Great Jones x Wölffer Estate Cask Finished Bourbon

Manhattan meets The Hamptons, as two dynamic brands come together to celebrate the best of the Empire State

NEW YORK, NEW YORK [FEBRUARY 15, 2024]: Bridging the worlds of viticulture and distillation, Wölffer Estate Vineyard has announced an exciting partnership with Great Jones® Distilling Co., the first whiskey distillery in Manhattan since Prohibition. Introducing the Great Jones x Wölffer Estate Cask Finished Bourbon, launching on February 15, 2024. This iconic and limited-edition Empire State collaboration developed by two masters of their craft – Head Distiller, Celina Perez and Winemaker, Roman Roth – celebrates the best New York ingredients from barrel to bottle.

The limited-edition liquid starts with 100% local grain, distilled in New York and aged in New American Oak barrels. A blend of the finest 4-7 Year Old casks of Great Jones Straight Bourbon was hand-selected to be finished for over a year in Wölffer Estate’s Caya Cabernet Franc barrels, and expertly cut to proof with the finest Catskills Mountain water.

“This specialty release is a true New York State terroir collaboration and it has been a pleasure to work with an industry legend like Roman Roth. We started with a wide range of proofs and blends, and found an unspoken dialect in our shared passion to find that right flavor notes. It wasn’t just collaboration, it was fortuitous,” says Head Distiller, Celina Perez.

The selection of the Caya Cabernet Franc barrel was purposeful, chosen for its uniquely refined sweetness characterized by dark cherry and fig notes inherent in the wine. On the nose, the liquid is a sensory delight with a golden swirl unveiling notes of sticky date pudding, Madagascar vanilla, kumquat, and dried pepper. On the palate, the flavor evolves into a harmonious symphony of spice and sweetness, featuring flavors like fig compote, crème brûlée, and dried corn husk. Bottled at 88 proof, this bourbon leaves a pleasantly lingering warmth—a celebration of the state’s best in every sip.

“We started with a beautiful synergy of flavors between the berry notes of our Caya Cabernet Franc and the sweet notes present in the Great Jones Bourbon, and it has been a pleasure to watch how the whiskey had matured to a complex final spirit, » says Head Winemaker, Roman Roth. “From start to finish, Great Jones was a perfect match for Wölffer Estate. Their professionalism, commitment to quality, and extensive resources made for an exceptional partnership.”

Great Jones x Wölffer Estate Cask Finished Bourbon is available in select bars, restaurants and at fine retailers in New York State for a suggested retail price of $49.99. Visitors can purchase and enjoy the bourbon directly at the Great Jones Distillery, where they can also enjoy a signature cocktail featuring the label at the second-floor bar. Visit Wolffer.com and GreatJonesDistillingCo.com for more information on the collaboration and to purchase a bottle online and follow us on social media at @WolfferWine @GreatJonesDistillingCo.

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ABOUT GREAT JONES DISTILLING CO.

For more than 100 years, no whiskey distillery has called Manhattan its home. Great Jones Distilling Co. is Manhattan’s first and only legal whiskey distillery since prohibition, which opened in August of 2021. Located at 686 Broadway, Great Jones Distilling Co. is situated in the heart of the historic NoHo neighborhood, encompassing the collective energy that sets New York City apart, with a working distillery, tours, tasting room bar, and The Restaurant at Great Jones. The distillery produces whiskey crafted from 100% New York-sourced grain, which are distilled, aged in new charred American Oak barrels, and bottled by Great Jones Distilling Co.

ABOUT WÖLFFER ESTATE VINEYARD

For over 35 years, Wölffer Estate Vineyard has been committed to producing premium, distinctive wines, ciders and spirits through dedication to quality, penchant for style and celebration of place. Wölffer wines are made using traditional techniques, but always with an eye toward innovation. Our goal is to make wines that are food-friendly, elegant and built for longevity.

Wölffer Estate was founded in 1988 by Christian Wölffer, a man with great creative vision and a passion for life. The estate today is owned and operated by his children, Marc and Joey Wölffer and Winemaker and Partner Roman Roth. The estate spans approximately 175 acres including the acclaimed 55 acre sustainably farmed vineyard located in Sagaponack, NY. We also own 200 acres in Mendoza and partnered with carefully selected growers on 338 acres on the North Fork of Long Island as well as 1,750 acres in Côtes de Provence, France.