Heaven’s Door Spirits, the award-winning collection of American whiskeys founded by Bob Dylan, announced this week the launch of “Homesick Blues” Minnesota Wheated Bourbon. This limited release offering pays homage to Dylan’s birthplace of Duluth, Minnesota and commemorates the debut of the definitive Dylan biography, Bob Dylan: Mixing Up The Medicine. This cask-strength wheated bourbon has […]
Heaven’s Door Spirits, the award-winning collection of American whiskeys founded by Bob Dylan, announced this week the launch of “Homesick Blues” Minnesota Wheated Bourbon. This limited release offering pays homage to Dylan’s birthplace of Duluth, Minnesota and commemorates the debut of the definitive Dylan biography, Bob Dylan: Mixing Up The Medicine.
This cask-strength wheated bourbon has been aged for seven years in the extreme temperature fluctuations of Minnesota’s North Country, imparting (per the brand) distinctive flavors of honey, caramel, dried fruit, vanilla and nutmeg, all culminating in a long, mellow finish.
“Bob Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine is the landmark tome that Bob Dylan fans have been waiting decades for. Spanning the life and career of the Nobel prize–winning musician, artist, and writer, this magnum opus provides unprecedented access to the hidden treasures found within the Bob Dylan Archive,” said Mark Davidson, Senior Director of Archives and Exhibitions at the Bob Dylan Center. This extraordinary book contains unprecedented insights into Dylan’s creative evolution.
Marc Bushala, co-founder and CEO of Heaven’s Door Spirits, enthused, “We are thrilled to introduce ‘Homesick Blues,’ a heartfelt tribute to Bob Dylan’s Minnesota roots and his journey to find home. This unique limited release expression stays true to Dylan’s desire to create a collection of whiskeys which each tell their own story.”
Heaven’s Door, Bob Dylan’s American Whiskey brand, recently unveiled Decade Series II release with a Straight Rye Whiskey aged for 10 years. They came out swinging big with the first Decade Series 10 Year Bourbon, winning Double Gold at the 2023 San Francisco Building on the success. Building on that success, Decade Series II was […]
Heaven’s Door, Bob Dylan’s American Whiskey brand, recently unveiled Decade Series II release with a Straight Rye Whiskey aged for 10 years. They came out swinging big with the first Decade Series 10 Year Bourbon, winning Double Gold at the2023 San Francisco Building on the success. Building on that success, Decade Series II was recently awarded 93 Points at the 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge.
The Decade Series II Straight Rye Whiskey has a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. Tasting notes (brand noted) delivering bold and spicy flavors, balanced by delicate notes of vanilla and caramel from the barrel.
Each expression of The Decade Series Each features a 10-year aged whiskey that celebrates the importance that time plays in bringing out the best of what is in the barrel. Per the brand, the decade-long process of maturation yields a highly nuanced and remarkably smooth whiskey, delivering a rounded finish and depth of flavor.
Heaven’s Door Decade Series II 10 Year Straight Rye Whiskey
Alex Moore, Master Blender at Heaven’s Door Spirits, commented, “Our Decade Series Straight Rye Whiskey is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the art of craft whiskey. We worked with dozens of carefully selected 10-year-aged whiskeys to arrive at a blend that is rich, full-bodied and has a distinctive flavor profile. With a deep amber hue from over a decade in the barrel, Decade Series II delivers a complex tasting experience with an array of flavors, culminating in a long and lingering finish. We’re thrilled with this exceptional straight rye as our second release in our Decade Series collection.”
The limited release, Heaven’s Door Decade Series Straight Rye Whiskey, is priced at $99.99 and is available for purchase at HeavensDoor.com and select retailers nationwide.
PRESS RELEASE Provided by Heaven’s Door Whiskey Heaven’s Door Spirits, founded by music global icon Bob Dylan, recently announced its plans to open a new distillery in Pleasureville, Kentucky (about an hour from Louisville). The brand is having a heavenly month of news as its Decade Series Vol. 1 10yr Bourbon won Double Gold (highest […]
Heaven’s Door Spirits, founded by music global icon Bob Dylan, recently announced its plans to open a new distillery in Pleasureville, Kentucky (about an hour from Louisville). The brand is having a heavenly month of news as its Decade Series Vol. 1 10yr Bourbon won Double Gold (highest honor) at the 2023 San Francisco Global Spirits Competition.
Located on over 160 acres of rolling hills astride Six Mile Creek, the picturesque property was once owned by Squire Boone, the brother of legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone. Heaven’s Door Distillery plans to open its doors to the public in September 2023.
Quietly under development since 2017, the distillery has been producing small batches of bourbon on its custom Vendome still since 2018. The Heaven’s Door Distillery features two separate stillhouses, each in its own towering western horse barn, a Visitor’s Center with tasting rooms and lounges overlooking the valley and Six Mile Creek, an eighteenth-century grist mill, two eighteenth-century cabins and a Moravian barn, all of which have been painstakingly restored.
