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FOOD

WHISKEY WITH A TWIST
Flavored whiskey? Though disdained by purists, it’s a
growing market – and here in Houston, Yellow Rose
Distilling’s new Caliber Company Spirits has launched a
range of products that combines all-American whiskey
and natural flavors for a unique group of beverages
tailor-made for the millennial generation. And it’s all
distilled right on North Post Oak Road.
“The idea was born last year after we saw an opportunity to create something completely different from what
we currently produce. We received a lot of requests for
honey whiskey, and with the explosion of flavored
whiskeys, thought this could be a very interesting

RYAN BAIRD, Caliber Company Spirits
President. After a recent opportunity arose to hire JEFF
WEED, the former Master Distiller for Deep Eddy Vodka
brand,” says

The group is banking on the theory that millennials, the
darlings of every marketer, are looking for entry-level
whiskeys that are less pretentious and easy to drink.
With that in mind, Caliber is launching four distinct flavors that are excellent for sipping, easy to use in cocktails
and are perfect for a favorite shot.
• CLASSIC: Sweeter whiskey with tastes of vanilla bean, honey and oak
• HONEY: Infused with all natural flavors; notes of honey and maple syrup
• APPLE CINNAMON: Infused with natural Fuji apple flavor and cinnamon;
loaded with flavor, and packs a spicy punch
• DARK CHERRY: Infused with natural cherry and chocolate flavors
“Texas whiskey the way it was meant to be – Bold, a
little bit wild, and with a whole lot of character” is
Caliber’s tagline. I’ll drink to that.

Distillery, the team knew they had something special.
“We have great respect for the Deep Eddy crew and
knew Jeff would be perfect for the job as Master Blender
on this new project.”

By Tim Moloney
Photography courtesy of Yellow Rose Distilling

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