KIRBY, Wyo. –– Wyoming’s first legal distillery, Wyoming Whiskey, is proud to announce the launch of Independence Rock, a Wyoming-exclusive limited-edition bourbon that honors the pioneers of the West and their journeys.
The Oregon, Mormon and California trails all led to Wyoming. Yoked cattle pulled the authors of a future called the West. Pioneers manifested the destiny of a nation with a shared constitution of courage, strength and resolve. All were determined to etch their names on the Register of the Desert by the Fourth of July and celebrate their freedom — or face the unwelcome certainty of winter on the trail.
Independence Rock is made from grains farmed in Wyoming soil, distilled in Kirby by traditional means and created with select barrels from Wyoming Whiskey rickhouses. Independence Rock is more than a bourbon; it is a celebration that reverberates with the enduring heartbeat of our nation’s heritage.
With the release of Independence Rock, the distillery pays tribute to its home state with a Wyoming-exclusive product, unveiled in honor of the anniversary of Wyoming Whiskey’s first production on July 4, 2009.
Independence Rock tasting notes:
Nose: Shaved milk chocolate covered in orange syrup and a dollop of cherry compote
Palate: Orange sponge cake drizzled with caramel, complemented by chocolate and cracked espresso bean
Finish: Smooth and round, with soft baking spices complemented by notes of dried cherry
Independence Rock is made up of a mash that is 68% corn, 20% wheat and 12% malted barley. It has an ABV of 49% and is 98 proof. SRP US$79.99. Independence Rock is available now, exclusively in Wyoming.
About Wyoming Whiskey
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 its 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 Bighorn Basin and promote Wyoming’s natural and human resources. Every drop of this bourbon is truly made of Wyoming. To learn more, visit wyomingwhiskey.com.
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