Olivia Taylor
Mystic Farm & Distillery Launches World’s First Space-Aged Bourbon
Mystic Farm & Distillery, a small independent distiller from the hills of Tennessee, is making history by releasing the world’s first bourbon aged in space.
The idea for aging whiskey in space came from distillery owner Josh Wilcox. Wilcox was intrigued by the idea of working with a space-based research group to age the whiskey in a different atmosphere. After much research, Wilcox decided to collaborate with NanoRacks, a private research organization based in Houston.
A Different Experience
Wilcox wanted to make sure the aging experience was different than the typical method. After settling on aging in space, Wilcox decided to send the whiskey in those distinctive NanoRacks CubeSat containers for a total of 60 days. The whiskey was launched in December 2020 from Cape Canaveral and returned to Earth in February 2021.
A New Perspective on Aging
The resulting whiskey is the first of its kind. Wilcox says “No one has ever done this experiment before. The whiskey has an incredibly unique flavor, it’s sweet, oaky and almost floral. We can’t wait for people to try it!”
The aging process in space produced notes of toasted oak, cinnamon, apples, and vanilla as well as a very smooth finish.
It should come as no surprise that the whiskey has already received a lot of attention from whiskey aficionados.
What’s Next?
Mystic Farm & Distillery is excited to continue this research and collaborate with NanoRacks on other projects. Wilcox says, “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with NanoRacks. Aging whiskey in space is a fascinating process, and I can’t wait to see what else we can do together.”
Mystic Farm & Distillery is already selling their space-aged bourbon and it’s available now at select locations in Tennessee and online.
No matter where you’re from, be sure to pick up a bottle and experience history in a glass!
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The launch of the world’s first space-aged bourbon by Mystic Farm & Distillery is an exciting and ground-breaking development in the world of whiskey. This unique approach to the aging process has already garnered attention and praise from fans of the spirit. We can’t wait to see what other innovative ideas and collaborations Mystic Farm & Distillery has in store for the future. Cheers to experiencing history in a glass!
The launch of Mystic Farm & Distillery’s space-aged bourbon is a unique and exciting development in the world of whiskey. Not only does it offer a different and delicious flavor profile, but it also showcases the potential for collaboration between industries and the endless possibilities of research in space. I can’t wait to try this one-of-a-kind bourbon and see what other experiments Mystic Farm & Distillery and NanoRacks have in store.
Mystic Farm & Distillery’s launch of the world’s first space-aged bourbon is truly out of this world. With a unique flavor and smooth finish, this experiment by owner Josh Wilcox and NanoRacks has caught the attention of whiskey lovers everywhere. It’s exciting to see a small independent distiller pushing the boundaries and collaborating with scientific organizations to create a whole new perspective on aging whiskey. This space-aged bourbon is not to be missed, so be sure to grab a bottle and taste the future of whiskey.