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Every great bourbon has a story, and ours began in a garage in 2010. Founder Jeff “J” Mattingly spent three years listening to bourbon lovers and discovered they wanted something different, something personal, something they couldn’t find everywhere. That inspiration led to Bourbon 30 in 2015 and J. Mattingly 1845 in 2017, bringing a new approach to bourbon crafting and one-of-a-kind experiences.
Who We Are
At J. Mattingly 1845 we pride ourselves on creating the finest bourbons available. Our master blenders go to great lengths to turn every barrel into a masterpiece. That said, have you ever wanted to tweak the bourbon in the bottle just a little bit? Make it a little sweeter, or spicier? Well, at our distillery we offer a rare opportunity to do just that. We’ve set aside a special area where we’ve brought together a select group of barrels and allow you the opportunity to blend the bourbon to your exact taste. Ready to blend? You start by clicking the button below.
Blend My Own BourbonWhen making bourbon, you start with a virgin oak barrel – a barrel is made up of many wood staves. Once the barrel is completed, the interior of the barrel is fire charred. And it is in that process where the distillate mingles with the charred oak where the magic happens. But at J. Mattingly 1845, we go one step further. We want the distillate to have even more exposure to the charred oak, so we add extra staves to each barrel to coax just a little more precious flavor out of the “juice.” How many staves do we add? Ah, that’s a trademarked secret. But the results are instantly evident once you take your first sip.
Craft My Custom BottleWe’d love to have you come by for a visit, a tasting, or a blending experience. We love sharing our passion for making the best bourbon around. So, let us know when you’d like to come by.
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