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The Last Drop Signature Blend Created By Drew Mayville, which launched in September, is an amalgamation of about 40 of Mayville's favorite Kentucky whiskeys, according to Robb Report. According to Last Drop Distillers, Mayville has been stashing some of his favorite whiskeys since he arrived at Buffalo Trace Distillery 18 years ago. This release is a blend of those favorites.

Bottled at 121.4 proof, this whiskey is the 28th release from Last Drop Distillers. It is limited to a release of 1,458 bottles and sells for a suggested retail price of 3,100 ($3,804).

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"As a master blender, I wholeheartedly believe that one can take individual components that are already exceptional to create an extraordinarily-beautiful end product," Mayville said. "As with music, a clarinet can be beautiful in its own right. However, when you combine it with other instruments in an orchestra you create a symphony a masterpiece. This blend fully epitomizes this notion, and it's been a dream come true to create this truly one-of-a-kind spirit for my friends at The Last Drop."

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Mayville has held the title of Sazerac master blender and director of quality at Buffalo Trace Distillery since 2004. Before that, he spent about a year and a half with Diageo following a 23-year career with Seagram.

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Drew Mayville's Tasting Notes, Via Last Drop Distillers

Nose: This reminds me of walking into one of Buffalo Trace's most famous warehouses, built all those years ago: the atmosphere, the history and the provenance it packs an evocative punch. Deep, dark fruit, figs, and dates on the nose, some raisins, and an aromatic spiciness, with citrus zest. There is some spiciness from the straight rye, and a creamy, vanilla from the bourbons, yielding a complex and layered flavor.

Palate: To begin with, there are dark fruits, candy and orange peel upfront. From there, we begin a journey through a veritable spice merchant's storeroom, and into a saddle room full of worn leather and wax. The ages of the whiskeys in this blend, and the magnificent impact of the American oak are here in perfect balance with the individual elements of the blend. A crescendo of rich and raw spiciness transitions across your palate: that balance is pure magic.

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BrokeAssAggie said:

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https://salttraderscc.com/ Zilker location off Mopac just south of downtown.

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AGdent07 said:

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How big of a step down is that lot b from pappy 20? I wasn't that impressed with lot b last time I had it. I'm not acting like it's garbage but just not worth the hype overall

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a leading provider of distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient solutions, today announced that its Luxco, Inc. subsidiary has reached a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of Penelope Bourbon LLC ("Penelope Bourbon" or "Penelope") and its related assets. Founded in 2018, Penelope Bourbon is a family and founder-owned and operated American Whiskey company with a diverse portfolio of high-quality whiskeys in the premium-plus price tiers. The acquisition includes all intellectual property and inventory of bottled product, as well as Penelope's aging whiskey inventory on a debt-and-cash-free basis. The upfront consideration is $105.0 million in cash to be paid at closing, with further potential earn-out contingent consideration of up to a maximum cash payout of $110.8 million measured through December 31, 2025 if certain performance conditions are met, reflecting the brand's current growth potential. The acquisition is expected to be financed using MGP's existing revolving credit facility and cash on hand.

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AgDev01 said:

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They doubled/are doubling the number rickhouses but im not sure how much capacity has been added at this point.

Is it a new mashbill or just branding? I agree it seems like an offload but it could also be to WLW as Old Rip Van Winkle is to Pappy. it will be interesting to see what this is.

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