# Heritage-Honoring Mountain Whiskeys TINCUP Mountain Whiskey Releases the TINCUP Fourteener Series By Kanesa D | Published 2022-12-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tincup References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/spirits/2022/tincup-mountain-whiskey-releases-limited-edition-tincup-fourteener-series) & [shop.tincupwhiskey](https://shop.tincupwhiskey.com/)  TINCUP’s oldest whiskey released to date is the ‘Fourteener Bourbon Whiskey,’ a traditional American whiskey influenced by nature. [TINCUP Fourteener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourteener-bourbon) is the first in an annual release of [14-year-aged bourbon whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12yearold-bourbon-whiskey) that pays homage to TINCUP's beginnings in Colorado. TINCUP Fourteener Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at 42% ABV, and the resulting liquid is a rich, smooth spirit with a scent of warm vanilla, sugar cookie, and sweet syrupy overtones. Caramel and juicy apricot flavors are present on the tongue when sipping before a medium-length candied vanilla provides a satisfying finish. “I’m so excited for TINCUP fans to try this new aged bourbon whiskey,” said Jess Graber, founder of [TINCUP Whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tincup-bourbon). “Not only does Fourteener’s name pay homage to the rugged peaks that dot its home state of Colorado, it truly embodies our spirit of adventure. If you’ve ever been on the top of a 14er, you know it’s truly something to celebrate.” Image Credit: TINCUP Whiskey ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Heritage-inspired Whiskeys:** There is an opportunity for distilleries to create heritage-inspired whiskeys that pay homage to their origins while still appealing to modern tastes. - **Annual Releases:** Introducing annual releases of limited edition whiskeys creates anticipation and excitement around a brand, as well as an opportunity for experimentation with unique flavor profiles. - **Nature-influenced Spirits:** Incorporating natural influences into the distilling process creates unique flavor profiles and allows for storytelling around the origins and inspiration of the spirit. ### Where This Applies - **Distillery:** Distilleries can innovate their product offerings and marketing strategies by creating new, limited edition heritage-inspired whiskeys and introducing an annual release schedule. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality businesses have an opportunity to offer unique, limited edition whiskeys, along with experiences or events that celebrate the spirit's origins and backstory. - **Tourism:** Tourism businesses can offer experiences or packages that highlight the natural beauty and rugged spirit of places like Colorado, where TINCUP Fourteener is inspired by. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Commemorative Mountain Range Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourteener-bourbon.md) - [Tin Mining-Honoring Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinner-bros-flavored-whiskeys.md) - [Rocky Mountain-Flavored Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranahans-colorado-whiskey.md) - [Flavorful Bourbon Expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-strength-bourbon.md) - [Adventurous Bourbon-Branded Firewood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tincup-bourbon.md) - [Four Grain-Enriched Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-grain-bourbon.md) - [Limited-Edition Whiskey Returns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laws-whiskey-house.md) - [American-Honoring Single Malt Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/founders-release.md) - [Aged American Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-daniels-12yearold-tennessee-whiskey.md)