Just in time for Bourbon Heritage Month,
Wolverine Boots brings back Old Rip Van Winkle collaboration to
celebrate American craftsmanship
ROCKFORD, Mich., Sept. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevating the art of
craftsmanship to new heights, Wolverine®, the 141-year-old
boot and clothing company, has once again joined forces with Old
Rip Van Winkle Distillery just in time for Bourbon Heritage Month.
Through their mutual dedication to superior quality, these two
brands proudly unveil Batch IV of their Wolverine 1000 Mile x Old
Rip Van Winkle Boot.
Inspired by the caramel and wood notes of Old Rip Van Winkle 10
Year bourbon, the Batch IV boot was built on the silhouette of
Wolverine's iconic 1000 Mile. First introduced in 1914, the 1000
Mile provides the perfect canvas for the continued partnership of
Wolverine and Old Rip as they pour their distinct blend of
heritage, craftmanship and quality into each product iteration.
"Working with the team at Old Rip continues to be a highlight of
our year," stated Lauren King,
Senior Director of Marketing at Wolverine Boots. "We constantly
inspire each other through our unique, yet shared, brand ethos and
design. Each pair of boots we've launched together has created a
new take on our heritage product, drummed up energizing ways to
connect to our audiences, and ignited enduring consumer demand.
Batch IV is no different."
Tailored for the ultimate bourbon enthusiast, the Wolverine 1000
Mile x Old Rip Van Winkle Batch IV Boot is designed to age
gracefully, much like the fine bourbon at Old Rip Van Winkle
Distillery. Each pair of these limited-edition boots features all
the timeless 1000 Mile qualities:
- Lux leather uppers in a rich hue inspired by the full-bodied
flavor profile of Old Rip Van Winkle 10-year.
- Built from the iconic 1000 Mile silhouette and finished with
the added comfort, support, and style of a wedge sole.
- Uniquely labeled with hand-numbered Old Rip Van Winkle woven
label on the tongue.
- Designed in Michigan and
handcrafted in Arkansas,
supporting American workers and manufacturing.
Combining their shared passion for supporting the hard-working
hands behind handcrafted, a portion of proceeds from each pair of
Wolverine x Old Rip Van Winkle Batch IV boots sold will be donated
to SkillsUSA, the number one workforce development organization for
students.
"It's always a pleasure working with the Wolverine Team," stated
Preston Van Winkle, member of the
Van Winkle Bourbon Family. "Wolverine is a brand that truly
embodies our shared passion of quality craftsmanship behind the
creation of every boot, much like the dedication we pour into our
bourbon. This collaboration not only celebrates our mutual
dedication to quality, but also underscores our joint support for
continuing to champion America's workforce."
The Wolverine 1000 Mile x Old Rip Van Winkle Boot retails at
$424.95 and is available now in
limited quantities on wolverine.com/oldrip.
ABOUT WOLVERINE
Wolverine, the 141-year-old boot and clothing company, is on a
mission to honor the spirit and tenacity of the American worker and
build the next generation of skilled trades people. Taking pride in
crafting durable boots with unrivaled craftsmanship and the highest
quality materials, Wolverine is dedicated to serving hardworking
people all over the world. Through Project Bootstrap, Wolverine has
contributed over $2 million to
organizations in support of the skilled trades. For more
information, visit www.wolverine.com. Wolverine is a
division of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW)
ABOUT OLD RIP VAN WINKLE
The Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery has a four-generation history,
starting in the late 1800s with Julian P. "Pappy" Van Winkle
Sr., and continuing today with Julian III and Preston Van
Winkle. From its early roots as the Stitzel-Weller Distillery
in South Louisville to the selling of the Distillery in
1972 while resurrecting the Old Rip Van Winkle label at the same
time, and following with new, original expressions in the early
1980s, the Van Winkle story has been one of perseverance and
survival. In 2002 the Van Winkles joined forces with Buffalo
Trace Distillery in Franklin County, Frankfort, KY. All
of the Van Winkle's whiskey production now takes place at Buffalo
Trace Distillery under the same strict guidelines the family has
always followed. For more information on the Van Winkle family of
bourbon please visit www.oldripvanwinkle.com.
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wolverine-and-old-rip-van-winkle-distillery-unveil-batch-iv-of-their-collaboration-1000-mile-boot-302253047.html
SOURCE Wolverine