Blade and Bow Debuts 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve Bourbon at $64.99, 52% ABV
DEO•Blade and Bow introduces its limited annual 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve bourbon finished across Cognac, Bordeaux, Moscatel and Port vats and bottled at 52% ABV. The 750 ml expression, priced at $64.99, will roll out from July 2026 in select US markets including NC, SC, TX, OH, GA, IL and Kentucky.
1. Product Overview
Blade and Bow’s 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve starts with a 12-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon and undergoes multi-vat Solera finishing across Cognac, Bordeaux, Moscatel and Port casks to layer fruit, tannin and spice notes.
2. Tasting Profile
The whiskey opens with red fruit, dried fig and currant aromas, moves to a palate of caramelized sugar, almond toffee and dark cherry, and finishes with dark fruit, oak spice, tannins and subtle wine acidity balanced by corn sweetness.
3. Packaging and Pricing
Bottled at 52% ABV in a bespoke Blade and Bow bottle, each 750 ml presentation carries a suggested retail price of $64.99 and emphasizes craftsmanship and Solera heritage.
4. Distribution Timeline
The expression will launch in July 2026 in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Illinois and Kentucky, with a permanent presence at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery Experience and limited flights offered starting July 17.
