10% of proceeds go to the General DU Scholarship Fund.
5 year Bourbon finished with aspen discs from DU’s Kennedy Mountain Campus.
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Locke + Co. Distilling DU Aspen Honey Reserve Bourbon
A collaboration between Locke + Co Distilling and the University of Denver, this limited Aspen Honey Reserve Bourbon Whiskey celebrates Colorado craftsmanship and DU tradition. Finished in honey barrels and enhanced with hand-cut, hand-charred aspen wood discs from DU’s Kennedy Mountain Campus, this bourbon delivers a rich mountain character with a Taste Like None Other.
proof
88 Proof
aroma
Warm honey and vanilla lead the nose, layered with toasted walnuts, caramelized sugar, and soft baking spice. Hints of Bing cherry, dried apricot, and subtle oak add depth and brightness.
taste
Smooth and full-bodied with rich notes of honeycomb, caramel, and vanilla cream. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and gentle rye spice balance the sweetness while flavors of baked peach, dark cherry, and toasted oak create a rounded Colorado-style bourbon profile.
finish
Long and warming with lingering honey, soft caramel, cinnamon, and light pepper. Subtle aspen spice and toasted oak slowly fade into a smooth vanilla finish.
aging process
Aged over five years in new 53-gallon American oak barrels before being finished in honey barrels and rested with hand-cut, hand-charred aspen wood discs from DU’s Kennedy Mountain Campus. The combination of honey barrel finishing and Colorado aspen creates a uniquely smooth and layered bourbon experience.
collaboration story
Built on shared DU roots and Colorado pride, Aspen Honey Reserve represents the partnership between the University of Denver and Locke + Co Distilling. Crafted to honor community, tradition, and innovation, a portion of proceeds supports DU initiatives and scholarships.
Locke + Co. Aspen Honey Reserve Bourbon
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