by admin | Apr 24, 2025 | IN THE NEWS
Two Exclusive Expressions, Bold Flavors & Boundless Horizons
Louisville, Kentucky (April 23, 2025) – Star Trek Spirits, the official spirits brand of the Star Trek franchise, proudly announces a groundbreaking collaboration with Stellum Spirits, a contemporary whiskey brand from Barrell Craft Spirits—the award-winning, preeminent independent whiskey blender in the U.S. Born in Kentucky, the heartland of bourbon, and crafted with a vision inspired by the stars, these two limited edition whiskeys merge tradition with cosmic allure.
The name ‘Stellum’ derived from the Latin word for ‘star,’ perfectly captures the brand’s celestial inspiration. Together, these two special releases—a Blended Rye Whiskey and a Cask Strength Blended Whiskey—seamlessly merge Stellum’s innovative spirit with the pioneering legacy of Star Trek.
What sets this release apart is that both expressions are housed in the iconic Romulan Ale bottle—a symbol of Star Trek‘s rich history. Deeply rooted in Star Trek lore, and famously outlawed by the United Federation of Planets, Romulan Ale has long embodied mystery and intrigue. Now, this legendary bottle bridges the world of science fiction and exceptional whiskey, making these limited-edition releases even more extraordinary for collectors and whiskey enthusiasts alike.
In collaboration with Stellum’s expert blending team, these two unique bottles offer whiskey and Star Trek aficionados an unparalleled journey of flavors. The first, A Blended Rye Whiskey, is a bold, 118.02 proof creation that captures the daring exploration synonymous with Starfleet—a marigold-hued rye with warm aromas of dark brown sugar and toasted almonds. The rich, buttery palate unfolds with layers of star anise, sesame, and almonds, complemented by vibrant notes of dill, apricot, orange peel, and brown sugar, leading to a lingering finish.
The second, a Cask Strength Blended Whiskey, clocks in at 120.67 proof, delivering a robust yet harmonious profile. A warm amber bourbon with an intense, evolving aroma—flowery vanilla, orange peel, caramel corn, and mixed peppercorns lead the way, followed by cedar and smoldering oak. The palate unfolds with notes of charred orange, leather, and floral vanilla layered with cardamom, cedar, and spiced nuts, finishing with a touch of sweet cinnamon.
These limited releases will be available online at Star Trek Spirits (startrekspirits.com) at a suggested retail price of $79 per bottle. With just three barrels of each expression crafted, these small-batch releases present a rare opportunity to own a piece of this extraordinary cosmic adventure.
TM & © 2025 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About Stellum Spirits
Stellum™ Spirits is devoted to bringing American whiskey into the modern age with simple, elegant blends and single barrels selected with intention. Stellum Spirits, produced by Barrell Craft Spirits®, the award-winning independent blender and bottler of uniquely aged, cask-strength sourced whiskey and rum.
About Star Trek Spirits
Star Trek Spirits is part of the Spirits That Rock portfolio, known for creating premium spirits that capture the essence of iconic brands. Spirits That Rock partners with some of the world’s most recognizable brands, focusing on authenticity, premium quality, and bespoke glass vessels. Star Trek Spirits has assembled a world-class team to bring the rich history of Star Trek to life.
About Star Trek
In the nearly 60 years since the legendary creator Gene Roddenberry introduced the world to a Star Trek universe where “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations” remains its proud legacy, the series has continued to break barriers – inspiring generations of fans with a celebration of cultural diversity and inclusion, scientific exploration, and the pursuit of uncharted frontiers. Today, the Star Trek canon thrives through film, television, animation, games, publishing, podcasts, experiences, and programming. Available in over 200 markets worldwide, the Star Trek franchise of 11 TV series, 14 films, and over 900 episodes has been a mainstay in generating stories that are both exciting and thought-provoking and have vastly contributed to the pop-culture lexicon throughout the years. StarTrek.com is the official home of the final frontier and fandom – sharing the latest news, celebrating fandom, and so much more.
