Buffalo Hint Distillery has unveiled the second version of its Prohibition Assortment, an annual limited-edition set that includes 5 bottles commemorating the whiskeys legally produced and offered on the distillery whereas the 18th Modification was in impact.
The second launch tributes the next manufacturers produced at Buffalo Hint Distillery, recognized through the Prohibition period as George T. Stagg Distillery, below President Albert B. Blanton’s management: Mirror Brook, Very Oldest Procurable (V.O.P.), Anderson’s Belle, Previous Customary Mountain Corn and Silver Wedding ceremony Rye Whiskey.
Throughout Prohibition, which lasted from 1920 to 1933 and is arguably probably the most contentious interval in alcohol historical past, the U.S. banned the manufacturing, sale and transportation of alcohol due to the ratification of the 18th Modification. Throughout this time, buying alcohol was solely authorized with a medical prescription, and solely six distilleries had been granted licenses by the U.S. Authorities to bottle medicinal whiskey. Buffalo Hint Distillery, because it’s recognized as we speak, was one among these distilleries.
Paperwork found within the Distillery’s archives reveal tales from over a century in the past and impressed the 5 whiskeys crafted on this 12 months’s Prohibition Assortment, all of that are impressed by the unique packaging for these historic manufacturers.
- Mirror Brook first appeared in a letter written by Albert Blanton in 1932, during which he directed circumstances of O.F.C. bottled in 1919 to be rebottled as Mirror Brook to replace out of date pre-Prohibition labeling. Right now’s iteration is a 100 proof, bottled-in-bond mix of Kentucky straight whiskeys that has a ripe cherry aroma, adopted by oak and a touch of rye spice, the corporate reviews. A vanilla creaminess layered with a mellow oak character supplies a basis the chocolate and rye spice that comply with.
- Very Oldest Procurable, also called V.O.P., was one of many whiskey manufacturers bottled however not owned by the distillery throughout Prohibition. Buffalo Hint Distillery archives discovered that in 1932, Blanton submitted authorities paperwork to formally register the title V.O.P. for medicinal bottling orders. Uncut and unfiltered, as we speak’s V.O.P is a barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon with a rye spice on the palate, balanced by toasted oak, vanilla and cherry notes that develop mid-tasting, in line with the distillery. The end is heat, with the oak and rye spice persisting alongside candy honey notes.
- Anderson’s Belle, to not be confused with the Belle of Anderson model, was a restricted launch meant to honor a girl; but there is no such thing as a document of who “Anderson’s Belle” was within the distillery’s archives. Nonetheless, the bundle artwork paying homage to a Scottish tartan might be a clue. Virtually similar in packaging to the unique, this recreation is a 100-proof, bottled-in-bond wheated bourbon. On the nostril, notes of caramel and maple ship sweetness with hints of vanilla and a contact of charred oak, in line with distillery notes. It options oak and dried fruit undertones that spherical out its candy and heat wheat character.
- Previous Customary Mountain Corn was absolutely owned and produced by the distillery throughout Prohibition, in line with an unique letter written by Blanton. Featured on the unique and recreated packaging is the declare “Made within the Coronary heart of the Bluegrass,” which appeared on many Prohibition whiskey manufacturers, referencing a time earlier than industrialized cities turned the norm. On the palate of this 110-proof Kentucky straight corn whiskey is good corn, with toasted oak balanced by caramel sweetness, the distillery reviews. The end is heat, with the oak taste lingering alongside the candy corn.
- Silver Wedding ceremony Rye Whiskey, initially made in Halfway, KY below Blanton’s supervision, references a 25-year anniversary in an identical method to Golden Wedding ceremony Rye Whiskey’s 50-year celebration. A brief-lived, restricted whiskey launch, it was changed by Silver Wedding ceremony Gin and sometimes paired with Golden Wedding ceremony Rye Whiskey at public occasions. Right now’s 125-proof Kentucky straight rye whiskey options flavors of vanilla and toffee sweetness with refined leather-based earthiness, toasted oak and rye spice on the palate, the distillery says. The end of this whiskey has rye spice alongside hints of vanilla and oak.
“Because the oldest constantly working distillery in America, Buffalo Hint Distillery carries a legacy constructed by pioneers like Albert B. Blanton, who guided it via Prohibition,” says Harlen Wheatley, Buffalo Hint grasp distiller. “The Prohibition Assortment honors that historical past whereas embodying our long-lasting dedication to crafting distinctive whiskey.”
“The second version of the Prohibition Assortment invitations lovers to discover and focus on the historical past behind these whiskeys,” provides Andrew Duncan, international model director at Buffalo Hint Distillery. “Trustworthy updates to vital manufacturers that got here to Buffalo Hint to age throughout Prohibition, these new expressions embody our motto of ‘Honor Custom, Embrace Change.’ After releasing the primary set, we had been thrilled to see plenty of dialog round these previously-forgotten manufacturers. We sit up for listening to extra forgotten tales as these new expressions are launched into the world.”
The complete assortment is housed in a customized picket show case that includes historic pictures of the distillery, with every of the 5 375-ml. bottles closely impressed by their Prohibition Period packaging and unique bottle measurement. Even the again cartons characteristic the cut-out for docs to use the prescription for medicinal whiskey, with out which one couldn’t legally buy alcohol.
To rejoice the discharge of the second Prohibition Assortment, Buffalo Hint has partnered with the Scandinavian Tobacco Group on a limited-edition cigar set that includes 5 distinctive blends held in 750 individually numbered bins that mirror the whiskey assortment packaging. Launching together with the whiskeys, the Buffalo Hint Distillery Prohibition Assortment Sequence #2 cigar set can be obtainable on-line at Cigora as nicely by particular invitation from Meier and Dutch because the unique distributor as of January 15, 2025.
The Buffalo Hint Prohibition Assortment #2 will launch in restricted portions via Sazerac’s U.S. distributor community, which is able to ship to pick retailers, bars and eating places as of January 2025 at a recommended retail worth of $999.99 (5 375-ml. bottles).
