Buzzard’s Roost is set to release its highly anticipated small-batch Kindred Collaboration Bourbon on Saturday, October 26, at its Tasting Room and Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Following its tremendous popularity at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in September, this limited-edition bourbon will once again be available, but only to those in Kentucky.
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The story behind Kindred Collaboration Bourbon is one of family, tradition, and expertise. It was crafted by Buzzard’s Roost Lead Distiller Ethan Spalding in partnership with his father, Chad Spalding, a long-time executive in the cooperage industry. Together, they brought together generations of whiskey-making knowledge, with the family legacy extending to Ethan’s grandfather, Steve Nally, a Hall of Fame Master Distiller known throughout the bourbon industry.
Crafting a Unique Bourbon with a Family Touch
The Kindred Collaboration Bourbon is a 5-year-old double-oaked creation with a carefully selected mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley. This mash bill was paired with secondary aging in a Buzzard’s Roost proprietary wave-stave barrel. The specific blend of wood and toasting technique was chosen by Ethan and Chad to deliver a flavor profile that they both enjoy, making it a bourbon born from shared taste and passion…