WhistlePig releases its oldest bourbon yet, the 10-Year Snout-to-Tail Bourbon, and opens a permanent whiskey experience in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Launching Summer 2025 at the former Bank Shot Billiards building in Louisville, The WhistlePig PiggyBank will feature bourbon tastings, exclusive whiskey releases, a signature bar, and a vault of rare WhistlePig whiskeys.
Buffalo Trace’s 2025 Prohibition Collection #2, featuring five historic whiskeys including Mirror Brook Bourbon, Very Oldest Procurable, Anderson’s Belle Bottled-in-Bond Wheated Bourbon, Old Fashioned Mountain Corn Whiskey, and Silver Wedding Rye Whiskey paired with exclusive cigars by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. These cigars and whiskey pairings are perfectly curated.
Woodford Double Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey makes its national debut in limited quantities at fine retailers and select military exchanges. A rare and revered bourbon, this handcrafted release is available in 700 ml bottles at 90.4 proof for $199.99. Also available at the distillery and online in select states.
The Van Winkle Whiskey Collection returns for 2024, featuring the coveted 10 year, 12 year, 15 year, 20 year, and 23 year Pappy Van Winkle bourbons, plus the 13 year Family Reserve Rye. With a rare surplus of 20 and 23 year bottles, bourbon enthusiasts have a better chance to enjoy these legendary releases. Pappy tasting notes, pricing, availability, and tips to avoid counterfeits.
Buffalo Trace Distillery holiday lights and Christmas tours return with the 26th annual Holidays at the Trace. Enjoy Spirited Nights, immersive light displays, bourbon tastings, festive cocktails, and holiday shopping. Here is how to register for the Buffalo Trace tours for 2024.
Silk Velvet Bourbon Whiskey, originally crafted in 1880, returns as a tribute to Henderson, Kentucky’s rich bourbon legacy. Revived by the Hargis family and crafted by master distiller Jacob Call at Western Kentucky Distilling Co., this 6-year-old, 107-proof bourbon features a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley, blending history with modern craftsmanship.
Kings County Distillery’s 9-Year Black Label Bourbon, a limited edition of just 181 bottles presented in a Brooklyn-made wooden gift box. At $180, this exceptional whiskey features nearly 10 years of pot-still craftsmanship and offers rich notes of mahogany, chocolate, and sherry. Available now onsite and online.
Weller by Cohiba Humidor features three exclusive cigars (2022, 2023, 2024) crafted with bourbon barrel-aged binders, two custom whiskey glasses, and a sleek travel humidor. Limited to just 3,000 units and shipping to retailers now, it’s the ultimate holiday gift for bourbon and cigar lovers, making it tops on our bourbon holiday guide.
Wyoming Whiskey unveils two new 10-year-old Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskeys, aged to perfection in Kirby, Wyoming. Barrel #5540, available in Wyoming, and Barrel #5440, in select states, are crafted with a 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley mashbill. Bottled at barrel-proof for unmatched flavor at $299.99 SRP.
Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) returns for fall 2024, celebrating 25 years of the collection with its five whiskeys: Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old, George T. Stagg, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye, Sazerac 18-Year-Old Rye, and William Larue Weller Bourbon. Tasting notes, stories about each whiskey, pricing, and insights from Buffalo Trace Distillery Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley.
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