“This is a momentous occasion for Heaven’s Door,” said Marc Bushala, co-founder and CEO of Heaven’s Door Spirits. “We selected this location for its remarkable natural beauty and unique ecosystem that has enabled us to make exceptional bourbon and create an unrivaled visitor experience,” added Bushala. “We are committed to the art of craft whiskey and honor the legacy of the many pioneers who have helped make Kentucky bourbon what it is today. We are thrilled to have Heaven’s Door be part of this storied tradition.”
John Logan Brent, Executive Judge for Henry County, remarked, “There is no better place on Earth for the Heaven’s Door Distillery than Pleasureville, Kentucky. The entire project was thoughtfully designed, respecting the terrain and supporting the local community. It has been a pleasure to watch this vision unfold over the past five years.”
Ken Pierce, an industry veteran, was brought on as Master Distiller to lead the project from design through distillation. Ken began his illustrious career with Barton Brands Distillery, initially working as Senior Chemist to Director of Distillation and eventually becoming Master Distiller. Ken was instrumental in the development of 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and its limited release expressions.
“I was honored to be chosen as Master Distiller for the Pleasureville project,” said Pierce, “The Heaven’s Door Distillery has been an incredible project, from inception to production of our first barrels. For me, this is a living legacy of my 40 years in the industry and my passion for making great whiskey.”
Sustainability: Heaven’s Door is proud to lead the way in sustainable distilling, utilizing two underground aquifers to access pristine limestone water for its distilling as well as geothermal heating and cooling of the buildings. Through its dedication to sustainable practices, the distillery cultivates its own heirloom grains and recycles protein-rich mash from the fermentation process as feed for cattle on surrounding farms.
The project will help drive economic growth and opportunities in the county by creating more than 50 jobs and bringing tourism to the area. The distillery also plans to work with local farmers to source ingredients for its spirits, further strengthening its ties to the community.
Heaven’s Door Brand Experience on Louisville’s “Urban Bourbon Trail“
In addition to its Pleasureville distillery, Heaven’s Door has announced it will open a unique brand experience in a former church in Downtown Louisville. The brand experience will house a small live music venue, a private event space and a restaurant and bar with ambitions to have one of the largest selections of American whiskeys in the country.
The Heaven’s Door brand center includes plans to construct a new 15,000 square foot immersive art experience adjacent to the church which will feature a collection of Bob Dylan’s critically acclaimed paintings and metalworks, as well as curated exhibitions of other artists.
The Company had previously announced that it intended to open a showcase distillery and brand center in a 160-year-old church in Nashville, Tennessee, which it acquired in 2016.
“With our distillery opening in Pleasureville, KY, having our brand experience in Louisville made more sense,” said Bushala. “We will use the Nashville property as the seat of The Heaven’s Door Foundation, the Company’s philanthropic arm which supports charities for the arts.”
PRESS RELEASE From Heaven’s Door Heaven’s Door Spirits, Bob Dylan’s portfolio of award-winning American whiskeys, announced the release of Bootleg Series Vol. IV, an 11-Year-Old Wheated Bourbon. Named in tribute to Bob Dylan’s famed series of album collections, the highly acclaimed Bootleg Series is a portfolio of rare whiskeys and special blends released annually that […]
Heaven’s Door Spirits, Bob Dylan’s portfolio of award-winning American whiskeys, announced the release of Bootleg Series Vol. IV, an 11-Year-Old Wheated Bourbon.
Named in tribute to Bob Dylan’s famed series of album collections, the highly acclaimed Bootleg Series is a portfolio of rare whiskeys and special blends released annually that was co-created with Bob Dylan and sourced and blended by the Heaven’s Door team.
The brand’s Bootleg Series Vol. IV release features an 11-Year-Old Wheated Bourbon finished in Islay Scotch Casks, bottled at 111 proof.
The bourbon is presented in a handmade ceramic bottle featuring an oil painting by Bob Dylan titled Lighthouse in Maine (2017) from the second installment of “The Beaten Path” collection. Each bottle is housed inside an individually numbered, bespoke leather journal. The suggested retail price is $499.99 and it is now available at HeavensDoor.com and select retailers nationwide.
Nicknamed “Whisky Island,” Islay is one of the five producing regions of Scotland whose identity is protected by law. Islay whiskies are known for being the most robust in flavor, with a renowned dry and peaty smokiness. Heaven’s Door secondarily ages their mature wheated bourbon for almost a year in seasoned Scotch casks to impart the unique characteristics of peat, resulting in a dram that’s reminiscent of toasting marshmallows over a campfire, per the brand.
The bourbon is presented in a handmade ceramic bottle featuring an oil painting by Bob Dylan titled Lighthouse in Maine (2017) from the second installment of “The Beaten Path” collection. The oil painting celebrates Dylan’s own well-traveled path and invites viewers to accompany him as he criss-crosses the USA through the backstreets, alleyways, and country roads. Each bottle is housed inside an individually numbered, bespoke leather journal with a unique design that nods to the wheated bourbon.
Bootleg Vol. IV is best enjoyed neat, on the rocks or with a splash of water and features the following characteristics:
