NBA superstar Stephen Curry has unveiled a special edition 16 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon through his Gentleman’s Cut brand, marking a profound career milestone that connects him with his father’s legacy in both basketball and spirits.The Player Exclusive: Father and Son Edition celebrates Curry matching his father Dell’s impressive 16-season NBA career span, creating a unique intersection of basketball heritage and premium bourbon craftsmanship. The timing of the release, coming at the end of 2024, adds particular significance as Stephen reaches this career milestone.
A Legacy In Liquid Form
The limited release bourbon, bottled at 100 proof, features a distinctive mashbill of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley. Distilled in August 2008, the whiskey presents an intense profile of dried cherries and caramelized elements, complemented by subtle notes of fine tobacco leaf that add depth and complexity to the overall experience.The bourbon’s development and aging process parallels Stephen’s own NBA journey, having begun its maturation just as he was preparing to enter the league. This timing creates a unique narrative connection between the spirit’s evolution and Curry’s basketball career.“Just like so many others, I consider my father to be one of the greatest,” Stephen Curry said. “Growing up, my father was an amazing role model to me; he showed me what it means to be a hard worker, have a solid work ethic, and give it your all. I’ve always looked up to him and admired his work ethic and skills so to be able to achieve a milestone that he also accomplished is an amazing feeling. I wanted to bottle this amazing feeling, and share it with the world, and the result was a delectable combination of flavors that came together through the Player Exclusive: Father and Son Edition.”
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Dell Curry, whose illustrious NBA career included winning the NBA 6th Man of the Year award in 1996 and becoming the Charlotte Hornets’ all-time leader in points, shared his pride in the collaboration. His career achievements set a high bar for excellence that Stephen has not only matched but exceeded in many ways.“Gentleman’s Cut has always been at the forefront of celebratory moments for Stephen and our family, so to be able to release a limited edition bourbon inspired by our time in the NBA is a blessing,” says Dell Curry. “I’m so proud of everything he has accomplished, and Gentleman’s Cut Players Exclusive: Father and Son edition is a testament to that.”
Building on Tradition
The release builds on the foundation of Gentleman’s Cut’s standard expression, which is typically aged 5-7 years and produced at Boone County Distilling Company in Northern Kentucky through Game Changer, LLC, a joint venture between SC30 Inc. and John Schwartz. This special edition represents a significant step up in both age and proof from the brand’s core offering.The Father and Son Edition showcases the distillery’s expertise in long-term aging, demonstrating how extended maturation can enhance and develop the bourbon’s characteristic flavors.
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