Templeton Distillery, located in Templeton, Iowa, is kicking off the New Year with an exciting announcement regarding their newest whiskey. Templeton Distillery just unveiled Templeton “Fortitude” Straight Bourbon, which is the inaugural whiskey produced solely by the Iowa-based distillery. Up to this point, prior releases of Templeton Rye Whiskey were distilled and aged in Indiana, with maturation and bottling taking place at the Templeton Distillery. The new Templeton-distilled bourbon is set to launch in May 2024.
Templeton Straight Bourbon pays homage to the indomitable spirit of the 352 residents of Templeton, Iowa. Nestled in the shadows of Templeton Distillery, this whiskey is a testament to their strength.
Templeton’s relentless pursuit of excellence is evident in every drop of their distillate. Embracing Iowa roots, Templeton Bourbon is born from locally sourced corn, meticulously cultivated in collaboration with local farms within 15 miles of the Templeton Distillery.
About Templeton Straight Bourbon – FORTITUDE
- Style: Iowa Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Proof: 92 (46% ABV)
- Mash Bill: 55% Corn, 40% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
- Locally Sourced Iowa Corn: Within 15 Miles of Templeton Distillery
- Age: Non-Aged Stated (4+ Years Old)
- Aged in American Oak Virgin Barrels / Char Level 4
- Natural Color and Non-Chill Filtered
- Distilled at Templeton Distillery, Templeton, Iowa
- Column and Copper Stills from Forsyths
- Fermentation time : 3-4 Days
- Yeast Strain: Fermentis Safspirit
- Availability: Launching in the USA market and select international markets in May 2024.
The distillery states that “each sip encapsulates the essence of Templeton’s unwavering dedication to authenticity. This is a whiskey that demands attention, sip after sip – a true masterpiece capturing the heart and soul of Templeton Distillery. This inaugural distillate out of Templeton Distillery is more than a whiskey; it is a piece of history in every bottle.”
About Templeton Distillery
Templeton Distillery has earned a reputation as a leader in high-quality rye whiskey. This is something that they like to think would make the residents of Templeton, Iowa during Prohibition – themselves making whiskey and hiding it in basements – quite proud. Today, their rye is made a little differently (100 years and legal production capabilities will change how you do things). With a 95% rye / 5% malted barley mash bill, Templeton Rye is aged in new American oak barrels.
Their state-of-the-art distillery opened in 2018 with plans to bring all aspects of distillation and aging in-house. This innovative production facility not only creates the opportunity for more jobs and local agriculture but for enhanced quality control across all their whiskeys, whether it’s the flagship portfolio or innovative products such as the Cask Finish Series. All Templeton Rye products currently available for sale have been distilled and aged in Indiana, with maturation and bottling taking place at the Templeton Distillery. Templeton Rye has three core expressions: 4 Year and 6 Year, which have received a Gold and a Double Gold medal, respectively, at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, along with the new 10-Year Single Barrel, which also received the Double Gold. Learn more about Templeton Distillery by visiting www.templetondistillery.com or follow on Facebook at @TempletonDistillery, Twitter at @TempletonDist, and Instagram at @TempletonDistillery.
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