The story of bourbon, America’s native spirit, is closely intertwined with the Mississippi River; the same river that’s the lifeblood of our region.
In the early 1800s, Kentucky farmers sent barrels of clear spirits down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, and by the time they were opened in New Orleans, the spirit had achieved a deep flavor complexity and an amber hue. Bourbon’s popularity soon took off, and the rest is history.
O.H. Ingram River Aged is going back to the roots of bourbon by again harnessing the power of the river to create extraordinary whiskies. On the far western edge of Kentucky in the small town of Columbus, they have pioneered the original floating rickhouses moored on the banks of the Mississippi.
Here, their barrels feel the full energy of the mighty Mississippi for their entire lives. As they age, they are exposed to the microclimate and humidity of the river, along with its constant motion, which creates complexity through a unique interaction between whiskey and oak.
These conditions cannot be recreated inside a traditional rickhouse, and the result is a fleet of award-winning whiskies with a smooth taste. They call it Mellowed on the Mississippi.
O.H. Ingram whiskies are available in stores and on shelves throughout West Kentucky. Pick up a bottle this holiday season so you and your loved ones can experience the magic of the river we capture in every sip. It also makes for the perfect gift.
You can visit their website to find the location closest to you.
And if you need a special cocktail to spice up the holiday season, we have you covered!
Pumpkin Chai Old Fashioned
- 2 oz O.H. Ingram River Aged Bourbon
- ¼ – ½ oz pumpkin chai simple syrup (based on your sweetness preference)
- 2 dashes black walnut bitters
- Orange Peel
- Cinnamon stick (optional)
Simple Syrup: Boil 1 cup of water and slowly stir in 1 cup of sugar until it dissolves and remove from heat. Place one pumpkin chai tea bag into the syrup and allow it to steep for 10-15 minutes, then let cool.
Combine the bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters in mixing glass. Stir with ice for 10 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Take orange peel and gently squeeze over glass, run around the rim, and add to cocktail. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. Cheers!
