Hudson Whiskey introduces New York Straight Bourbon Whiskey 5 Year Old. This limited-release marks Hudson Whiskey’s second aged offering and a milestone in the brand’s storied 20-year history.
The Hudson New York Straight Bourbon Whiskey 5 Year Old is pot-distilled from a mash of 95% corn and 5% malted barley sourced from local family farmers in the Hudson Valley. The Kosher Certified whiskey is then matured in American Oak barrels for five years.
“Complex and layered, yet refined, the Hudson New York Straight Bourbon Whiskey 5 Year Old provides a long and balanced finish,” says Brendan O’Rourke, Hudson Whiskey’s Chief Distiller. “Hudson Whiskey’s genesis is rooted in distilling spirits as bold as New York, and this limited release is a continuation of our experimentation with aged innovations, a celebration of how far we’ve come in the past 20 years since our founding. ”
Tuthilltown Distillery was the first New York distillery to open post-Prohibition and has been at the forefront of the American craft spirits movement ever since. This is where Hudson Whiskey was born out of the bold intention to make the state’s first bourbon ever and celebrate the unrivaled spirit of New York. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Hudson Whiskey is now releasing aged offerings of refined character and taste, expanding its aged portfolio.
“As the distillery continues to age, so do our offerings. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, this 5 Year Hudson New York Straight Bourbon release continues to exemplify Hudson Whiskey’s intent to pave the way for American craft whiskeys,” says Jill Palais, Senior Brand Manager, American Whiskeys William Grant & Sons.
Hudson Whiskey’s portfolio includes Four Part Harmony, Bright Lights, Big Bourbon, Do The Rye Thing, Short Stack, and Back Room Deal.
The new expression will also be available via Hudson Whiskey’s Single Barrel Program, which allows customers to hand-select their own exclusive cask through an immersive distillery experience or custom tasting kit complete with samples from five diverse barrels to select from. The available single barrels are all 52-gallon full casks, yielding 240 bottles of 750mls at the traditional Hudson Whiskey 92 proof. Each bottle will carry a custom neck tag identifying that expression as exclusively available from the customer who selected it, and shipped with the cask itself for the customer’s use as a promotional display item.
The Hudson New York Straight Bourbon Whiskey 5 Year Old is $49.99.
Additionally, Hudson Whiskey unveiled its latest limited-edition offering in partnership with the New York Mets. The limited edition bottling of Hudson’s Bright Lights, Big Bourbon serves as the “Official Bourbon of the Mets.”
This exclusive release comes on the heels of a new three-year partnership between the New York Mets and William Grant & Sons USA, Hudson Whiskey’s parent company. The portfolio of premium spirits is available for purchase at Citi Field throughout the season. In addition to Hudson Whiskey, brands including Hendrick’s Gin, Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey, Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, and The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky, are being offered. Specific locations in the ballpark have customized branding with premium offerings. These locations include The Cadillac Club at Payson’s, which houses a Hendrick’s Gin bar, Hudson Whiskey NY Club, Tullamore D.E.W. Centerfield Bar, and two brand new portable bars from Monkey Shoulder and Hudson Whiskey.
