Milam & Greene Whiskey is releasing “The Reply” Straight Bourbon, a set of two bourbons that showcase the empirical variations between maturing in Kentucky and maturing in Texas. The side-by-side set permits bourbon lovers to instantly evaluate the differing taste profiles that may develop from totally different local weather situations.
The groundbreaking research started in October 2019 when Milam & Greene distilled a single batch of bourbon in Bardstown, Kentucky. Half remained in Kentucky whereas the opposite half was instantly shipped to Blanco, Texas, for getting old. Each parts have been aged in similar 53-gallon barrels for over 5 years.
“We needed to raised perceive how temperature fluctuation between the 2 environments influences taste extraction in our whiskey,” stated Heather Greene, CEO and Grasp Blender at Milam & Greene. “The favored speculation that the warmer, drier local weather considerably differentiates Texas bourbon throughout the board with larger oak extraction in comparison with a Kentucky bourbon is an effective one, and now you’ll be able to style it.”
Kentuckian vs. Texan Maturation
The research revealed vital variations in getting old situations between the 2 places. Bardstown experiences colder winters (averaging 40°F in January), heat summers (averaging 86.5°F in July), and better humidity (65-85%). These situations created slower evaporation charges of 2-4% yearly, leading to a last proof of 108.
In distinction, Blanco’s local weather options milder winters (averaging 60°F in January), considerably hotter summers (averaging 93.7°F in July), and decrease humidity (50-60%). Texas barrels skilled fast temperature fluctuations and evaporation charges exceeding 10% yearly, producing the next last proof of 116.
Chemical evaluation recognized variations in ten compounds that correlate with sensory parts. Compounds producing woody traits confirmed larger focus within the Texas-aged bourbon, whereas the Kentucky bourbon developed stronger fruity and floral notes.
“Individually, every bourbon is scrumptious, and batched collectively, the mixed bourbons additionally create attractive, complicated whiskey,” Greene famous. “This experiment places a highlight on all the things we do at Milam & Greene as we deliver collectively the perfect casks aged in several states, or as in our sell-out Wildlife Assortment, bringing whiskey all the way down to Blanco to age for additional taste extraction.”
Milam & Greene ‘The Reply’
‘The Reply’ shall be accessible as a two-bottle set with each the Kentucky and Texas-aged bourbons in 375ml bottles, packaged in a customized picket field. The discharge options bourbon with a mash invoice of 70% corn, 8% malted barley, and 22% malted rye.
The restricted launch of 800 instances shall be accessible for $149.99 beginning Might 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT via the Milam & Greene web site, distillery tasting room, and choose retailers nationwide.
Shoppers also can attend a launch social gathering on the Milam & Greene distillery in Blanco, Texas on Might 31, that includes Texas Hill Nation BBQ, dwell music, and different festivities.
Greene hopes this venture will spark business dialog, including, “It is a story of how nature writes itself into whiskey.”
Launch Social gathering
Milam & Greene Whiskey will host a public launch social gathering at its Blanco distillery on Saturday, Might 31, 2025, from 12:00 to five:00 PM CDT. The celebration at 208 Carlie Lane in Blanco, Texas will function Texas Hill Nation BBQ from a meals truck, together with a photograph sales space and scavenger hunt actions.
Stay music will present leisure all through the afternoon, with performances by Kayla Jane & Drew Moreland from 12:00 to three:00 PM, adopted by David Rioux & Buddies from 3:30 to six:00 PM. Attendees could have the chance to buy ‘The Reply’ two-bottle units whereas provides final.
Greene hopes this venture will spark business dialog, including, “It is a story of how nature writes itself into whiskey.”
