City Department®️ Releases Oldest Ever Bottled-in-Bond American Single Malt Whiskey
Availability Restricted to Choose Markets and City Department Distillery
LEXINGTON, Ky, December 18, 2024— City Department Distillery, the first distilling operation of Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.—the one brewery and distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Path®—is proud to announce the inaugural launch of its Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey Archive Collection. This multi-year assortment will characteristic a few of the oldest American Single Malt Whiskey on this planet, all distilled, aged, and bottled in Kentucky underneath bond by City Department Distillery in Lexington.
The primary launch, City Department 15-12 months Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey Archive Collection Vol. 1 is the oldest Bottled-in-Bond American Single Malt Whiskey ever made. It will likely be out there at City Department Distillery and in choose states throughout the U.S. at a steered retail worth of $399.99 for a 750ml bottle.
City Department®️ Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey Archive Collection
In 2009, Dr. Pearse Lyons, the visionary founding father of City Department Distillery, commissioned a choose variety of Single Malt whiskey barrels, crafted from 100% malted barley and distilled in a single season by one distiller. These particular barrels have been hand-selected to kind the City Department Archive Collection, showcasing a few of the oldest American Single Malt Whiskey on this planet. Every annual launch, beginning in 2024 and persevering with by means of 2030, honors the wealthy legacy of the Lyons household in brewing, distilling, and cooperage. Bottled-in-Bond, 100 Proof, Non-Chill Filtered, and Single Barrel, each bottling a one-of-a-kind expertise and a testomony to generations of expertise.
After tasting every barrel allotted to the mission in late July 2024, their fifteenth birthday, our staff chosen Barrel Serial Quantity 222, stuffed on July 2, 2009 (lot date 09G02) to signify the inaugural 15-12 months-Previous launch as Archive Collection Vol 1. This barrel embodies the proper steadiness between American Whiskey and Single Malt Whiskey, with a wealthy, sturdy taste profile enhanced by prolonged getting older in former Kentucky bourbon barrels. It serves as a really perfect start line for this historic sequence of single malt whiskey releases, which we’re excited to share over the approaching years.
Every launch features a collector’s coin minted to commemorate the Archive Collection. These tokens are extra than simply keepsakes; they provide unique entry to your expertise at City Department Distillery. As a coin holder, you’re entitled to limitless free excursions for all times, making you a cherished a part of our household.
“When you choose our particular single malt whiskey launch, you grew to become a part of our household’s traditions and legacy. It’s private – and a privilege to share it with you,” says Mark Lyons, proprietor and the seventh era of the Lyons household within the brewing, distilling, and cooperage industries.
Merely current your Collector’s Coin upon arrival to take pleasure in lifetime tour privileges, together with unique advantages reserved for our prolonged household. No prior reserving is important—we at all times welcome you with open arms.
City Department®️ 15-12 months Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey Archive Collection Vol. 1 (SRP $399.99/750ml)
- The oldest Bottled-in-Bond American Single Malt Whiskey ever launched. This age-stated, 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond whiskey is a Single Malt and Single Barrel expression, extremely restricted in availability. Quantity 1 is the primary launch in an Archive Collection assortment, with every bottling together with a collector’s coin and show field. Distilled and bottled in Lexington, Kentucky.
- Mash Invoice: 100% Malted Barley
- Barrel Data: Serial Quantity 222 / Lot Date 09G02 (barrel stuffed July 2, 2009)
- Age: 15-Years in former Kentucky Bourbon barrels
- ABV: 50% / 100 Proof
- Estimated Availability: 108 bottles / 3pk instances
- Tasting Notes:
- Look: Golden Amber
- Aroma: Ripe Dried Fruit, Raisin, Plums, Sweet Inexperienced Apple, Citrus, Floral, Brown Sugar, Wooden Shavings, Oak Spices and Candied Pecans
- Palate: Spiced Bread, Natural Tea, Mature Oak, Cloves, Peppercorn, Stewed Apples, Caramel, Honey, and Melon
- End: Leather-based, Salty, Citrus & Dried Spices
In regards to the Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.:
Situated in Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Brewing Co. was initially established in 1890 and revitalized in 1999 by the late Pearse Lyons and his son Mark Lyons, evolving into Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. with the addition of City Department Distillery. Pearse Lyons was a pioneering Irish entrepreneur and scientist with a grasp’s diploma in brewing and a Ph.D. in yeast fermentation. He additionally based Alltech, a worldwide chief in animal well being and vitamin. In the present day, each Alltech and Lexington Brewing & Distilling are led by his son, Mark Lyons, who represents the seventh era of the Lyons household within the brewing, distilling, and cooperage trade. Lexington Brewing & Distilling is famend for its Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale® and City Department Distillery, which is a proud member of the Kentucky Bourbon Path®. Dedicated to sustainability, each emptied barrel is upcycled from the distillery to the brewery to create distinctive beer and spirits. For extra info, go to www.lexingtonbrewingco.com, or be part of the dialog Fb, Instagram or LinkedIn.
About City Department Distillery:
Situated in Lexington, Kentucky, City Department Distillery is notable as the primary new distillery to open within the metropolis since Prohibition. It’s a part of Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., the one brewery and distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Path®️. The distillery produces a number of acclaimed spirits, together with City Department Bourbon, City Department True Cask Bourbon, City Department Overproof Whiskey, City Department Rye, City Department Malt, and Bluegrass Sunset, a Bourbon-infused espresso liqueur. City Department upcycles each used barrel to craft a wide range of whiskeys and barrel-aged beers, akin to Lexington’s flagship Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. This course of ensures every barrel’s legacy continues inside our various product line. For extra particulars, go to www.lexingtonbrewingco.com, or be part of the dialog Fb or Instagram.
About Kentucky®️ Barrel-Aged Beers:
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., the one brewery and distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Path®️, specializes within the artwork of barrel-aging beer. As one of many largest barrel-aged beer manufacturers globally, Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. leverages its entry to freshly decanted Kentucky Bourbon barrels to craft a novel fashion of beer. Choices embody the famend Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale®, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Imperial Milk Stout, Kentucky Vanilla Barrel Cream Ale, Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale, and a number of Kentucky® Barrel-Aged Seasonal and Specialty releases. Upcycling its personal bourbon barrels enhances the standard of its barrel-aged beers with a definite character that units them other than different breweries in America. For extra info, go to www.lexingtonbrewingco.com, or be part of the dialog Fb or Instagram.
About Alltech:
Based in 1980 by Irish entrepreneur and scientist Dr. Pearse Lyons and now led by his son Dr. Mark Lyons, Alltech is a worldwide chief in agriculture, dedicated to offering smarter and extra sustainable options. With over 40 years of scientific analysis backing its work, Alltech presents a various vary of services designed to reinforce the well being and efficiency of crops and animals. This, in flip, results in improved vitamin, decreased environmental influence, and superior innovation within the subject. Alltech’s portfolio consists of specialty components, premix dietary supplements, feed, and biologicals, all underpinned by a powerful scientific basis and a dedication to adaptability. As a personal, family-owned firm, Alltech emphasizes fast responses to buyer wants and fosters a novel, entrepreneurial tradition. Headquartered close to Lexington, Kentucky, Alltech operates in over 120 nations with 5 bioscience facilities and greater than 80 manufacturing services worldwide. Their mission, encapsulated of their objective of “Working Collectively for a Planet of Lots™,” focuses on offering vitamin for all, revitalizing native economies, and replenishing the planet’s pure sources. For extra info, go to www.alltech.com, or be part of the dialog on Fb and LinkedIn.
