Templeton Fortitude Bourbon
Bourbon

Templeton Fortitude Bourbon

Templeton750 ml46% ABV

The historic first in-house distilled bourbon from Templeton

A historically significant release from Templeton, this expression is the very first bourbon distilled and aged entirely at their state-of-the-art distillery in Iowa. It presents an approachable, sweet-forward flavor profile balanced by classic rye spice and a gentle, warming finish.

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88/ 100
Very good
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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Rocks glass
Gifting
Casual Sipping
Weekend Gathering
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Food pairings

Traditional
Smoked pork ribs or barbecue brisket
Vegetarian
Grilled portobello mushrooms with balsamic glaze
Cheese
Aged Gouda or sharp Cheddar

A cocktail to make with it

Fortitude Old Fashioned

  • 2 oz Templeton Fortitude Bourbon
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel for garnish

Stir ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube and garnish with an orange peel.

Serve in a rocks glass

The story behind it

The maker

Templeton Whiskey was founded to honor the entrepreneurial spirit of the small town of Templeton, Iowa, which gained notoriety during Prohibition for its high-quality rye. In 2018, the brand opened a modern distillery and rickhouse complex in Iowa, realizing their long-held dream of distilling their own signature spirits.

How it is made

Distilled, aged, and bottled at Templeton's purpose-built distillery in Iowa, this release marks the brand's shift from sourcing to fully in-house production. The expression highlights Iowa's high-quality corn and the region's distinct seasonal temperature swings during barrel maturation.

From Iowa, USA

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