2021 Goose Island Bourbon County Release
Goose Island Bourbon Release at Cox's Louisville and Evergreen
Friday, November 26th is the biggest day of the Craft Beer year! Goose Island will hold its annual Black Friday Release of its famous Bourbon County Craft Beer at select Cox’s Locations.
Read up on the latest additions and old favorites, then check which bottles will be available at your favorite Cox’s Louisville Location.
Available Selections:
Original Bourbon County Stout
Our rich Imperial Stout is blended from a mix of bourbon barrels from distilleries such as Heaven Hill, Wild Turkey and Buffalo Trace, each aged in freshly emptied bourbon barrels for 8-14 months. Expect flavors of chocolate and vanilla, oak, whiskey, and molasses, followed by caramel, berry fruit, and almond.
Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout
This year, we took wood complexities to another level by doing something we’ve never done before: we took fully-matured Bourbon County Stout and finished it with toasted fruitwood—specifically, honeycomb-shaped cherry wood chips. The versatility of the cherry wood and honeycomb shape allowed for maximum flavor extraction, revealing complex characteristics like red fruit, ripe cherry, and light toffee, which are not found in the original oak barrel itself. The result is an amazing elevation and a notable difference from our Original Bourbon County Stout.
Goose Island Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout
Our Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout is aged for one year in Old Forester’s 150th Anniversary Bourbon Barrels. To celebrate the anniversary, Old Forester’s hand-picked 150 barrels from resting places within the Old Forester barrelhouse, to create three unique batches honoring founder George Garvin Brown and his process of batching from three original distilleries. These hand-picked, limited-edition barrels—combined with our Imperial Stout—create a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration bourbon and beer fans alike will appreciate and cherish. Expect barrel-forward flavor with notes of chocolate, vanilla, and coconut, followed with molasses, almond, berry, and oak.
Goose Island Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
Our Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout was aged for one year in Elijah Craig’s Small Batch Bourbon Barrels, then another year in Elijah Craig Toasted Bourbon Barrels. These toasted barrels are built to the same specifications as normal bourbon barrels, but are more heavily toasted and very lightly charred. Not only does this stout embody distinctive elements from Elijah Craig’s award-winning Small Batch Bourbon Barrels—like warm spice & vanilla—it also deepened in intensity during its second year of aging. The result? A Bourbon County Stout unlike any before. In addition to the familiar chocolate, caramel, and vanilla comes flavors of toasted marshmallow and a very pronounced fruit and oak finish. Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout has a rich complexity and flavor only attainable through true craftsmanship, partnership, expert blending and, of course, patience. This is only the second time we have packaged a “Double Barrel” Bourbon County Stout —and trust us, you’ll want to get your hands on this special limited-edition gem.
Goose Island Bourbon County Reserve Blanton’s Stout
We partnered with our friends at Blanton’s and aged our Imperial Stout for 18 months in barrels from one of the world’s most sought-after bourbons—Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon. Taken from the center-cut or middle sections of the famous Warehouse H, Blanton’s Original Single Barrel was once only available for ambassadors, dignitaries, and friends of the Blanton family, but now is available for everyone to enjoy. Just as we set the standard for barrel-aged stouts, Blanton’s set the standard for single barrel bourbons. Through our partnership we created a truly unique reserve filled with rich dark chocolate and oak notes, finished with warm aromatics of baking spices such as clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon
Goose Island Bourbon County Classic Cola Stout
Pushing the boundaries of barrel-aged stouts is in our DNA, and with that we brought to life our first-ever cola-inspired variant. Brewers Paul Cade and Jason Krasowski bonded over their love for a classic cola while creating the Classic Cola Stout. Combining the refreshing nature of classic cola and picking up the flavor profile from a whisky cola, we added lime and orange juice and zest, plus coriander, cassia bark, nutmeg, brown sugar, and vanilla to bring out the complex characters of the classic drink. This is the ultimate twist on a whiskey cola and a must-try for Bourbon County Stout, cola or whiskey/cola lovers.
Goose Island Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
For the first time ever, we’re digging into the Proprietor’s (Chicago-only release) vault and bringing back a fan favorite with Bourbon County Fourteen Stout. But this time, it’s with a twist. We’re paying homage to the popular Proprietor’s 2014 recipe, but upping the rye ante by adding rye to the mash bill. Layering cassia bark, cocoa nibs, panela sugar, and coconut water, this stout has an intricate, sweet and spicy flavor profile that will have fans going back sip after sip.
Cox’s and Evergreen Liquors are the #1 Retailers in Louisville of Goose Island’s Bourbon County beverages and this year is no different! The following stores will have Bourbon County available with a 1 bottle limit of all bottles available at that location:
Cox’s Cloverleaf:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
Cox’s Mt. Washington:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
Cox’s St. Matthews:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve Blanton’s Stout
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
- 2019 Bourbon County Stout
Cox’s Fern Creek:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
Cox’s Okolona:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
Cox’s PRP
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
Cox’s J-Town (Patti Lane)
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
Cox’s Shelbyville (Both Locations)
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve Blanton’s Stout
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
- 2019 Bourbon County Stout
Cox’s Hike’s Point
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
Cox’s Middletown:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
- 2019 Bourbon County Stout
Cox’s Goose Creek:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
- 2019 Bourbon County Stout
Cox’s Taylorsville:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stout
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
Cox’s J-Town (Ruckriegel PKWY)
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve Blanton’s Stout
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
- 2019 Bourbon County Stout
Evergreen Liquors Middletown
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve Blanton’s Stout
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
- 2019 Bourbon County Stout
O’Driscoll’s Spirits
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
Evergreen Liquors St. Matthews:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve Blanton’s Stout
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
- 2019 Bourbon County Stout
Cox’s La Grange
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve Blanton’s Stout
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
- 2019 Bourbon County Stout
Evergreen Nulu:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve Blanton’s Stout
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
- 2019 Bourbon County Stout
All Aboard Liquors:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve Blanton’s Stout
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
- 2019 Bourbon County Stout
Evergreen Fern Creek:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve Blanton’s Stout
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
- 2019 Bourbon County Stout
Middletown Party Center:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve Blanton’s Stout
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
- 2019 Bourbon County Stout
Evergreen Prospect:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
- Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout
- Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou
- Bourbon County Fourteen Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout
- Bourbon County Reserve Blanton’s Stout
- Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout
- 2019 Bourbon County Stout
Cox’s Shepherdsville:
- 2021 Bourbon County Stout
Please check our Locations page for when your local retailer will open!
