Irving Street Batch
Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Distilled and Aged in Washington, DC
The world's greatest pitcher, Walter Johnson, lived in Mt. Pleasant on Irving Street for almost the entirety of his big league career while playing for the Senators/Nationals from 1907-1927. This DC distilled and bottled high rye bourbon celebrates Walter Johnson and his connection to our beloved neighborhood.
A fan favorite, the Senators designated every August 2nd as “Walter Johnson Day" to commemorate his first start on that day in 1907 while playing the Tigers. Ty Cobb had this to say: “The first time I faced him, I watched him take that easy windup, and then something went past me that made me flinch. The thing just hissed with danger."
The Irving Street release is a straight bourbon whiskey, blended from 7 barrels and proofed to 51% ALC/VOL.
Label Art by DC based Luke Walter
Luke Walter is a Washington, DC based photographer, printmaker, filmmaker, and visual artist. Born in Northern New Jersey to a family supporting the arts, his evolution as a storyteller has taken him across the United States and internationally, navigating the commercial, editorial, and art worlds.
He continues to experiment in his home studio, utilizing a variety of mediums to expand his visual catalog while continually shifting the definition and language of his art.
You can follow him on Instagram @lukemakesart and learn more about his work at https://lukewalter.net.