Still Austin Whiskey Co., the Texas-based grain-to-glass whiskey company, is launching their fourth seasonal Bottled in Bond spirit: Straight Rye Whiskey. For this spring release, represented by the rabbit, we used the bright spice of 100% Texas-grown rye to conjure feelings of new beginnings, bold ideas, and fresh perspectives. This is the taste of spring, in all its glory. 

This Straight Rye Whiskey expression marks the fourth and final seasonal installment in Still Austin’s Bottled in Bond series. 

DETAILS: 
The whiskeys in our Seasonal Bottled in Bond Series capture the ingredients, flavors and themes of the seasons from which they were inspired. For this spring release, represented by the rabbit, we used the bright spice of 100% Texas-grown rye to conjure feelings of new beginnings, bold ideas, and fresh perspectives. This is the taste of spring, in all its glory. 

Shop: Available for purchase in Still Austin’s Tasting Room (Elmo Road, Austin, Texas) beginning February 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM CT. Also available for purchase online and at select retail locations starting in March 2024. 

Price: $79.99 

ABV/Proof: 50% / 100 proof, aged at least four years 

Mashbill: 100% Texas Rye 

Tasting notes: 

○ Nose: Light nose with spicy oak, vanilla bean, savory herbs, cherry pie and hints of white pepper. 

○ Palate: Sweet soft oak, with dark honey, black tea, candied ginger, wintergreen, pecan, dried currant and cream soda. 

○ Finish: Dry finish with notes of pink peppercorn, walnut and almond butter. Hints of milk chocolate and fig jam soften the dry finish. 

Jason Harry, Brand Experience Manager at Still Austin states “The fourth and final expression in our seasonal Bottled in Bond series here at Still Austin Whiskey Co. is not one to miss. The Bottled in Bond Straight Rye has the same 100% Texas-grown mash bill as our award-winning Artist Rye Whiskey, but with additional age and a slightly higher proof. Lead distiller John Schrepel and master blender Nancy Fraley have selected only the most well-developed barrels for this release to help showcase the uniquely exceptional character of Texas rye grain.” 

ABOUT STILL AUSTIN’S BOTTLED IN BOND SERIES: Still Austin’s Seasonal Bottled in Bond Series includes four limited-release whiskeys distilled to capture the ingredients, flavors and themes of the seasons from which they were inspired. Available in limited quantities, and only in the season of their release. The Bottled in Bond series utilizes a slow water reduction process. The artwork on the labels, created by world-renowned artist and native Texas, Marc Burckhardt, draws influence from the animals and the seasons while paying homage to the Texas terroir. 

‍WHAT DOES BOTTLED IN BOND MEAN: 

- The product of one distillation season by one distiller at one distillery; 

- Aged in a federally bonded warehouse under U.S. government supervision;

- Aged for at least four years; and 

- Bottled at 100 (U.S.) proof (50% ABV).