Cathead Distillery is launching the ‘Tintype Old Soul Bourbon, Series 1’ in cooperation with the Music Maker Foundation and its mission to nurture the roots of American music. The bottle features a tintype photograph of Captain Luke Mayer, a blues vocalist from the mid-1900s, to honor his legacy and work with the Music Maker Relief Foundation in the 1990s. With a high-rye mash recipe of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley, ‘Tintype Old Soul Bourbon’ is produced in Indiana and matured on-site at the distillery's Jackson, Mississippi, location.
“In its singular excellence and depth of character, this bourbon honors the legacy of my dear friend Captain Luke and his music,” said Timothy Duffy, Co-Founder of the Music Maker Foundation.
‘Tintype Old Soul Bourbon’ offers a subtle introduction of creamy vanilla that gives way to mid-palate nuances of hazelnut, leather, and pepper before finishing with flavors of spicy black chocolate.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Musician-honoring Spirits
- Distilleries can collaborate with foundations to create limited edition spirits honoring musicians, creating a unique and nostalgic experience for consumers.
- High-rye Mash Recipes
- Distilleries can experiment with high-rye mash recipes to create unique flavor profiles and differentiate themselves in the crowded whiskey market.
- Local Maturation
- Distilleries can use local maturation to showcase and celebrate the uniqueness of their region and create a unique selling proposition.
Who This Affects Most
- Distilleries
- Distilleries can collaborate with foundations to create limited edition spirits that resonate with consumers nostalgic for a specific aspect of culture such as music.
- Music Foundations
- Music foundations can collaborate with distilleries to create spirits that honor musical icons and raise funds for their foundation.
- Whiskey Industry
- The whiskey industry can experiment with unique mash recipes and maturation techniques to cater to consumers' changing tastes and preferences.
