Wyoming Whiskey releases National Parks No. 2 to support Yellowstone Forever in celebration of park’s 150th anniversary

THE ‘WHISKEY OF THE WEST’ REMAINS TRUE TO ITS COMMITMENT TO PROTECT AMERICA’S WIDE OPEN SPACES

Kirby, WY (June 1, 2022) –  Wyoming Whiskey announces the release of its limited edition National Parks No. 2 straight bourbon whiskey in tandem with the brand’s continuing partnership with Yellowstone Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park. The collaboration was born in celebration of Yellowstone National Park’s 150th anniversary. The Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 2 bottle is the second collectible Limited Edition release in an annual National Park series which debuted in April 2021. It is now available in Yellowstone National Park and throughout Wyoming. It is also available in select U.S. markets and online from ReserveBar, Flaviar and Caskers.

The inaugural release of Wyoming Whiskey’s National Parks series contributed over $120,000 to the National Park Foundation in 2021. Wyoming Whiskey continues on a steadfast mission to support our nation’s sacred outdoor spaces with this year’s initiative and has committed to donating $150,000 to Yellowstone Forever in the park’s historic 150th year.

March 1, 2022, marked the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yellowstone National Park— the world’s first national park. Yellowstone Forever supports Yellowstone National Park through three main initiatives: Wildlife Forever, Trails Forever, and Here Forever. Wildlife Forever focuses on conservation efforts encompassing all of the species that call the Park home. Trails Forever supports ongoing trail maintenance as well as new initiatives. Here Forever supports the Park on climate and environmental related projects to increase efficiency within the Park and reduce the overall environmental impact.

For every bottle sold of Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 2 (MSRP $69.99) from May 2022 until supplies last, Wyoming Whiskey will donate $5 up to a maximum donation of $150,000 based on distributor depletions to support Yellowstone Forever in preserving Yellowstone National Park for the next generation of wonderers, wanderers, and explorers.

“Wyoming Whiskey was born on the doorstep of Yellowstone and it has played a profound role in the development of our brand and the enrichment of our people,” said David DeFazio, Co-Founder of Wyoming Whiskey. “Our partnership with Yellowstone Forever recognizes the importance of the Park and provides the perfect opportunity to support current and future conservation needs.”

“Yellowstone Forever is proud to have Wyoming Whiskey on board as a partner in Yellowstone’s future. Their commitment to preserving the world’s first national park will help ensure that the next generation experiences a vibrant and thriving Yellowstone,” said Lisa Diekmann, President & CEO of Yellowstone Forever.

The limited edition release is a straight bourbon whiskey made from 68-percent corn, 20-percent wheat, and 12-percent malted barley. Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 2 whiskey is bottled at 105 proof. All grains are grown In Wyoming and are non-GMO. The water used to produce Wyoming Whiskey is also sourced from a local limestone aquifer that has not seen the light of day in over 6,000 years. Tasting notes are as follows:

COLOR: Amber, Goldenrod, Toasted Maize

NOSE: Sandalwood, Cane Sugar, Orange Cream, Peach, Lemon Peel

PALATE: Marzipan Buttercream, Carrot Cake, Browned Spices, hints of Toffee and Salted Caramel

MOUTHFEEL: Ethereal, forward yet smooth with swelling dryness

FINISH: Zesty Orange/Lemon, Lingering oak, Black Pepper, Leather

This fall, Wyoming Whiskey will be launching a limited release Single Barrel to continue the celebration. This whiskey will be released in a limited edition run of 180 bottles. Stay tuned for more information on this official release in the coming months.

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About Wyoming Whiskey—The Whiskey of the West

Based in Kirby, Wyoming, Wyoming Whiskey has had a simple goal: to create America’s next great bourbon. That goal has evolved to include all whiskies. The company and their products are a collaboration between its partners and 97,818 square miles of Wyoming. The Mead family first came to Wyoming as ranchers in 1890 and the state defines them, and their whiskey.  They use the finest corn, winter wheat, winter rye, barley, and water from the Big Horn Basin and promote Wyoming’s natural and human resources.  Every drop of this bourbon is 100% Wyoming. To learn more, visit http://www.wyomingwhiskey.com.

