New additions to several bourbon collections led the way for product introduction during the final month of 2022. Old Forester released Extra Extra Old, the latest installment in its 117 Series, while Booker’s Bourbon and Bardstown Bourbon announced new additions, as well. December also saw Patron make a move in the prestige category with the introduction of Patron El Alto. Below is Park Street’s full product release recap for December 2022.
Bottler Two Souls Spirits Releasing New Craft Whiskeys
Bottler Two Souls Spirits announced its 2022 Winter Collection, which featured three single-barrel, limited releases from two craft distilleries: Finger Lakes Distilling in Burdett, New York, and Yahara Bay Distillers in Madison, Wisconsin. All three whiskeys are 100% uncut and unfiltered and are available exclusively for online purchase.
“We are committed to true collaboration and sharing our partner’s stories and products with a national audience,” said Two Souls Spirits Co-Founder James Estrada. “Yahara Bay Distillers and Finger Lakes Distilling are great examples of the kind of producers we envisioned partnering with when we started Two Souls Spirits.” (Source)
Savoia Makes U.S. Debut
Aperitivo Savoia Americano Rosso partnered with restaurant chain Eataly and distributor Panebianco Wines to officially launch in the U.S. The aperitivo was made in 2021 by Italicus liqueur creator Giuseppe Gallo.
To craft Americano Rosso, Gallo used a base of Marsala and Trebbiano wines. The blend is flavored with 20 botanicals, including mandarin orange, bitter orange, gentian root, pink grapefruit, and rhubarb. Savoia Americano Rosso can be bought in 500ml bottles from retailers for $24.90. (Source)
Patron Tequila Takes First Step Into the Prestige Category With Patron El Alto
Patron Tequila is taking its first step into the prestige category with the release of its latest expression, Patron El Alto. El Alto is a handcrafted offering made from 100% Weber Blue Agave grown in the highest parts of Jalisco, Mexico. It is available in select U.S. markets only — New York, Miami, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles — at an SRP of $179.
Patron Master Distiller David Rodriguez noted: “The tequilas that harmoniously come together in Patron El Alto are a result of selecting the finest 100 percent Weber Blue Agave in the highest parts of Jalisco, Mexico, a territory known for producing the sweetest agaves, which gives Patron El Alto its incredibly smooth and sweet taste. We took four years to focus on only the best of the best and perfect the bold, sweet flavors of this expression the right way: naturally.”. (Source)
Orphan Barrel Announces Muckety-Muck 26 Year Old
Orphan Barrel released the third and final edition in its Muckety-Muck single-grain Scotch whisky line. The 26 Year Old expression follows the previously released Muckety-Muck 24 and 25-Year-Old bottles and hails from Port Dundas Distillery.
The company claims the aroma of Muckety-Muck 26-Year-Old starts with caramel, fudge, and baked sugar, and is backed by hints of fresh fruit and berries. This limited-edition bottle is available at retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $299.99 per 750ml bottle. (Source)
Bardstown Bourbon Announces The Origin Series
Bardstown Bourbon Company is releasing its first-ever estate-distilled collection of whiskies. The Origin Series is comprised of three 6-year-old whiskies: Origin Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Origin Bottled-in-Bond, and Origin Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey with each bottle priced at $44.99, $49.99, and $69.99 respectively. The new lineup will roll out across 24 U.S. states via numerous online retailers. The company is also making a select number of Origin Series single barrels available to on and off-premise retailers, which they can hand-select at the distillery.
“The Origin Series is the first opportunity to taste an expression that is 100% our whiskey. We’ve put years of patience into this bottle, waiting six years until we felt it was truly ready to share with the world. The full technical capabilities of our distillery are on display with these three bespoke products,” noted Dan Callaway, VP of Product Development for Bardstown Bourbon Co. (Source)
Booker’s Bourbon Releases Final Batch of 2022 Collection
In the final release of its Jim Beam Brands 2022 collection, Bookers Bourbon has released its Pinkie’s Batch. Selected by master distiller Fred Noe, the whiskey comes in 122 proof and is uncut, unfiltered aged for six years. The spirit holds an amber color, has notes of brown spice and contains Booker’s staple vanilla taste. The offering will be available in limited quantities nationwide for an SRP of $89.99 per 750mL bottle. (Source)
Old Forester’s Latest 117 Series Release is ‘Extra Extra Old’
Bourbon heavyweight Old Forester has come out with its Extra Extra Old, an installment in its 117 Series. The double-barreled bourbon is sweet, and spicy, and contains aromas of roasted coffee, maple syrup, and caramel with tasting notes of mocha and dark cherry on the palate. The offering is left to age for 24 months in charred oak barrels. Limited quantities of the release are available for purchase at the distillery itself, online retailers, and select retailers in Kentucky.
“This expression was born from a creative and innovative experiment while staying true to the classic taste which sets Old Forester apart. Although I only joined Old Forester last month, this was one of the first new limited expressions I was honored to taste and the extra long double barreling leads to an explosion of flavors,” said Master Taster Melissa Rift. (Source)
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