In memoriam: Even G. Kulsveen, Executive Director and visionary of Willett Distillery in Bardstown, led its revival and fueled bourbon’s renaissance.
Wild Turkey Beacon 2025 ends the Master’s Keep series with a 118-proof blend of 16- and 10-year bourbons. Guided by Jimmy, Eddie, and Bruce Russell, this finale crowns a collection that began in 2015 with 17 Year and continued with Decades, Revival, Cornerstone, Bottled in Bond, One, Unforgotten, Voyage, and Triumph.
Van Winkle Whiskey Collection 2025 returns with six classics including the 10 & 12 Year, 13 Year Rye, and 15 & 23 Year Bourbons—plus a rare 25-Year Old at Legacy de Forge auction, possibly the last bottle available.
Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025 guide: Discover exclusive bottles, limited releases, and rare pours to buy and taste in Bardstown this September at the premier bourbon festival in Bardstown, Kentucky.
WhistlePig unveils The BigShǝBàng — a 30 Year Single Malt Whiskey, distilled in Canada, finished at its Shoreham, Vermont distillery, and released at $4,999 in Vin Santo barrels.
Town Branch Distillery has released two allocated whiskeys for 2025—a 7-Year Kentucky Single Malt and a Rye blended up to 9 years. Limited in cases yet priced at $49.99 each, these blend-to-order releases bring rarity and craftsmanship at real value.
Bardstown Bourbon Company and Pierre Ferrand release Cognac Finish II, a limited collaboration of Kentucky bourbon and Bardstown’s own rye finished in Ferrand Cognac casks. 107 proof, $139.99, available nationwide August 29 ahead of Bourbon Heritage Month and featured at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Elmer T. Lee Charity Sweepstakes from Sazerac Barrel Select offers a rare $18,000 single barrel experience at Buffalo Trace, picking a barrel with Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley. Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, here’s how to enter.
Penelope Bourbon launches the second annual 2025 Estate Collection: Founders Reserve 13 Year, Omega 11 Year French Oak, Single Barrel 10 Year, and Private Select 10 Year. Bigger age statements, innovation, and expanded allocations make this one of bourbon’s most anticipated lineups.
Four Roses 2025 Limited Edition Small Batch launches Sept. 3 at barrel strength 109 proof. Aged 13–19 years, MSRP $249, only 16,854 bottles.
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