Coalition Whiskey Releases Three Rye Whiskeys Finished In Bordeaux Barrels
Coalition Whiskey Releases Three Rye Whiskeys Finished In Bordeaux Barrels
Leonid Yangarber, the former CEO of Russian Standard USA, has joined forces with Ludwig Vanneron, a wine expert, and Steve Thompson, the president of TSS Brands, to introduce Coalition Whiskey, a new Kentucky straight rye whiskey that has been finished in Bordeaux wine barrels.
This new company has released four bottles into the world so far. Three are named for the type of barrels that the whiskey was finished in: Margaux Barriques, Pauillac Barriques, and Sauternes Barriques. Coalition is also offering up Barrel Proof, a limited release of the original base 100% rye whiskey.
Ex-Russian Standard exec creates Coalition Whiskey 13th January, 2021 by Owen Bellwood
The former CEO of Russian Standard USA has released the ‘first’ 100% rye whiskey to be finished in ex-Bordeaux wine barrels, called Coalition Whiskey.
Coalition Whiskey is finished in ex-Bordeaux wine barrels
Developed by former Russian Standard USA CEO Leonid Yangarber, alongside Kentucky Artisan Distillery owner Steve Thompson and wine consultant Ludwig Vanneron, Coalition Whiskey is available in three variants finished in ex-Bordeaux wine barrels.
The 100% rye whiskey used to make Coalition comprises a blend of five-year-old rye produced by the Kentucky Artisan Distillery in Crestwood, Kentucky.
Thompson said: “While most rye whiskeys use malted barley or added corn, Coalition Whiskey is made completely from rye. It’s a more expensive way to go, but there was truly no other way to create that truly deep, rich and spicy flavour we knew would be the ideal match for our velvety Bor