Thanks to Yellowstone Cocktails, you’ll have more ways to celebrate in the great outdoors. Our new premium, ready-to-serve cocktails are made with award-winning Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon and all-natural ingredients. 

With a bold, bourbon-forward taste in a convenient, shareable 750mL size, each bottle contains six standard cocktails and features modern flavors like Gold Rush, Espresso and Old Fashioned

  • Gold Rush: A rush of fig honey and lemon, this cocktail combines classic flavors with a fresh, modern twist. The sweetness of fig and honey is balanced by the brightness of fresh lemon—offering a sophisticated yet contemporary experience. 
     
  • Old Fashioned: The Old Fashioned combines blood orange, bitters and cherry for a refreshing take on a classic. The bright tang of blood orange adds a lively contrast to the bitters, while the rich cherry finish brings a touch of sweetness and depth. 
     
  • Espresso: A perfect kick of coffee, vanilla and raisin, this bourbon-based, ready-to-serve espresso drink combines the rich, robust flavor of espresso with the smoothness of bourbon—creating a bold, indulgent treat for coffee lovers. The warmth of vanilla and raisin add depth and complexity to every sip. 

“We created Yellowstone Cocktails to bring the rich character of our bourbon into flavorful, ready-to-serve formats that fit into the on-the-go lifestyle of today’s consumer,” says Stephen Beam, seventh-generation Master Distiller at Limestone Branch Distillery, home of Yellowstone Bourbon. “Each expression is designed to highlight the depth and versatility of our whiskey, and offers an effortless way to enjoy a quality cocktail wherever the moment takes you.” 

Perfect for a national park or your city park, Yellowstone Cocktails come in lightweight, spill-proof bottles made using clean energy and packaged in fully recyclable materials—allowing you to savor the great outdoors while helping to preserve it.  

A National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) partner since 2018, Yellowstone Bourbon has donated $1,000,000 to help preserve national parks and inspire the next generation of park advocates. “As a company, we are proud of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and our partnership with the NPCA,” added Beam. “We believe in protecting the lands that inspired our brand, and with the launch of Yellowstone Cocktails, we aim to continue that commitment by offering a product that allows people to enjoy our bourbon in a convenient and eco-conscious way.” 

If you’re suddenly thirsty for a Yellowstone Cocktail, stock up on online, or find your new favorites at select retailers nationwide! 

Six-year-aged bourbon features bold proof to deliver intense yet balanced flavor

ST. LOUIS (March 13, 2025) – Lebanon, Kentucky-based Yellowstone Bourbon announced the release of Small Batch 107, a new permanent addition to the Yellowstone family. The elevated expression pays homage to the brand’s history while featuring several firsts for the family lineup. Small Batch is aged six years and the only variety in the Yellowstone portfolio to feature an age statement on packaging.

Bottled at 107 proof, the expression is one of the highest proof everyday offerings from Yellowstone. Due to the high proof, Small Batch is non-chill filtered, which allows the depth of flavors to stand out in this bold new bourbon. Yellowstone Small Batch 107 is available nationwide starting this month at a minimum suggested retail price of $44.99 per 750mL bottle.

Yellowstone Bourbon is one of the few bourbon brands available with a strong history of tradition and 150 years of continuous sales. To honor Yellowstone’s heritage and values, seventh-generation Founder and Master Distiller Stephen Beam crafted Small Batch 107 with expert care. As one of the most experienced experts in the industry, Beam made deliberate choices from the six-year age statement to the 107 proof point and more to create a new release that achieves the ideal balance of flavor and depth.

“Yellowstone was the top selling whiskey in Kentucky in the 1960s, and at the time, it was bottled at six years old,” said Beam. “I wanted to bring back that tradition and offer a product with a clear age statement, and the perfect entry level proof point at 107. This is a long time coming. We’ve had great success with special finishes but never had an age-stated product before Small Batch.”

Together, Small Batch’s six-year age statement, 107 proof point and non-chill-filtering process result in a bold flavor experience that’s great neat or over ice, and stands up well in a cocktail. With notes of caramel and vanilla with hints of chocolate and oak on the nose, Small Batch features intensified flavors of caramel, oak, honey and Yellowstone’s signature rich cherry notes.

“The higher proof brings out more flavors, and by non-chill filtering Small Batch we created a much more full-bodied product than a lower-proof chill filtered bourbon,” said Beam. “It’s the perfect addition to our family of offerings. Small Batch delivers on our heritage and tradition, bringing back memories of Yellowstone’s history, while also representing a natural progression in elevating the portfolio.”

