B.R. Distilling Co. Brings Back 17-Year Barrel Proof Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Memphis, TN (November 10, 2026) – Blue Note Bourbon™, the award-winning whiskey portfolio which is artfully crafted to honor the rich blues music that is synonymous with Memphis, has brought back its 17-Year Barrel Proof Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey for the first time since 2022.

Aged 17 years and bottled at barrel proof, this rare Tennessee bourbon delivers deep oak, dark caramel, dried fruit and warming spice without sacrificing its edge. The nose opens with seasoned oak, dark cherry and antique leather, followed by subtler notes of vanilla bean, burnt sugar and baking spice. On the palate, its full-bodied texture moves with the deliberate tempo of a slow Memphis blues solo. Each note remains distinct yet beautifully composed, building toward a long, resonant finish of charred oak, dark cocoa and lingering spice. Seventeen years gave it complexity, harmony and the kind of presence that turns a great whiskey into a legend. Blue Note 17-Year features a mash bill of 70% corn, 22% rye and 8% malted barley, and was finished at 119 proof (59.5% ABV), unfiltered.

“We’re excited to bring back a 17-Year whiskey which reflects the patience, craftsmanship and time required to create something truly special,” said Chris Crosbie, Chief Executive Officer, B.R. Distilling Co. “It has been several years since we’ve released an expression of this caliber, making this limited release a rare opportunity for collectors and discerning whiskey enthusiasts to experience this remarkable expression which reflects the depth, character and complexity that comes with extended aging.”

Approximately 4,000 bottles of 17-Year are available online via Blue Note's website and in select U.S. markets for the suggested retail price of $174.99.

Blue Note’s whiskey portfolio is distilled in partnership with Lofted Spirits (parent company of Green River Distilling Company) and then aged just north of downtown Memphis where the Mississippi and Wolf Rivers collide. The long summers filled with infamous Memphis heat and cooler evenings force the whiskey deep into the oak, creating an unmistakably rich flavor that’s bold, yet smooth.

Over the years, Blue Note has introduced several highly awarded limited-release offerings, which include Premium Small Batch, Single Barrel Reserve, Special Reserve, Single Barrel Rye, Honey Bourbon and Honey Rye Casks, and most recently a Cherry Cask Bourbon. These expressions are in addition to the award-winning flagship Blue Note portfolio which includes Juke Joint ($34.99), Crossroads ($44.99), Uncut ($49.99), Straight Rye Whiskey ($34.99), and Single Barrel Rye ($49.95).

Production Facility & Tasting Room

Blue Note’s 110,000-square-foot production facilities, located on Royal Avenue just north of downtown Memphis, are open from Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. CT and include a unique and intimate tasting room. Guided tours including a tasting are available on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for $20 plus tax & fees. For more information and to book a guided, behind-the-scenes tour, visit Blue Note's website. Please follow Blue Note on Facebook and Instagram.

About B.R. Distilling Company

Founded in 2014 in Memphis, TN, B.R. Distilling Company is the oldest licensed distillery in Memphis, TN, and producer of world-famous Blue Note Bourbon. Currently, the company produces five flagship expressions, along with regular limited releases, which are distributed across the following U.S. states: AR, CO, CT, FL, GA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OK, RI, SC, TN, TX and WI, plus Washington, DC, as well as online via Bevstack, which can be shipped to: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. Take note. Sip responsibly.

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