Memphis-based Blue Note Bourbon has reintroduced its 17-Year Barrel Proof Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which it last released in 2022. Producer B.R. Distilling Co. will offer around 4,000 bottles through online retailer Seelbach’s from November 20 and in select US markets.
The whiskey’s mash bill is 70% corn, 22% rye and 8% malted barley. It is bottled unfiltered at 119 proof (59.5% ABV).
Blue Note 17-Year has a suggested retail price of $174.99 (£132 / ₹16,391).
The official notes from the brand describe a nose of “seasoned oak, dark cherry and antique leather.” Vanilla bean, burnt sugar and baking spice follow.
On the palate, the brand says the full-bodied texture “moves with the deliberate tempo of a slow Memphis blues solo.” The finish brings charred oak, dark cocoa and lingering spice.
Chris Crosbie, chief executive officer of B.R. Distilling Co., said: “We’re excited to bring back a 17-Year whiskey which reflects the patience, craftsmanship and time required to create something truly special.”
He added: “It has been several years since we’ve released an expression of this caliber, making this limited release a rare opportunity for collectors and discerning whiskey enthusiasts.”
Blue Note distills its whiskey with Lofted Spirits, the parent company of Green River Distilling Company. The brand then ages the spirit just north of downtown Memphis, where the Mississippi and Wolf rivers meet.
According to the company, hot Memphis summers and cooler evenings push the whiskey “deep into the oak.”
Past limited releases include Premium Small Batch, Single Barrel Reserve, Special Reserve, Single Barrel Rye, Honey Bourbon and Honey Rye Casks. The most recent was a Cherry Cask Bourbon.
The core range includes Juke Joint, Crossroads, Uncut, Straight Rye Whiskey and Single Barrel Rye. Prices run from $34.99 (£26 / ₹3,278) to $49.99 (£38 / ₹4,683).
B.R. Distilling Co. was founded in 2014 and calls itself the oldest licensed distillery in Memphis. Its 110,000-square-foot site on Royal Avenue has a tasting room that is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm CT.
Visitors can book guided tours with a tasting on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays via Blue Note Bourbon. Tickets cost $20 (£15 / ₹1,873) plus tax and fees.
