Wyoming Whiskey announced the limited released of its Barrel Strength #6429 bourbon whiskey, a rare annual expression.

In a news release, the distillery said the Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey comes from the top one or two barrels in our warehouses in Kirby, “chosen for their unique character and worthiness to represent the best of Wyoming Whiskey.”

The angel’s share of each barrel chosen can vary, especially in the Wyoming climate, the release said, so production volume varies, but typically Barrel Strength is a rare bottle, less than 500 bottles per year.

Wyoming Whiskey Barrel Strength #6429 is bottled at barrel-proof to capture the maximum flavor and richness. 

“This is the true test of the spirit, and as pure as bourbon-making and whiskey-drinking can be,” the distillery said.

To select the expression, Master Blender Brendan Cook samples barrels across Wyoming Whiskey’s eight rickhouses, a process during which he sometimes discovers a rare gem — something too good to be blended.

Those barrels are set aside and become Barrel Strength. Chosen for unique character, the distillery said, they represent a test of the Wyoming Whiskey spirit.

The drastic daily temperature swings in the Big Horn Basin cause the barrels to breathe dramatically, taking the best of what the oak has to offer. This results in a variety of flavor profiles.

Barrel Proof has a mashbill of 68% corn, 20% wheat and 12% malted barley, and the bourbon is bottled at 124 proof.

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About Wyoming Whiskey

Wyoming Whiskey, based in Kirby, was forged on a legacy of grit, independence, and pioneering spirit. The story begins with the Mead family, whose ranching tradition dates back to 1890 when Peter Hansen homesteaded in Jackson Hole. Over generations, the Hansens and Meads became pillars of Wyoming life, from ranching to public service. In 1996, Brad and Kate Mead took over the family ranch and later expanded into Kirby, where the Wyoming Whiskey Distillery stands today. For more information, visit https://www.wyomingwhiskey.com/.