Blue Note Bourbon, the whiskey portfolio crafted to honor the rich blues music that is synonymous with Memphis, has launched its third annual Special Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Crafted in Memphis, the limited-release is a blend of nine different casks from Kentucky and Tennessee – cognac, madeira, sherry, port, vino de Naranja, vanilla cognac, apricot brandy, cognac, and winter bock – ranging in age from five to 19 years with varying mashbills. The new expression was bottled at 119 proof (59.5% ABV), unfiltered.

“Each year, we evaluate a wide range of variants before selecting the blend that best showcases how the barrels have evolved and the distinct character each cask contributes,” Logan Welk, President & COO, B.R. Distilling Company, said in a news release. “Every release is crafted to explore the outer limits of blending, while ensuring the integrity of our high-quality bourbon base remains at the forefront—complementing, rather than overpowering, the nuanced influence of each cask.”

Approximately 2,100 bottles of Blue Note Special Reserve are now available for purchase online at BlueNoteBourbon.com and in select U.S. states (as listed below). The suggested retail price for a 750ml bottle is $149.99.

In addition to Special Reserve, Blue Note has previously 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.

Blue Note’s whiskey portfolio is distilled in Kentucky and then aged just north of downtown Memphis where the Mississippi and Wolf Rivers collide. The long summers filled with infamous Memphis heat and cooler evenings forces the whiskey deep into the oak, creating an unmistakably rich flavor that’s bold yet smooth.

In addition to the aforementioned limited releases, award-winning flagship Blue Note portfolio includes Juke Joint ($34.99), Crossroads ($44.99), Uncut ($49.99), and Straight Rye Whiskey ($34.99). 

Production Facility & Tasting Room

Blue Note’s 110,000 square foot production facilities, located on Royal Avenue just North of downtown Memphis, are open from Monday through Friday from 10am – 4:00pm CST and

include a unique and intimate tasting room. Guided tours including a tasting are available on Thursdays and Fridays for $20 plus tax & fees. For more information and to book a guided, behind-the-scenes tour, visit www.bluenotebourbon.com.

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About B.R. Distilling Company

Founded in 2014 in Memphis, TN, B.R. Distilling Company is the oldest licensed distillery in Memphis, TN, and producer of world-famous Blue Note Bourbon. Currently, the company produces four flagship expressions, along with regular limited releases, which are distributed across 22 U.S. states. For more information and to book a guided, behind-the-scenes tour, visit www.bluenotebourbon.com.