As the newest member in the growing family of now seven highly acclaimed Yellowstone Bourbon expressions, Yellowstone Small Batch 107 joins the brand’s flagship 93 proof Yellowstone Select, which won Double Gold at the 2024 SIP Awards and Gold at the 2024 ASCOT Awards. Yellowstone’s Special Finishes Collection: Rum Cask won Platinum at the 2024 ASCOT Awards and Yellowstone Special Finishes: Toasted was awarded Double Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Gold at the SIP and ASCOT Awards. Additional award-winning Yellowstone expressions include Limited Edition, Hand Picked Single Barrel and American Single Malt, which won Double Gold at the 2024 SIP Awards and Gold at the 2024 ASCOT Awards.

Founded by pioneer distiller Joseph Bernard Dant, Yellowstone Bourbon was named after the United States’ first national park in 1872. In 2011, seventh-generation Master Distiller Stephen Beam – a descendant of both the historic Dant and Beam distilling families – founded Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery and resurrected the Yellowstone brand with the creation of Yellowstone Select Bourbon. Since 2018, Yellowstone Bourbon has partnered with the National Parks Conservation Association and is one of NPCA’s largest annual corporate sponsors, having donated $1 million to preserve national parks. To learn more, visit YellowstoneBourbon.com follow on Facebook and Instagram.  

About Luxco

Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux Family, Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Our mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Merged with MGP Ingredients, Inc. in 2021 (Nasdaq: MGPI), Luxco operates as MGP’s Brands Division and manages all MGP/Luxco brands. This extensive and award-winning spirits portfolio includes well-known brands from four distilleries: Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers, home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Blood Oath, David Nicholson and Daviess County; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin; Jalisco, Mexico-based Destiladora Gonzalez Lux, producer of 100% agave tequilas, El Mayor, Exotico and Dos Primos; and Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey are produced. The innovative and high-quality brand portfolio also includes Penelope Bourbon, Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl Vodka, Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream, The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey, Green Hat Gin and other well-recognized brands. For more information about the company and its brands, visit luxco.com.

Yellowstone Bourbon has donated a total of $1 million to preserve and protect national parks as one of NPCA’s largest corporate donors

WASHINGTON (Feb. 19, 2025) – Yellowstone Bourbon announced through its recent partnership renewal with National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) including an annual donation of more than $250,000, the brand has achieved a monumental partnership milestone with $1 million in total donations to the organization since 2018.

To celebrate this landmark occasion, NPCA and Yellowstone Bourbon will launch a new video series designed to share examples of park protection impacts made possible by the partnership. The first video in the series debuts Feb. 20 and showcases the significance of protecting over 600,000 acres of public lands in the California desert, as articulated by Luke Basulto, NPCA’s Ruth Hammett California desert program manager.

Subsequent videos will be released throughout the year via social media and a digital hub where viewers can watch all videos in the series, read more about each area of impact and learn more about NPCA’s partnership with Yellowstone Bourbon.

“Our national parks protect awe-inspiring landscapes, unique plants and wildlife, and spaces in nature for us to connect with ourselves, and our communities,” said Theresa Pierno, President and CEO for National Parks Conservation Association. “Our long-standing partnership with Yellowstone Bourbon has supported many national park victories, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this donation milestone and its impact on these special places.”

“Both bourbon and national parks have a unique way of bringing people together, creating shared experiences and lasting memories,” said Kelly Panzitta, Brand Manager for Yellowstone Bourbon. “Reaching the $1 million donation milestone is a testament to the power of partnerships and our commitment to protecting these treasured landscapes. As a brand with a 150-year legacy, we are proud to continue supporting NPCA in their mission to safeguard our national parks for future generations to explore and enjoy.”

Yellowstone Bourbon was named for America’s first national park and continues to commemorate its heritage and connection to national parks through its partnership with NPCA. Over the past seven years, NPCA and Yellowstone Bourbon have partnered on numerous campaigns to protect national parks while inspiring others to take action on behalf of our public lands. From a music video series featuring country, folk and Americana musicians performing songs in national parks that inspired them to providing direct support to flood relief efforts in the wake of devastating floods that swept through Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area in 2022, the partnership has furthered the preservation of parks in myriad ways.

About National Parks Conservation Association

Since 1919, the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association has been the leading voice in safeguarding our national parks. NPCA and its more than 1.6 million members and supporters work together to protect and preserve our nation’s most iconic and inspirational places for future generations. For more information, visit npca.org.

