Whiskeys that personify the JYPSI Spirit
Learn more about the creativity and intention behind our team's approach to everything we do at Whiskey JYPSI - from our award-winning Legacy Series to our all-new Explorer Series.
The Legacy Series
Our Legacy Series is based on sourcing individual well-aged whiskey components from various origins and using cross-category blending to reconstruct a traditional mash bill rather than blending the grains before fermentation. This allows us to select from a wider portfolio of international whiskeys and ensure that each whiskey is at the exact right age and flavor profile to perfectly harmonize within this extraordinary blend.
The Explorer Series
Our all-new Explorer Series is based on the harmony of unparalleled six-year aged whiskeys and unique finishing woods from around the globe. Perfectly paired to showcase the impact of the woods on the whiskey — from premium versions of common woods to the exotic — and beautifully marries our passion for whiskey with our spirit of exploration.
"Wow. Lovely multidimensional and extended finish. Black plum, vanilla bean, cake frosting, graham cracker, and marzipan flavors are bedazzling. Lip-smacking, and plenty of grip in the long finish... Again, WOW."
F. Paul Pacult, author, The New Kindred Spirits
Tribute Double Barreled
Our Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon begins with a commitment to quality. Unlike most bourbons, we use rare, flavorful, varietal-stated grains—including once-sacred, previously near-extinct Cherokee White Corn—grown by small family farms, not commodity grains from large commercial farming operations. Our whiskey maker, Ari Sussman’s alma mater, Michigan State, helped reclaim these sustainably raised heirloom grains intended for making whiskey — not bread.
Once the mash is distilled, it’s aged a minimum of four years in new charred American oak. Then, we take the extra step to re-barrel the whiskey for an additional 3-6 months in another new American oak barrel, maximizing flavor extraction—after all, 60% of bourbon’s flavor comes from the barrel. While double-barreling adds significant expense, it imparts rich vanilla and caramel notes, creating a uniquely refined taste and deep color. Finally, we bottle at 86-proof for a smooth, approachable yet characterful profile. Tribute honors the land, the soil, and the revival of these special grains.
