Old Dominick Distillery announce the historic launch of its Straight Tennessee Whiskey, the first distilled, barreled, matured, and bottled whiskey in Memphis since Prohibition.

The Nov. 1 release is the first in a series of new offerings, including an 85-proof and Bottled-In-Bond rendition. Additionally, as the Master Distiller Alex Castle is first woman Master Distiller in Tennessee, the release marks a career first for Castle in the aged whiskey category.  

Whiskey enthusiasts will have a chance to meet Castle during a special bottle signing at an early, limited release of Straight Tennessee Whiskey on Saturday, Oct. 29, noon-3 p.m. at the distillery. Attendees can purchase one bottle of each whiskey at the event.  

“It’s been 20 years since I first decided I wanted to be a distiller, and this dream has taken me  several different directions that I did not anticipate,” said Alex Castle, Master Distiller and Senior Vice President. “As a Kentucky native, I did not think I would ever make a Tennessee Whiskey, and yet, here we are. I am beyond proud to be a part of such a historic release, and I hope that  this whiskey is something that Memphis can be proud of.” 

This historic milestone has been a dream since Old Dominick opened its doors in 2017. The launch of Straight Tennessee Whiskey brings to fruition co-founders Chris and Alex Canale’s desire to honor the legacy of their great-great grandfather, Domenico Canale, an Italian immigrant who rose from driving his uncle’s fruit wagon to creating a food and spirits wholesale business in 1866. Old Dominick Straight Tennessee Whiskey exemplifies the expression of modern-day craft that embodies the family’s spirited past. 

Old Dominick’s Straight Tennessee Whiskey is aged for a minimum of four years in West Tennessee White Oak barrels.

Both the Old Dominick Straight Tennessee Whiskey and Bottled-In-Bond will be available for  purchase on Tuesday, November 1, at the Distillery in Downtown Memphis and area liquor  stores. Old Dominick Distillery plans on broader regional distribution in early 2023.  

For more information, news, and upcoming events, visit olddominick.com.