Wyoming Whiskey Releases A 9 Year Old Charity Offering

Wyoming Whiskey recently announced the release of the limited edition 1872, 9 year old straight bourbon whiskey, designed to support a Yellowstone national park focused charity.

The new Wyoming Whiskey 1872 whiskey, according to those behind it, is a 9-year-old straight bourbon whiskey made from a blend of 93% wheated bourbon and 7% ryed bourbon. It is bottled at 116 proof and is 58% ABV. The grains for it are grown locally in-state.

The name 1872 pays homage to March 1, 1872 when President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act into law, which has protected one of the most unique natural environments on earth for the last 150 years. The label on the front of each bottle features a photograph by William Henry Jackson. Jackson’s photos brought the wild wonders of Yellowstone to life, and, it is said, impressed the need to protect and preserve the area for future generations.

Each of the 150 bottles will also come with a custom leather carrying case, and all sales proceeds will be donated to Yellowstone Forever to support their ongoing effort to give back to Wyoming’s wild spaces, and namely Yellowstone in this commemorative anniversary year.

“1872 is truly a collector’s edition. We are proud to honor the heritage of the place we call home and to help celebrate and preserve one of the most iconic and majestic outdoor spaces in our nation’s history,” said David DeFazio, Co-Founder of Wyoming Whiskey, in a prepared statement. “Don’t miss the chance to get your hands on this elusive and historic Wyoming Whiskey offering.”

Wyoming Whiskey 1872 prices around $400 per 750 ml bottle, and you’ll find official tasting notes below.

• COLOR: Copper and hazelnut
• NOSE: Orange Marmalade, Buttercream, Lemon Peel, Pound Cake, Marshmallow, Fresh Pomegranate
• BODY: Caramelized Honey, Grilled Pears, Green Tea and White Peppercorn
• MOUTHFEEL: Full bodied, gradual swelling roasted figs with bright flashes of mandarin and red licorice
• FINISH: Zesty grapefruit rind, hints of licorice and cracked black pepper