Halestorm Debut Collab with Three Chord Bourbon at Kentucky Bourbon Festival
We learned this week that Halestorm is the latest band to partner with Three Chord Bourbon for a new release, and all of the details were revealed at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival.
Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown
Kentucky Bourbon Festival is an annual tradition in the Commonwealth. It look place last weekend, September 13 - 15, 2024 in Bardstown, Kentucky - the Bourbon Capital of the World.
60+ Distilleries Were on Display
More than 60 distilleries are on display at the annual festival with more than 200 brands and expressions available for participants to experience. In addition to the tastings and samplings, visitors to the festival have the opportunity to meet Master Distillers, sit in on workshops and panel discussions, as well as partake in delicious food and peruse more than 40 vendors.
Bourbon and Rock n Roll Combine
All in all, the weekend is a bourbon lover's dream come true, and this year's event was extra special for those that love rock music too. Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of Halestorm were on hand at the event as part of the collaborative announcement of the band's new straight bourbon whiskey in partnership with Three Chord Bourbon.
More on Three Chord Bourbon
According to our bourbon insider, Jacob Kiper (ComingWhiskey on IG), Three Chords is a Michigan-based bourbon brand owned by musician, songwriter, and producer Neil Giraldo. Aside from owning the popular bourbon brand, Giraldo is also married to legendary rock frontwoman, Pat Benatar.
Part of the Backstage Series
Jacob shared details of the new collaboration between Three Chord and Halestorm, the latest of the brands partnerships with bands known as the Backstage Series. These collaborations sit right around the $50 price point per bottle.
Halestorm and Cherry Blossoms
The partnership with Halestorm has bore "a Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys finished in Cherry Bounce barrels," labeled in true rock n roll fashion with a beautiful blend of cherry blossoms and skulls that are an homage to the jacket frequently worn by Lzzy.
The cherry blossoms on this label are inspired by the whiskey and a jacket worn by Lzzy Hale. These straight bourbons from Tennessee and Indiana were blended and then moved into a barrel that previously held "Cherry Bounce," a unique spirit made with cherries, whiskey, and baking spices. The time in the "Cherry Bounce" barrel allowed this bourbon to pick up some very subtle cherry notes that help bring together two very different styles of bourbon, reminiscent of how Halestorm blends so many influences to create a unique sound that is celebrated by millions.
Halestorm Hosted a Surprise Set at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
In addition to the announce of the collaboration on Saturday, September 14, 2024, as well as the availability of preorder for the bottles, Hale and Hottinger performed a surprise three-song set at the festival, and Jacob was kind enough to share a photo fo the performance with us.
Preorder a Bottle
To preorder a bottle of Halestorm Straight Bourbon Whiskey, learn more about Three Chord Bourbon, its Backstage Series, as well as its other offerings, visit them online at ThreeChordBourbon.com.
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Gallery Credit: Ryan O'Bryan
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