Clyde May’s Bourbon is branching out via its new brand, Conecuh Ridge Bourbon.
The 5-year-old 100.6 proof straight bourbon serves as an ode to May’s whiskey history ahead of its new distillery, Conecuh Ridge, opening in Troy, Alabama this spring. It was inspired by the first legal bottle of Clyde May’s original Conecuh Ridge Whiskey, recognized as the official state spirit of Alabama.
“We at Conecuh Brands are thrilled to release our passion project ahead of Conecuh Ridge Distillery’s grand opening,” says Roy Danis, President & CEO of Conecuh Brands. “We’re celebrating this occasion the only way we know how: with a beautiful bottle of whiskey. You could call it an ode but we’ll call it our homecoming.”
The story of Clyde May’s began in 1946 where May’s commitment to quality cemented his reputation as one of the best moonshiner’s in the country. When it came to making a special batch, May preferred to work with rye because of the spice it imparted into the spirit. While most know May as being arrested for moonshining, what many do not know is that it was the 300+ pounds of rye grain in his possession that led to his conviction.
Conecuh Ridge Bourbon is now available for $49.99.