About Yellowstone Bourbon

Founded by pioneer distiller Joseph Bernard Dant, Yellowstone Bourbon was named for our country’s very first national park in 1872. In 2011, seventh-generation Master Distiller Stephen Beam – a descendant of both the Dant and Beam distilling families – founded Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery and resurrected the Yellowstone brand with the creation of Yellowstone Select Bourbon. Since 2018, Yellowstone Bourbon has partnered with the National Parks Conservation Association and is one of NPCA’s largest annual corporate sponsors, donating $1 million to preserve national parks. To learn more visit YellowstoneBourbon.com follow on Facebook and Instagram.  

About Luxco

Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux Family, Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Our mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Merged with MGP Ingredients, Inc. in 2021 (Nasdaq: MGPI), Luxco operates as MGP’s Brands Division and manages all MGP/Luxco brands. This extensive and award-winning spirits portfolio includes well-known brands from four distilleries: Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers, home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Blood Oath, David Nicholson and Daviess County; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin; Jalisco, Mexico-based Destiladora Gonzalez Lux, producer of 100% agave tequilas, El Mayor, Exotico and Dos Primos; and Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey are produced. The innovative and high-quality brand portfolio also includes Penelope Bourbon, Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl Vodka, Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream, The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey, Green Hat Gin and other well-recognized brands. For more information about the company and its brands, visit luxco.com.

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Partnership kicks off with sweepstakes to win team entry into Kentucky Bourbon Chase

SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 14, 2025) – Ragnar Relay, the nation’s premier host of team-based relay running events, proudly announces Yellowstone Bourbon as its Official Bourbon Partner for the 2025 race season. This dynamic partnership celebrates the shared adventurous spirit and dedication to excellence that both brands embody, creating a unique connection between the running community and bourbon enthusiasts nationwide.

As the Official Bourbon Partner, Yellowstone Bourbon will bring its award-winning, premium spirits to all 29 Ragnar Relay events across the country, beginning with Road SoCal in California and Trail Atlanta in Georgia the weekend of April 11. Racers and fans alike will enjoy on-site bourbon tastings, interactive experiences and opportunities to learn about Yellowstone Bourbon’s rich heritage and commitment to outdoor conservation.

“We’re excited to partner with Yellowstone Bourbon as we kick off the 2025 race season,” said Phillip LaHaye, General Manager of Ragnar Relay. “Yellowstone’s dedication to excellence and their focus on adventure and the outdoors makes them the perfect celebratory companion for our runners. This partnership will enhance the Ragnar experience for our participants in a truly memorable way.”

Ragnar Relay races push teams of runners to conquer stunning landscapes over the course of two days and one night. With two race formats – Road (around 200 miles) and Trail (about 120 miles) – participants are tested on their endurance, teamwork, and resilience. Yellowstone Bourbon, known for its exceptional quality and dedication to preserving America’s national parks, brings an ideal pairing to the Ragnar experience, celebrating moments of achievement and connection.

“The strong link between bourbon enthusiasts and the adventurous Ragnar spirit is undeniable, as proven by the success of events like the Bourbon Chase,” said Kelly Panzitta, Brand Manager of Yellowstone Bourbon. “We’re excited to bring Yellowstone’s energy, passion, and shared love for the outdoors to every Ragnar race in 2025, making it a truly one-of-a-kind experience for runners and spectators alike.”

To celebrate this partnership, Yellowstone Bourbon is offering one lucky team a chance to win a fully paid entry into the 2025 Bourbon Chase, an iconic relay race through Kentucky’s scenic bourbon country. Entries are open now through Feb. 12, 2025. For details and to enter, visit the registration website.

About Ragnar Events

Founded in 2004, Ragnar Events is the premier host of team-based relay running events. Events stretch from the Pacific Northwest to Florida, from Southern California to New England, and thousands of teams and tens of thousands of runners participate in Ragnar events each year. Ragnar provides runners the opportunity to work together as a team, on the road or on the trail, to conquer hundreds of miles of running. Ragnar is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

About Yellowstone Bourbon

Founded by pioneer distiller Joseph Bernard Dant, Yellowstone Bourbon was named for our country’s very first national park in 1872. In 2011, seventh-generation Master Distiller Stephen Beam – a descendant of both the Dant and Beam distilling families – founded Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery and resurrected the Yellowstone brand with the creation of Yellowstone Select Bourbon. Since 2018, Yellowstone Bourbon has partnered with the National Parks Conservation Association and is one of NPCA’s largest annual corporate sponsors, donating $750,000 to preserve national parks. To learn more visit YellowstoneBourbon.com, LimestoneBranch.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram.

