Stranahan's Releases Oldest Bottled-in-Bond Colorado Whiskey, an 11-Year-Old American Single Malt
On August 1, 2024, Stranahan's, a distillery based in Denver, launched its inaugural bottled-in-bond whiskey, an 11-year-old American single malt, marking it as the oldest of its type from Colorado. Distilled from January to June 2015, this whiskey matured for 11 years in new American oak barrels and is bottled at 100 proof, adhering to federal bottled-in-bond standards. Priced at $160, this limited edition is available at the distillery and select retailers in Colorado, California, Texas, and Florida, with online sales expected later this year. This release coincides with Colorado's 150th anniversary. Tasting notes highlight candied apples, dark chocolate, and earthy spearmint. Stranahan's, established in 2004, is also recognized for its annual Snowflake release.
Key facts
- Stranahan's released its first bottled-in-bond whiskey, an 11-year-old American single malt, on August 1, 2024.
- This is the oldest bottled-in-bond whiskey from Colorado to date.
- The whiskey was distilled from January to June 2015 and aged in new American oak barrels.
- It is bottled at 100 proof and meets all bottled-in-bond requirements.
- The release is limited with an SRP of $160.
- It is available in Colorado, California, Texas, and Florida, and online later this year.
- The release date coincided with Colorado's 150th birthday.
- Head blender Justin Aden commented on the whiskey's transparency and the influence of Denver's climate.
Entities
Artists
- Justin Aden
Institutions
- Stranahan's
- Laws Whiskey House
- Mile High Spirits
- Robb Report
Locations
- Denver
- Colorado
- California
- Texas
- Florida
- Rocky Mountains
- United States