Buzzard's Roost Distillery Announces New Single Barrel Bourbon in Collaboration with Fred Minnick

Special Release Drops Feb. 20 at Whiskey Row and Online

Louisville, KY – Feb. 17, 2026 – Buzzard's Roost Distillery, known for its innovative approach to Double Oak maturation, announces a new single-barrel bourbon created with Fred Minnick in honor of the release of Minnick's new book, "Bottom Shelf: How a Forgotten Brand of Bourbon Changed One Man's Life."

Minnick, an acclaimed bourbon expert, author, and judge, personally tasted and chose this exceptional barrel of bourbon with Jason Brauner, co-founder and master blender at Buzzard's Roost. Brauner and Minnick are both known for their discerning palates and deep knowledge of whiskey. Their selection represents the pinnacle of quality and flavor.

Fred Minnick's "Club Marzipan Single Barrel Bourbon"

This new single-barrel bourbon is 6 years old and has a mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley. It underwent secondary maturation in one of Buzzard's Roost's custom-toasted barrels, which imparted complex flavors ranging from warm cinnamon coffee cake to chocolate-covered toffee, with a subtle pop of black pepper. It is 115.4 proof, and retails for $85.

"Our unique double oak process really comes through in the bourbon that Fred and I selected," says Brauner. "I've known Fred for decades, and we had a great time choosing this barrel."

Single Barrel Celebrates New Book

The release of Minnick's Club Marzipan Single Barrel Bourbon coincides with the publication of Minnick's eighth book, "Bottom Shelf: How a Forgotten Brand of Bourbon Changed One Man's Life." The book has been described as:

Part memoir, part whiskey-world investigation, Bottom Shelf unearths the forgotten history of America's most misunderstood bourbon—and reveals how one man's search for flavor became a fight to rediscover meaning, purpose, and truth in a world full of half-truths and tall tales.

Availability

The Club Marzipan Single Barrel Bourbon will be available online and at Buzzard's Roost Distillery and Tasting Room on Friday, Feb. 20. Fred Minnick and Jason Brauner will sign bottles and books at Buzzard's Roost on Feb. 20 from 5:30-8 p.m.

About Buzzard's Roost Whiskey

Buzzard's Roost Whiskey is an independent distiller, blender and bottler of exceptional double oak whiskies. Buzzard's Roost's exclusive double oak process is centered around 17 proprietary toast profiles. Each toast profile coaxes out specific flavors from the oak. This enables Buzzard's Roost to build layers of flavor in its whiskeys not found in any other whiskeys.

Buzzard's Roost Sipping Whiskeys are available across the U.S, online and at the Buzzard's Roost Distillery and Tasting Room at 624 W. Main Street in downtown Louisville. Buzzard's Roost is proud to be a woman-led company. Follow @BuzzardsRoostWhiskey on Instagram and Facebook.