About Luxco

Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux Family, Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Our mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Merged with MGP Ingredients, Inc. in 2021 (Nasdaq: MGPI), Luxco operates as MGP’s Brands Division and manages all MGP/Luxco brands. This extensive and award-winning spirits portfolio includes well-known brands from four distilleries: Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers, home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Blood Oath, David Nicholson and Daviess County; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin; Jalisco, Mexico-based Destiladora Gonzalez Lux, producer of 100% agave tequilas, El Mayor, Exotico and Dos Primos; and Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey are produced. The innovative and high-quality brand portfolio also includes Penelope Bourbon, Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl Vodka, Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream, The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey, Green Hat Gin and other well-recognized brands. For more information about the company and its brands, visit luxco.com.

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Exclusively for the holiday season, the special giftpack includes three award-winning Yellowstone Bourbon varieties

ST. LOUIS (Oct. 15, 2024) – Yellowstone Bourbon announced it will release the 2024 Bourbon Giftpack this month. The Giftpack showcases three award-winning innovations from the Yellowstone Bourbon family: Yellowstone Select, Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection Toasted and Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection Rum Cask.

Packaged in a decorative box and available at local retailers nationwide at a minimum suggested retail price of $49.99, the Yellowstone Giftpack is the first multi-bottle pack by Yellowstone and the first time these Yellowstone expressions have been offered together in 375mL sizes.

“Our new Yellowstone Giftpack is the perfect holiday gift for fans of premium bourbon and outdoor enthusiasts alike,” said Kelly Panzitta, brand manager for Yellowstone Bourbon. “These three award-winning varieties also offer those new to bourbon the chance to try them in an affordable, approachable way and have some fun creating cocktails with a brand that has a lot of talkability built into its history.”

Featured Bourbons:

Yellowstone Select

  • Awarded Double Gold by the 2024 SIP Awards, Yellowstone Select is the brand’s flagship Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
  • The blend of 4- and 7-year bourbons is bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV).
  • It features an aroma of rye spice with soft, leathered cherries, flavors of smoked caramel with hints of vanilla and honey on the palate and a smokey oak brown sugar finish.

Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection Toasted

  • With a Double Gold medal from the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Yellowstone Toasted is the first in Yellowstone’s Special Finishes Collection.
  • Made from finishing Yellowstone Select with toasted oak staves, this 100-proof (50% ABV) bourbon brings extra character.
  • Notes of toasted caramel, vanilla, hints and fall spices and cinnamon on the nose are followed by flavors of walnut, toffee, black tea and white pepper with a crisp oak finish featuring cocoa and tobacco.

Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection Rum Cask

  • Winner of a Platinum award from the 2024 ASCOT Awards, Yellowstone Rum Cask is the second of Yellowstone’s Special Finishes Collection expressions.
  • Finishing Yellowstone Select for nine weeks in rum cask barrels, imparts notes of spice and tropical sweetness for a unique flavor profile.
  • Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), Yellowstone Rum Cask features an aroma of gingerbread, poached pear and fresh-cut hay, notes of toasted marshmallow, crème brûlée, toffee and toasted oak on the palate, and a long honey finish with tobacco, clove and cocoa-seasoned oak.

When you sip Yellowstone Bourbon, you’re tasting more than just whiskey. You’re experiencing
over a century of tradition, craft, and heritage distilled into a single glass.

Established in 1872 to honor America’s first national park, Yellowstone Bourbon has long been
a tribute to the spirit of exploration and wonder. Today, that legacy continues under the
guidance of Stephen Beam at Limestone Branch Distillery.

Here’s a deep dive into the fascinating process of making Yellowstone Bourbon, from the grain
to the glass.

1. It All Starts with the Grain

At the heart of every bourbon lies the mash bill—a unique recipe of grains that gives each
whiskey its distinct flavor profile. For Yellowstone, the mash bill consists of 75% open-pollinated
white heirloom corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley. This combination is what helps give
Yellowstone its smooth yet slightly spicy character.

Corn, the predominant grain, is responsible for bourbon’s signature sweetness. Rye adds a bit
of spice
and barley contributes to the overall body and depth. This recipe traces its roots back to
notes from Stephen Beam’s grandfather, ensuring that each bottle of Yellowstone Bourbon is
connected to the past.

