Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Hokkaido Mizunara Oak: Second Distillery Reserve Release

Bardstown Bourbon Company releases its second Distillery Reserve: Hokkaido Mizunara Oak. This 109.3 proof, 375mL blend of 9- to 18-year-old whiskeys was finished for 28 months in six rare Japanese Mizunara oak barrels—crafted from trees grown in Hokkaido’s volcanic soil. The first release in the series was featured on 60 Minutes.

 
TAG Global Spirits Awards 2025: How to Enter One of the Best Spirit Competitions in the World

The TAG Global Spirits Awards 2025 deadline is August 1. Co-founded by Tony Abou-Ganim, this premier competition in Las Vegas features 100+ categories including bourbon, rye, tequila, and RTDs. Learn how to enter, ship your spirits, and gain global recognition.

 
Sazerac Rye 100 Proof Whiskey

Buffalo Trace launches Sazerac Rye 100 Proof, built for bold cocktails and bartender demand. Now in select markets for $29.99/1L. It will also be par of the Sazerac Barrel Select single barrel program. The original Sazerac Rye at 90 proof remains available as well.

 
15 STARS Unveils Founders Reserve Fine Aged Rye: A Rare Multi-State Blend

15 STARS Founders Reserve Fine Aged Rye blends 14, 13, 9, and 8-year ryes from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. Bottled at 95 proof for this limited release highlights 15 STARS’ craftsmanship for collectors and whiskey fans.

 
WhistlePig GraveStock: First Whiskey Finished in a Casket and Proofed with Liquid Death

WhistlePig GraveStock is the first wheat whiskey finished in a casket-shaped foeder and proofed with Liquid Death. Limited release, 86 proof, $74.99 from Vermont

 
Cohiba Spectre 2025 Release Showcases Two Firsts: Criollo 98 and Travel Humidor

Cohiba Spectre 2025 debuts rare Criollo 98 tobacco and includes the line’s first-ever custom travel humidor—two historic firsts in one luxurious release.

 
Penelope Bourbon Releases Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 American Whiskey

Penelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 whiskey, made with Dissident & Stolen Throne cigar makers, aged 6 years, 101 proof, limited to 7,500 cases.

 
Eagle Rare 12: When Will It Hit Shelves—and Will You Actually Find It for $49.99?

Eagle Rare 12 Bourbon launches at $49.99. Learn when it’s hitting stores, where to buy, how to improve your chances, and why early supply is limited.

 
Wine, Watches, & Whiskey: First-Ever TV Channel Dedicated to Wine, Spirits, and Luxury goods

Wine, Watches & Whiskey has launched the first-ever FAST TV channel dedicated to wine, spirits, and luxury—now streaming on Roku and Amazon Fire. From Cannella Media, creators of RVTV on DIRECTV.