ANNOUNCING BARREL AGED BOETJE'S MUSTARD
There are not many flavors more quintessential to the Quad Cities than Boetje's Mustard. Now with the help of MRDC, this classic is getting a new twist. This First Friday, Boetje's and Mississippi River Distilling Company will take the wraps off of their new collaboration. "Boetje's Bourbon Barrel Aged Mustard" has soaked for over a month in used Cody Road Bourbon casks. "We were looking for ways to put a new twist on an old favorite." said Boetje's production manager Harrison Kropp. "We saw some interesting barrel aged mustards at the World-Wide Mustard Competition in Wisconsin last year. So we thought it would be great to give it a try with Boetje's." Ryan Burchett, owner and distiller at Mississippi River Distilling Company, said he didn't have to think twice about the project. "It was a total no-brainer for us. We were humbled to have such an established brand like Boetje's reach out to us for something like this. It's an honor to have our name on the same label as one of our all time favorites." The distillery gave Kropp some oak whiskey casks that had been used to age Cody Road Bourbon Whiskey. After soaking for more than 30 days in the barrel, the mustard is ground and prepared for sale. "It brings a unique sweetness to our mustard along with the signature Boetje's punch." added Kropp. "I think this one is going to be a big hit once the grills start firing up." "Our brand is all about being local." said Burchett. "Cody Road Bourbon is made from grain sourced directly from local farmers within 25 miles of our distillery. So to find a new local partner to do something totally different like this is a ton of fun for us." The mustard is being made in small batches. Initially it will only be available at the gift shops at Boetje's and Mississippi River Distilling Company. Boetje's representatives will be at the distillery Friday night from 5:30 to 8 PM for the monthly "First Friday" celebration in LeClaire. They will have the mustard for sale along with free samples of the new spicy treat. |