At the corner of Holt Avenue and Capen Avenue in historic Winter Park, two names intersect that helped shape the community we call home.
James Seymour Capen arrived in 1884, when Winter Park was little more than a vision. A businessman, land developer, civic leader, and historian, he helped establish the foundations of the growing town through investments in land, agriculture, and education, including the donation of land that helped secure the future home of Rollins College.
Four decades later, Hamilton Holt arrived with a different vision. As president of Rollins College from 1925 to 1949, Holt transformed the institution into one of the nation's most innovative centers of learning and helped elevate Winter Park into a nationally recognized cultural destination.
Capen laid the foundation. Holt expanded the vision.
Today, Forward/Slash Distillery stands at the intersection of the streets that bear their names. Holt & Capen Bourbon is our tribute to the people, history, and place that continue to inspire us.
The inaugural release in our Legacy Series, Holt & Capen combines 60% eight-year-old high-rye bourbon from MGP with 40% high-rye bourbon from Green River Distilling Co. Bottled at 45% ABV, it delivers classic notes of caramel, vanilla, baking spice, and oak—an approachable bourbon crafted for both sipping and cocktails.
A spirit born of history, built on legacy, and guided by vision.
60% of the blend - 6 - 8yr MGP Bourbon 75/21/4
40% of the blend - 6 - 8yr Green River Bourbon 70/21/9
At the corner of Holt Avenue and Capen Avenue in historic Winter Park, two names intersect that helped shape the community we call home.
James Seymour Capen arrived in 1884, when Winter Park was little more than a vision. A businessman, land developer, civic leader, and historian, he helped establish the foundations of the growing town through investments in land, agriculture, and education, including the donation of land that helped secure the future home of Rollins College.
Four decades later, Hamilton Holt arrived with a different vision. As president of Rollins College from 1925 to 1949, Holt transformed the institution into one of the nation's most innovative centers of learning and helped elevate Winter Park into a nationally recognized cultural destination.
Capen laid the foundation. Holt expanded the vision.
Today, Forward/Slash Distillery stands at the intersection of the streets that bear their names. Holt & Capen Bourbon is our tribute to the people, history, and place that continue to inspire us.
The inaugural release in our Legacy Series, Holt & Capen combines 60% eight-year-old high-rye bourbon from MGP with 40% high-rye bourbon from Green River Distilling Co. Bottled at 45% ABV, it delivers classic notes of caramel, vanilla, baking spice, and oak—an approachable bourbon crafted for both sipping and cocktails.
A spirit born of history, built on legacy, and guided by vision.
60% of the blend - 6 - 8yr MGP Bourbon 75/21/4
40% of the blend - 6 - 8yr Green River Bourbon 70/21/9