As bourbon enthusiasts enter the highly anticipated "Bourbon Hunting Season," Buzzard's Roost is making waves with its latest offerings, designed to delight both casual sippers and die-hard collectors. The independent whiskey blender, bottler, and distiller has introduced its first-ever gift set, the Char #1 Duo Gift Set, alongside four curated bundles of rare and award-winning whiskeys. These collections highlight the brand’s commitment to innovation and exclusivity, offering a treasure trove of options for those seeking distinctive bottles.
The Char #1 Duo Gift Set: A Perfect Starter Pack
At the center of Buzzard’s Roost’s holiday lineup is the Char #1 Duo Gift Set, priced at $75. This set features two 375ml bottles of the brand’s most popular offerings:
- Char #1 Bourbon
- Char #1 Rye
This beautifully boxed gift pack serves as an ideal introduction to Buzzard’s Roost’s signature flavor profiles, showcasing their pioneering techniques in secondary maturation and barrel craftsmanship. It is available both online and in retail stores nationwide, making it accessible for whiskey enthusiasts looking for a thoughtful gift.
Exclusive Whiskey Bundles for the Adventurous Collector
For those on a quest for rare bottles, Buzzard’s Roost has assembled four exclusive bundles available in limited quantities online. Each bundle is a showcase of the brand’s creativity and mastery in blending and maturation.
1. Bourbon & Rye Hunters Bundle
Price: $275
Quantity Available: 10 bundles
This trio of whiskeys is perfect for collectors looking for unique flavor profiles:
- Kindred Collaboration Small Batch Bourbon: A 5-year-old bourbon finished in specially toasted wave stave barrels, crafted in collaboration with Buzzard’s Roost lead distiller Ethan Spalding and his father Chad, a cooperage industry veteran.
- Ambuzzadors Select Single Barrel Bourbon: Chosen by Buzzard’s Roost’s loyal fan panel, this bourbon is a standout selection from eight barrel samples.
- Peated Rye: An early release featuring subtle smoky and peppery notes, achieved through cold-smoking barrels with real peat.
2. Festival Pack
Price: $225 per 2-pack
Quantity Available: 10 bundles
This bundle includes two single-barrel bourbons bottled exclusively for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and the New Orleans Bourbon Festival, offering collectors a taste of festival exclusivity.
3. Toast the Season 3-Pack
Price: $260
Quantity Available: 6 bundles
With Buzzard’s Roost’s Toasted French Oak Bourbon currently sold out and not expected to return until 2025, this bundle is a must-have for fans of toasted-barrel whiskeys. It includes:
- Toasted French Oak Bourbon
- Toasted American Oak Bourbon
- Toasted Barrel Rye
4. Winning Whiskeys 4-Pack
Price: $245
Quantity Available: Limited
A compilation of Buzzard’s Roost’s most celebrated whiskeys, this set offers a vertical tasting experience of award-winning expressions:
- Bottled in Bond Wheated Bourbon: Recognized with 95 points by Wine Enthusiast and ranked #2 in the world by the World Whiskey Awards.
- Char #1 Rye: Crowned the #1 craft rye globally by the World Whiskey Awards.
- American Whiskey: Recipient of Double Gold at the Barleycorn Awards and Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
- Toasted American Oak Bourbon: Scored 93 points by Wine Enthusiast and named Best Bourbon by the Barleycorn Awards.
A Season of Celebration and Innovation
Buzzard’s Roost CEO Judy Hollis Jones expressed the company’s excitement in a recent statement, emphasizing the thoughtfulness behind these releases.
“Now is when people are on the hunt for gifts and bottles to share with friends and family for the fall entertaining and holiday season,” Jones said. “In addition to our first boxed gift set, we’ve assembled four unique bottle bundles of rare whiskeys that are hard-to-impossible to find out in the wild. We wish everyone good luck on their bourbon hunting.”
About Buzzard’s Roost
Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskey stands apart as an innovative force in the whiskey world. As an independent blender, bottler, and distiller, the company employs cutting-edge techniques, such as using oak barrels aged for 18 months and leveraging unique Char #1 levels to unlock complex, layered flavors. These methods result in whiskeys with character and depth, appealing to aficionados and newcomers alike.
Proudly woman-led, Buzzard’s Roost embodies a pioneering spirit, pushing the boundaries of traditional whiskey-making to craft spirits that are unmistakably unique.
Whether for a holiday gift, a personal treat, or the pursuit of rare bottles, Buzzard’s Roost’s latest offerings deliver something extraordinary for every whiskey lover. From the approachable Char #1 Duo Gift Set to the rarest festival exclusives, these releases are set to make this bourbon season unforgettable.