New Releases: Knob Creek, Fierce & Type, Wyoming Whiskey, Bear Combat

New American whiskey and bourbon releases from the previous week embody an extra-aged expression from Knob Creek and a limited-edition Satisfaction expression from Fierce & Type. Wyoming Whiskey releases Outryder 2024, and Subsequent Century Spirits releases a tequila-finished bourbon. 

Knob Creek 10 Yr Previous Rye Whiskey 

Beloved whiskey model, Knob Creek, has expanded its core portfolio with the addition of a ten Yr Previous Rye Whiskey. 

The brand new rye whiskey is distilled pre-Prohibition fashion in deeply charred barrels with a wealthy and spicy profile. Constructed from the identical mash invoice because the model’s 7 Yr Previous Rye, this whiskey is aged for 3 further years, leading to a deep and sophisticated rye whiskey bottled at 100 proof. 

Tasting notes for the brand new launch are as follows: 

“Shade: Tawny with waves of copper
Aroma: Wealthy caramel and vanilla, deep rye spice, and dried apple
Style: Black peppercorn, creamy vanilla and caramel, and hints of deep oak and char
End: Easy, lingering notes of baking spice”

The Knob Creek 10 Yr Previous Rye Whiskey is now accessible nationwide with an RRP of $69.99. 

Fierce & Type Restricted Satisfaction Launch Straight (Homosexual) Bourbon 

In celebration of Satisfaction Month, Fierce & Type has unveiled some restricted version Satisfaction expressions. These embody the Straight (Homosexual) Bourbon, and a single barrel expression. 

The Fierce & Type Restricted Satisfaction Launch Straight (Homosexual) Bourbon is a restricted version bottling of the model’s award-winning 86 proof straight whiskey. Distilled from sustainably sourced native grains, the Straight (Homosexual) Whiskey was aged for 2 years and 11 months previous to bottling. 

Tasting notes for this new launch are: “A really accessible but subtle bourbon with notes of fruit, vanilla, caramel, and cream layered till a slight rye spice end.” 

The Single Barrel Cask Energy Straight (Homosexual) Bourbon Whiskey can also be an award winner, choosing up a Gold Medal on the ASCOT Awards 2023. Bottled at 110 proof, this single barrel expression is a straightforward drinker. 

In honor of Satisfaction Month and all those that have fun, Fierce & Type is donating 25% of all income from the sale of its restricted Satisfaction expressions to The San Diego LGBT Community Center. The middle helps “the well being, wellbeing and human rights of the complete variety of San Diego’s LGBTQ neighborhood by focused packages and companies”. Fierce & Type, a minority and woman-led model, has all the time strived to help those that are underprivileged of their neighborhood. 

The Fierce & Type Restricted Version Satisfaction bottles could be pre-ordered here. Completely satisfied Satisfaction! 

Wyoming Whiskey Outryder 2024 Straight American Whiskey 

Wyoming Whiskey has unveiled the 2024 version of its well-known Outryder Straight American Whiskey. Billed as “neither a bourbon or a real rye”, the whiskey was distilled from a mix of two totally different mash payments. 

The ensuing tasting notes are as follows:

“Nostril: Baked orchard fruit with cinnamon and chocolate hazelnut
Palate: Maple syrup with candied walnuts and orange bitters
End: Lingering chocolate and espresso bean”

Outryder was first launched in 2016, and is to at the present time a flagship expression from Wyoming Whiskey, constituting the model’s first use of rye grain. Nevertheless, using rye grain was one thing of a reluctant motion on the a part of Bourbon Corridor of Famer, Steve Nally. Nally, who was Wyoming Whiskey’s distiller in 2010, was requested by co-founder David DeFazio to create a rye whiskey. Nally was reluctant and expressed that he didn’t wish to work with rye. 

In accordance with the press launch: “The founders inspired Nally to rethink, and he finally surrendered to the request. Two totally different whiskies have been laid down in late 2011, almost 100 barrels of “rye” and 200 barrels of bourbon made with rye. 

“In 2016, after Nally had left Wyoming Whiskey, it was time to bottle. New distiller Sam Mead referred to as DeFazio to elucidate that the whiskey Nally had produced was solely 48% rye, which disqualified it from the rye whiskey class. The crew was shocked. DeFazio referred to as Nally and stated, “I need you to know that the ‘rye’ you made is spectacular — however why did you employ solely 48% rye within the mash invoice?” Nally responded with an implied smirk, “As a result of I instructed you I didn’t wish to make a rye.” Thus, Wyoming Whiskey Outryder was born.”

The brand new Wyoming Whiskey Outryder is at present accessible solely in Wyoming for an RRP of $84.99. 

Subsequent Century Spirits Bear Combat Kentucky Reserve 

Final however not least is a brand new experimental cask end from Subsequent Century Spirits. Bear Combat Kentucky Reserve is 3 Yr Previous Bourbon whiskey completed in reposado tequila casks. 

The whiskey is distilled from a mash invoice comprising 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4 malted barley. It was aged for at least three years earlier than being completed within the tequila casks, imparting notes of peppery spice and caramel. Full tasting notes are: 

“Nostril: Toasted oak, vanilla, a contact of cloves, trace of black pepper and cooked agave
Tasting notes: Vanilla, caramel and peppery spice
End: This whiskey finishes like a tequila with a refined smokiness in the back of the palate”

Talking in regards to the distinctive launch, Anthony Moniello (Co-CEO of Subsequent Century Spirits) stated: “Coming off the success of our preliminary model launch with Bear Combat American Single Malt, we wished to push the boundaries of what a bourbon could be. We wished to craft an revolutionary bourbon that allowed us to faucet into two rising liquor classes and by leveraging ex-reposado barrels to complete our whiskey, we all know we is not going to solely stand out on cabinets but in addition index our enterprise into the thriving bourbon and tequila classes.”

With an RRP of $34.99, Bear Combat Kentucky Reserve is out there at chosen shops in CT, KY, IL, MN, and NJ, in addition to at BearFightWhiskey.com. The nationwide rollout will start later in 2024.