About the product: We are thrilled to release our very first Single Farm Bottled In Bond Jimmy Red Bourbon Whiskey in a commemorative 10th Anniversary package showcasing the return of our beloved stoneware bottles. This Bottled In Bond bourbon was made from Jimmy Red corn grown at Plumfield farm in Darlington, SC by Campbell Coxe in a single harvest and distilled within one distilling season.

About Jimmy Red: Our flagship spirit, this bourbon is made from 100% Jimmy Red corn, a magenta-hued landrace grain grown for decades on James Island and nearly lost forever. For 10 years, we’ve worked with a team of researchers and farmers to rebuild a secure seed supply for the most flavorful whiskey corn we’ve ever tasted. 

There were only 2 cobs of Jimmy Red corn left after the last man known to grow it passed away. His family gave the seeds to Ted Chewning and he was able to bring it back to life. From two ears in 2013 to an estimated 250,000 lbs in 2017 the production on Jimmy Red corn has exploded.

High Wire Distilling in Charleston, SC began playing around with this corn in 2014. This bourbon is an incredible example of how heritage/heirloom grains are changing craft spirits. Craft distillers are using them to redefine the spirits we love.

Tasting Notes: 

Really nice notes of underripe pineapple, caramel, vanilla extract, cornbread, dried soil, and hints of hot chocolate powder.

The palate is tart cherry, dark chocolate, and leather but the chocolate is prominent. An undercurrent of coffee bean, barrel char, smokey vanilla, and ground cinnamon being the most prominent spice but still a plethora of baking spices.

The finish is tart cherry skin, dried cacao, leather, and ground cinnamon.