Mattingly 1845 Distillery has two new limited-edition bourbons coming out that will honor and benefit veterans. Only 310 bottles each of 10th Mountain Division Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey and POW/MIA Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey will go on sale at the distillery in Frankfort on July 3.
Some of the money ($20 from each bottle) from the sale of the two releases will benefit Kentucky area Gold Star families through two charities.
The 10th Mountain Division Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
- Blend of seven-year-old barrels bottled at 116 proof.
- Tasting notes (from the distillery): “The nose consists of seasoned oak, mellow baking spice, smokiness, almonds and cashews. On the palate, the bourbon is nice and viscous, with caramel and vanilla sweetness up front. Mid palate is characterized by cashews and almonds with nice barrel spice notes. The finish is mid-length, marked by a return of the caramel sweetness, more seasoned oak, and a small hint of the malted barley.?
The POW/MIA Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
- Blend of five-year-old barrels bottled at 126 proof.
- Tasting notes (from the distillery): “Notes of caramel and crème brulee, along with apricot and plum can be found on the nose. The palate has a full-bodied texture, giving notes of dark chocolate nibs and roasted peanuts. There are slight notes of oak spice in the middle. The finish is long-lasting, with a return of the maple and caramel sweetness, and notes of stone fruit, particularly apple and pear.”
SRP: $155 for each expression. (750 ml)
