Blue Run Spirits Flight Series III "Sails & Rails"

Set sail on a flavor journey. This “Sails & Rails” expression from Blue Run Flight Series III blends Kentucky straight bourbon and rye—the first Flight Series to do so—and funnels 115 proof of bold character into one bottle.

The nose opens with pure vanilla extract, a towering impression of sweetness born from rich oak. On the palate? Think well-ripened bananas smoked over peach wood, honeyed sweetness, toasted wood, and earthiness all mingling together. The finish concludes dry and woody, leaving you with lingering oak echoes rather than sugar.

This isn’t your everyday pour—it’s about contrasts, craft, evolution. Whether you relish it neat with intent or add a few drops of water to coax nuance, “Sails & Rails” rewards curiosity.

Nose: Full-bodied vanilla extract, warm oak, subtle caramel undercurrent.

Palate: Smoked banana, peach-wood toast, honeyed warmth, rich but controlled oak.

Finish: Dry wood, warming spice, lingering oak echo—bold yet clean.

Pair this whiskey with salted caramel banoffee tart or banana foster to highlight the banana and smoke interplay. Dark chocolate with a hint of sea salt accentuates the vanilla and oak dryness. For savory, grilled pork chops with peach glaze or smoked duck breast answer the wood-smoke notes with elegance. Aged Gouda or smoked cheddar cuts through the high proof and complements the finish gracefully.