Memphis, TN (February 10, 2025)– Blue Note Bourbon, the award-winning whiskey portfolio which is artfully crafted to honor the rich blues music that is synonymous with Memphis, has launched its second-annual Special Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Crafted in Memphis, the limited-release is a blend of 10 casks from Kentucky and Tennessee – cognac, madeira, sherry, port, triple sec, madeira, apricot brandy, amontillado, vanilla cognac and vino de Naranja – ranging in age from four to 19 years with varying mashbills. The new expression was bottled at 116.3 proof (58.15% ABV), unfiltered.
In addition to last year’s Special Reserve, Blue Note has introduced several other highly awarded limited-release offerings, which include Premium Small Batch, Single Barrel Reserve, 17-year, and most recently a Honey Rye and Honey Bourbon Cask.
About B.R. Distilling Company
Founded in 2014 in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, B.R. Distilling Company holds the city’s oldest distillery license and is renowned for its award-winning Blue Note Bourbon portfolio – a soulful tribute to the iconic Memphis blues music scene. Blending Kentucky distillation heritage with Memphis character, these premium whiskeys are aged in the humid heat along the Mississippi River, delivering bold, rich flavors of caramel, oak, vanilla, spice, and deep soul that shine neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. The lineup features flagship expressions like Juke Joint, Crossroads, Uncut the Barrel, and Straight Rye, alongside exciting limited releases such as Single Barrel selections, Special Reserve, and innovative Honey Cask finishes – perfect for bourbon lovers seeking smooth yet powerful pours with multiple Double Gold and Platinum accolades from top competitions.
Address: 110,000 sq ft production facility on Royal Avenue, just north of downtown Memphis, TN (tasting room and tours available)
Website: https://www.bluenotebourbon.com