Milam & Greene Whiskey Releases Limited, Barrel-Strength Guadalupe Bass Straight Bourbon

BLANCO, TEXAS (October 8, 2025) — Milam & Greene Whiskey announces the release of Guadalupe Bass Straight Bourbon, a rare collector’s edition crafted from three seven-year-old, barrel-strength casks. Part of the coveted Wildlife Collection, each release explores how climate shapes whiskey character, with previous bottlings selling out within minutes.

The Guadalupe Bass Straight Bourbon is the second Wildlife Collection release of 2025, following the success of earlier editions that captured the attention of collectors and whiskey enthusiasts nationwide. Named for Texas’ official state fish, this expression reflects Milam & Greene’s commitment to both innovation in whiskey-making and dedication to preserving the state’s natural heritage.

“Whiskey is a living spirit, evolving over time in barrels, and climate plays a powerful role in shaping its flavor,” says Heather Greene, Milam & Greene Whiskey master blender and CEO. “Each release in our Wildlife Collection begins aging out of state before finishing in Texas, where the intense heat and swings in temperature create bolder, spicier, and sweeter profiles with more vanilla and higher proof. For Guadalupe Bass Straight Bourbon, we pushed the envelope by blending three barrels from the same lot, one of which spent less time aging in Texas. The result is a more layered and nuanced whiskey with added richness and complexity.”

The barrels were distilled in Kentucky with a mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley before aging both in Kentucky and Blanco, Texas. Bottled at 125.1 proof (62.55% ABV), Guadalupe Bass Straight Bourbon features aromas of cherry cordial, allspice, clove, and toffee, with bold flavors of dark cherry, dried apricot, vanilla, and crème brûlée, finishing with notes of menthol, anise, and oak.

“With its high rye content, this bourbon offers both spice and balance, thanks to the interplay of barrels aged under Texas’ intense heat and those with a more classic Kentucky profile,” adds Rikk Munroe, director of distillery operations.

Available exclusively on the Milam & Greene Whiskey website and for distillery pick-up starting at 3:00 p.m. (CDT) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, this limited run of just 454 bottles is priced at $149.99. Members of the Ampersand Society Whiskey Club can purchase 48 hours early.

A portion of proceeds benefits the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation, supporting conservation across the state.

About Milam & Greene Distillery

Nestled in Texas Hill Country, Milam & Greene Distillery blends time-honored traditions with bold innovation to craft award-winning bourbon and rye available in 19 states. Learn more at milamandgreenewhiskey.com.

About Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation

Since 1991, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation has raised more than $240 million to conserve Texas’ wildlife, habitats, and outdoor traditions. Learn more at tpwf.org.