Hochatown Loyal & True Reserve: Oklahoma Bourbon Meets Oklahoma State with Fred Minnick
Hochatown Distilling Co. releases the second bottle of their OSU Cowboy Football trilogy — and Crystal and Roger taste through it at the launch event with whiskey author Fred Minnick.
Behind the Pour
When an Oklahoma distillery partners with Oklahoma State University for a collectors bourbon trilogy, and invites The Liquor Connoisseur to the second-release event â alongside whiskey author Fred Minnick â you go. Hochatown Distilling Co. launched their Loyal & True Reserve as a celebration of OSU's 125 Years of Cowboy Football, the second release in a trilogy that began on 10/1/23 with The Year of the Cowboy. Crystal and Roger were at OSU's campus for the event and brought back the tasting to their audience.
What You'll Discover
- The partnership: Hochatown Distilling Co. + Oklahoma State University â a collector bourbon series tied to a specific athletic and institutional legacy.
- The second release: '125 Years of Cowboy Football' follows the first release 'The Year of the Cowboy' (released 10/1/23). A third bottle will complete the trilogy.
- Fred Minnick: One of the most recognized writers in American whiskey joins the event â his presence signals the weight this release carries in the bourbon collector world.
- Where to find it: Hochatown ships to 41 states and sells directly at hochatowndistilling.com.
A Moment of Pourspective
Some bourbons are built for shelves. The ones worth drinking are built for stories â and the Loyal & True Reserve carries one worth telling.
Explore the Conversation
Hochatown Distilling Co. is based in Broken Bow, Oklahoma â in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains and one of the state's fastest-growing tourism destinations. The distillery has built a loyal regional following and the Loyal & True series has expanded its reach nationally through the OSU partnership and collector interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Hochatown Loyal & True Reserve? A collector bourbon series from Hochatown Distilling Co. created in partnership with Oklahoma State University, celebrating 125 Years of Cowboy Football.
- Who is Fred Minnick? One of the most recognized whiskey writers and educators in America. He attended the Loyal & True Reserve release event at OSU.
- How many bottles are in the series? Three. The first was The Year of the Cowboy (released 10/1/23), the second is 125 Years of Cowboy Football, and a third will complete the trilogy.
- Where can I buy it? At hochatowndistilling.com. Hochatown ships to 41 states.
Episode at a Glance
- Spirit reviewed: Hochatown Loyal & True Reserve Bourbon (125 Years of Cowboy Football)
- Guest: Fred Minnick (whiskey author and educator)
- Hosts: Crystal and Roger
- Published: October 16, 2024
- Runtime: 39 minutes, 35 seconds
- Category: Bourbon
- Where to buy: hochatowndistilling.com â ships to 41 states