Murray Hill Club Bourbon – a local New York drink?

Murray Hill Club Bourbon is a distinctive spirit crafted by Jos. A. Magnus & Co. It’s a pre-Prohibition style bourbon blend that artfully marries 18 and 11-year-old bourbon with 9-year-old light whiskey. This blend delivers a complex flavor profile with notes of butterscotch, honey, toffee, vanilla, and char, along with a hint of black pepper that lingers through a softly spiced and toasted finish.

The whiskey is made using the same techniques Joseph Magnus used over a century ago, aiming to recreate the original spirit that earned great acclaim in its time. It’s bottled at 51.5% Alc. by Vol. (103 Proof) and is known for its toasty, buttery notes with layers of spiced, dried fruits through the finish. It’s a true bourbon blend that offers an adventure in whiskey, made in the fashion of an era gone by.

No connection to Manhattan neighborhood

The name “Murray Hill Club Bourbon” does not directly relate to the Murray Hill neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan. Instead, the bourbon takes its name from the pre-Prohibition Magnus flagship brand. The whiskey is crafted using the same techniques Joseph Magnus used over a century ago, aiming to recreate the original spirit that earned great acclaim in its time.

The connection to the name “Murray Hill” is more about the historical significance and the legacy of the Jos. A. Magnus & Co. brand, rather than a direct link to the New York City location. It’s a nod to the past and the tradition of quality whiskey-making that the company represents.

Still worth to try out

Even though there is no New York connection, which many mistakingly believe, the Murray Hill Club Bourbon is certainly worth to try out. For those who are not particularly fond of stronger spirits we present a list of some cocktails that have become our favorites over the years.

1. Good Ole’ Boy
   • 1.5 oz brown butter bourbon (made with Murray Hill Club Bourbon)
   • 0.5 oz Amaro Averna
   • 1.5 oz pear nectar
   • 0.75 oz burnt orange syrup
   • 0.5 oz lemon juice
   • Pear slice for garnish
2. Classic Old Fashioned
   • Murray Hill Club Bourbon
   • Sugar
   • Bitters
   • Water
3. Fall Spiced Whiskey Sour
   • 2 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
   • 3 oz apple cider
   • 1 lemon
   • Pinch of pumpkin pie spice
   • Apple slice for garnish
4. Bourbon Citrus Cocktail
   • 2 oz Murray Hill Club Bourbon
   • 1 oz orange liqueur
   • 0.75 oz lemon juice
   • Lemon wedge for garnish