Charbay has just announced the second release of their acclaimed hop flavored whiskey. In 1999, Miles and Marko Karakasevic spent six weeks distilling around the clock. Twenty barrels of whiskey were produced. The first two barrels were released in 2002. Needless to say, that whiskey sold out quickly. Now, Marko has selected five barrels for the second release.

Here are some of the highlights of the Release II:

• The 1st whiskey distilled from pilsner beer
• 100% two-row European barley
• Non-peated
• Additional hops added before distillation
• Double distilled in a 1000-gallon Alambic Charentais pot still
• Classical 7-Fraction distillation used for purity and smoothness
• Aged for 6 years in new American white oak barrels; aged an additional 3 years in stainless steel
• Bottled unfiltered at 110 proof

Charbay's Release II is available from select stores and Charbay's website. It's priced at $325/750ml. Hurry and get it while you can.