South Carolina’s Striped Pig Distillery recently launched a special limited edition of bottled Bourbon in celebration of National Pig Day.
The single-barrel bourbon, 100% local corn, distilled by Striped Pig’s master distiller Johnny Pieper, has aged for more than 6 years in the distillery’s bonded warehouse. According to official distillery tasting notes, the drink exudes an aroma of maple syrup, blooming in brown sugar, caramel and vanilla on the tongue, leading to notes of molasses, raisin, pepper, spices and licorice, before finishing with notes of leather and earth tones.
This year’s limited release marks the first time for Striped Pig and its surroundings. The concept of bottled-in-bond has existed for more than a century, originated with the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 to guarantee what is described as the integrity of whiskey. Now, its high standards serve for many as an indicator of transparency, quality and authenticity. Each barrel ages differently depending on where and how it is stored, the aging process, and the composition of the barrel.
Striped pig distillery bottled in Bourbon Bond (image via Striped pig distillery)
The award-winning Striped Pig Distillery is a family owned company owned by a woman. The distillery recently received the ‘SC Distillery of the Year’ and ‘SC Producer of the Year’ awards at the New York International Spirits Awards and has received several awards for its line of rum with spices, gin and vodka.
“I feel this is a milestone for women in the beverage business – being able to open this barrel and be the first to taste this bourbon knowing that there will only be 140 bottles on the planet, looks like a historic achievement,” CEO Pixie Paula Dezzutti said , in a prepared statement.
The Bourbon Limited Release Barrel-in-Bond is only available for purchase at the distillery at a price of about $ 100 for those who choose to look for it.