Blue Run Spirits Flight Series III "Sun & Salt"

“Sun & Salt” captures the sweet edge of sunshine and the crisp kiss of sea spray. This micro-batch from Blue Run’s Flight Series III blends carefully selected bourbon and rye barrels—no more than four per expression—to evoke coastlines and long golden hours.

At 110.2 proof, it’s bold yet balanced, with a seaside breeze layered over sun-warmed fruit and toasted oak. The nose introduces banana foster warmth, the palate offers sour apple brightness paired with creamy banana and rich demerara toffee, and the finish dries out like sand underfoot with gentle spice and oak.

It’s not just whiskey—it’s a moment in a glass.

Nose: Warm roasted banana, baked in sweet syrup under a sunlit sky.

Palate: Juicy sour green apple sharpness meets creamy banana, then buttery toffee layered with tropical softness.

Finish: A sandy-dry fade with oak, subtle sea air, a whisper of salt and warming spice.

Pair with banana-foster flambé to mirror the banana and toffee layers. A salted caramel brownie or pecan pie brings out the sweet-salt interplay. For savory, grilled shrimp with citrus and sea salt or a white-fish ceviche highlight the whiskey’s seaside character. Aged Gouda or smoked almond and sea-salt snacks bring out the dry finish and nuts in the whiskey.