# # #
by admin | Apr 23, 2025 | IN THE NEWS
One-of-a-Kind Limited Release Features a Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys Ranging in Age from 11 to 20 Years Old
Louisville, KY (April 23, 2025) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today launched Barrell Full Proof, its first one-of-a-kind full proof bourbon blend. While cask strength bourbon is bottled at the proof it is when it leaves the barrel, full proof bourbon is bottled at the same proof as when it first entered the barrel. The BCS blending team began by meticulously selecting individual barrels and cutting each one to its original barrel entry proof. Through careful blending, they then harmonized these distinct elements into a bold full-flavored masterpiece, resulting in an exceptional blend featuring notes of hazelnut, chocolate, tobacco, and leather.
The new expression features straight bourbon whiskeys from Indiana (16 & 18-year), Tennessee (16 & 17-year), and Kentucky (11 & 20-year) which were expertly blended and bottled at 123 proof (61.5% ABV). Featuring a derived mash bill of corn (78%), rye (11%), and malted barley (11%), Barrell Full Proof is now available for purchase online via the BCS website at barrellbourbon.com and at select retailers for the suggested retail price of $199.99 per 750ml bottle.
Founded in 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky, BCS selects and blends products that explore different distillation methods, barrels, and aging environments. BCS’s extensive stocks of high-quality casks mean it can craft extraordinary blends that maximize the nuances of each ingredient. Creative finishes and a liberated approach to blending guides every product release.
The award-winning line of BCS releases are sold in 49 US states, Australia, Canada, South Korea, and the UK. Follow Barrell Craft Spirits on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, or visit barrellbourbon.com.
Barrell Craft Spirits®
Louisville-based Barrell Craft Spirits® is the original, pre-eminent independent blender of unique, aged, cask strength whiskey and rum. Recognized for our blending expertise since 2013, we skillfully design, produce, and launch leading, unique products that surprise and delight whiskey aficionados and novices alike. Our cask-strength small-batch and single-barrel releases have quickly become an influencing force in American whiskey, winning awards from the world’s most prestigious distilled spirits publications and competitions.
Barrell Craft Spirits®, Barrell®, Barrell Bourbon® and Barrell Rye® are registered trademarks owned by Barrell Craft Spirits LLC.
# # #
by admin | Apr 2, 2025 | IN THE NEWS
Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished with Several Types of Toasted French Oak Staves Also Earns Double Gold Medal and 96-point Rating
Memphis, TN (April 2, 2025) – Blue Note Bourbon™, the award-winning whiskey portfolio which is artfully crafted to honor the rich blues music that is synonymous with Memphis, is thrilled to announce that its Crossroads Straight Bourbon Whiskey was named “Best in Show” at the 14th Annual Denver International Spirits Competition (DISC). Blue Note Crossroads also received a Double Gold Medal and 96 rating out of a possible 100 points.
Recognized as one of the world’s premier competitions, DISC accepts spirits in more than 125 categories and is judged double-blind by a seasoned team of certified spirits specialists and experienced buyers. This year’s competition took place over three weekends in March. A final “Best of Show” tasting with nine senior judges occurred at Burn’s Pub in Broomfield, Colorado. Joining Blue Note Crossroads as “Best in Show” winners were Stranahan’s Blue Peak Solera Finish American Single Malt Whiskey and Sazerac 18-Year-Old Rye.
Crossroads combines the unmistakable boldness of Blue Note Bourbon with the sophistication of the finest, toasted French oak curated from an artisan cooperage in Centre-Val de Lorge. The expression features a mash bill of 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley and is bottled at 100-proof, unfiltered. In addition to the 2025 DISC, Crossroads won a Platinum Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition as a result of winning Double Gold in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Crossroads is available for purchase online at BlueNoteBourbon.com and in 22 U.S. states (as listed below). The suggested retail price for a 750ml bottle is $44.99.
Blue Note’s whiskey portfolio, which also includes Juke Joint ($34.99), Straight Rye Whiskey ($34.99), and Uncut ($49.99), is distilled in partnership with Lofted Spirits (parent company of Bardstown Bourbon Company and Green River Distilling Company) and then aged just north of downtown Memphis where the Mississippi and Wolf Rivers collide. The long summers filled with infamous Memphis heat and cooler evenings forces the whiskey deep into the oak, creating an unmistakably rich flavor that’s bold yet smooth.
