Branch & Barrel Distilling will re-release two limited-edition bourbons – Füszerek Hungarian Oak Bourbon and Cherry Port Barrel-Aged Bourbon – at its Centennial, Colorado tasting room on Friday 27 November. Both expressions return for Black Friday only, with each bottle discounted by US$20 (£15) for the single-day event.
Füszerek Hungarian Oak Bourbon is the distillery’s flagship limited release. The whiskey is first aged for five years in American white oak. It then undergoes additional maturation in a barrel seasoned with maple, vanilla and cinnamon, before a final aging period in pure Hungarian oak.
According to the official notes from the brand, the process balances the sweetness of Spiced Maple Bourbon with winter baking spices, woody character, and complex notes of molasses and chai.
The second release, Cherry Port Barrel-Aged Bourbon, is a collaboration with Purgatory Wine Cellars of Parker, Colorado. The expression takes Branch & Barrel’s flagship bourbon and finishes it for 15 months in a Purgatory wine barrel. That barrel had previously been used to mature cherry port for 17 months.
The brand’s official notes describe the result as a bold, richly layered whiskey with dark fruit flavors, dessert-wine richness and a smooth, velvety mouthfeel.
“Füszerek is our most premium and popular release to date. We’ve had people travel from across Colorado to buy it by the case,” said Mitchell Nester, master blender at Branch & Barrel.
Nester added: “Our Cherry Port Bourbon was another fan favorite, with a bold, rich flavor reminiscent of a chocolate cherry cordial. Both are truly unique whiskeys, and we’re excited to bring them back for the holidays.”
Füszerek Hungarian Oak Bourbon is priced at US$100 (£76), while Cherry Port Barrel-Aged Bourbon carries a price of US$80 (£61). Both expressions will be available with a US$20 (£15) discount on 27 November only.
The releases will be sold exclusively at the Branch & Barrel tasting room in Centennial, Colorado.
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