Stitzel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

This inaugural release of Stitzel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey pays homage to nearly a century of bourbon-making excellence. Aged for over two decades and pulled from just nine select barrels, this first expression under the Stitzel Reserve name is as exclusive as it is historic. With only 191 bottles in existence, each is a testament to the care, legacy, and tradition that define the Louisville-based cathedral of American whiskey.

Founded in 1935 and reopened to the public in 2014, the Stitzel-Weller Distillery is one of the most iconic stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Just five miles from downtown Louisville, it’s a place where the past meets innovation—home to revered brands like Blade and Bow and I.W. Harper, and now the new hallmark of prestige: Stitzel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Stitzel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey: A Rare Expression of Patience and Mastery

Crafted under the expert direction of Nicole Austin, Director of American Whiskey Liquid Development and Capabilities at Diageo, the Stitzel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is born from barrels that represent the apex of aging perfection. Austin personally selected and blended this 24-year-old expression, which yields rich and rugged notes of cracked leather, saddle oil, and burnt sugar—a sensory experience that honors time, tradition, and technique. With its deep, complex profile and a finish that lingers like a well-earned legacy, this is a whiskey to be revered. As Austin eloquently put it, “This launch is a celebration of the past and a bold step forward.”

The Stitzel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is available exclusively at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Bourbon enthusiasts can secure this inaugural release directly from the source, either by purchasing a 750mL bottle (price available upon request) or experiencing a bespoke tasting at the distillery’s renowned Garden & Gun Club. Each pour includes a branded etched whiskey glass, an elegant keepsake bag, and a limited edition Stitzel-Weller pin—collectibles worthy of the pour itself.

This exclusive offering is not mass-produced and will not follow a predetermined release calendar. Instead, future Stitzel Reserve expressions will be dictated solely by barrel maturity and quality. This approach guarantees that each installment will remain exceptional, coveted, and profoundly rare—positioning the brand not just as a new label, but as a living archive of American whiskey excellence.

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