B. H. James Distillers announced the launch and release of its new whiskey brand Burton James Uniquely American Bourbon during a second-anniversary celebration set for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. 

In addition to the new Burton James Bourbon, B.H. James Distillers will release Burton James Uniquely American Whiskey: Five-Tool Player, their fifth batch in this series of American Whiskeys and an Age Your Own Bourbon Kit featuring their Kentucky Grit Whiskey, distilled with local corn, rye and barley grown in Logan County, Ky. Also, all visitors to the distillery can be memorialized by signing a freshly filled 2^nd Anniversary Kentucky Grit Bourbon barrel.

The two new whiskeys will be available throughout Kentucky after their exclusive Saturday launch at the distillery. The new Burton James Bourbon is a blend of 7-, 8-, and 9-year-old bourbon whiskeys from Indiana and Tennessee and bottled at 106.5 Proof (53.25% ABV). 

A limited quantity of a 111.1 Barrel Proof version will be exclusively available at the distillery while supplies last. The new Batch 5,  Burton James Whiskey: Five-Tool Player is a blend of an 8.7 year old 21% Rye Bourbon, a 6.9 year old 36% Rye Bourbon, a 9.3 year old 45% Wheat Bourbon, an 8.7 year old 95% Rye Whiskey, and a 7 year old 99% Corn Light Whiskey. 

The Five-Tool Player is bottled at 105.6 Proof (52.8% ABV). A very small supply of a 116.0 Barrel Proof version is available exclusively at the distillery while supplies last. 

The new Kentucky Grit Whiskey Age Your Own Bourbon Kit is a fun and exciting way to become a whiskey maker and feel the excitement and eagerness of waiting to taste your aging bourbon. Each kit comes with two 1-Liter bottles of Kentucky Grit Unaged Corn Whiskey as well as instructions, a new Charred American White Oak 2-Liter Barrel with stand, spigot and easily removable bung. A nice benefit of the kit is that the aging process is a short 6 to 8 weeks versus 6 to 8 years, allowing you to taste the fruits of your whiskey making labor without growing any gray hair .

Looking forward to year three and 2025, distillery founder Shawn McCormick is excited about the possibilities of joining the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, expanding distribution, developing additional new products, and continued growth. He is slowly growing his product’s names and reputation as high quality premium spirits worth having on your bar and sharing with friends and family. Please stop by to help B.H. James Distillers celebrate its accomplishments and future success.

Read more: B.H. James Distillers Joins KDA Craft Member

About B.H. James Distillers

B.H. James Distillers is a small craft distillery that produces the award-winning Burton James Uniquely American Whiskeys, James Lake Vodkas, and Kentucky Grit Whiskeys. The spirits are available to taste and purchase at the distillery’s bottle shop, which is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m.  Wednesdays through Fridays and noon-6 p.m. Saturdays; it is located at 220 W. Gallatin Street, Adairville, KY 42202. For more information, visit https://www.bhjamesdistillers.com/.