Sips & Sites & Bites

There’s a new kind of morning ritual brewing in Tennessee … and no, it doesn’t involve your standard cup of joe. Bib & Tucker, the dapper bourbon brand known for its timeless style and small-batch swagger, has been quietly caffeinating the whiskey world with Gold Roast Bourbon, a spirited mashup of two of our favorite things: coffee and bourbon.

And while the launch made headlines when it first dropped, this bottle is proving it’s more than a seasonal fling … it’s a full-blown, year-round love affair.

Aged Six Years. Finished With Coffee. Approved by Night Owls Everywhere.

Gold Roast starts with Bib & Tucker’s signature 6-Year Tennessee Bourbon, already smooth, rich, and kissed by that Lincoln County Process magic. But then things take a delicious turn. Instead of simply bottling it up, the distillers finish it with cold-steeped Arabica beans from Tennessee’s own Muletown Coffee Roasters.

Now, we’re not talking about tossing a handful of beans into a barrel and hoping for the best. This is a carefully crafted infusion using beans sourced from Honduras and roasted to perfection under the watchful eye (and likely caffeine-fueled precision) of Master Blender Alan Kennedy. The result? A silky sip that marries toasted oak, caramel, and vanilla with a dark roast backbone that’ll make both bourbon lovers and coffee snobs nod approvingly.

“It’s all about balance,” Kennedy says. “Smooth, nuanced, and unmistakably Bib & Tucker.” Translation: this is the whiskey version of an espresso martini that grew up, got promoted, and started reading The New Yorker.

A Coffee Break Worth Taking

Whether you’re winding down your evening or gearing up for brunch (no judgment), Gold Roast has that comforting, aromatic depth that makes you want to linger. Think of it as your morning coffee’s mischievous cousin … the one who tells great stories and occasionally convinces you to have “just one more.”

Tasting Notes

The result is a layered pour:

• Nose: Fresh coffee, molasses, and a whisper of sweet corn
• Palate: Vanilla, oak, and milk chocolate mingle in harmony
• Finish: Medium-long, with a touch of dark roast and brown spice
• Color: Deep amber, like aged walnut or brown sherry

A Partnership Brewed in Tennessee

Partnering with Columbia-based Muletown Coffee Roasters was no accident, both brands share a deep-rooted commitment to small-batch excellence and Tennessee pride. As Kennedy puts it, “Their artisan approach matches ours, from farm to glass.”

Retailing at $49.99 (92 proof / 46% ABV), Gold Roast isn’t just a novelty … it’s a fully realized bourbon-coffee hybrid that feels right at home in the glass, neat or on the rocks.