2. Cooking the Mash

At Limestone Branch Distillery, the process of making bourbon is as much about tradition as it is
about precision. Yellowstone Bourbon’s mash is cooked using an old-fashioned, three-stage
open cook. The first stage involves boiling the corn at temperatures above 200 degrees to break
down its starches.

Once the corn has been fully cooked, the temperature is gradually lowered to introduce rye and
then lowered again for the final addition of malted barley. Many large distilleries cook all their
grains together in one step, but Yellowstone’s careful three-stage process allows each grain to
release its distinct flavors, resulting in a more nuanced whiskey.

3. A Family Yeast Strain

After cooking the mash, the temperature is reduced, and it’s time to pitch the yeast. The yeast
strain used for Yellowstone Bourbon is an extraordinary part of the process. It’s not just any yeast—a strain used by Stephen and Paul Beam’s great-grandfather, reclaimed from a yeast
jug on display at the Oscar Getz Whiskey Museum in Bardstown, Kentucky.

This yeast, with deep roots in the Beam family’s whiskey-making history, is crucial in converting
sugars into alcohol. The fermentation process lasts around 72 hours, creating what is known as
distillers beer—a liquid with 8% to 10% alcohol.

4. The First Distillation

Once fermentation is complete, the distillers beer enters a 600-gallon pot still for what’s called a
“stripping run.” In this first distillation, the beer is transformed into what’s known as low wine—an
alcohol-rich liquid containing around 25% to 30% alcohol by volume.

5. The Final Distillation

The low wine then goes through a second, more refined distillation process in a traditional
alembic still. This process, called “making the cuts,” involves boiling off various volatile
compounds in stages: the foreshot, the head, the tails, and finally, the heart. The heart of the
distillate is the purest and most flavorful part, and it’s what will ultimately be aged to become
Yellowstone Bourbon.

After the final distillation, the whiskey is close to 100 proof, ready to be transferred into barrels.

6. Into the Barrels

The final step in Yellowstone Bourbon’s production is barreling. As required for all bourbons,
each batch of whiskey is placed into new, charred oak barrels. In these barrels, the whiskey
begins its slow transformation, soaking up rich caramel and vanilla notes from the wood over
time.

Each 53-gallon barrel holds the spirit of 600 gallons of water and 950 pounds of grain—distilled
down to its purest essence. While aging, the whiskey interacts with the charred wood,
deepening in complexity and color. The result is a smooth, balanced bourbon that captures the
rugged beauty and spirit of its namesake, Yellowstone National Park.

A Tradition of Craftsmanship

Stephen Beam’s connection to the whiskey world runs deep. His family lineage includes some
of the most iconic names in bourbon history, and this rich heritage informs every bottle of
Yellowstone Bourbon
. Whether it’s the carefully curated mash bill or the use of family yeast, the
process behind Yellowstone is steeped in tradition.

But even as Yellowstone Bourbon stays true to its roots, it’s also a brand that embraces
innovation. Revived in 2015 with Yellowstone Select, the bourbon has found new life at
Limestone Branch Distillery, where it continues to earn accolades for its craft, quality, and story.

The Magic Behind the Bottle

Distilling whiskey is both an art and a science, and you can learn more about it here. From the
precise cooking of the grains to the magic of fermentation and distillation, every step is carefully
managed to create a bourbon that stands out in taste and character.

For those looking to learn even more about this legendary bourbon, Limestone Branch Distillery
offers tours
. Visitors can witness firsthand the intricate process behind each bottle, from 200-
year-old artifacts to a taste of the award-winning portfolio. It’s an experience as rich and storied
as the bourbon itself.

You can also find Yellowstone Bourbon near you.

Many people don’t know this, but 90% of the flavor found in Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey comes from the barrel it’s stored in. The aging process in new charred oak barrels adds layers of vanilla, caramel, and oak flavors.

As it sits in the barrel, the whiskey expands and soaks into the wood staves. This happens repeatedly, imparting the different natural flavors and making bourbon the complex spirit it is known to be.

What is Finishing in Bourbon?

For most bourbon, this first barrel is where the complexity ends. However, if a master distiller wants to add even more complexity and other flavors, they can put that bourbon into another barrel.

This is called finishing or double finishing.

Finishing is a technique used to enhance and refine the flavor of bourbon by transferring it into different barrels for additional aging after the primary aging process. The barrels used for finishing often previously held other spirits or wines, which can significantly alter the bourbon’s flavor profile.

Bourbon’s primary aging process must occur in new, charred oak barrels (it’s the law). However, once this initial aging is complete, the bourbon can be transferred to barrels that previously housed sherry, port, rum, or even wine.

