Copper Fox USS Arkansas Christening Bottle - Original Single Malt Whisky

This VERY special bottle is the result of several months of collaboration between Copper Fox Distillery and HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Division. This single barrel which yielded 240 bottles, was hand selected and bottled for the December 7th, 2024 Christening Ceremony. We are so very proud to offer this product for sale, and hope that it finds its way into the hands of the men and women who had a part in crafting this mighty vessel and also to those who will proudly serve their country upon it.

ARKANSAS (SSN 800) IS THE U.S. NAVY’S 27TH VIRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINE.

Constructed under a unique teaming agreement between HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Division and General Dynamics Electric Boat, Virginia-Class Submarines, such as Arkansas, incorporate dozens of new technologies and innovations that increase firepower, maneuverability, and stealth, and significantly enhance their warfighting

capabilities. These submarines are capable of supporting multiple mission areas and can operate at submerged speeds of more than 25 knots for months at a time.

“Travel Silent, Travel Deep”

A little about the Whisky:

This very special onetime release comes from 100% hand malted Virginia barley, dried with apple and cherry wood smoke. Double pot-distilled at a low 150 to 160 proof to enhance the fruitiness. Matured in former bourbon barrels with progressive infusions of toasted apple and oak wood chips.

TASTING NOTES
Nose: Rich aromas of suede, olive tapenade, honey and wood fire
Palate: dried mango chutney and clay with a silky dry fruitiness, medium-full body
Finish: Long and spicy, with wood smoke, orange marmalade on rye toast and root beer float

Distinctively flavorful, brawny and balanced.

Non-chill filtered

96 Proof | 48% ABV | 750 mL