Some things just take time. As with this 10 to 13-year bourbon, the story took time as well. I first met Ed Bley in late 2017. We were at a tasting (pic below) in Northern Kentucky and he poured me some of his “Old Baldy” bourbon. This 300 bottle release had already generated quite a bit of buzz online. After tasting the bourbon that night I named it one of my favorite bottles of 2017 on the Bourbonr Blog! But, that was six years ago! And almost five years since Bley announced he was starting his own Independent Bottling company Rising Tide Spirits. While I’m usually a “ready, fire, aim” I’m glad others have the patience for something great. The “Old Stubborn” name pays homage to this patience. And I’m excited to say, the wait paid off! Please see below for more info on this release.

Age: A marriage of 10, 11 and 13-Year

Proof: 123.8 Proof  Cask Strength

Mash Bill: Wheated Bourbon

Source: Distilled in West Virginia; Bottled in Kentucky

Tasting Notes: Deep, rich dried fruit and spice. Loads of dates, fresh cracked pepper, caramel corn and dried oak. Incredibly long finish.

About: The former spirits manager of a prestigious liquor store, Ed’s selections and private whiskey marriages regularly drew lines in the hundreds camped out overnight for a chance at one of his releases. Ed’s company Rising Tide Spirits is proud to give everyone an opportunity at their first premium product line named Old Stubborn. The first release is a premium 11 barrel marriage of 10,11&13 year cask strength, barely filtered, Pot still, Wheated Bourbon Whiskey. The whiskey is never being produced again. It’s extremely limited. Please reserve yours today if you would like to be guaranteed to get them.

October 2017: Dixon Dedman, Myself, Julian Van Winkle & Ed