The limited-edition whiskey, inspired by 250 years of American music, embodies ‘exploration, authenticity, and rebellion’

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Dogfish Head and Rolling Stone are celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a toast to its music. Today, the craft brewery and the magazine announced the Dogfish Head x Rolling Stone Whiskey, a five-year American single malt whiskey inspired by the art of musical creation.

The Dogfish Head x Rolling Stone Whiskey blends juice from 12 types of barrels, including Dogfish Head whiskey and brandy barrels, and Samuel Adams rare Utopias barrels. The tasting experience starts with sweet caramel, followed by a midpalate of allspice and fruity sherry, before a smooth finish with subtle notes of citrus peel.

“This whiskey’s not referencing whiskeys that came before it. All of its most tangible reference points came from the world of music,” says Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Founder & Brewer, in a video about the new release. “So the nuances and layers have all the depth of the most insane Prog Rock album you’ve ever heard.”

Dogfish Head will only produce 900 cases of the collaborative spirit. Curious to learn more or try it? Head to Dogfish Head’s site for details and see where you can grab a bottle. Alternatively, head to Rolling Stone’s upcoming Stateside Music Festival on July 4, where Dogfish Head will be serving a myriad of beers, cocktails, and spirits — including the new limited-edition Whiskey.

“Crafting a whiskey in collaboration with a musical entity as iconic as Rolling Stone has been a dream come true for me and my coworkers,” said Calagione, in a release. “It was kismet, really – as fellow music-lovers and defiers of the status quo, Dogfish Head and Rolling Stone share a similar outlook on the world. It’s one of exploration, authenticity, and rebellion, and that’s exactly the spirit this unique whiskey embodies.”

In addition to the whiskey, Dogfish Head and Rolling Stone dropped a limited-edition capsule of co-branded, made-in-the-USA merchandise. The collection includes unisex T-shirts, a women’s cut baby tee, a hoodie, a trucker cap, and a whiskey glass, and can be shopped at Dogfish Head’s e-store.

“We’re proud of what we created with Dogfish Head and excited to share it with fans at Stateside Music Festival,” said Julian Holguin, CEO of Rolling Stone. “This collaboration brings together craftsmanship, culture, and experience in a way that feels true to both brands. After spending time with the Dogfish Head team in coastal Delaware and seeing that creative process up close, we’re especially excited to bring festivalgoers a taste of that partnership through cocktails inspired by our collaboration.”