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Templeton Distillery will ship its first in-house whiskey for distribution next month, ironically billed as a high rye bourbon.
Templeton Fortitude Bourbon would undoubtedly be a high rye by anyone’s standards, with a mash bill of 55% corn, 40% rye and 5% malted barley. Templeton’s home, Iowa, is renowned for its corn, and so it should come as no surprise that all the corn used came from within 15 miles of the distillery. It’s bottled at 92 proof.
“It’s thrilling to be part of this historic moment for the Templeton Distillery and the incredible community of Templeton, Iowa,” said Shane Fitzharris, Senior Vice President of Commercial at Infinium Spirits. “We are very excited to bring our distillery’s inaugural distillate to the world and showcase the innovation and craft that we have at Templeton Distillery through this fantastic Bourbon release.”
Templeton Distillery, located on 20 acres in Templeton, Iowa, has the capacity to distill all styles of American Whiskey and an annual production exceeding 3 million bottles. This iconic establishment has become a cornerstone of the community. The 34,500 sq ft world-class distillery employs 30 locals and is a testament to the town’s values, embodying a strong sense of community. Beyond its role as a distillery, Templeton’s facility also serves as a visitor center and museum with a bottling plant facility on site and two 54,000 sq. ft maturation and barrel warehouses.
