Old Commonwealth 10 Year Old 107 Proof Bourbon (Original Release)
For nearly two decades, Julian tirelessly bottled and launched innumerable brands and, in 1997, he released Old Commonwealth 10 Year, as a 107-proof wheat bourbon. It’s believed to be sourced from the Stitzel-Weller distillery. Only a few hundred cases of Old Commonwealth 10 were made, and the scant bottles left today command thousands at auction. The last bottling of Old Commonwealth by Julian was in 2002.
Our Fall 2024 release of Old Commonwealth 10 Year shares a few similarities to the original, including the age statement, the iconic label and the light green glass bottle traditionally used for fine cognac. However, our evolution of the brand saw us departing from the traditional wheat-based mashbill towards one that has a low amount of rye, but still drinks as sweetly. Sourcing a limited allotment of special barrels from a renowned Kentucky heritage distiller, we found that the liquid shines brightest at cask strength—131.83 proof—so we left it there.