The Expedition Series
A limited series of collaborative whiskey releases exploring Maverick’s barrels through blending and selection.
ABOUT IRENE
Irene Tan is the founder of WhiskyMentors and owner of Canterbury Liquors, a nationally recognized destination for whiskey enthusiasts. Known for her sought-after single barrel and cask selections, she works with distilleries across the U.S. and Europe to develop distinctive blends and spirits.
Through WhiskyMentors, Irene collaborates with producers to educate, blend, and create one-of-a-kind releases. She holds advanced certifications in wines and spirits, including Level 4 Whiskey Sommelier, and has partnered with distilleries such as Clonakilty, Kings County, Crowded Barrel, and Maverick Distilling on the Expedition Series. Learn more about Irene.
Exploration in the Spirit of Sam Maverick
Samuel Augustus Maverick helped chart the early landscape of Texas, recording routes, boundaries, and the untamed terrain of a growing frontier. Inspired by that same spirit of discovery, the Expedition Series highlights exceptional barrels selected in collaboration with notable whiskey explorers.
The Expedition Series is an ongoing collaboration between Maverick Distilling and internationally respected whiskey blender Irene Tan. Just as Samuel Maverick explored and mapped the vast regions across Central and West Texas, Irene moves through the Fowler rickhouse and Lockwood vault, evaluating the full range of Maverick barrels. Each release reflects her distinct approach to blending, barrel selection, and maturation.
Expedition Release No. 1 is intended not simply as a standalone expression, but as part of a broader examination of Maverick’s whiskey—one shaped by a unique sense of place, process, and perspective. It marks the beginning of that journey.
The Expedition Series No. 1
For the first Expedition release, Irene Tan of WhiskyMentors joined us in Texas to select a remarkable set of barrels aged in our Fowler Ranch rickhouse. The result is a bold, character-driven whiskey that reflects the spirit of exploration that defines the Maverick legacy.
RELEASE DETAILS
- Release Date: April 17, 2026
- Availability:
- Maverick Distilling (on-site)
- Online (where permitted)
- Production: Limited release – 215 bottles
- $150.00
Specifications
- Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Mash Bill: 72 Yellow Corn, 18 Wren’s Abruzzi Rye, 10 Malted Barley
- Grain Source: Corn (RJ Mangold, Lacoste, TX), Rye and Barley (Maverick Malthouse, Wildorado, TX)
- Proof: 129.9
- Age: 5 years
- Filtration: Non-chill filtered
Technical Details
- Distilled In: Texas
- Blended By: Irene Tan in collaboration with Maverick Distilling
- Barrel Types: 53-gallon, new American oak from Independent Stave
- Char Level: 3
- Entry Proof: 120
- Warehouse / Aging Conditions: Non-temperature controlled, palletized rickhouse aging in Central Texas environment
- Blend Composition:
- 15% Barrel 20-108, harvested at 125.1p
- 25% Barrel 20-083, harvested at 125.9p
- 60% Barrel 20-138, harvested at 132.9p
Distillery: Maverick Distilling
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Future Expeditions
The Expedition Series will continue with new collaborations, barrel selections, and stories tied to the history and landscape of Texas.
Join us as we continue exploring the frontier of American whiskey.