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Founder's Reserve 3
“This whiskey is crafted to honor our namesake, Brother Justus Trettel, a bootlegging monk from Minnesota, and the land we love. Each sip proves there's no better place to make whiskey than Minnesota, where the barley-growing Great Plains, the white oak stands of the Eastern Hardwood Forest, and Boreal Forest peatlands all converge.
We distill our whiskey from 100% pale ale malted barley, specially fermented and selectively distilled to produce a microcosm of fruit and spice. Our distinctive approach to aging in new Minnesota white oak barrels ensures that this cask-strength limited edition—blended from eight three-year, thirty-gallon barrels and eighteen one-year, five-gallon barrels hand selected by me—bursts with candied cherry, orange, and pineapple, roasted pecan, sarsaparilla, and custard.”
— Phil Steger, Founder & CEO
$129.99 | 750ml
PRODUCT INFORMATION
62.5% ABV / 125 Proof
Join us on June 18 or July 10 and fill your bottle of Founder’s Reserve 3 with Phil! Learn more →
Available for pre-order now; product will ship in late June.
Founder’s Reserve 3 Tasting Notes
Nose
Orange peel, candied cherry, caramel
Palate
Orange caramel, cherry vanilla cream, lemon cake
Finish
Toasted hazelnut and a hint of smoke
Fill It With Phil!
Join us at the distillery on June 18 or July 10 and fill your own bottle with our Founder, complete with a custom label, the inside scoop on how we select the barrels that make this unique expression, and a high-proof cocktail flight. Just 50 spots available for this ultimate hands-on whiskey experience. Reserve your space now!
Select “In-Distillery Pickup” for your delivery option.
You do not need to place a separate pre-order if you purchase the Release Day Experience Bundle.
Let’s Compare
Each high-proof sip of our Founder's Reserve lineup bursts with rich flavor and quality. Explore the differences between each release and select your favorite!
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124 Proof
62.5% ABV
125 Proof
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Our Founder & CEO
Phil Steger
For Phil Steger, creating whiskey and building a distillery has always been about more than a flashy bottle and and an incredible product — it’s about conviction, belief, and possibility.
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