Memphis, Tennessee-based Blue Note Bourbon has launched a limited-release Honey Bourbon Cask.
The new expression began its journey by embracing the art of fusion. American oak barrels used for finishing were repurposed to produce delicious, barrel-aged honey. The team then returned the whiskey, which was aged for a minimum of three years, to the honey-infused casks for another round of aging to create a distinct and harmonious profile. Crafted in Memphis, the new expression features a mash bill of 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley, which was bottled at 115.7 proof (57.85% ABV), unfiltered.
Honey Bourbon Cask Tasting Notes
- Nose: vanilla, cedar, and nut
- Taste: leather, pear, cedar, wildflower, and honey
- Finish: gentle and warm with lingering hints of wildflower and honey
Blue Note Honey Bourbon Whiskey is now available for purchase online at BlueNoteBourbon.com, Seelbachs.com, and in the following markets: CT, FL, GA, KS, MO, TN, and TX. The suggested retail price for a 750ml bottle is $64.99.
Blue Note’s whiskey portfolio is distilled in partnership with Bardstown Bourbon Co. (parent company of Green River Distilling Company) and then aged just north of downtown Memphis where the Mississippi and Wolf Rivers collide. The long summers filled with infamous Memphis heat and cooler evenings forces the whiskey deep into the oak, creating an unmistakably rich flavor that’s bold yet smooth.
Over the years, Blue Note has introduced several highly awarded limited-release offerings, which include Premium Small Batch, Single Barrel Reserve, 17-year, Special Reserve, and most recently a Honey Rye Cask. These expressions are in addition to the award-winning flagship Blue Note portfolio which includes Juke Joint ($34.99), Crossroads ($44.99), Uncut ($49.99), and Straight Rye Whiskey ($34.99). At the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Juke Joint and Crossroads were awarded Platinum medals, a rare honor meaning that each expression has received Double Gold medals for three consecutive years.
Production Facility & Tasting Room
Blue Note’s 110,000 square foot production facilities, located on Royal Avenue just North of downtown Memphis, are open from Monday through Friday from 10am – 4:00pm and
include a unique and intimate tasting room. Guided tours are available on Thursdays and
Fridays for $10 plus tax & fees. Guests can add a Tasting Flight Experience for an additional $5. For more information and to book a guided, behind-the-scenes tour, visit www.bluenotebourbon.com. Please follow Blue Note on Facebook and Instagram.