Drink some bourbon and help protect America’s first national park. That’s the pitch behind Wyoming Whiskey 1872 straight bourbon whiskey, and we couldn’t be more for it. It’s also set to be an extremely rare release, with just 150 bottles set to be made available.
Wyoming Whiskey 1872 bourbon is 9-year-old straight bourbon whiskey that honors the first 150 years of Yellowstone National Park. To make things better, it helps support Yellowstone Forever in their continued efforts to protect, preserve, and enhance the future of America’s first national park.
The name 1872 pays homage to March 1, 1872 when President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act into law, which has protected one of the most unique natural environments on earth for the last 150 years. The label on the front of each bottle features an iconic photograph by William Henry Jackson. Jackson’s photos brought the wild wonders of Yellowstone to life, and impressed the need to protect and preserve the area for future generations. Each of the 150 bottles will also come with a custom leather carrying case, and all sales proceeds will be donated to Yellowstone Forever, up to a maximum donation of $150,000 based on distributor depletions, to support their ongoing effort to give back to Wyoming’s wild spaces, and namely Yellowstone in this commemorative anniversary year.
“1872 is truly a collector’s edition. We are proud to honor the heritage of the place we call home and to help celebrate and preserve one of the most iconic and majestic outdoor spaces in our nation’s history,” said David DeFazio, Co-Founder of Wyoming Whiskey. “Don’t miss the chance to get your hands on this elusive and historic Wyoming Whiskey offering.”
On the nose, the whiskey offers orange marmalade, buttercream, lemon peel, pound cake, marshmallow, and fresh pomegranate. The palate features caramelized honey, grilled pears, green tea, and white peppercorn. The finish finds zesty grapefruit rinds, hints of licorice, and cracked black pepper.
Wyoming Whiskey 1872 is a 9-year-old straight bourbon whiskey made from a blend of 93% wheated bourbon and 7% ryed bourbon. Bottled at 58% ABV, it will retail for $399.99 and will only be available in Wyoming, California, Colorado, New York, and Georgia.
For more information, head over to the brand’s official website.
In June, Wyoming Whiskey launched two new bottlings, the limited-edition Powder River straight bourbon and the limited edition National Parks No. 2 straight bourbon whiskey.