Blue Run Introduces Blueprint Series: A Bold New Chapter in Kentucky Bourbon

Blue Run Spirits is raising the bar for bourbon innovation with its Blueprint Series, a range that will showcase the exploration of bold flavors and unexpected combinations. The first release combines a wheated mashbill with the experimental “Founders’ Mash”—bringing a layered, fruit-forward profile with a unique woody warmth. Made by award-winning whiskey trailblazer Shaylyn Gammon, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon at 105 proof is a blueprint for seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers to enjoy a sip and a peek.

In a press release, Blue Run announced that the Blueprint Series Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will be available nationally at select fine spirits retailers starting May 1 at a MSRP of $69.99.

At its core, the Blue Run Blueprint Series is created to celebrate the nuance found by pushing boundaries into uncharted territories. And this inaugural release serves as the ‘blueprint’ for what is to come. 

Blended by Shaylyn Gammon, Blue Run Spirits’ Head of Whiskey and Innovation, and one of the most decorated women in American whiskey, the 105 proof Blue Run Blueprint Series Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a combination of two unique mashbills: one wheated, and the other, an experimental mash that pays homage to Blue Run’s boundary-pushing nature. 

Known for delivering the unexpected in a premium manner, Gammon has truly pushed the bounds with the Blue Run Blueprint Series, utilizing an 80/15/0/5 bourbon that was laid down during the infancy of the brand.  It provides a fusely, fruit forward component that adds a unique twist on the expected, and having aged on a lower floor, it grounds the blend with these notes. The experimental mashbill, known affectionately at Blue Run as the “Founders’ Mash,” combined with our top-floor-aged wheated mashbill, gives it an unexpected woody heat, and pleasant softness resulting in a blend that must be tasted to be understood. 

“When crafting Blue Run releases, I think about the qualities bourbon enthusiasts expect, while also considering how we invite new consumers into the category,” said Gammon. “With the Blueprint Series, the goal was to create a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that can serve as a blueprint for discovery—something approachable and soft, yet layered enough to inspire continued exploration”

After extensive evaluation to develop the best possible bourbon using the brand’s most intriguing barrels, Blue Run landed at 105 proof (52.5% ABV); to deliver a bold concentration of flavor while maintaining uncommon balance and silkiness. The bourbon performs equally well whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in an Old Fashioned. 

Tasting Notes and Details:

The experience begins with a nose of soft floral notes and subtle orchard fruit, followed by a palate of warm baking spice, juicy apple, and cinnamon. The finish provides toasted oak and a lingering warmth of spice with a hint of dry wood heat. Symbolizing creativity and transformation, the packaging features the signature Blue Run French-cut glass bottle, precious metal elements, and the iconic viceroy butterfly.

About Blue Run Spirits

Founded in Georgetown, Kentucky, Blue Run Spirits is a modern spirits company with a passion for exceptional bourbon and innovative design. With numerous prestigious awards, including Platinum and Gold recognitions at the ASCOT, TAG Global, and San Francisco World Spirits Competitions, Blue Run continues to redefine how bourbon is crafted, presented, and enjoyed.

For more information, visit www.bluerunspirits.com or follow @bluerunspirits on social media.