Fast Facts: Wildlife Single Barrel – Cardinal
- The Cardinal Single Barrel Bourbon is the third release in Milam & Greene’s 2024 Wildlife Collection and is named after the cardinal bird, known for its striking red color and presence in the eastern two-thirds of Texas.
- The bourbon was distilled in Tennessee with a mash bill of 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley, aged for a total of eight years, one month, and twenty days.
- Only 130 bottles of this limited-edition, cask-strength bourbon (129.8 proof / 64.9% ABV) will be available for $149.99 exclusively on the Milam & Greene website and in the distillery tasting room starting at 3:00 p.m. (CDT) on June 26, 2024.
- A portion of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation to support conservation efforts.
BLANCO, TEXAS (June 20, 2024) — Milam & Greene Whiskey is proud to announce the third release of the 2024 Wildlife Collection: Cardinal Single Barrel Bourbon, a unique, cask-strength whiskey. This limited-edition bourbon explores how the Texas Hill Country environment influences bourbon aging, while also highlighting native Texas wildlife to support Texas Parks and Wildlife causes. This year’s collection theme focuses on the birds of Texas, and the Cardinal Single Barrel Bourbon was selected for its rich, red mahogany hues. The bourbon will be available exclusively on the Milam & Greene Whiskey website and in the distillery tasting room starting at 3:00 p.m. (CDT) on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Milam & Greene Cardinal Single Barrel Bourbon is named after the beautiful red bird that can be seen year-round in the eastern two-thirds of Texas. Cardinals pass through our distillery property in Blanco, Texas at various times throughout the year, adding pops of red to the trees as they hunt for food.
Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery Manager, Rikk Munroe
Our rickhouses are not temperature controlled, allowing the Texas climate to distinctly influence each Wildlife Collection release. The intense heat last summer and the extreme cold snaps this winter have significantly impacted our Cardinal whiskey’s aging process and the amount of liquid lost to the angel’s share. Because each Wildlife Collection single barrel release varies in flavor and texture, they have become highly sought after for comparisons. Mark your calendars, as the Wildlife Single Barrel Bourbon Collection often sells out online within minutes.
Heather Greene, Milam & Greene Whiskey CEO and 2023 Master Blender of the Year
The Wildlife Collection: Cardinal Single Barrel Bourbon
The Milam & Greene Wildlife Collection Cardinal Single Barrel Bourbon is pulled from cask #506, yielding 130 bottles at 129.8 proof (64.9% ABV). Distilled in Tennessee with a mash bill of 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley, it was aged for six years and seven months before being brought to Texas for an additional year and six months of aging. Bottled on April 26, 2024, after a total aging period of eight years, one month, and twenty days, this bourbon is a deep mahogany color with aromas of honey, Nila wafers, cherry cordial, and marshmallow fluff. It offers a creamy sweet mouthfeel with notes of pecan sandie cookies, creamed cornbread, and baking spices, finishing with hints of black pepper and eucalyptus.
Pricing and Availability
Milam & Greene Cardinal Single Barrel Bourbon will be available for $149.99 exclusively on the Milam & Greene website and in the distillery tasting room from 3:00 p.m. (CDT) on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. With only 130 cask-strength bottles, this release is expected to sell out quickly. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation.
About Milam & Greene
Milam & Greene Whiskey is crafted by a team of world-class whiskey professionals, including CEO and Master Blender Heather Greene and Master Distiller Marlene Holmes. The distillery, recognized as the “2023 Rising Star Spirits Company of the Year” at The Ascot Awards, produces whiskey in Blanco, Texas, and Kentucky, aging in rickhouses across four states. For more information, visit milamandgreenewhiskey.com. Follow Milam & Greene Whiskey on Facebook and Instagram.
About Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) has been conserving Texas’ wildlife, habitat, and natural resources since 1991, raising over $240 million for conservation projects. TPWF aims to ensure all Texans have access to the state’s wild places for generations to come. Learn more at tpwf.org.
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