Those who have followed along with our “Whiskey Journey” articles in the past know that most of my knowledge of the ageing process, grains, and flavor profiles come from working at high end restaurants in Charleston and Brimingham, Alabama. Even the best training offered by distillers, distributors, and those in sales can miss major nuggets of information that would help anyone’s overall understanding of the entire process. Hazmat Whiskey is one of those topics that never came up in training or casual conversation. It probably has less to do with the aforementioned people neglecting information, and more so because it’s a newer trend in the bourbon world. I’ve learned that enthusiasts on the secondary market pay upwards of $900 for a 375ml bottle of Jack Daniel’s “Coy Hill” 2021 Special Release Small Batch; those bottles are in the 143.6-155.1 proof range and an all-Hazmat release. That’s $1800 for 750ml or $70 for an ounce and to me that is insane.
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Whiskey Journey: What is Hazmat Whiskey?
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Those who have followed along with our “Whiskey Journey” articles in the past know that most of my knowledge of the ageing process, grains, and flavor profiles come from working at high end restaurants in Charleston and Brimingham, Alabama. Even the best training offered by distillers, distributors, and those in sales can miss major nuggets of information that would help anyone’s overall understanding of the entire process. Hazmat Whiskey is one of those topics that never came up in training or casual conversation. It probably has less to do with the aforementioned people neglecting information, and more so because it’s a newer trend in the bourbon world. I’ve learned that enthusiasts on the secondary market pay upwards of $900 for a 375ml bottle of Jack Daniel’s “Coy Hill” 2021 Special Release Small Batch; those bottles are in the 143.6-155.1 proof range and an all-Hazmat release. That’s $1800 for 750ml or $70 for an ounce and to me that is insane.