Bib & Tucker Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
Bib & Tucker, the Tennessee small-batch bourbon brand from Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, announced the release of Bib & Tucker 8-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon.
James Joseph, apprentice blender at Bib & Tucker, stewarded the 8-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond under Master Blender Alan Kennedy in his first release for the brand, a reflection of how whiskey knowledge is passed from one generation of makers to the next, the company notes. Joseph chose and blended whiskeys from mature barrels distilled during the spring 2018 season, selecting casks that produced balance and character over eight years, and let the bonded standard govern the decisions that followed, it says.
“Something I’ve learned from my mentors in this industry is that, when it comes to blending whiskey, your job is to recognize when the whiskey is ready,” Joseph said in a statement. “With our first Bottled-in-Bond release, I had the opportunity to work within a standard that’s been respected for generations, so every choice came back to the quality in the barrel and letting the flavors express themselves. It is a process I was taught early on: respect the tradition, trust the maturation process, and don't take shortcuts.”
A Tennessee high-rye mash bill sets the bourbon apart in a bonded segment shaped by more traditional recipes, giving it added spice and structure, the company says. Made from corn primarily sourced within 100 miles of the distillery, the whiskey is charcoal-mellowed through the Lincoln County Process, aged for at least eight years in new American oak barrels, and bottled with minimal non-chill filtration, it notes. The recipe, barrel selection and maturation are uniquely Bib & Tucker's, helping the 8-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond earn critical acclaim ahead of its national launch, including a gold medal and a score of 92 points at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
“For me, it wasn’t about making a whiskey that chased a trend, it was about selecting and blending barrels that could meet a standard that generations of distillers believed was worth protecting,” Joseph added. “When you start with well-made whiskey and stay disciplined throughout the process, you don’t have to manufacture a story. The whiskey tells it for you.”
Aromas of vanilla custard layered over seasoned oak deliver a warm, cream-like sweetness balanced by mature wood spice. An initial wave of crème brûlée, leather and hickory is followed by subtle hints of dried apricot and honeysuckle, with a mouthfeel that is structured and complex, demonstrating depth without overwhelming sweetness, the company says. The finish is long and warm, a backbone of sweet oak with lingering notes of allspice and orange blossom.
Bib & Tucker 8-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon will be available year-round nationally beginning September 2026, coinciding with National Bourbon Heritage Month, in retail stores and online, at a suggested retail price of $64.99 for a 750-ml bottle.
www.bibandtuckerbourbon.com
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