The newest bourbon from Orphan Barrel embraces
the evolution of flavor and craft over time, drawing inspiration
from metamorphosis
TULLAHOMA, Tenn., April 2,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AMERICA'S WHISKEY HEARTLANDS --
Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. presents a new liquid within
its collection: Indigo's Hour Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged 18
Years, a testament to the artistry of American Whiskey
craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from nature's most enchanting
transitions, Indigo's Hour symbolizes the delicate balance between
transformation and tradition. Much like the lifecycle of a
butterfly, which we've chosen to represent our whiskey through the
bottle's label design, the bourbon undergoes a metamorphosis of its
own, as it journey's from barrel to bottle with meticulous care and
attention to detail. Distilled in Indiana, aged in Kentucky and bottled in Tennessee, each stage of this liquid's journey
contributed to its unique character and complexity.
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"Indigo's Hour is perfect for those who appreciate the complex
flavors and craft behind American-bourbon making," said DIAGEO
Master Blender Andrew Mackay. "Its liquid and bottle label
symbolizes how the Orphan Barrel collection continues to evolve
from its predecessors, making it a true collectible for those who
appreciate fine spirits and rare whiskies."
Crafted from a carefully selected mashbill of 68% corn, 28% rye,
and 4% malt, Indigo's Hour aged gracefully over 18 years in charred
white oak barrels, resulting in an exquisite Straight Bourbon
Whiskey. Its flavor profile evolves on the palate, initially
presenting creamy vanilla notes on the nose, followed by toasted
oak, baking spices and red fruit. Subtle hints of caramel, honey,
rich vanilla, and spice gradually yield a velvety finish with a
touch of oak.
The bottle design pays homage to the spirit's origin story -
drawing inspiration from the crops, flora and fauna native to the
heartlands of America's whiskey regions. The spirit animal is the
Pipevine Swallowtail, the most colorful butterfly to call
Indiana home, where this rare
whiskey is distilled. Part of the label was inspired by The Witches
Tree, a legendary maple tree found in Louisville, KY just a few minutes away from
where Indigo's Hour was aged. The landscapes depicted in the
background were inspired by the creek that sits amongst the rivers
and marshlands in Cascade Hollow, Tullahoma, Tennessee, where Indigo's Hour was
bottled.
Indigo's Hour, like other Orphan Barrel Whiskeys, embodies the
fleeting nature of exceptional liquid craftsmanship. Inspired by
the time of day, which we call Indigo's Hour, between dusk and dark
when the sky is at its most beautiful and a bourbon beckons to be
sipped, this whiskey is made in only one highly-limited batch, and
once it's gone, it's gone forever.
This special edition bottle is available at select spirits
retailers nationwide with a suggested retail price of $225 for 750mL, and is available for purchase
beginning April 1, 2024 as a timely
collectible for those who treasure rare spirits and seek to capture
a piece of whiskey history. Indigo's Hour can also be purchased
on ReserveBar, where shipping and delivery options are
available. For more information about Orphan Barrel Whiskey
Distilling Co., click here and follow
@orphanbarrel on Instagram.
ABOUT ORPHAN BARREL WHISKEY CO.
The Orphan Barrel
Whiskey Co. is an endeavor to rescue nearly forgotten barrels of
delicious whiskey and share them with discerning adult consumers.
We are inspired by creativity, delicious whiskey, good times and
great stories. The project is owned and run by DIAGEO and
headquartered in Tullahoma, Tenn.
However, we like to think the project is founded in dark, quiet
corners of rickhouses around the world where great whiskeys are
just waiting to be discovered.
ABOUT DIAGEO
DIAGEO is a global leader in beverage
alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including
Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit
and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff,
Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.
DIAGEO is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and
the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more
than 180 countries around the world. For more information about
DIAGEO, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at
www.diageo.com. Visit DIAGEO's global responsible drinking
resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and
ways to share best practice.
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INDIGO'S HOUR Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45%
Alc/Vol. Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co.,
Tullahoma, TN.
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