Ann Marshall and Scott Blackwell, proprietors of Excessive Wire Distilling Co., are proud to announce the restricted launch of Jimmy Crimson Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond, Single Farm Version in celebration of their tenth Anniversary. For the primary time within the distillery’s historical past, the brand-new expression options bourbon whiskey over 4 years of age created from 100% Jimmy Crimson corn grown by Campbell Coxe at Plumfield Farm in Darlington, SC.
Packaged in a customized stoneware, hand-glazed bottle with an imprinted Jimmy Crimson medallion and a gold wax seal, the whiskey is housed in a premium field containing a booklet highlighting the historical past of Jimmy Crimson corn, particulars about Plumfield Farm and farmer Campbell Coxe, in addition to tasting notes. This tenth Anniversary bottling additionally marks the primary time Excessive Wire has launched a Bottled in Bond expression. To earn Bottled in Bond designation, bourbon should be distilled in the identical distilling season on the identical distillery, aged for at the least 4 years and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).
In early 2014, Glenn Roberts entrusted Excessive Wire Distilling Firm’s Blackwell and Marshall with sufficient Jimmy Crimson corn seed for two.5 acres. They harvested sufficient corn to distill two batches of essentially the most distinctive bourbon they’d ever tasted. In 2015, because of the diligence of Dr. David Shields of the College of South Carolina, Jimmy Crimson corn was accepted as a new addition to the Sluggish Meals Ark of Style, a global catalog of endangered heritage meals. From two ears of corn in 2011 to-date, Excessive Wire has harvested over 3.25 million kilos of Jimmy Crimson corn by its farm companions.
Every bottle of Jimmy Crimson Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond accommodates the equal of three-and-a-half kilos of Jimmy Crimson corn, a legendary moonshiner’s corn, which was rescued from close to extinction by Ted Chewning, celebrated native farmer and seed saver. A mingling of 14 barrels that yielded roughly 3,000 bottles of Jimmy Crimson Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond had been produced.
Jimmy Crimson Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond, Single Farm Version is aged for at the least 4 years in 53-gallon char 3 barrels made with 36-month air dried staves. MSRP: $299; 750ml
GSN’s Remarks: There’s loads of character right here to go round. A great deal of char on the nostril, with a brooding, darkish sensibility. On the tongue, the presentation is laid out fairly effectively, with a wholesome dose of molasses, brickle, toffee and wealthy roasted corn. The mouthfeel has a slight creaminess and effectively as a smattering of excessive tannic notes. It makes for an attention-grabbing taste journey. One can virtually think about stepping again into time with every sip. An actual gem and a whiskey that exhibits a constant dedication to America’s early bourbon heritage. Extremely really helpful! GSN Score: A++
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