03/19/2026
Blue Run Spirits produces premium, limited-release Kentucky Straight Bourbons and Ryes, known for high-rye mash bills, luxurious packaging featuring a butterfly medallion, and collaborations with renowned distillers like Jim Rutledge. Key offerings include the 111-proof High Rye, "Chosen" single barrels, and the Trifecta blend, often characterized by caramel, spice, and oak notes.
Key Products & Details
• Blue Run High Rye Kentucky Straight Bourbon (111 Proof): Features 65% Yellow Corn, 30% Rye, 5% Malted Barley. Notes include praline, orange peel, and brown sugar.
• Blue Run "Chosen" Bourbon: Single barrel offerings (often around 119-128 proof) with notes of to***co, caramel, and chocolate.
• Blue Run Trifecta Blend: A blend of 6, 8, and 9-year-old Kentucky bourbons (58.5% ABV).
• Blue Run Reflection I: Features notes of maple syrup, butterscotch, and nutmeg.
Background & Style
• Origin: Founded in Georgetown, KY, honoring the Royal Spring River.
• Distillers: Early products involved Jim Rutledge, and many are sourced from top Kentucky distilleries (e.g., Bardstown/Frankfort).
• Design: Known for a signature bottle shape with a butterfly medallion, designed by specialized branding agencies.
Blue Run offers high-rye profiles, typically characterized by a sweet start (caramel/honey) followed by significant rye spice and a long finish.