Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. has taken pride in finding forgotten barrels of rare and delicious whiskey, giving them a new home. The brand recently announced their latest release, Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue, which comes from Cascade Hollow Distillery in Tullahoma, TN and is a cask strength 16-year-old straight bourbon whiskey.
Nestled in a valley with a spring-fed creek in an area known for its population of copperhead snakes, the stocks for Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue were discovered by Cascade Hollow’s General Manager and Distiller Nicole Austin in Cascade Hollow’s single story rickhouses. These rickhouses draw inspiration from traditional Scottish barrel storage and are a rather unique feature in the U.S. On the other hand, Tullahoma is a part of each whiskey produced at Cascade Hollow. From using the Cascade Spring water that runs through ancient limestone to the distillery working with local farmers, Copper Tongue is also distinctly inspired by American traditions.
While this is the second Orphan Barrel release from Cascade Hollow following the 2016 release of Orphan Barrel Whoop & Holler 28-Year-Old, Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue marks the first from Austin. Over the years, the team at Cascade Hollow has released a number of award-winning whiskies under her leadership.
“Since joining the team at Cascade Hollow Distilling Co., I’ve loved getting to explore all the incredible whiskies produced at the distillery. In that process, I’ve been excited to have found such an amazing whiskey to give a home to,” said Austin. “Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue brings together traditions from both American and Scotch whiskeys, and the result is a sophisticated straight bourbon that’s surprisingly delicate. With this release, I can’t wait to share this rare whiskey with the world and showcase a bit of the magic that can comes from Cascade Hollow.”
Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue is a highly limited release, and began rolling out in select U.S. markets across for a suggested retail price of $100.
