MANITOWOC (NBC 26) — An Algoma distillery is finding inspiration for one of its latest spirits in submarine history, creating a unique bourbon that pays tribute to sailors who once turned torpedo fuel into alcoholic drinks.

Unbound Spirits is aging bourbon barrels in the torpedo room of the historic vessel to create their "Torpedo Juice" bourbon.

Watch the full broadcast here: From torpedo fuel to top shelf: Algoma distillery creates bourbon inspired by USS Cobia

"Instead of using models we like to use American veterans and service people," said Kerry Brown, co-founder of Unbound Spirits.

The idea came naturally to the veteran-focused distillery.

"What if we did a special batch inspired by the Cobia... what if we put the casks in the torpedo room on the Cobia," Brown said.

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