About Yellowstone Forever

Yellowstone Forever is the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone Forever’s mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Yellowstone National Park through education and philanthropy. The nonprofit raises money to fund priority projects that protect Yellowstone’s ecosystem and wildlife; preserve the park’s heritage, history & trails; and enhance visitor education and experiences. Yellowstone Forever offers educational programs for visitors of all ages through the Yellowstone Forever Institute and operates 11 educational Park Stores in and around Yellowstone. For more information visit www.Yellowstone.org.

Caledonian 39 YO

1980 vintage single cask of the lost Edinburgh distillery. Just 111 bottles. Caledonian 39 Year Old 1980 vintage Lowland single grain Scotch whisky. Single cask Refill American hogshead #92569. Distilled 3rd August 1990 & bottled 13th August 2020 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Private Collection series. Just 111 hand-blown crystal decanters have been produced.

£1,100.00

Aroma Sweet pineapple and baked apple aromas are complemented by hints of beeswax polish. Soft cane sugar comes to the fore alongside white chocolate and vanilla pod.

Taste Soft black pepper and cocoa powder flavours lead to sweet, dried mango. Subtle notes of candied lime and mouth-warming ginger transform into fresh banana bread.

Finish Long lasting and vibrant with lingering fruit and soft pepper on the finish.

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In its day the Caledonian Distillery was a huge business located at the west end of Princess Street in in the heart of the city of Edinburgh. Founded by Menzies, Bernard and Craig in 1855 complete with its own huge railway yard which sat next to the Edinburgh to Glasgow railway line. At the time of opening the Caledonian’s grain whisky was in demand for the newly developed whisky blending business and was used by Andrew Usher a pioneer of the technique. Closed in 1988 the site was cleared and redeveloped for housing and business use.

GLEN GRANT – PRIVATE COLLECTION

1952 – 70 YEAR OLD WHISKY

70cl | 52.3% ABV

Honouring the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection 1952 from Glen Grant Distillery has spent the past 70 years maturing in a first fill sherry cask. It was bottled on 6th February, the date of the Queen’s accession, and serves as a fitting tribute, exemplifying how character, patience and wisdom can mature over decades to deliver an exceptional legacy.

In support of the Queen’s ‘Green Canopy’ initiative, and building on the successful 2021 partnership with Scottish charity Trees for Life, Gordon & MacPhail are donating a further £20,000 from the proceeds of this release.

£19,999.95

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COLOUR: DARK GOLD

NOSE: NOTES OF BEESWAX POLISH GIVE WAY TO RIPE FIG AROMAS, TOFFEE AND ORANGE ZEST. AGED LEATHER TEMPERS RUM AND RAISIN.

TASTE: STEWED BLACKBERRY COMPOTE SWEET CLEMENTINE AND MILK CHOCOLATE FLAVOURS ARE FOLLOWED BY A MENTHOL UNDERTONE.

FINISH: A LONG FINISH WITH A TOUCH OF SMOKE AND A HINT OF PEPPER.

FOR 125 YEARS, GORDON & MACPHAIL HAS BEEN DRIVEN BY A SIMPLE MISSION: TO CREATE SINGLE MALT WHISKY OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY.

PRIVATE COLLECTION

Personally selected by members of the Urquhart Family, which have owned Gordon & Macphail for four generations, Private Collection whiskies are greatly-aged Single Malts from celebrated, little-known, or closed distilleries.

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If you’ve not had the chance to think about father’s day yet, look no further! Hamish has pulled together some top drams that are guaranteed to make Dad happy this Father’s Day. Have a gander at this range of Scotch whiskies, perfect for gifting this year.

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JAMES B. BEAM DISTILLING COMPANY INTRODUCES HARDIN’S CREEK™, A NEW SERIES OF UNIQUE AND RARE, LIMITED-EDITION WHISKEYS ROOTED IN THE BEAM FAMILY LEGACY

 Hardin’s Creek™ Launches Jacob’s Well™ and Colonel James B. Beam™, an Exclusive Collection from Freddie Noe, Newly Appointed Master Distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery 

Clermont, Kentucky (June 01, 2022) – Today, the James B. Beam Distilling Company (JBBDCo) celebrates the launch of Hardin’s Creek™, a new brand that will chart the ongoing story of the Beam family legacy, one that is more than 227 years in the making, through highly limited and rare releases. Hardin’s Creek is the next generation of boundary-pushing, premium American Whiskey inspired by the expertise of seven generations of Beam Master Distillers.

