Blue Run Spirits announced the debut of Glimmer, a limited-edition 103.2 proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in gin barrels. 

Crafted by Shaylyn Gammon, Coors Spirits Co. Head of Whiskey Development and Innovation, Glimmer is her first barrel-finished Bourbon release for Blue Run, and the second finished release for the brand. The finish is designed to elevate the top and middle notes of the bourbon by finishing it in Barr Hill Tom Cat Gin barrels — toasted and charred American oak barrels that previously held a singular botanical gin for 7 to 12 months.

“The barrels used in most secondary finishes tend to accentuate the base notes of the whiskey,” Gammon said in a news release. “I chose to use gin barrels because I wanted the liquid to deliver a fresh take on a classic — whether sipped neat or in a cocktail.”

Glimmer offers a nuanced botanical character that defies expectations and invites exploration. The release is reflective of the award-winning Blue Run limited release lineup, including, most recently, Flight Series III, Trifecta, and Ember.

Fewer than 90 cases of Glimmer Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Gin Barrels are available with a suggested retail price of $149.99.

The Blue Run Glimmer bottle features a special iridescent effect in the glass purposely selected to compliment Gammon’s first finished whiskey release from Blue Run Spirits. Each bottle is adorned with a soft violet viceroy butterfly medallion complementing the prismatic effect of the glass

Glimmer is rolling out to retail accounts throughout August and National Bourbon Month. Find a retailer here.

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About Blue Run Spirits

Georgetown, Kentucky-based Blue Run Spirits creates award-winning bourbon and rye whiskies through time-honored traditions. Blue Run Spirits was founded in 2020 and was named one of the 50 most innovative companies in America by Bloomberg. Learn more about Blue Run at https://www.bluerunspirits.com/.