspiration from Limestone Branch Distillery Master Distiller
Stephen Beam
, and it is set to hit retail shelves in March. Aged four years and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish will be available nationwide at a suggested retail price of
$49.99
per 750-ml bottle.
The new release starts with Yellowstone’s traditional bourbon mash bill and then is aged for nine weeks in casks that previously held rum distilled using molasses from sugarcane grown in the rich, fertile soils and tropical
Caribbean
climate of
Cuba
. The resulting bourbon features a flavorful blend of spice and tropical sweetness; a medium body with notes of toasted marshmallow, crème brûlée and toffee toasted oak; and the finish is highlighted by tobacco, clove, cocoa seasoned oak and honey.
“Rum has the sweetest notes of all the casks we’ve used for secondary finishing, and it was an ideal choice for the next adventure in our Special Finishes Collection,” said Beam. “Rum is an exceptional compliment to bourbon, and they come together to create subtle notes of sweetness and brown sugar, which are soaked up and stored within the staves and perfectly complement the vanilla, caramel and rye flavors of Yellowstone. Our four-year bourbon is a classic
Kentucky
bourbon and makes for a fantastic base. This allows me to go in many directions with the finishes while remaining true to our original profile.”
The packaging for Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection features the brand’s iconic bottle and
Roosevelt Arch
artwork, as well as a more prominent version of the Yellowstone brand name and a Special Finishes Collection call-out. The bottle’s blue top-wrap helps to differentiate Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish from other Yellowstone variants. The Special Finishes Collection launched in October of 2023 with the release of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Toasted Staves.
About
Limestone Branch Distillery
Stephen Beam
opened
Limestone Branch Distillery
in 2011, with the goal of crafting the finest spirits in small batches. Stephen is a seventh-generation distiller with a history of distilling on both sides of his family – Beam and Dant. In 2015, he brought the Yellowstone brand back to the family. The distillery is now home to Yellowstone Select, Yellowstone American Single Malt Whiskey, Yellowstone Limited Edition, Minor Case Rye Whiskey and Bowling &
Burch Gin
. For more information on
Limestone Branch Distillery
and Yellowstone, please visit www.limestonebranch.com, www.yellowstonebourbon.com or https://www.instagram.com/yellowstonebourbon/.
[Category: Liquor, Wine & Beer, Beverage & Tobacco, New Offerings]
Source:
MGP Ingredients, Inc.
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