British-based drink big Diageo, proprietor of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery within the Louisville, Kentucky suburb of Shively, has introduced the discharge of Stitzel Reserve 24 Yr Previous Bourbon. The crafting of the brand new model and expression was directed by Nicole Austin, higher referred to as the Grasp Distiller of Cascade Hole/George Dickel, additionally owned by Diageo. The 9 barrels behind this ultra-aged launch have been chosen by Austin, yielding simply 191 bottles. This 12 months kicks off a brand new annual restricted version collection, with extra ultra-aged bourbon anticipated to return.
“At Stitzel-Weller Distillery, we’re lucky to have inherited a number of the most outstanding getting old barrels within the nation,” stated Austin. “The launch of Stitzel Reserve is a pivotal second for our distillery. It’s a celebration of the previous and a daring step ahead. This distinctive 24-Yr-Previous Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has spent many years maturing underneath cautious supervision, growing a profile wealthy with notes of cracked leather-based, saddle oil, and burnt sugar. It embodies the craftsmanship and dedication that defines Stitzel-Weller Distillery.”
Stitzel-Weller ceased manufacturing in 1992, some 33 years in the past, and the very fact sheet indicated the barrels have been laid down in 1999. So, this will not be the identical Stitzel-made bourbon that lent Van Winkle a lot of its fame, and Diageo will not be claiming that is wheated bourbon. Satirically, Diageo closed the bottling line at Stitzel-Weller this previous April, so the brand new whiskey might or might not have even been dumped and bottled there. Nevertheless, it may have been aged within the property’s rickhouses, however that element will not be spoken of in any materials. The whiskey is bottled at cask energy of 61.7% ABV.
The 2025 bottling is offered on the market on-site on the distillery later this month. Particular person serves of the brand new whiskey are additionally obtainable by way of a bespoke tasting expertise on the Backyard & Gun Membership at Stitzel-Weller Distillery, and can embody an etched whiskey glass with a branded bag and a restricted version Stitzel-Weller Distillery pin with buy. Befitting of its rarity, pricing of the 750mL bottle will probably be obtainable upon request on the distillery.
