Colorado distiller Locke + Co. released a new product called Big Blaze Bourbon on Oct. 28, which is a whiskey that has been aged with aspen charred by the East Troublesome Fire in 2020. Proceeds from the bourbon will go towards Grand Fire Protection District No. 1 to expand community fire assessment and prevention measures around Grand County.
The newly released bourbon uses a blend of high rye and high wheat mash that has been aged for two years in oak barrels with the locally harvested burned aspen.
“Seasoned bourbon enthusiasts and curious explorers alike can experience whiskey made from ashes produced by Colorado’s second-largest fire in history and support the people on the front lines who risked their lives to contain the blaze,” a news release from Locke + Co. stated.
Big Blaze Bourbon is about 47 alcohol by volume. It is available at select restaurants, bars and liquor stores in Grand County. To find more information about where to purchase the bourbon visit the Locke + Co. store locator on its website at LockeAndCodDistilling.com.
Link to original article