About B.R. Distilling Company
Founded in 2014 in Memphis, TN, B.R. Distilling Company is the oldest licensed distillery in Memphis, TN, and producer of world-famous Blue Note Bourbon. Currently, the company produces four flagship expressions, along with regular limited releases, which are distributed across 22 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, MO, NY, NJ, OK, RI, SC, TN, and TX, and online at BlueNoteBourbon.com via Bevstack, which can be shipped to: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. Take note. Sip responsibly.
# # #
by admin | Mar 20, 2025 | IN THE NEWS
Newest Exceptional Cask Selection is a Blend of Two Distinct 14-Year Single Blended Molasses Rums Aged in Ex-Bourbon Barrels and Ex-Madeira Casks
Corona del Mar, CA (March 20, 2025) – Foursquare, the legendary rum distillery located in Barbados, has launched its newest Exceptional Cask Selection, Mark XXVIII Convocation. The new expression is a blend of two distinct 14-year aged Single Blended Molasses Rums coming from the double-retort pot still and twin column Coffey Still of Foursquare Rum Distillery. One rum was aged for 14 years entirely in Ex-Bourbon barrels and the other was aged for 14 years entirely in Ex-Madeira casks.
These Exceptional Cask Selections represent the unique, limited, and rare offerings of Foursquare Rum Distillery which Master Distiller and Master Blender Richard Seale hand selected. They are only released when he feels they are of exceptional quality. Each is one-of-a-kind, only available for a limited time, and showcase truly unique approaches to both Rum blending and maturation.
All blending, bottling, and aging occurred entirely on-site by Richard Seale. No added color, sugar, filtration, or flavor additives. The expression was bottled at 124 proof (62% ABV) and is available throughout the U.S. and online for the suggested retail price of $159.
Foursquare Rum Distillery is located on a former sugar plantation that dates back to approximately 1720, within the tiny Caribbean Island of Barbados. The distillery was re-opened by the Seale family in 1996, distilling operations and blending are currently directed by Richard Seale, 4th Generation Trader/Distiller of R.L. Seale & Co.
For more information, please visit https://altamarbrands.com/brands/foursquare-rum-distillery/ and Foursquare on Instagram
About Altamar Brands LLC
Founded in 2005 by W. L. Lyons Brown, III, Altamar Brands is a small, entrepreneurial outfit founded to develop and import esoteric, artisanal spirits brands that offer unique and distinctive production stories in their respective categories. They include High n’ Wicked Whiskeys, Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selections Rums, Probitas Rum, R.L. Seale’s 12-Year-Aged Barbados Rum, Elvelo Tequila, Kubler Absinthe, Right Gin and Lágrimas del Valle Tequila. For more information, please visit https://altamarbrands.com/
With Cocktailing, Quality Bests Quantity.
# # #
by admin | Mar 20, 2025 | IN THE NEWS
Limited-Edition Offering Showcases the Company’s Blending and Finishing Expertise
Louisville, KY (March 20, 2025) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today launched the latest offering in its Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: P.X. Sherry. The limited-edition Series utilizes the company’s blending and finishing expertise to make bespoke blends of straight bourbon whiskeys with unique finishes. Previous cask-finished bourbons include Amburana, A Tale of Two Islands Rum Finish, Mizunara, and Ice Wine.
Pedro Ximénez, often abbreviated as P.X., is a dessert wine from Spain, renowned for its rich, intense sweetness. P.X. wines typically feature notes of dried fruits, velvety chocolate, and toffee. In crafting a harmonious counterpart, the BCS team meticulously blended select straight bourbon whiskeys from Kentucky (9 & 10-year), Indiana (6, 7, 8, & 12-year), and Tennessee (7 & 15-year) before further maturation in P.X. Sherry barrels to enhance and complement the sumptuous flavor derived from said barrels. The result is a rich, full-bodied bourbon with layers of toasted coffee, golden honey, and candied fruit, offering a sophisticated balance of depth and sweetness.
