Blue Run Spirits is releasing the third collection of the Blue Run Flight Series, a collection of “micro batch” whiskeys that celebrate the contrast of bourbon and rye types. Crafted by Shaylyn Gammon, head of whiskey development and innovation at Coors Spirits Co, the six micro-batch whiskey expressions that make up each “Flight” utilize no more than four barrels and mash bills. Collectively, each expression acts as a homage to the alluring contrasts across America’s varied cultures and landscapes. Each whiskey demonstrates Gammon’s unique creativity and sensory talent.
“The unique challenge of blending two American whiskey styles across four mash bills can only be recognized as a journey of discovery,” said Gammon. “Marrying decadent vanilla and honey with spice and savory components naturally results in harmonics that stand out in the nose and on the palate. But the melody created with more subtle and balanced flavors is where the true artistry of these whiskeys is revealed. Consistent with the past Flight Series releases, Series III is an expressive collection of whiskey innovation.”
Flight Series III is the first of Blue Run Flight Series to blend both Kentucky straight bourbon and Kentucky straight rye. Previous Flight Series releases utilized different sensory inspirations. Flight Series I delivered the artistry of Kentucky straight bourbon blends from various sources. For Flight Series II, much of the sensory aspect of its creation was done outdoors, highlighting the contrast of flavors Shaylyn experienced in nature, where the whiskey reacts differently than in a still, climate-controlled lab.
Each expression in the flight is a variation on a theme. The contract distilleries include Castle & Key, Bardstown Bourbon Company and another undisclosed facility. All barrels featured #3 and #4 char and were aged, for a time, in non-temperature-controlled warehouses in Bardstown.
The expressions in Flight Series III include:
- Beach & Blooms
- Buck & Brush
- Filly & Fiddle
- Fit & Flair
- 5 Sails & Rails
- Sun & Salt
Blue Run’s signature medallion on the Flight Series III bottle is a white pearlized butterfly, with the shiny blue tint appearing when exposed to the light. Each of the Blue Run Flight bottles features with a unique neck label reflective of the name given to each expression.
Each Blue Run Flight Series III (RRP $124.99) is available is available in select states across the US. For more information, visit Blue Run’s website.
