LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Born from a
historic pedigree, and aged at the legendary Stitzel-Weller
Distillery, Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
makes its annual return in honor of the distillery's
83rd anniversary which coincides with Derby Day. The
rare, award-winning bourbon is a limited re-release and will be
available in 14 states along with a select allocation solely for
Stitzel-Weller.
Boasting an impressive resume, Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has been awarded Double Gold and
named Best Kentucky Straight Bourbon at the 2015 San Francisco
World Spirits Competition and was named the Best Bourbon 10 years
and over from multiple barrels in Jim
Murray's 2017 Whisky Bible. At 92 proof and 46% ABV, Blade
and Bow 22-Year-Old is perfect for whiskey drinkers looking for
genuine expressions of highly-crafted luxury.
"Beginning with a pronounced nose reminiscent of toasted oak
layered with vanilla bean, figs and a light touch of dark caramel,
this limited-release bourbon's taste is accented with notes of
torched sugar and apples baked in honey and spices," said North
American Whiskey Educator Doug Kragel. "It's the kind of rare
whiskey that makes you want to savor every note slowly, because at
some point in the future, supply will run out."
Carrying a suggested retail price of $250 (750mL) the re-release will take place in:
Kentucky, New York, Illinois, California, Texas, Colorado, South
Carolina, Georgia,
Louisiana, Washington, D.C., Tennessee, North
Carolina, Virginia,
Oregon and the Stitzel-Weller
Distillery. The Stitzel-Weller Distillery will only release
six bottles weekly until its supply is gone.
Blade and Bow will celebrate the re-release at A Stitzel-Weller
Affair on May 4, a Derby-eve
celebration under the stars at the historic Stitzel-Weller
Distillery. The event includes a seated dinner by Chef Hugh Acheson and a private performance by
singer-songwriter Marc Broussard.
Guests will enjoy a private tasting of Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey to truly make it a night to
remember.
With rarity comes quality, and consumers will certainly want to
sip this beautiful bourbon slowly and responsibly to fully
experience the craftsmanship, history and heritage within.
About Blade and Bow
Blade and Bow pays homage to the artful passion and renowned
craftsmanship of the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery in
Louisville, Kentucky. Blade
and Bow whiskey is currently available in two variants, Blade and
Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old
Limited Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Blade and Bow
seeks to continue the story of Stitzel-Weller by providing whiskey
aficionados with an inspired piece of Kentucky history.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding
collection of brands including Johnnie
Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel
One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don
Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and
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than 180 countries around the world. For more information about
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www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking
resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways
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