Featuring a derived mash bill of corn (80%), rye (16%), and malted barley (4%), the new expression was bottled at cask strength (115.52 proof) in Kentucky. It is now available for purchase online via the BCS website at barrellbourbon.com and in select retailers for the suggested retail price of $84.99 per 750ml bottle.
Founded in 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky, BCS selects and blends products that explore different distillation methods, barrels, and aging environments. BCS’s extensive stocks of high-quality casks mean it can craft extraordinary blends that maximize the nuances of each ingredient. Creative finishes and a liberated approach to blending guides every product release.
The award-winning line of BCS releases are sold in 49 US states, Australia, Canada, South Korea, and the UK. Follow Barrell Craft Spirits on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, or visit barrellbourbon.com.
Barrell Craft Spirits®
Louisville-based Barrell Craft Spirits® is the original, pre-eminent independent blender of unique, aged, cask strength whiskey and rum. Recognized for our blending expertise since 2013, we skillfully design, produce, and launch leading, unique products that surprise and delight whiskey aficionados and novices alike. Our cask-strength small-batch and single-barrel releases have quickly become an influencing force in American whiskey, winning awards from the world’s most prestigious distilled spirits publications and competitions.
Barrell Craft Spirits®, Barrell®, Barrell Bourbon® and Barrell Rye® are registered trademarks owned by Barrell Craft Spirits LLC.
# # #
by admin | Mar 19, 2025 | IN THE NEWS
Grand Prizewinner Will Win a Trip to Barbados
Corona del Mar, CA (March 19, 2025) – Probitas, the award-winning white blended rum which has set a new gold standard for use in cocktails, today launched a recipe contest challenging bartenders to blend local and distant flavors into one unforgettable cocktail for the chance to win a trip to Barbados, including the Barbados Rum Experience.
In the competition, participants submit a daiquiri cocktail recipe which includes Probitas White Blended Rum (or a non-alcohol alternative) and combines the contrasting themes and flavors derived from home (that is, a familiar place such as where participants live, grew up or consider a “home place”) and away (that is, somewhere new and different). The recipe along with a photo of the cocktail constitutes the entry.
Entries will be judged on the following:
- Persuasiveness and effectiveness of capturing Competition theme
- Quality of instructions for preparation of cocktail
- Originality and creativity
- “Balance” of flavors in the cocktail
No purchase necessary to participate. Participants must be 21 or over to enter. All entries must be received by March 31, 2025. For the official rules, please visit: https://probitasrumcocktails.com/
About Probitas White Blended Rum
Probitas comes from two of the most iconic distilleries in two of the most respected islands in the Caribbean for rum making – Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados and Hampden Estate in Jamaica. This is the first time that a White Blended Rum has been made entirely in the Caribbean, from multiple islands and producers, with components selected by the rum makers themselves.
Probitas is a blend of three distinct rums, blended by Master Distiller and Master Blender Richard Seale of Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados and marks the first time there has been a joint venture between Caribbean distilleries to produce a blended rum. The components include Unaged Pot Still Rum from Hampden Estate in Jamaica selected by Mr. Vivian Wisdom (Hampden’s Master Distiller at the time of blending), along with Unaged Coffey Still Rum and Two-year Aged Pot Still Rum from Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados, selected by Richard Seale.
Probitas White Blended Rum was distilled, matured, blended, and bottled in the Caribbean. No sugar, flavor, color, nor neutral/multi column spirit added. The expression was bottled at 47% ABV (94 proof) and is available throughout the U.S. and online for the suggested retail price of $29.99. For more information, please visit https://altamarbrands.com/brands/probitas-rum/ and Probitas on Instagram.
About Altamar Brands LLC
Founded in 2005 by W. L. Lyons Brown, III, Altamar Brands is a small, entrepreneurial outfit founded to develop and import esoteric, artisanal spirits brands that offer unique and distinctive production stories in their respective categories. They include High n’ Wicked Whiskeys, Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selections Rums, Probitas Rum, R.L. Seale’s 12-Year-Aged Barbados Rum, Elvelo Tequila, Kubler Absinthe, Right Gin and Lágrimas del Valle Tequila. For more information, please visit https://altamarbrands.com/
With Cocktailing, Quality Bests Quantity.
# # #
