Sips & Sites & Bites

For the whiskey aficionado, and Father’s Day coming up, a fantastic new whiskey finished in Cognac casks from Redemption is just what dad ordered.

French luxury meets pre-Prohibition inspired ‘rye-forward’ whiskey to deliver a truly decadent whiskey experience for the Redemption Cognac Cask Finish. 

To create this limited-edition offering, Master Blender Alan Kennedy takes Redemption’s High Rye Bourbon and finishes it in very unique Cognac casks. The result is a remarkable whiskey that delivers elegant and bold flavors, balanced with a warming sweetness and Redemption’s signature ‘rye-forward’ finish. 

To celebrate the summer release of this cask finished whiskey, Redemption offered up a refreshing watermelon cocktail recipe, the Watermelon Sugar.

Ingredients:  

• 1 1⁄2 parts Redemption Cognac Cask Finish Bourbon  
• 1 1⁄2 parts salted watermelon-honey syrup  
• 1⁄2 part lemon juice  
• 2 parts tonic  
  
  Instructions:  
  
• Shake with ice.  
• Strain into a Collins glass.  
• Top with tonic water.  
• Garnish with mint and a  
• watermelon radish slice.  
  
  *Watermelon-honey Syrup:
• Blend 1 cup Watermelon Purée (Perfect Puree or Real Ingredients) with 1 cup honey simple syrup. Add 2 teaspoons Maldon salt and stir to dissolve. Cool in the refrigerator. Keeps for 1 month.  

Clocking in at 99 proof, and with a suggested retail price of $69.99, you can find out more information and where to get a bottle at www.redemptionwhiskey.com.