The Henderson Black Rye Blended Bourbon

The Henderson Black Rye Blended Bourbon

Timber Creek created this Black Rye Blended Bourbon exclusively for The Henderson, the celebrated beachfront resort in Destin, Florida. It captures the spirit of the Emerald Coast in a bottle. In fact, its label tells the story plainly: a whiskey that seamlessly melds the rich flavors of oat, corn, red wheat, rye, and barley. This five-grain blend gives the pour unusual breadth, from soft cereal sweetness to warm rye spice. Like the resort itself, which draws its character from the natural springs and amber-white sands of Destin, this bourbon is a product of its place. Timber Creek Distillery in Crestview, Florida, distills and bottles it, just up the road in the Panhandle pines.

Five Grains, One Coastal Whiskey

Henderson Beach Resort partnered with Timber Creek Distillery, a grain-to-glass operation on a family farm north of Destin. Together they craft private-label spirits worthy of the resort’s dining rooms and beach bars. Also, Timber Creek’s approach is distinctive. Rather than mashing all grains together, the distillery treats each grain with individual care, then blends for a complete, layered flavor profile. In this bottling, the darker, toastier character of black rye anchors the blend. Oat and red wheat soften the edges, and corn brings classic bourbon sweetness. The result is a whiskey that works as comfortably in an old fashioned at sunset as it does neat after dinner.

Timber Creek hand crafts every bottle in small batches at the Crestview distillery. This reflects the same attention to detail that has made Timber Creek one of Florida’s most awarded craft distilleries. As a result, for guests of The Henderson, it is more than a house pour. It’s a keepsake of the coast, blending resort hospitality with genuine Florida farm-distillery craftsmanship. Raise a glass to the springs, the sand, and the slow art of good whiskey.

In short, The Henderson Black Rye Blended Bourbon is best enjoyed in person. Come find it at one of our tours and tastings sessions in Crestview. And if you want spirits made under your own label, explore our private label program. You can also plan a private event here on the farm, or reserve our hands-on bourbon blending experience. Finally, for more on the process, read about what makes a bourbon a bourbon.