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.
Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX launches this September with a bold 104 proof blend of rare high-rye bourbons aged 10–18 years, crafted in tribute to the repeal of Prohibition, priced at $99.99.
Old Forester’s 25th Birthday Bourbon Whiskey: 12-year-old, first-ever sweet mash in the series. How to enter sweepstakes and find in limited retail.
15 STARS debuts the First West bourbon line with Small Batch, Toasted Oak, and Extra Aged 8 & 9 Year. Crafted with heirloom corn, Flavor Proofing, and Kentucky heritage, First West offers detailed tasting notes, prices, and insights from co-founder Ricky Johnson.
Kings County Distillery launches a new flagship: Straight Empire Rye. With a 90-proof, grain-to-glass build and 80% Danko rye from New York, this release marks the first steady supply since the Empire Rye project began in 2017. Available August 13 at the distillery and online for $69.
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