Town Branch Distillery announced the release of a 17-year Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey as Vol. 3 of its Archive Series, marking a rare chapter in Kentucky’s whiskey history for malt whiskey. 

This 100 proof, non-chilled filtered, single barrel expression was distilled and bottled by Town Branch Distillery and has a suggested retail price of $399.99 for a 750ml bottle.

The Archive Series from Town Branch is a collection of rare American Single Malts, introduced in 2024, showcasing the oldest Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey ever bottled-in-bond. Over the coming years, Town Branch will continue unveiling these exceptional whiskeys to the world. 

The inaugural installment features a vertical of bottled-in-bond Kentucky Single Malt Whiskeys — each age-stated, single-barrel, and bottled under bond — crafted to preserve and celebrate these extraordinary stocks.

This year’s 17-year-old release continues that legacy, marking a rare chapter in Kentucky whiskey history and American Single Malt Whiskey production as the oldest age-stated American Single Malt Whiskey ever released. Town Branch began distilling in 2008 and the casks selected for the Bottled-in-Bond Archive Series are among some of the very first barrels produced on the distillery’s gleaming Forsyth’s dual copper pot stills, preserving a remarkable piece of Town Branch’s early history.

“These are very old barrels we’ve selected for the Archive Series,” Dave Bob Gaspar, Head Distiller and Blender at Town Branch Distillery, said in a news releas. “The hard work lies in preserving the whiskey and knowing when it’s ready to be shared. The easy part is getting to taste all the incredible things still to come from our single malt whiskey program. Consider this a little preview of what the future holds.” 

Kentucky is rightfully celebrated as the birthplace of Bourbon, a legacy deeply respected by the team at Town Branch Distillery. With this release, however, Town Branch opens a rare new chapter in the Commonwealth’s whiskey history, showcasing the aging potential of American Single Malt Whiskey and elevating Kentucky’s presence in the category on the international stage.

To further bring this story to life, the distillery is preparing to launch a new, limited visitor experience by the end of 2026: the Archive Series Cask X Tour & Tasting Experience. Guests will enjoy a guided tour of the facility, culminating in a unique single malt whiskey tasting featuring the 7-Year Kentucky Single Malt, a distillery-exclusive Single Barrel Reserve Single Malt, and a sample drawn directly from the elusive Cask X which is over 17 years old and still aging. Cask X brings together all of the earmarked bottled-in-bond Archive Series barrels of the past, present, and future in a singular, evolving blend that offers a rare glimpse into the depth and long-term potential of Town Branch’s single malt whiskey program.

Brand Highlights:

Town Branch 17-Year Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey – Archive Series Vol. 3 (SRP $399.99/750ml)

• The oldest Bottled-in-Bond American Single Malt Whiskey ever released.
• Distillation Type: Double Pot Still
• Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
• Barrel Info: Serial Number 227 / Lot Date 09G15 (barrel filled July 15, 2009)
• Age: 17-Years in former Kentucky Bourbon barrels
• ABV: 50% / 100 Proof
• Estimated Availability: 85 bottles / 3pk cases

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About Town Branch Distillery

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, Town Branch Distillery is notable as the first new distillery to open in the city since Prohibition. It is part of Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., the only brewery and distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. For more details, visit www.lexingtonbrewingco.com.