Seventeen years in a barrel is a long commitment; four years between releases makes the wait longer still. Blue Note 17-Year returns for the first time since 2022, putting extended maturation back at the center of the Memphis brand’s limited-release lineup.

The Tennessee straight bourbon uses a mash bill of 70 percent corn, 22 percent rye, and 8 percent malted barley. It is bottled unfiltered at barrel proof, with this release registering 119 proof, or 59.5 percent ABV. Those details give the age statement useful context: this is a mature, high-strength expression with a substantial rye component, rather than simply an older number on familiar packaging.

Its published tasting profile starts with seasoned oak, dark cherry, and leather, followed by vanilla, burnt sugar, and baking spice. Dark cocoa and charred oak appear in the finish. The emphasis on wood, fruit, and spice places it squarely among long-aged, cask-strength bourbons, with filtration and bottling strength kept part of the story.

The allocation is approximately 4,000 bottles, making this a limited return rather than a permanent addition to the range. Suggested retail is $174.99, with availability through the Blue Note shop and select U.S. markets.