Borrowed Page - American Whiskey Vol. 1

American Mash & Grain was established to help expand the profile of the American Craft Whiskey Movement. Believing that whiskey is more than the overwhelming array of subjective tasting notes that the internet provides, we instead shine a light on the people, places and philosophies behind craft whiskeys from across the country.

 

Borrowed Page is an extension of that mission. Sourcing whiskey, blending it and bottling it under your own label is not a new concept, but so much of it is shrouded in secrecy, hidden behind non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements. That is not who we are and not what we’re here to do. We are opting for hyper-transparency. Borrowed Page is a limited release series. Each volume, a collaboration with exceptional American craft whiskeys, proudly featured on the front of the label for everyone to see. Rather than focus on bourbon, rye, or any other defined category of whiskey, Borrowed Page is an American Whiskey; a blending of styles, cultures and passion that honors its makers and endeavors to challenge the concept of what American whiskey can be.

 

Volume 1

 

For Volume 1, we were lucky enough to get to work with the incredibly talented Anne Dimmick. Anne is a skilled collaborator with over twelve years of experience in the spirits industry. She has an amazing palate and instinct for blending and brand development.

 

Volume 1 is a blend of bourbon, rye and single malt whiskey. Here is a breakdown along with some information on our distillery partners.

 

34% Watershed Distillery, Straight Bourbon (72% Corn, 21% Rye, 7% Malted Barley)

 

Watershed Distillery is the largest independent Ohio distillery and producer of award-winning craft bourbons, gins, vodka and a variety of specialty spirits. Founded in 2010 by Greg Lehman, Watershed Distillery was inspired by the vision of creating great spirits and shared experiences that bring people together. Watershed Distillery offers seasonal curated events, daily tours and tasting experiences, and is home to Watershed Kitchen and Bar—consistently named one of the top restaurants and cocktail bars in Columbus. Find out more about them by reading our article with them here.

 

32% Wigle Whiskey, Pennsylvania Straight Rye (70% Rye, 17% Wheat, 13% Malted Barley)

 

Landmark Distillery Wigle Whiskey re-ignited Pittsburgh's 200 year whiskey tradition. Named for Philip Wigle, the man who started the 1790s Whiskey Rebellion in protest of Alexander Hamilton’s Whiskey tax. Wigle was the first direct to consumer craft distillery in Pennsylvania since Prohibition. It is a 2x James Beard Semi-Finalist and remains the most awarded craft whiskey distillery in the US for 6 Years by the American Craft Spirits Association.Find out more about them by reading our article with them here.

 

24% Spirits of French Lick, Lee Sinclair Bourbon (60% Corn, 17% Wheat, 13% Oats, 10% Malted Barley)

 

Spirits of French Lick distillery in West Baden, is an outgrowth of the French Lick Winery. Spirits of French Lick focuses on four pillars of distilling: bourbon, brandy, botanical spirits, and American whiskey. Locally, we lead the industry by being the largest pot-still distillery in the state of Indiana. We create pre-prohibition style products and distill them in a method consistent with their historical counterparts. Our Distiller, Alan Bishop, has spent 19 years of his life working through the art and science of distillation, expanding his knowledge at every step. He constantly seeks out ways to continue his education through industry innovation practices, but also through discovering and preserving the rich distilling history of our state. Find out more about them by reading our article with them here.

 

10% Whiskey Del Bac, Single Malt (A blend of 25% Mesquite Smoked Single Malt and 75% Classic Single Malt)

 

Whiskey Del Bac is a brand of American single malts made by Hamilton Distillers. Based in Tucson, AZ, Whiskey Del Bac is best known for its mesquited American single malt, Dorado — which has been awarded a 90 rating by Whisky Advocate. Also popular is its award-winning single malt, Classic, which was included in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Spirits list in 2021. Known as innovators in southwestern whiskey by using mesquite smoke in the malting process, the Hamilton Distillers team releases other unique expressions seasonally under the Distiller’s Cut and Global Cask collections. The distillery is located in the heart of Tucson, AZ and is open for retail and tours.

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