The Denver-based Stranahan’s Distillery has announced the launch of the oldest Colorado Bottled-in-Bond whiskey ever released, commemorating both its home states 150th anniversary and America’s 250th anniversary.

Stranahan’s Bottled-in-Bond (50% ABV) is a limited-edition 11 Year Old American single malt whiskey, produced using 100% malted barley from a single distilling season (January to June 2015) and matured in charred American white oak barrels.

Crafted in the spirit of the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act, Stranahan’s American Single Malt Whiskey: Bottled-in-Bond adheres to one of whiskey’s most exacting standards. It was distilled during a single season, aged in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof (50% ABV).

Stranahan’s Bottled-in-Bond is said to offer remarkable depth and character. On the nose, it opens with candied apples, baked orchard fruit, pipe tobacco and oiled leather, complemented by hints of clove and torched sugar. The palate delivers a velvety mouthfeel, with rich caramel, cracked pepper, dark chocolate, molasses and charred oak spice. The finish is long and silky, with lingering oak, cocoa nib and a refreshing hint of earthy spearmint.

Commenting on the launch, Justin Aden, Stranahan’s Head Blender, said: “Bottled-in-Bond has always stood for transparency, integrity and craftsmanship. For us, it means showing exactly what authentic Colorado whiskey is at its best. This release is as honest and hands-on as it gets – one grain, one distilling season, distilled, aged and bottled entirely here in Denver. Our mile-high climate does something special to our whiskey over time, drawing out a refined character and depth you can’t replicate anywhere else. After 11 years of maturation, it’s a whiskey that’s unmistakably Stranahan’s, which means unmistakably Colorado, while honouring the traditions that set the standards for American whiskey.”

Stranahan’s Bottled-in-Bond is now available from the distillery and selected retailers across the US, for a RRP of $159.99.