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The Historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery Just Released a 31-Year-Old Bourbon Bottled North of 80% ABV
The Stitzel-Weller Distillery is cranking age, price and proof to unfathomable limits in its latest whiskey drop, announced by the brand on Friday. Following on the heels of last year’s Stitzel Reserve 24 Year Old, the brand has unveiled a 31-year-old bourbon that appears to be its oldest officially labeled product yet (more on that […]
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Jack Daniel’s Debuts Its Most Premium and Limited Global Release Ever Alongside McLaren F1
On Thursday, Jack Daniel’s announced the release of Halo MK1 Tennessee Whiskey, a super-limited global collaboration with the McLaren Formula 1 Team, now available in select markets for a suggested retail price of $599.99 per 1-liter bottle. The release is described by the brand as the most premium and limited global offering in its history, […]
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F1 Racer Charles Leclerc Debuts 16-Year-Old Whisky Alongside Chivas Regal
On Wednesday, Scottish whisky brand Chivas Regal announced the release a 16-year-old expression developed in collaboration with Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc as part of the brand’s expanding push into global sports partnerships. The limited-edition release, available nationwide at a suggested retail price of $69.99, marks Leclerc’s debut signature blend and represents the first time […]
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LA Sparks Guard Kelsey Plum Launches Limited-Edition Maker’s Mark Bourbon
On Wednesday, Maker’s Mark unveiled a partnership with Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum to launch a limited-edition Private Selection bourbon, marking the brand’s latest crossover into sports and culture ahead of the 2026 WNBA season. The release, called “Yam Jam by Kelsey Plum,” will be available beginning May 7 at select retailers in Los […]
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Rare Van Winkle Bourbon Sells for $80,600 at Auction
A rare bottle of Van Winkle Bourbon has sold for $80,600 at a recent auction hosted by Unicorn Auctions, marking one of the most significant American whiskey sales in recent years. The headline lot, Van Winkle 18 Year Special Reserve Bourbon ‘Binny’s’ Private Barrel Selection (2003), originally sold for just $113 in 2003. The bottle’s […]
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Willem Dafoe Debuts 14-Year-Old Scotch Whisky Alongside Laphroaig
On Friday, four-time Academy Award nominee Willem Dafoe unveiled “Willem by Willem,” a limited-edition single malt scotch crafted in collaboration with the Laphroaig distillery. Much like the actor himself, the whisky is intended as a blank slate, forgoing tasting notes in favor of an “experience” that drinkers are encouraged to guess at in an interactive […]
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WhistlePig Pushes Congress to Declare Rye America’s Official Whiskey Ahead of 250th Anniversary
On Wednesday, WhistlePig Whiskey unveiled a national campaign urging Congress to recognize rye as the official whiskey of the United States, tying the initiative to the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The campaign, which runs through July 4, centers on a public petition that, if it reaches 1,776 signatures, will be formally presented to lawmakers. The […]
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Maker’s Mark’s Award-Winning Star Hill Farm Wheat Whisky Is Back
Maker’s Mark announced on Wednesday the 2026 return of its Star Hill Farm Whisky, marking the second annual release of the brand’s first new mashbill in more than 70 years. The release follows recognition as the “World’s Best Wheat Whisky 2026” at the World Whiskies Awards. Unlike Maker’s Mark’s core lineup, which has long relied […]