This practice is not just about adding new flavors; it’s about creating a balance and adding nuance. The choice of barrel and the duration of the finishing process are critical factors that can dramatically change the final product.

Types of Barrels Used in Bourbon Finishing

The barrels used in the finishing process come in various forms, each contributing unique characteristics to the bourbon. The choice of barrel can reflect the distiller’s creativity and intent.

Sherry Casks

Sherry casks are among the most popular types used for finishing bourbon. These casks add rich, fruity, and nutty flavors, often giving the bourbon a slightly sweeter and more complex profile.

Oak Barrels

Finishing bourbon in oak barrels infuses the spirit with additional layers of flavor, such as hints of vanilla, caramel, and spice, as the wood imparts its unique characteristics. This aging process also enhances the bourbon’s complexity and smoothness, making it richer and more nuanced.

Yellowstone Bourbon Special Finishes Collection Toasted uses toasted oak staves in its process. On the palate, this adds walnut, toffee, black tea, and white pepper to the profile.

Rum Barrels

Rum barrels can impart tropical fruit notes, spice, and a hint of sweetness, making the bourbon more approachable and adding a unique twist to its flavor profile.

Yellowstone Bourbon Special Finishes Collection Rum Cask provides notes of toasted marshmallow, creme brûlée, toffee, and toasted oak.

Cognac Barrels

Finishing bourbon in cognac barrels provides the spirit with a rich and complex flavor profile. The process infuses the bourbon with notes of dried fruit, spice, and a subtle sweetness from the cognac, enhancing its depth and adding a luxurious, velvety finish.

Brandy Barrels

Finishing bourbon in brandy barrels adds a distinctive and nuanced flavor to the spirit. The process introduces hints of caramel, dried fruit, and a delicate sweetness from the brandy, enriching the bourbon’s complexity. This method results in a smooth and well-rounded finish, appealing to those who appreciate a harmonious blend of flavors.

Wine Barrels

Wine barrels, particularly those that held red wine, can add tannins, fruitiness, and a touch of acidity. These barrels are less common but offer a distinctive character to the finished bourbon.

Port Casks

Port casks contribute deep, dark fruit flavors and a silky texture. They can enhance the richness of the bourbon, adding layers of complexity that appeal to seasoned connoisseurs.

There really is no limit on the types of barrels distillers can use to introduce new flavor notes into their spirits.

The Impact of Finishing on Flavor, Aroma, and Complexity

Finishing can profoundly impact the flavor, aroma, and complexity of bourbon. Each type of barrel brings its own set of characteristics, transforming the spirit in subtle or sometimes dramatic ways.

Flavor

The additional aging in different barrels infuses the bourbon with new flavors. For example, when finished in a sherry cask, it might take on notes of dried fruit and nuts, while one finished in a rum barrel might exhibit hints of molasses and tropical fruits.

Aroma

The aroma (or nose) of the bourbon also evolves during the finishing process. The secondary barrels can introduce complex scents like dark chocolate, spice, and berries, enhancing the overall olfactory experience.

Complexity

Complexity is perhaps the most significant benefit of finishing. The layers of flavors and aromas resulting from the finishing process create a more intricate and rewarding tasting experience. Each sip reveals new dimensions, making the bourbon more enjoyable to savor.

And, over time, this complexity changes as the bourbon “opens up” or oxygen is introduced to the bottle.

Tips to Appreciate and Identify Finishing in Bourbons

Learning to appreciate and identify the finishing in bourbons can enhance your tasting experience. It can also help you find more finished bourbons to enjoy whether you drink it neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail.

Here are some tips to help you get started:

Look at the Label

Many distilleries mention the type of finishing on the label. Look for terms like “sherry cask finish” or “port cask finish” to get an idea of what to expect.

Take Your Time

Savor the bourbon slowly. Pay attention to the initial flavors, the mid-palate complexity, and the finish. Notice any new or unusual notes that might indicate the influence of the finishing barrel.

Compare and Contrast

Try tasting a finished bourbon alongside a standard expression from the same distillery. For instance, you might try a Yellowstone Select Bourbon before trying the Yellowstone Toasted Bourbon.

Recognizing the similarities and differences will help you build your palate and refine your bourbon senses.

The Future of Bourbon Finishing and Emerging Trends

The world of bourbon finishing is continually evolving, with new trends and techniques emerging. Here’s a look at what the future might hold:

Innovative Barrels

Distilleries are exploring innovative barrels, such as those that held exotic spirits or wines. These experiments push the boundaries of traditional bourbon flavors and create unique expressions.