Hardin’s Creek is an ongoing series of annual releases, featuring some of James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s rarest and most unique liquids and grounded in the rich experience and distilling expertise of James B. Beam Distilling Co. Each set of releases will showcase the breadth and depth of the James B. Beam Distilling Co’s whiskey-making credentials inclusive of age, blending, mash bill, distillation, barrels, rackhouse locations, and more. This year’s inaugural Hardin’s Creek series will launch with two expressions: Jacob’s Well™ Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a thoughtful blend of two ultra-aged bourbons, and Colonel James B. Beam™ Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a carefully crafted young whiskey.

“We couldn’t be more excited to launch Hardin’s Creek, particularly after the refresh of the James B. Beam Distillery and the opening of the Fred B. Noe Distillery. This has been a long time in the making, and I can’t wait to share it with the world,” said Freddie Noe, the newly appointed Master Distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery. “Every detail, from the blending techniques to the labels, draws inspiration from centuries of our family’s history, paying homage to our heritage while looking towards our future.”

The Fred B. Noe Distillery was thoughtfully named after seventh-generation Master Distiller Fred Noe, with the intent of producing new-to-world innovative products as part of the next generation of whiskey such as Little Book® and Booker’s®. On May 12, 2022, Freddie Noe was officially named the Master Distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery, announced by his father Master Distiller Fred Noe. This is significant as it is the first time in Beam history that there are two family members, working alongside one another, sharing the Master Distiller title at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. homestead in Clermont, KY.

Today the Beam name is synonymous with bourbon, and that all started with Johannes Jacob Beam, the forefather of America’s first family of bourbon. In 1795, Jacob Beam set down roots in the foothills of Western Kentucky. He started with a sturdy but humble well to draw water from a nearby creek. That water powered a mill – the mill to grind fields of corn – which formed Jacob Beam’s earliest mashes. That creek – Hardin’s Creek – became the first source of his family’s enduring legacy.

For real-time information about Hardin’s Creek, we encourage consumers to follow along on Instagram @HardinsCreek. Both limited-edition expressions will be available at retail and in bars and restaurants in the United States beginning July 2022.

HARDIN’S CREEK JACOB’S WELL KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY

Jacob’s Well is a thoughtful blend of two ultra-aged expressions: one 16-year-old traditional bourbon and one 15-year-old high-rye bourbon blended to achieve a depth of flavor unlike any other in Beam history. This edition pays tribute to the first family distiller, Jacob Beam, and the well he built in 1795. What first served as a water source would later represent a legacy built from one generation to the next as the inspiration behind this premiere, limited-edition bourbon. Freddie Noe distilled it using precious barrels laid down years ago by other hands, which he then intuitively hand-selected, blending together centuries of expertise with a vision for the future. Old whiskeys passing through new hands – on to yours.

“Jacob’s Well is some of the best bourbon coming out of this distillery,” shared Freddie Noe.

JACOB’S WELL | 54% ABV | Suggested Retail Price: $149.99

COLOR Rich amber with burgundy highlights

NOSE    Sweet vanilla and caramel paired with hints of rich oak

PALATE Oak and char married with stone fruits

FINISH  Smooth with lingering notes of vanilla and brown sweets

HARDIN’S CREEK COLONEL JAMES B. BEAM KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY

The repeal of Prohibition ushered in a new age of opportunity and Colonel James B. Beam was quick to seize the moment. Setting out to rebuild what had been lost and build upon it further. It took just 120 days for Colonel James B. Beam, also known as Jim Beam, to get Clermont Distillery up and running again – proof that quality is not necessarily a function of time. In honor of the Colonel’s legacy, Colonel James B. Beam was crafted. The limited-edition, two-year-old whiskey achieves a depth of flavor usually reserved for more mature bourbons by taking it off the still at a lower distillation proof, imparting more flavor from the fermentation process and letting the barrel’s characteristics shine through at a younger age. In making this whiskey, Freddie Noe was inspired by the style of bourbon the Colonel was making on day 121: low distillation proof for a fuller flavor, guaranteeing the rich complexity of the young whiskey stays intact.

“Colonel James B. Beam is made to change the perception of what a bourbon is and can be,” shared Freddie Noe.

