Maverick Distilling has announced the launch of its Straight Triticale Whiskey Bottled-In-Bond.
The extremely limited release from a single barrel marks the first ever Bottled-in-Bond whiskey from the San Antonio distillery. This whiskey was distilled in April 2019, aged in Maverick’s subterranean bank vault for a minimum of four years in new American Oak barrels, and produced in accordance with the criteria established in the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act.
Unique triticale grains are a hybrid of wheat and rye invented by a Scottish botanist in 1875. Sourced from the Texas panhandle, the grains impart a distinctive flavor profile that sets this spirit apart. This whiskey reflects Maverick’s commitment to the artistry of distillation and unifies the complexities of the spice of rye and the sweetness of wheat in a marriage greater than the sum of its parts.
“Our Straight Triticale Whiskey is the result of what we call our ‘happy accident’,” said Dr. Kenneth Maverick, Founder of Maverick Distilling. “We ordered several thousand pounds of rye grain to produce our Rye Whiskey. Through a mix-up at the silos, the grain we received labeled as rye turned out to be triticale. In true Maverick fashion, we decided that when life gives you triticale, make fine Texas Whiskey. We are thrilled to introduce the new Samuel Maverick Straight Triticale Whiskey Bottled-In-Bond. This expression embodies the spirit of Maverick Distilling—innovation, resourcefulness, tradition, and uncompromising quality.”
The limited-release of Samuel Maverick Straight Triticale Whiskey Bottled-In-Bond is available exclusively at the distillery tasting room in downtown San Antonio for $135 while supplies last. It is also available for purchase online via the Maverick Distilling website with shipping via retail partners to customers nationwide.
