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Wyoming Whiskey is releasing its Eclipse Edition Small Batch Bourbon this June 15th. Available exclusively in Wyoming, this special release celebrates the full solar eclipse which traverses the state this August 21.
“The eclipse will scribe its shadow across Wyoming beginning in Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park and totally darken Lander, Thermopolis, and Casper as it creeps to the east and will partially darken our distillery,” said WW Co-Founder David DeFazio. “As a company founded on a commitment to Wyoming, we have created a once-in-a-lifetime expression of our Wyoming-made bourbon to accompany this once-in-a-lifetime event. While most batches are made with 40 barrels, Eclipse was created from only 24 barrels selected this spring by Sam (Mead), which means that only 1,000 cases are available.”
Bottles will come in a limited edition black canister and each bottle will indicate the Eclipse Batch. Cases boxes will also be black.
In a full eclipse, the Moon passes between the Earth and Sun. Day will become night and viewers will see the sun’s glowing corona.
Wyoming Whiskey’s Eclipse Edition is similar to its Small Batch which is medium amber in color with a nose of sweet corn, molasses, and clove. It is medium-bodied with a palate of vanilla, caramel, charred oak, and a hint of citrus. The finish is mild with lingering caramel and toast, and is very smooth. But Eclipse has subtle differences due to the specific barrels selected for this expression. Bottles will retail for $45.
To learn more about the solar eclipse passing over the country in August, visit Eclipse2017.org or GreatAmericanEclipse.com.
