Four Gate Whiskey Company announced the releases of Batch 27 Split Stave and Batch 28 Kelvin Collection whiskeys.

Batch 27 is a new limited release of their much-acclaimed Split Stave by Kelvin line featuring special barrels coopered exclusively for Four Gate Whiskey Company by the historic Kelvin Cooperage in Louisville, KY. 

These casks alternate between toasted and charred staves, imparting benefits of both double-oaking and toasting in the same finish. For this release, Four Gate Whiskey Company selected choice barrels of 7-year Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley.

Kelvin Cooperage then used French Oak staves rather than traditional white oak and the result is perhaps the most refreshing whiskey Four Gate has produced to date, according to Chief Blending Officer, Bill Straub. 

A total of 2,628 bottles were produced at 116 proof, with an SRP of $199.

Batch 28 is the fifth iteration of the award-winning The Kelvin Collaboration, the company’s annual signature release. It is released each year shortly before the Kentucky Derby in early May. The company is always sure to put their best foot forward with this release.

“We always make sure to save our best whiskey and best finish barrels for this one,” said Chief Barrel officer Bob D’Antoni in a news release.

The Kelvin Collaboration V is a blend of three Kentucky Straight Bourbons. A 7-year bourbon with a mash bill of 74% corn, 20% rye, and 5% malted barley, an 8-year of the same mash bill, and a 9-year with a mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% Malted Barley. The whiskey was then finished in Australian Mariposa Sherry and Añejo Dark Rum casks.  The resulting batch yielded 4,802 bottles at 117 proof and the SRP is $199.

Both releases will be available to distributors in all markets in which Four Gate Whiskey Company is sold along with Seelbachs.com, Bourbonoutfitter.com, and Caskers.com.

For more information, visit fourgatewhiskey.com.