Town Branch Launches Oldest Whiskey Yet
Town Branch Distillery, the primary distilling operation of Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. and the only brewstillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail has announced the inaugural release of its Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey Archive Series. This multi-year collection will feature some of the oldest American Single Malt Whiskey in the world, all distilled, aged, and bottled in Kentucky under bond by Town Branch Distillery in Lexington. The launch happens to happily coincide with American Single Malts being declared a formal category by US Federal authorities.
The first release, Town Branch 15-Year Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey Archive Series Vol. 1 is the oldest Bottled-in-Bond American Single Malt Whiskey ever made. It will be available at Town Branch Distillery and in select states across the U.S. at a suggested retail price of $399.99 for a 750ml bottle.
In 2009, Dr. Pearse Lyons, the founder of Town Branch Distillery, commissioned a select number of Single Malt whiskey barrels, crafted from 100% malted barley and distilled in a single season by one distiller. These special barrels were hand-selected to form the Town Branch Archive Series, showcasing some of the oldest American Single Malt Whiskey in the world. Each annual release, starting in 2024 and continuing through 2030, honors the rich legacy of the Lyons family in brewing, distilling, and cooperage. Bottled-in-Bond, 100 Proof, Non-Chill Filtered, and Single Barrel, every bottling a one-of-a-kind experience and a testament to generations of craftsmanship.
After tasting each barrel allocated to the project in late July 2024, their 15th birthday, our team selected Barrel Serial Number 222, filled on July 2, 2009 (lot date 09G02) to represent the inaugural 15-Year-Old release as Archive Series Vol 1. This barrel embodies the perfect balance between American Whiskey and Single Malt Whiskey, with a rich, robust flavor profile enhanced by extended aging in former Kentucky bourbon barrels. It serves as an ideal starting point for this historic series of single malt whiskey releases, which we’re excited to share over the coming years.
Each release includes a collector’s coin minted to commemorate the Archive Series. These tokens are more than just keepsakes; they offer exclusive access to your experience at Town Branch Distillery. Coin holders are entitled to unlimited free tours for life.
“When you select our special single malt whiskey release, you became part of our family’s traditions and legacy. It’s personal – and a privilege to share it with you,” says Mark Lyons, owner and the 7th generation of the Lyons family in the brewing, distilling, and cooperage industries.
Simply present your Collector’s Coin upon arrival to enjoy lifetime tour privileges, along with exclusive benefits reserved for our extended family. No prior booking is necessary—Town Branch will always welcome holders with open arms.
