{"product_id":"breckenridge-patriotic-reserve-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Breckenridge Patriotic Reserve Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBreckenridge Distillery launched Patriotic Reserve this past June specifically to mark two occasions at once: Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary. As founder and CEO Bryan Nolt put it: \"Patriotic Reserve pays tribute to the spirit that defines this country — resilience, independence, and shared pride. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we set out to create a whiskey that honors those values and brings people together to celebrate them — whether around the table on the Fourth of July or in quiet gratitude for those who serve.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is genuinely built with intention beyond the patriotic branding. The bourbon is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys with a high-rye mash bill, crafted from grains sourced from America's heartland and cut with pure Rocky Mountain water at Breckenridge's own facility — a distillery that holds the genuine distinction of being \"the world's highest distillery.\" The whiskey is blended in small batches using bourbon of varying ages, drawn from different locations within the distillery's own barrel house — a deliberate approach to building complexity through blending rather than relying on a single, uniform stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBreckenridge's own copy describes the whiskey's intent directly: \"this exceptional blend captures American pride, crafted with the finest grains from our nation's heartland. Each sip honors our forefathers' spirit and celebrates the values that make our country great: liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness.\" The distillery describes the resulting profile as \"bold, balanced, and incredibly versatile,\" positioned as a natural centerpiece for backyard barbecues, fireworks, and long summer weekend gatherings. There's also a genuine charitable component behind the release: Breckenridge is using Patriotic Reserve to support Warriors \u0026amp; Quiet Waters, a nonprofit organization that empowers post-9\/11 combat veterans and their loved ones through peak nature experiences and evidence-based programs designed to foster growth, discovery, connection, and community. This is genuinely accessible, occasion-driven bourbon — priced for everyday summer entertaining, with a real cause and a real anniversary behind the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBreckenridge Patriotic Reserve Bourbon Whiskey is produced by Breckenridge Distillery, founded in Colorado in 2008 and known as \"the World's Highest Distillery.\" Launched in June 2026, the whiskey was created specifically to mark America's 250th anniversary and Independence Day, blended from straight bourbon whiskeys of varying ages drawn from different locations within the distillery's own barrel house, using a high-rye mash bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrains are sourced from America's heartland, and the whiskey is cut with pure Rocky Mountain water at the distillery's own facility. Bottled at 43% ABV \/ 86 proof. The release supports Warriors \u0026amp; Quiet Waters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping post-9\/11 combat veterans and their loved ones through nature-based, evidence-driven programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent critic reviews are confirmed for this product at this time — a very recent, occasion-driven 2026 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBryan Nolt, Founder \u0026amp; CEO, Breckenridge Distillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Patriotic Reserve pays tribute to the spirit that defines this country — resilience, independence, and shared pride. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we set out to create a whiskey that honors those values and brings people together to celebrate them — whether around the table on the Fourth of July or in quiet gratitude for those who serve.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreckenridge Distillery (official product description):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This exceptional blend captures American pride, crafted with the finest grains from our nation's heartland. Each sip honors our forefathers' spirit and celebrates the values that make our country great: liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTilray Brands (official press release):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Breckenridge Patriotic Reserve is an 86-proof blend of straight bourbon whiskeys with a high-rye mash bill, offering a bold yet balanced profile. It's a fitting pour for Fourth of July celebrations or a meaningful gift for the veterans and active-duty service members who help protect America's freedoms.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA bold, high-rye character leads, reflecting the whiskey's small-batch blend of varying-age bourbon stocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBold, balanced, and versatile — genuine high-rye spice meets classic bourbon sweetness, built for both neat sipping and mixed cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBalanced and approachable, closing with warm bourbon character suited to warm-weather, casual entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys — High-Rye Mash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43% ABV \/ 86 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRocky Mountain spring water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrain Sourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican heartland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlending\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall batch, whiskies of varying age from across the distillery's barrel house\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreckenridge Distillery — Breckenridge, Colorado (\"the World's Highest Distillery\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaunched June 2026, for America's 250th anniversary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharitable Component\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports Warriors \u0026amp; Quiet Waters, a veterans' nonprofit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA bold, balanced, occasion-driven bourbon built for summer entertaining and patriotic celebration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey, Hotdogs \u0026amp; Apple Pie\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Breckenridge's own July 4th recipe)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 oz Breckenridge Patriotic Reserve · 1½ oz apple cinnamon syrup · 1 oz fresh lemon juice · 3 dashes BBQ bitters, shaken with ice, strained over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat or On the Rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuinely versatile for casual, warm-weather sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45145623298114,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Breckenridge_Patriotic_Reserve_Bourbon_Whiskey_750ml.jpg?v=1788466687","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/breckenridge-patriotic-reserve-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}