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JJ Post, ESPN
Mammoth’s upset is forever remembered in fan lore. The Northern Illinois Huskies’ then-No. 5 But the Notre Dame Fighting Irish got a more tangible memento: the bourbon line.
On Monday, Northern Illinois announced the release of “Boneyard Blend” bourbon in partnership with local distillery Whiskey Acres. This blend serves as a celebration of Husky athletics’ 125th anniversary and landmark victories.
Like all major victories, the Huskies’ victory was against a larger, better-resourced program and was first celebrated at Northern Illinois’ “Boneyard” in DeKalb. Since 1983, the Huskies have recorded a total of 19 “boneyard wins,” including wins over teams such as Notre Dame, Alabama Crimson Tide and Iowa Hawkeyes.
But the Fighting Irish’s 16-14 comeback victory in South Bend, Northern Illinois’ first win over a top-five opponent in program history, was deemed worth more than just a bone.
join #NIU Director and Staff Friday, November 15 @Whiskey Acres Congratulations on the launch of the new NIU Athletics/Whisky Acres co-branded Boneyard Blend bourbon!
Details: https://t.co/Jg9GUdeiyl pic.twitter.com/O9au5cNsj1
— NIU Athletics (@NIUAthletics) November 4, 2024
The bottles, each emblazoned with the gold 125th Anniversary logo and the words “Boneyard Blend, No Luck Needed” and “16-14,” will be officially released on Friday, November 15 and will retail for $57.99 each. $10 from each purchase will be donated to Northern Illinois Athletics.
