At the heart of America’s spirit tradition lies a tension between ritual and reinvention. With its new Gold Roast Bourbon, Bib & Tucker Small Batch Bourbon walks that line beautifully—honoring Tennessee whiskey’s deep roots while inviting a fresh, unexpected layer of complexity. Launching nationally in August 2025, this 6-Year Tennessee Bourbon is finished with whole roasted Arabica coffee beans—but make no mistake: this is not a flavored whiskey, not a coffee liqueur, and not sweetened or artificially flavored in any way.
Gold Roast Bourbon begins as Bib & Tucker’s award-winning 6-Year Tennessee Bourbon, crafted with a mash bill of corn, rye, and barley, and mellowed through the traditional Lincoln County Process. It’s a whiskey already known for its balance and warmth. But in its final stage, this spirit takes a daring step: it is gently steeped with custom-roasted Arabica coffee beans from Muletown Coffee Roasters, a local Tennessee outfit renowned for its direct-trade, small-batch approach.
The infusion is done using a refined cold extraction method that preserves the integrity of both bourbon and bean—enhancing the whiskey’s natural character without adding sugar, flavors, or sweeteners. The result is not a coffee bourbon, but a nuanced Tennessee whiskey echoing subtle roasted notes that speak in quiet, confident tones rather than shout.
Master Blender Alan Kennedy explains, “With Gold Roast, we weren’t looking to mask or overwhelm. We wanted to celebrate the meeting point of two American icons—bourbon and coffee—without compromising the identity of our 6-Year Bourbon. It’s all about balance, nuance, and revealing hidden depths.”
On the nose, Gold Roast offers inviting aromas of freshly brewed coffee intertwined with molasses and subtle hints of sweet corn. The palate delivers classic vanilla and young oak, deepened by a gentle wave of milk chocolate. The finish is medium-long, carrying a whisper of dark roast and brown spice that lingers elegantly rather than lingering sweetly.
Priced at $49.99 (92 proof), Bib & Tucker Gold Roast Bourbon invites drinkers to rediscover Tennessee whiskey through a fresh lens. Available nationwide and online at ReserveBar.com starting August 2025, Gold Roast is an invitation to savor complexity without compromise—true to its roots, and utterly uncompromising in character.