COLONEL JAMES B. BEAM | 54% ABV | Suggested Retail Price: $79.99

COLOR Amber gold

NOSE    Robust vanilla and caramel notes

PALATE Deep and complex flavors of vanilla, nuts, and oak

FINISH  Long and full finish

Jacob’s Well and Colonel James B. Beam are best enjoyed neat or served over a large ice cube in a lowball glass where their complex flavors can be appreciated with each sip. But, as Fred and Freddie Noe like to say, everyone should drink their whiskey however they like it best. 

ABOUT THE FRED B. NOE DISTILLERY

Hardin’s Creek is made at the Fred B. Noe Distillery, dedicated to Seventh Generation Beam Master Distiller Fred Noe and led by Noe’s son, Freddie Noe, the Master Distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery. Celebrating the James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s ethos of Genuine in the Making, it embodies the tireless and timeless commitment to honoring, elevating and pioneering what American Whiskey should and could be. The new distillery offers a space for continued experimentation and exploration of the future American whiskey category. It will also offer experiential learning through distillation sessions and seminars with Freddie Noe, hands-on activities in the blending lab and a tasting bar to sample new and yet-to-be released innovations for select members of the trade. Additionally, a state-of-the-art classroom for the University of Kentucky®’s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits will be housed at the Fred B. Noe Distillery wherein future leaders in the American Whiskey industry will come together to learn the genuine whiskey making craft firsthand from the James B. Beam Distilling Company’s experts.

The distillery is powered by renewable energy through a high-efficiency electric boiler and the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs) and also produces several of the James B. Beam Distilling Co’s well-known and award-winning brands, including Freddie’s acclaimed Little Book® Whiskey annual series of blends, Booker’s® Bourbon and Baker’s® Bourbon. 

About Beam Suntory

As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company’s brands, including the iconic Jim Beam® and Maker’s Mark® bourbon brands and Courvoisier® cognac, as well as world renowned premium brands including Basil Hayden®, Knob Creek®, and Legent™ bourbon; Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™ Japanese whisky; Teacher’s, Laphroaig® and Bowmore® Scotch whisky; Canadian Club® whisky; Hornitos® and Sauza® tequila; EFFEN®, Haku® and Pinnacle® vodka; Sipsmith® and Roku™ gin; and On The Rocks Premium Cocktails.

Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and vision of Growing for Good, which now includes its transformative sustainability strategy, Proof Positive. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com

Celebrate the season with exotic flavours and colourful characters. We’re turning up the heat with our summer solstice selection of new cask bottlings.

A MULTIPLEX OF LUSH

CASK NO. 73.125

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  10 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Juicy apples, pineapple and pear drops merged with sandalwood, coriander and blossom before toffee combined with gooseberries, oak and vanilla.”

 SUNSHINY SHIMMER OF SATISFACTION

CASK NO. 96.32

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  10 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Spicy & sweet

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Pineapple, rhubarb and orange; coconut, coffee, creamy vanilla and chamomile tea; Belgian waffles, brown sugar, barley sugars and bourbon.”

LIP-SMACKING AND SEDUCTIVELY LUSCIOUS

CASK NO. 5.91

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  18 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Pink wafers, candy floss, fruit pastilles, bramble jelly, petits fours  and apricot Danish; ginger pieces in dark chocolate to finish.”

A SHERRY SOUL

CASK NO. 41.144

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-Oloroso butt

FINAL CASK:  1st fill Pedro Ximenez butt

AGE:  14 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Sit back, close your eyes and imagine you are in a busy tabanco (a tavern in Jerez with a sherry soul) listening to flamenco and eating tapas.”

PEATY PENINSULA

CASK NO. 149.2

CASK TYPE:  1st fill Oloroso butt

AGE:  5 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Peated

BOTTLE NOTE:  “A Scottish Highland wedding on a remote west coast peninsula, honeyed sweet smokiness, briny with a lemony spiciness – wise beyond its years.”

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Glenlivet 45 YO

1983 vintage single cask for the Signatory 30th Anniversary series. Glenlivet 45 Year Old 1973 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask sherry butt #12/1 bottled December 2018 for the Signatory Vintage 30th Anniversary series. 394 bottles.

