News Briefs for December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024•High West, part of Constellation Brands, has released Noble Share, a new limited edition rye finished in Casa Noble Tequila and Amburana oak barrels. The whiskey is bottled at 52% abv and blends ryes aged between four and 10 years with a six month finish in Marques de Casa Noble Añejo Tequila barrels. In addition a portion of the whiskey is given a second finish in Amburana oak barrels for three months. The base rye whiskies are a mix of sourced rye from MGP and High West’s own whiskey. Noble Share is now available in limited quantities across the U.S. for a suggested price of $175 a bottle. Last year, High West was at 170,000 cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank.
•Origami Sake has partnered with RNDC, bringing the Hot Springs, Arkansas-based brand to 19 states across the U.S. The brand’s sake is produced using all local ingredients, including water from the Ouachita Mountains aquifer and rice sourced from the state’s rice industry. The move marks a significant step for Origami, with the company to add five new members to its sales team in early 2025.