The Detroit Tigers are marking their 125th season with a bottle built for fans who like their celebrations with a little Kentucky bourbon.
Blue Run Spirits and the Tigers have teamed up on Detroit Tigers Blue Run Blueprint Series Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a limited-edition release that hit this week. The 105-proof bourbon comes in a bottle dressed up with Blue Run’s Viceroy butterfly in Tigers orange and navy blue, along with an Old English D.
Retail price is $69.99, and the bourbon is available at Total Wine or through special order at local liquor stores. Blue Run describes the whiskey with a soft floral nose, subtle orchard fruit, warm baking spices, a touch of cinnamon and a toasted oak finish.
“The Detroit Tigers have built a legacy that extends far beyond the field, connecting generations of fans through shared traditions, unforgettable moments and a deep sense of pride in the city,” said Blue Run Spirits' senior marketing manager Susie McInerney in a press release about the new product. “This Blue Run Blueprint Series release gave us an opportunity to honor that history through both the whiskey and the bottle. It is a distinctive expression created for Tigers fans to open, share and make part of their own celebrations.”
Tiffany Harrington, vice president of corporate partnership activation for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, said the club wants to keep finding ways to bring fans together.
“Collaborating with Blue Run Spirits on this limited-edition Blueprint Series Bourbon allows us to offer a premium product that reflects the pride, craftsmanship, and heritage shared by both organizations," she said in a statement. "We look forward to giving Tigers fans and bourbon enthusiasts a unique way to commemorate their connection to Detroit and our club."
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