BOB DYLAN UNVEILS THIRD INSTALLMENT OF BOOTLEG WHISKEY
Heaven ’ s Door Whiskey , owned by Bob Dylan , has announced the release of Bootleg Series Vol III a rare 13 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon with Spanish Influence
Named in tribute to Bob Dylan ’ s famed series of album collections , the highly acclaimed Bootleg Series is a portfolio of rare whiskeys and special blends released annually . The 2019 inaugural release of The Bootleg Series ( Vol I ), received The Chairman ’ s Trophy and was named to the Top 100 Spirits at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2020 . The second release in the series ( Vol II , 2020 ) was awarded Finished Bourbon of the Year at the 2021 New York International Spirits Competition and was a 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge Finalist , earning 94 points . Both quickly sold out upon release .
The 2021 Bootleg Series release features a cask strength 13-year-old Kentucky Bourbon , finished in Vino de Naranja Casks . Native to Southern Spain , these casks are used to age an exclusive type of white wine utilizing a fully natural process that create a unique hue of orange in the finished wine . Bottled at cask strength , Heaven ’ s Door secondarily aged its mature Kentucky bourbon for almost a year in Vino de Naranja Casks , imparting a subtle sweetness , rich dark amber color and a multi layered flavor profile .
The Bootleg Series Vol III is presented in a handmade ceramic bottle featuring Bob Dylan ’ s painting , Sunday Afternoon , which showcases radiant coloring and brush strokes to illustrate a boating scene from the shore . Each bottle is housed in an individually numbered , handmade leather journal with ornate detailing that nods to traditional Southern Spanish architecture .
“ I really look forward to each year ’ s Bootleg release , as it ’ s our opportunity to introduce some of our rarest and most innovative whiskeys ,” said Heaven ’ s Door Master Blender , Ryan Perry . “ The Bootleg Series Vol III allowed us to experiment with our first ever Kentucky bourbon release , one of which was aged for 13 years before our Vino de Naranja barrel finishing - pretty amazing ! We ’ re really pleased with the final result , I just wish we had more bottles to offer all our loyal fans .”
With only 3,949 bottles released at a suggested retail price of $ 545.00 , The Bootleg Series Vol III is available at ReserveBar . com and select retailers .
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