’12 Days of Bourbon’: Molson Coors’ 1st Whiskey Acquisition Is Releasing a Dozen Bottlings This Holiday Season

On Thursday, Blue Run Spirits, the fast-growing whiskey brand that was acquired by Molson Coors in August, announced the return of its 12 Days of Bourbon releases, which first debuted during the 2021 holiday season.

Once again, the brand will launch a dozen single-barrel, barrel-proof, high-rye bourbons, on a once-per-day basis. The whiskeys were blended by Blue Run’s liquid advisor, Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee Jim Rutledge. Rutledge is best known for his long-time position as the master distiller for Four Roses Bourbon.

The holiday-themed whiskeys are highly limited, and according to Blue Run “historically they have sold out in minutes.”

Sales for the Blue Run Spirits 12 Days of Bourbon lineup will go live here at 3 p.m. EST Dec. 1.

2023 Blue Run Spirits 12 Days of Bourbon Lineup Tasting Notes, Via the Brand

Spiced & Spiked

Proof: 118.8

Nose: Bright green apples, cranberry and citrus-forward wine.

Taste: Green apple transitions to the palate and is joined by a double dash of creamy vanilla.

Finish: warm cinnamon rolls and extra holiday cheer through the emergence of baking spices.

All The Gold Rings

Proof: 117

Nose: Frosted cinnamon cereal drizzled with brown butter and salted caramel.

Taste: Charred citrus and sweet pipe tobacco.

Finish: Warm toasted oak and worn leather.

Mistletoe Miracles

Proof: 117.6

Nose: Granny smith apples and honey ooze from a graham cracker crust.

Taste: Toasted almonds and cocoa beans.

Finish: Vanilla and uncharred oak meshing with hints of green tea.

Fully Lit

Proof: 120.4

Nose: A double pump vanilla latte and bowl of ripe black cherries.

Taste: Caramel corn, dark chocolate and thick, creamy espresso.

Finish: Honey-drizzled shishito peppers, fresh-baked toasted almond croissant dusted with powdered sugar.

Rockin’ Around

Proof: 118.4

Nose: A fruity flavor bomb! Sweet limeade and orange juice surprise on the front end of the nose, followed quickly by orange spice and honey. A dreamy waft of burnt sugar and caramel.

Taste: Manuka honey and lemon rind peak early on the front of the palate freshly baked sourdough bread and charred wood.

Finish: Medium in length, approachable and warming.

Karamu’s Feast

Proof: 117

Nose: Blood orange, green apple and honey.

Taste: Orange oil, ground cinnamon and warming wood spice.

Finish: Bitter orange and a spicy goodbye!

Punch Bowl

Proof: 116.8

Nose: Blackberry jam, root beer and gooey caramel.

Taste: It punches you directly between the eyes with honey and cloves.

Finish: Hints of tobacco and spice heat.

Eighth Night

Proof: 118.6

Nose: Spiced rum cake and dried fruits on the nose.

Taste: Candied orange peel and baking spices that linger.

Finish: Caramel and a slight pop of ginger.

Grandma’s House

Proof: 119.8

Nose: Sugar cookies baking in the oven.

Taste: Red cherry leading to clove-heavy baking spices.

Finish: An unexpected rush of sweetness delivered by a dash of maraschino cherry syrup and a hint of orange rind.

Midnight Massive

Proof: 117.8

Nose: Christmas tree pine and eggnog surprise

Taste: A faint hint of almond paste.

Finish: Holiday-spiced eggnog and chocolate chip cookies.

Blue X-Mas

Proof: 119.6

Nose: Sweet fruitcake, delightful toffee and apple cider.

Taste: Maraschino cherries, cloves, golden raisins and toasted oak.

Finish: A warm, comforting cashmere blanket.

Sleighing It

Proof: 119.2

Nose: Cedar lined sauna mingles with cinnamon and sugar plum fairies laced green apple slices and a waft of brown butter.

Taste: Decadent state fair funnel cake and black peppercorns.

Finish: An uncommon trio of rose petals, saddlebag leather and cayenne pepper.

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