The Horse
Paul Revere didn't own the mare he rode two hundred and fifty one years ago. She belonged to Deacon John Larkin — borrowed in haste, ridden hard, and never returned.
Her name was Brown Beauty.
She carried Revere from Charlestown to Lexington through the April darkness, covering thirteen miles while the colonies held their breath.
Revere was captured. Brown Beauty was seized by British officers and left in a pasture. The rider became a legend. The horse became a footnote.
We Thought She Deserved Better
NEXT RELEASE
Barrel 2229
Released 7/31
50% Corn | 50% Cane
Nose: Honey dominates — raw, floral, and unabashedly forward. Caramel and maple add sweetness with more body, while a light earthiness and wisp of smoke keep it grounded. Approachable and aromatic, with a natural, almost wildflower quality to the honey character.
Palate: Honey carries through from the nose but shifts into something richer and more savory. Maple and vanilla fill the mid-palate with smooth, rounded sweetness. A subtle smokiness builds toward the back — present but not aggressive. Excellent mouthfeel noted consistently. More complex and layered than the nose telegraphs.
Finish: Smooth and slow-building. Slight cinnamon warmth surfaces late, alongside a pleasant mouth tingle. Closes with a distinctive hard candy sweetness — think old-fashioned honey candy stick. The smoke lingers quietly without overstaying its welcome. Clean and satisfying.
Past Releases
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Batch 1
In the late summer of 2020, five small barrels were filled with a single purpose — to become something extraordinary. For nearly two years they aged quietly, building character, developing depth. Then, on August 10th, 2022, they were combined into a very small batch to fill Barrel #817… a full sized cask used to age real American honey.
What happened next took two more years. Cask strength. Uncut. Unfiltered. 102.7 proof.
Brown Beauty batch 1 was worth the wait.
The Reviews
Named Whiskey Of the Month June 2026 by Your Bourbon Journey
2026 Single Barrel / 250th Coin
Rise to the Challenge
Included with Every Bottle
Every bottle of The Brave ships with a piece of the year. The 2026 Casey Jones Distillery Challenge Coin carries Casey’s likeness, the Grandfather still, and the state of Kentucky on one side. On the other — United We Stand. 250 Years Strong. Estd. July 4th, 1776. This is a marker for where you were when America turned 250.
Made in Kentucky for
Fellow Patriots
American oak. Kentucky water. Local grains. Years of patience and a proof that means business. Made by American hands in a state where bourbon has been a way of life for more than two hundred years.
Brown Beauty Honey FinisheD
the spirit for unsung heroes
Celebrating America's 250th anniversary
Coming Soon: Batch 2 Barrel 2229 - 2026’s Master Distiller’s Special Reserve Pick
750 ML | $89.99 | 100 PF
Includes 2026 Single Barrel Pick Challenge Coin
Ships end of August.
Release 1: Barrel 817 SOLD OUT