Ty Iechyd Da Distillery releases Route 66 centennial spirits line

A sister company to Springfield Brewing Co. announced the release of a Route 66 centennial-themed spirits line, dubbed Official Spirit of the Route 66 Centennial.

Ty Iechyd Da Distillery’s Birthplace of Route 66 Centennial Spirits comprises four 100-proof offerings: bourbon, gin, vodka and agave spirit, according to a news release from the city of Springfield. Each bottle’s back label carries the complete map of the Mother Road, and each spirit will be available at Springfield Brewing Co. and Ty Iechyd Da Distillery locations, as well as company locations Mile6, One2Five and The Snug Tasting Room and Bottle Shop, along with other Springfield-area liquor retailers, said Brian Allen, director of brewing and distilling operations.

At Springfield Brewing Co. and its sister locations, 750ml bottles sell for $70, $50, $40 and $30, respectively.

“Route 66 has always been about spirit, freedom, and exploration,’ said Neil Chanter, co-owner of Ty Iechyd Da Distillery and Springfield Brewing Co., in the release. “The Mother Road is, itself, a representation of America striving to pursue something better, something different. Springfield should be rightly proud of this incredible history.”

Ty Iechyd Da Distillery is also releasing a smaller-run batch, Allen said. Retailing for $110, The Ghost of the Colonial Hotel is a limited release of 752 bottles at 108 proof consisting of a blend of eight bourbon barrels ranging in age and finish. Allen said it’s available at The Snug Tasting Room and Bottle Shop, 507 W. Walnut St.

“We love being 300 feet off the Mother Road and are very humbled and excited in these projects,” Allen said.