This past weekend, Hidden Barn Organic Wheated Bourbon was launched at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The bottle, with its bright red and colorful label, stood out as you walked by the booth. It packed solid flavor and is definitely something that piqued my interest at the festival.
About Hidden Barn Organic Wheated Bourbon
- Style: Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey
- Proof: 106.2
- Price: $79.99
- Age: 6 Years
- Distillery: Journeyman Distillery in Michigan
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Press Release was summarized and edited by Bourbon Lens and AI
SPARTA, KY (September 12, 2024) – Hidden Barn Bourbon is proud to announce the release of its first-ever organic bourbon. It is a six-year-old wheated bourbon bottled at 106.2 proof. This special release, timed perfectly for Bourbon Heritage Month, represents a significant milestone for the brand. It embraces sustainability and quality craftsmanship.
The bourbon is distilled using USDA-certified organic grains. The grain has been certified by both the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. It was distilled in Michigan. It was carefully selected, batched, and proofed by Master Blender Jackie Zykan. The batch was then aged and bottled at the now certified organic Neeley Family Distillery in Sparta, Kentucky.
Jackie Zykan’s passion for bringing an organic bourbon to market started years ago. It began after her consulting work at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, Michigan. Her collaboration with Bill and Johanna Welter from Journeyman Distillery fostered a deep appreciation for their commitment to quality. They also valued experimentation and family values. This eventually inspired the creation of this bourbon. Zykan meticulously selected and blended barrels from the distillery’s inventory. The selection resulted in a nine-barrel batch. This batch beautifully balances the high-quality organic grains and variable entry proofs used during maturation.
Hidden Barn Organic Wheated Bourbon Tasting Notes
- Nose: Buttery caramel, tart green apple, sweet orange
- Palate: Medium-bodied with robust white pepper
- Finish: A clean, lengthy finish with subtle tobacco notes
Jackie Zykan, Master Blender at Hidden Barn, expressed her excitement. She said, “I’ve wanted to create an organic bourbon for a long time. This has been a passion project for me. The nine barrels used for this blend were meticulously selected from a very large pool of inventory with much intention. The combination of high-quality organic grains and varying proof points has created a truly harmonious spirit.”
Release and Availability
The Hidden Barn Organic Wheated Bourbon Whiskey will be available to the public on September 14, 2024. The suggested retail price is $79.99. It will be available for purchase at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival on September 14 and 15 in Bardstown, KY, as well as at the Neeley Family Distillery in Sparta, KY. Additionally, the organic bourbon will be sold online. It will also be available at retail locations in Kentucky, Indiana, New York, California, Georgia, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico.
About Hidden Barn Bourbon
Hidden Barn’s name draws from the local tradition of painting barns black in solidarity with distillers during Prohibition. Today, Hidden Barn embodies that sense of community and passion for whiskey. It is driven by its three partners: Jackie Zykan, Royce Neeley, and Nate Winegar. Together, they bring expertise in blending, distilling, and connecting with the whiskey community to create exceptional spirits. Hidden Barn Bourbon has already earned prestigious awards. These include Double Golds at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2023 and 2024. The awards also include Best Small Batch, 1st Place at the 2023 New Orleans Bourbon Festival.
For more information, visit hiddenbarnwhiskey.com.
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