Sustainable Practices

Sustainability is becoming a significant focus. Many distilleries are sourcing barrels from eco-friendly cooperages and using sustainable practices in their production processes.

Limited Editions

Limited edition finished bourbons are gaining popularity. These exclusive releases often feature unique barrel combinations and are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.

Yellowstone Limited Edition is our annual release. Each year, we take multiple bourbons and double-finish them in a unique cask.

In 2023, the release featured a delicately balanced blend of 7-year, 13-year, and 16-year-old bourbons, finished in Tokaji casks. Tokaji is a traditional sweet wine from Northern Hungary and is made exclusively from white wine grapes.

Finishing in these casks created a final product that featured dry spice followed by caramel, dark cherry, citrus, and white pepper.

The 2024 Yellowstone Limited Edition Bourbon blends 7-year-old and 17-year-old bourbons, each aged in Cognac and Brandy casks.

Finishing (and double finishing) in these barrels offers hints of vanilla and dark cherry, a subtle oakiness and chocolate, and provides a nose of fruit and toffee.

Learn more about the 2024 Yellowstone Limited Edition release.

Find Yellowstone Bourbon Near You

Whether you’re a bourbon beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, exploring finished bourbons can be a rewarding experience—the variety of barrels and techniques used in finishing offers endless possibilities for discovering new and exciting flavors.

The best way, of course, is to try them for yourself. Find Yellowstone Bourbon near you!

Yellowstone 2024 Limited Edition bottle

Limestone Branch Distillery announces 2024 Yellowstone Bourbon Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ST. LOUIS (July 29, 2024) – Limestone Branch Distillery announces the annual release of Yellowstone Bourbon Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Created by Limestone Branch Distillery Master Distiller Stephen Beam, the 2024 expression is extra aged, featuring 7-year and 17-year aged bourbons and Beam’s first double finish in French brandy and cognac casks. Bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), an allocation of 10,000 cases (3-in) of Yellowstone Limited Edition will arrive on shelf in September at a minimum suggested price of $99.99 per 750mL bottle.

Limestone Branch Distillery has released its annual Yellowstone Limited Edition since 2015. In the 2024 release, Beam sought out spirits to complement the natural flavors in the extra-aged bourbon. Finishing the blended bourbon in brandy and cognac casks from France introduces nuances from different spectrums of distilled grapes within the same style of spirit. The result is a soft and approachable bourbon, perfect for Yellowstone bourbon loyalists.

The 2024 Yellowstone Limited Edition is a rich amber color and features the bright aroma of pear, panela sugar, ripe apple and leather. With a thick, soft texture, the body includes flavors of American basswood honey, ripe stone fruits and citrus with traditional notes of caramel and vanilla. The bourbon’s warm and inviting finish delivers honey, Bosc pear, butterscotch and leather.

“The 2024 expression of Yellowstone Limited Edition represents my natural progression of experimenting with special finishes over the years,” said Beam. “Now, finished bourbons have become sought after by fans who want to push the flavor profile. I love experimenting and exploring new opportunities, and using a double finish with brandy and cognac casks created a more complex and nuanced bourbon, opening a whole new experience for consumers to enjoy.”

The 2024 Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is presented in custom-designed bottles featuring embossing, a label with the 2024 Yellowstone Limited Edition emblem and a high-end natural cork.

About Luxco

Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux Family, Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Our mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Merged with MGP Ingredients, Inc. in 2021 (Nasdaq: MGPI), Luxco operates as MGP’s Brands Division and manages all MGP/Luxco brands. This extensive and award-winning spirits portfolio includes well-known brands from four distilleries: Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers, home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Blood Oath, David Nicholson and Daviess County; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin; Jalisco, Mexico-based Destiladora Gonzalez Lux, producer of 100% agave tequilas, El Mayor, Exotico and Dos Primos; and Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey are produced. The innovative and high-quality brand portfolio also includes Penelope Bourbon, Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl Vodka, Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream, The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey, Green Hat Gin and other well-recognized brands. For more information about the company and its brands, visit luxco.com.

Every June 14th, we celebrate National Bourbon Day. It’s a day when we get to look back at the history of America’s “native” spirit and take a moment to really appreciate what’s in our glass.

In this article, we discuss the origin of the day while providing a bit of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey history. We’ll also provide you with a few of our favorite old-fashioned cocktail recipes so that you can enjoy the day in the best way possible.