£1,495.00

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Having out-grown his distillery at Upper Drumin George Smith built a new distillery in 1858 at Minore just short distance upstream of the River Livet and which he opened the following year and named Glenlivet Distillery. During the 1850s the Edinburgh firm of Andrew Usher produced the first vatting of malt whisky from a single distillery using a number of different vintages of Glenlivet whisky. Following expansion in 2010 this distillery is now equipped with fourteen stills making it one of the largest malt whisky distilleries in Scotland. The range includes Glenlivet Founders Reserve and Nadurra.

PENDERYN DISTILLERY RELEASES FIRST IN NEW SMALL BATCH SERIES FOR THE U.S.

The Limited Release Marries a Selection of Ruby Port and Carcavelos Fortified Wine, ex-Bourbon, and STR (Shave, Toast, Re-Char) Casks

Penderyn, Wales – May 31, 2022: Award-winning Welsh whisky company Penderyn Distillery announces Penderyn USA Limited Release #1, the first of an ongoing series of small batches to be released in the U.S. The rare release of 1,210 bottles comprises Single Malt from four casks: an ex-bourbon barrel, an STR cask (Shave, Toast, Re-Char), and two from Penderyn’s finest sweet Portuguese wine barriques collection (Ruby Port and Carcavelos fortified wine). The limited release, bottled at 50% ABV, is solely available in the U.S. through importer ImpEx Beverages in San Francisco, California.

Penderyn Master Blender, Aista Phillips, has expertly crafted the small batch by marrying a selection of unconventional casks to achieve new and intriguing flavors. “These small batch releases are completely distinct from anything else in our core range of premium single malt Welsh whiskies,” explains Giancarlo Bianchi, Penderyn’s Commercial Director. Adding a distinct touch, 25% of the batch comes from STR (Shave, Toast, Re-Char) casks, a technique that was developed by the late Dr. Jim Swan, a renowned whisky expert and distiller who was instrumental in creating Penderyn’s house style.

Penderyn USA Limited Release #1 is 75% double-distilled in a traditional ‘lantern’ still (which Penderyn acquired in 2014 in order to experiment with) with the remaining 25% distilled in Penderyn’s signature single copper-pot Faraday Still. The limited edition is released in the U.S. as Penderyn gears up to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its new flagship distillery, which opened to the public on June 1, 2021 in Llandudno, North Wales.

The marriage of sweet Portuguese wine and ex-Bourbon casks results in a nose of apples and pears with a creaminess that incorporates caramel and raisins. On the palate, vanilla and honey sweetness with orchard fruits and marmalade are complemented by light notes of oaky spice. Toasted wood dryness with peppery spices linger with the finish.

Limited bottling of 1,210, with a recommended retail price of $110, are on store shelves in CA, MA, NY/NJ, NE, IL, KS, AZ, NV, TX, DC/DE/MD, WA, TN, OR, and MN.

For more information about Penderyn Distillery, visit Penderyn.wales. For inquiries on where to buy Penderyn in the US please reach out to office@impexbev.com.

About Penderyn:

Penderyn is an independent distillery located in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales, UK. Recognized as one of the most influential Welsh exports, Penderyn is credited with reviving the country’s whisky industry after more than a 100-year absence. Renowned for its high-quality single malt whisky and other distillates, Penderyn is also recognized for respecting the long heritage of whisky production and combining it with an innovative approach to distilling. Penderyn is exported to over 40 destinations, including Europe, Canada, the USA, Japan, Russia, Singapore, Australia, and China.

About ImpEx Beverages:

ImpEx Beverages imports Whisky, Gin, and Rum from Scotland, Belgium, Wales, Japan, and Israel with future anticipated additions of Mezcal and other Spirits from unexpected destinations. Regardless of your preference, you are sure to find something that pleases you from the ImpEx portfolio. Founded in 2008, ImpEx boasts an impressive portfolio, including some of the most notorious small to medium-sized distilleries and independent bottlers.

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A TASTE OF SUMMER

We’re stepping into summer with amazing NEW cask bottlings AND a seasonal pair, trio and case offer for you to taste and explore. Expect vibrant variety and exotic flavours, perfect for celebrating cocktail season.

Available to buy NOW, click over to our website or for some sipping inspiration, our spirits manager Euan Campbell gives his recommendations in June Outturn.

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