Bib & Tucker has gained quite a following in the last decade because of its award-winning portfolio of whiskeys. Beginning this fall, Tennessee-based distillery will launch its first-ever bottled-in-bond whiskey. Not only does the new whiskey fit the criteria for a bottled-in-bond expression, but it’s matured twice as long as it needs to be.
Bib & Tucker 8-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
If you’re trying to figure out your fall plans, on top of apple picking and leaf peeping, you should mark your calendar for September so you can grab a bottle of Bib & Tucker 8-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. Following the guidelines of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, this new expression was aged in a federally bonded warehouse and bottled at 100 proof. But instead of being aged for 4 years, it was matured for 8 full years. Unlike most of its counterparts, this bottled-in-bond whiskey begins with a Tennessee high-rye mash bill.
According to Bib & Tucker, the result is a balanced, bold, memorable bourbon that begins with a nose of vanilla custard, oak, sweet cream, and wood spice. The palate is centered on notes of crème brûlée, fresh leather, hickory wood, dried apricot, and honeysuckle. The finish is long, lingering, warm, and ends with a mix of allspice and orange blossom. At 100-proof, this is a great choice for sipping neat, on the rocks, or with a splash or two of water to open up the aromas and flavors. It also won’t get lost in the shuffle of ingredients in your favorite cocktails.
“Something I’ve learned from my mentors in this industry is that, when it comes to blending whiskey, your job is to recognize when the whiskey is ready,” James Joseph, Apprentice Blender at Bib & Tucker, says.
“With our first Bottled-in-Bond release, I had the opportunity to work within a standard that’s been respected for generations, so every choice came back to the quality in the barrel and letting the flavors express themselves. It is a process I was taught early on: respect the tradition, trust the maturation process, and don’t take shortcuts.”
Where can I buy it?
Bib & Tucker 8-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon will be released at alcohol retailers throughout the US this September for the suggested retail price of $64.99 for a 750ml bottle. For more information about Bib & Tucker 8-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon and the rest of the brand’s whiskeys, visit bibandtuckerbourbon.com.