The History of National Bourbon Day

Bourbon’s origins trace back to the westward migration of settlers from the original colonies during the 18th and 19th centuries. These settlers included Scots-Irish descendants, whose ancestors had invented Scotch and Irish whiskies, as well as English, Welsh, German, and French settlers.

From there, multiple whiskey families emerged to shape the entire history of whiskey and bourbon. Two of those families that have direct ties to Limestone Branch Distillery are the Beams and the Dants.

Stephen Beam opened Limestone Branch Distillery in 2011 with the goal of crafting the finest spirits in small batches. He is a seventh-generation distiller with a history of distilling on both sides of his family—Beam (on his father’s side) and Dant (on his mother’s side).

Jacob Beam, Stephen’s great-great-uncle, was a farmer who sold his first barrels of corn whiskey, called Old Jake Beam around 1795.

Seven generations later, that tradition continues with Limestone Branch Distillery and Yellowstone Bourbon.

National Bourbon Day is a great way to honor that tradition. Every year it’s celebrated on June 14th, which is said to be the anniversary of the day bourbon was first distilled in 1789.

How to Celebrate National Bourbon Day

Much like drinking your bourbon and whiskey, you can do it however you want. For us, we like to gather with friends and family, maybe walk around Limestone Branch Distillery, remember those who came before us, and, of course, have a wonderful drink in hand while we do it.

The Old Fashioned Cocktail

The exact origins of the Old Fashioned are debated, but the prevailing story is that this iconic drink began being served in the early 1800s. Its name emerged in the mid-1800s as a reaction to the increasingly complex cocktails of the time, which included ingredients like Chartreuse, Absinthe, and Curacao. Traditionalists began asking for a cocktail made in the old-fashioned style—simple and straightforward with just spirit, sugar, water, and bitters.

Prohibition brought significant changes to the cocktail scene, particularly with the quality of available spirits, which were often harsh due to illegal production methods. To mask these rough edges, bartenders started adding fruit to the Old Fashioned. In the Midwest, muddled orange and cherry became common additions.

After Prohibition ended, the quality of spirits improved, allowing the Old Fashioned to return to its roots of showcasing good quality Bourbon or Rye. Interestingly, whiskey was not always the default spirit for an Old Fashioned. When first referenced in the early 1800s, the Old Fashioned was not tied to a specific spirit but was a style of cocktail where the base spirit could be whiskey, gin, or even mezcal.

Many became familiar with the old-fashioned thanks to it being the drink of choice of Don Draper in the popular series, Mad Men.

Many bartenders now view the Old Fashioned as a basic formula that can be adapted to create endless variations. This adaptability is part of what makes it an enduring favorite.

The Perfect Old Fashioned with Yellowstone Bourbon

Yellowstone Bourbon, distinguished by its rich palate and Kentucky heritage, is the ideal foundation for crafting the perfect Old Fashioned. Here’s how to bring this beloved classic to life:

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Place the sugar cube in an Old Fashioned glass and saturate it with bitters. Add a dash of plain water.
  2. Muddle the sugar until dissolved.
  3. Fill the glass with ice cubes and add Yellowstone Bourbon.
  4. Stir well until the beverage is properly chilled.
  5. Garnish with an orange peel and a cherry.

If you want to try something different, mix up one of the following instead.

Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

Add a twist of autumn warmth to your glass.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Yellowstone Bourbon Toasted
  • 1/2 oz maple syrup
  • A few dashes of Angostura bitters
  • Ice
  • Smoke – either with a smoking gun or use an oak or maple wood chip
  • Orange peel for garnish

Instructions:

Repeat the steps of the classic Old Fashioned, substituting sugar with maple syrup and adding smoke to your glass for extra complexity.

Spiced Orange Old Fashioned

Infuse your drink with the zest of citrus and spice.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Yellowstone Bourbon Rum Cask
  • 1 sugar cube soaked in Angostura orange bitters
  • Splash of club soda
  • Ice cubes
  • Thinly sliced orange peel and a cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions:

Follow the original procedure, introducing the soaked sugar cube and Angostura orange bitters for a spicy, citrusy undertone.

Conclusion

Celebrating National Bourbon Day with Yellowstone Bourbon invites you into a world of tradition enriched with modern twists. Whether you lean towards the classic Old Fashioned or venture into newer variations, each sip is a toast to the enduring legacy of bourbon.

Find Yellowstone Bourbon near you.

And if you really want to spend the day in the best way possible, join us at Limestone Branch Distillery to learn more about America’s favorite spirit.