Master Distiller's Birthday Blend #4

Created to celebrate Founder Peg Hays’ 70th Birthday.

Bottling Details

  • Bottled Date: 2024-03-12

  • Total Bottles Produced: 200

  • Bottled Proof: 103.7 PF, Cask Strength

SpiritS Details

Process: Small Batch Blend

Barrel 1: 251
Barrel 1 Spirit: Bourbon
Barrel 1 Mash Bill: 96% Yellow Corn / 3% Rye / 1% Malted Barley
Barrel 1 Age: 4 Years
Barrel 1 Entry Proof:

Barrel 2: 267
Barrel 2 Spirit: Bourbon
Barrel 2 Mash Bill: 96% Yellow Corn / 3% Rye / 1% Malted Barley
Barrel 2 Age: 4 Years
Barrel 2 Entry Proof:

Barrel 3: 914
Barrel 3 Spirit: Bourbon
Barrel 3 Mash Bill: 26.5 %Yellow Corn / 26.5% Bloody Butcher Corn / 35% Wheat / 12% Malted Barley
Barrel 3 Age: 5 Years
Barrel 3 Entry Proof:

Barrel 4: 971
Barrel 4 Spirit: Bourbon
Barrel 4 Mash Bill: 78% Yellow Corn / 13% Rye / 9% Malted Barley
Barrel 4 Age: 5 Years
Barrel 4 Entry Proof:

Tasting Notes

A warm and inviting aroma opens with sweet red apple, offering a crisp, orchard-fresh quality that intertwines with roasted nuts and baking spice. Nutmeg adds a gentle holiday warmth, while a soft, underlying grain presence hints at the diverse mash bill components. The mouthfeel is silky and approachable, with a rounded entry of honeyed citrus—think orange blossom honey and a touch of lemon zest. Mid-palate, a delicate cedarwood character emerges, lending a subtle tannic structure that enhances the balance of sweetness and spice. The soft, grain-forward components provide a lightly creamy texture, while hints of toasted pecans and a whisper of rye-driven spice add depth. Lingering yet refined, the finish carries through the interplay of honeyed sweetness and warm baking spice, fading into a soft woodiness that echoes the cedar and nutmeg from earlier. The proof holds steady, amplifying the flavors without overwhelming the senses, making this an exceptional sipping bourbon with layered complexity.

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