Star Trek Captain’s Desk
Usually I view particular whiskey releases which have a celeb identify tie-in with a grain of salt. Does it actually make the spirit higher if a rustic music singer got here up with the identify? Or if an actor picked the mix out of a field of 5 samples FedExed to his fourth dwelling on Aruba? In all probability not.
However my interior nerd can get excited over sure particular releases, notably when native expertise is concerned. Star Trek Wine and Spirits is a collaboration between CBS Studios and Spirits & Wines That Rock, a enterprise that helps to create and market specialty alcohol merchandise. Ordinarily that would not actually impress me, however after I came upon that the second version of Star Trek Spirits sequence The Captain’s Desk was being created by the gifted blenders at Nashville Barrel Firm, my curiosity was piqued.
Then I found that the corporate named NBC’s Mike Hinds and James Davenport as “Co-Captains,” and I used to be hooked! I imply, it’s clear why they selected James. Captain Kirk’s first identify is James, and he was (can be?) born in Riverside, Iowa, which is just a bit greater than an hour away from Davenport, Iowa. Plus, Mike and James are award-winning craftsmen with impeccable palates and an actual expertise for selecting, growing old, ending and mixing spirits.
Final 12 months’s Captain was Crispin Cain of Mendocino Spirits, and by all accounts, his “Mission 1” limited-release sequence of 8- to 13-year-old rye malt whiskey distilled in cognac stills and blended with high-proof bourbon was spectacular.
Now, the truth that the recommended retail worth is $349.99 per bottle might restrict curiosity a bit, however the packaging is incredible, for those who’re into stuff like that. Every bottle is available in a customized white octagonal collector’s case, accompanied by an illuminated show base and a removable magnetic medallion that grants entry to unique tastings and personal occasions.
I favor to suppose that the elevated retail costs imply Hinds and Davenport are going to pick some actually excellent single barrels for the discharge, and Mike appears prepared to play together with the spirit of the enterprise.
From the Captain’s Chair (Mike Hinds, CEO of Nashville Barrel Firm):
James and I are honored to be collaborating with the Star Trek franchise on this extraordinary mission. As longtime followers, it’s a privilege to assist information The Captain’s Desk into its subsequent part. For generations, Star Trek has stood as an emblem of exploration, unity, and shared goal. It constructed a world group the place everybody has a seat on the desk, and we’re proud to hold that spirit ahead by way of this program.
Curating distinctive single barrels is on the core of what we do. Bringing that experience to a mission of this scale and significance makes this mission particularly significant. We look ahead to sharing these releases with collectors and severe whiskey fans alike.
Not like different Trekkies and collectors who’ve to hitch precedence lists for a shot at these restricted allocations, native Nashville Barrel Firm followers can have entry to a restricted variety of bottles at NBC’s tasting rooms off Fessler’s Lane, in addition to their latest tasting room in Louisville. The discharge will embrace Kentucky Straight Rye, Excessive-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof Bourbon made in Tennessee and different specialty merchandise and finishes.
Six-bottle flight of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon and Rye
Subsequent, for those who’d quite donate $100 for the prospect to win hundreds of {dollars} value of whiskey than pay $350 to be sure to take a bottle of Star Trek dwelling with you, this is some information. The Nashville Ronald McDonald Home is holding a significant fundraiser to assist households who want a spot to remain whereas their youngsters are receiving medical remedy at Nashville-area hospitals.
The group is promoting 1,500 tickets at $100 apiece, or nonetheless many have been bought by Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 10 a.m. At that time, they’ll draw a winner for an epic flight of uncommon Pappy Van Winkle whiskeys. You may even watch the drawing that day on a livestream beginning at midday.
The winner will take dwelling an entire six-bottle flight of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon and Rye, together with:
- Pappy Van Winkle 23-Yr
- Pappy Van Winkle 20-Yr
- Pappy Van Winkle 15-Yr
- Van Winkle Household Reserve 13-Yr Rye
- Van Winkle Particular Reserve 12-Yr
- Previous Rip Van Winkle 10-Yr
Every ticket bought helps to offer most of the price of housing a household at RMH for every week, so even for those who don’t take dwelling the whiskey, you’re a winner for serving to out! For extra info on how one can buy a ticket, go to the official raffle web site.
