American Mash & Grain Follows Up Award Winning Whiskey with Borrowed Page Volume 2

Following the success of its award-winning Borrowed Page American Whiskey, Volume 1, American Mash & Grain brings together three unique styles and producers to continue to redefine American Whiskey.

Borrowed Page Volume 2 is the second release in a limited release series. A partnership between American Mash & Grain and the craft whiskey distilleries we’ve featured on our site. Each volume will be different from the last, weaving the tale of a uniquely American collaboration, a blending of culture, craft, and passion that honors its makers and hopes to move the story of American Whiskey forward.

Volume 2 was blended in partnership with whiskey influencer and connoisseur, Ryan Mills (@thatoneduderyan).

"Our goal is to challenge the idea of what American whiskey is and can be while highlighting some of the best craft producers around the country. We are so proud of the reception we received for Borrowed Page Volume 1, and are thrilled to keep pushing the boundaries with the release of Volume 2." – Devin Ershow, CEO American Mash & Grain

“We are in the midst of a renaissance for American whiskey. Craft distillers from across the country are leading the charge in redefining what it means to be ‘American whiskey’. We are excited and honored to get to partner with these amazing craft whiskey producers to continue push the envelope for America’s native spirit with this uniquely craft and uniquely American blend.” – Chase Langdon, COO American Mash & Grain

Product Information:

Volume 2 is a blend of American single malt, American single pot and rye whiskey. It’s 110 proof and just over 900 bottles were produced. For the first time, Borrowed Page will now be available in both full format 750ml bottles, and half size 375ml bottles.

38% Virginia Distillery, Lovingston, VA (American Single Malt)

• 27% Cuvee Cask Single Malt

• 11% Sherry Cask Single Malt

"As a distillery that focuses 100% on American single malt, we love projects that allow us to explore unique ways of showcasing the diversity and adaptability of our whisky. In that vein, partnering with American Mash & Grain, and other American whisky distilleries, on Borrowed Page #2 is a really exciting project for us. We strongly support their mission to advance the narrative of American Whiskey through highlighting and empowering independent craft producers across the country and are thrilled to be a part of this release."- Gareth Moore, CEO Virginia Distillery

37% Mammoth Distilling, Adrian MI (Woolly Rye)

“Mammoth Distilling could not be more excited to be included in the latest release of Borrowed Page. The team at American Mash and Grain has proven to be as astute at whiskey blending as they are at telling the stories of the whiskies they feature. We’re big fans of their irreverent and collaborative approach to whiskey blending.” - Ari Sussman, Head Distiller Mammoth Distilling

25% Talnua Distillery, Arvada CO (Single Pot Still)

“I’m really excited to have had the opportunity to be a part of this blend, especially with Virginia Distillery Company and Mammoth Distilling, two amazing distilleries that I really respect. The blending between American Mash & Grain and Ryan Mills (@thatoneduderyan) really showcased the strengths of each distillery’s whiskeys and resulted with an absolutely beautiful expression. We are so proud to be part of this project!” - Patrick Miller, Head Distiller Talnua Distillery

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Strawberry, Plums, Banana Bread, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate

Palate: The mouthfeel is buttery and rich with a nice balance of sweetness and spice up front with hints of vanilla, pepper and grilled peaches. The vanilla and pepper spice grow more intense through the midpalate settling into a long finish with dark chocolate, malt, and oak.

About American Mash & Grain

American Mash & Grain is an award-winning company dedicated to expanding the profile of American craft whiskey. We believe that whiskey is about stories. We want to tell them.

About Virginia Distillery

Virginia Distillery Company was founded in 2011 by Dr. George G. Moore, a native Irishman with a vision of producing world-class single malt whisky in America. With his untimely passing, his wife and son inherited his vision and are compelled by George’s often-used expression, to ‘have the courage of your convictions’. We are now a woman-owned, woman-made distillery with a mission to lead the American Single Malt category. The distillery and Visitors Center is located in Lovingston, VA, directly between Lynchburg and Charlottesville. The location is ideal thanks to our fresh spring-fed water from the Blue Ridge Mountains and dynamic climate. Virginia’s crisp cold winters and hot humid Summers allow our spirit to age at a rate faster than our counterparts in Scotland. Our Visitors Center welcomes visitors for tastings, whisky experience tours, and a variety of seasonal events & experiences year-round.

About Mammoth Distilling

Mammoth Distilling is dedicated to producing hand-crafted spirits in Northern Michigan using local, varietal specific grains with an emphasis on rye.

About Talnua Distillery

Talnua Distillery is dedicated to creating whiskeys inspired by our Irish ancestors that honors Gaelic tradition, while demonstrating the American terroir of locally-grown Colorado barley, mountain spring water, and aging at a high altitude. Our name is born of the Irish-Gaelic words ‘Talamh’, meaning ‘Land’, and ‘Nua’, meaning ‘New’. In a word, it’s our story, and tells of our passion for bringing an old-world style of distilling to the new land that is America.

About Ryan Mills (co-blender)

Ryan Mills, best known to his followers as “ThatonedudeRyan” is a decades long Whiskey enthusiast, content creator and certified Bourbon Steward. His unique “Slams & Sips” review style and perspective along with his refined palette has made him a favorite to both novice and seasoned whiskey drinkers alike. Ryan is a lover of all things Whiskey and Cigars and is humbled and excited to have had the opportunity to lend his expertise to what is sure to be an incredible blend of Whiskies.

Editors Notes:

• Borrowed Page American Whiskey will be sold on the American Mash & Grain website (http://shop.mashngrain.com/) for $75 (750 ml), $40 (375ml) (exclusive of tax and shipping)

• American Mash & Grain launched on July 4th, 2020 with the purpose of elevating the profile of the American craft whiskey movement.

• The blend was created in collaboration with Ryan Mills (@thatoneduderyan)

• Sourcing as a concept is not a new idea, but so much of it is hidden behind NDAs. We are opting for hyper transparency, featuring our distillery partners on the front of the label.

• “American Whiskey" is currently stigmatized as “cheap” or “poorly made.” We want to destigmatize American Whiskey.

  • "American Whiskey“ is a catch all for any American whiskey that doesn’t meet the guidelines for standardized whiskies like bourbon or rye.

• With "American Single Malt" on the precipice of becoming a standardized category, "American Whiskey" is the last bastion of unbridled innovation and experimentation.