Whiskey Del Bac Releases New Restricted Annual Expression Normandie
[Tucson, AZ, August 1, 2022] – Whiskey Del Bac will launch Normandie, a brand new restricted annual expression obtainable in choose markets on August 6, 2022. Normandie is Whiskey Del Bac’s Traditional American Single Malt Whiskey, aged in charred, new American white oak barrels, then completed an extra 13 months in Calvados brandy barrels. The American single malt is called after the coastal area of Normandie (the French spelling), France, which is understood for its creamy cheeses, wealthy seafood, and an abundance of apples and pears.
“The richness and culinary tradition of Normandy reminded us of the culinary scene in our hometown of Tucson, a UNESCO Metropolis of Gastronomy,” mentioned Whiskey Del Bac Co-Founder Stephen Paul. “Mixing the brilliant apple flavors from these Calvados barrels with the earthy and caramel tones of our Traditional American Single Malt to create this expression has been an journey in whiskey making. We couldn’t be extra proud of the best way this expression turned out.”
Normandie is the second whiskey launch included within the Whiskey Del Bac International Cask Assortment, which features a whole of three restricted annual releases, all impressed by European areas. The primary launch – Frontera, completed in Pedro Ximénez Sherry botas – was impressed by the daring and sophisticated sherry wines of Jerez de la Frontera. The third and last launch from the International Cask Assortment, a heavily-mesquited Winter Launch coming this December, is a Desert Southwest interpretation of the heavily-peated Islay Scotches. These expressions will probably be launched on the similar time annually transferring ahead.
Normandie’s Calvados end with a base of Traditional was previously launched because the Whiskey Del Bac 2018 Summer time Distiller’s Minimize that shortly offered out.
“Very like the response from the unique sherry cask-finished Distiller’s Minimize that then turned Frontera, followers of Summer time Distiller’s Minimize 2018 had been so enthusiastic concerning the Calvados end we needed to convey it again for the annual launch of Normandie,” mentioned Amanda Paul, Whiskey Del Bac Co-Founder.
Solely 900 bottles of Normandie will probably be obtainable at choose eating places and shops in nationwide markets the place Whiskey Del Bac is distributed together with Arizona, New York, California, and Illinois. Spirit Hub can have a restricted allocation for the 40 states that they ship in. Bottles will also be shipped on to the buyer in Kentucky. Arizona residents may even be capable to buy immediately from the distillery onsite beginning at 11:00 a.m. on August 6, 2022 or buy on-line beginning at 9:00 a.m. and have it shipped anyplace within the state. Normandie is bottled at 48.5% ABV/97 proof. The prompt retail value will probably be $90 a bottle.
Normandie’s tasting notes:
On the nostril, chances are you’ll discover caramel-dipped apples, bitter cherry, and dulce de leche.
On the palate, chances are you’ll style vibrant citrus, peppery notes throughout the mid-palate, and it finishes with short-but-sweet caramel and stone fruit.
The really useful serving for Normandie American single malt is with one massive ice dice.
About Whiskey Del Bac
Whiskey Del Bac is a model of American single malt whiskeys made by Hamilton Distillers. Primarily based in Tucson, AZ, Whiskey Del Bac is finest recognized for its mesquited American single malt, Dorado — which has been awarded a 90 score by Whisky Advocate. Additionally standard is its award-winning single malt, Traditional, which was included in Wine Fanatic’s High 100 Spirits checklist in 2021. Generally known as innovators in southwestern whiskey by utilizing mesquite smoke within the malting course of, the Hamilton Distillers workforce releases different distinctive expressions seasonally underneath the Distiller’s Minimize and International Cask assortment. The distillery is situated within the coronary heart of Tucson, AZ and is open for retail and excursions. To be taught extra about Whiskey Del Bac and Hamilton Distillers, go to www.whiskeydelbac.com
