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Wild Turkey Beacon 2025: Finale of the Master’s Keep Series That Began in 2015
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. The post Wild Turkey Beacon 2025: Finale of the Master’s Keep Series That Began in 2015 first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Pappy Van Winkle Whiskey Collection 2025 Released With Rare 25-Year Old at Auction on Legacy de Forge
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. The post Pappy Van Winkle Whiskey Collection 2025 Released With Rare 25-Year Old at Auction on Legacy de Forge first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Exclusive Bottles, Limited Releases, and Rare Pours
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. The post Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Exclusive Bottles, Limited Releases, and Rare Pours first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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WhistlePig 30 Year Single Malt Whiskey The BigShǝBàng: Oldest and Rarest Release from the Brand
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. The post WhistlePig 30 Year Single Malt Whiskey The BigShǝBàng: Oldest and Rarest Release from the Brand first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Town Branch Distillery Doubles Down with Two Allocated Annual Release Whiskeys: 7-Year Single Malt and Rye Up to 9 Years
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. The post Town Branch Distillery Doubles Down with Two Allocated Annual Release Whiskeys: 7-Year Single Malt and Rye Up to 9 Years first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Pierre Ferrand Cognac Finish II: Kentucky Whiskey Meets Cognac in Collaboration
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 The post Bardstown Bourbon Company Pierre Ferrand Cognac Finish II: Kentucky Whiskey Meets Cognac in Collaboration first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Elmer T. Lee Charity Sweepstakes: Win a Rare Barrel Pick Experience at Buffalo Trace for St. Jude
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. The post Elmer T. Lee Charity Sweepstakes: Win a Rare Barrel Pick Experience at Buffalo Trace for St. Jude first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Penelope Bourbon’s 2025 Estate Collection Unveiled: Founders Reserve 13 Year, Omega 11 Year, Single Barrel, and Private Select
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. The post Penelope Bourbon’s 2025 Estate Collection Unveiled: Founders Reserve 13 Year, Omega 11 Year, Single Barrel, and Private Select first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Four Roses 2025 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon: 109 Proof 13 and 19 Year Old Bourbons
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. The post Four Roses 2025 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon: 109 Proof 13 and 19 Year Old Bourbons first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX Honoring the End of Prohibition with a Blend of Bourbons Aged 10–18 Years
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. The post Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX Honoring the End of Prohibition with a Blend of Bourbons Aged 10–18 Years first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Old Forester 2025 Birthday Bourbon: First Sweet Mash in the Series and How to Enter the Sweepstakes
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. The post Old Forester 2025 Birthday Bourbon: First Sweet Mash in the Series and How to Enter the Sweepstakes first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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15 STARS Launches First West Bourbon Line: Small Batch, Toasted Oak, Extra Aged
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. The post 15 STARS Launches First West Bourbon Line: Small Batch, Toasted Oak, Extra Aged first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Kings County Straight Empire Rye Joins Flagship Lineup After Years as an Allocated Release
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. The post Kings County Straight Empire Rye Joins Flagship Lineup After Years as an Allocated Release first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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A. Smith Bowman Distillery Releases Third Experimental Oak: Hungarian Oak
A. Smith Bowman releases Hungarian Oak, the final whiskey in its Abraham Bowman Oak Series. Aged 12 years in charred Hungarian Oak barrels, this 115-proof bourbon will be sold via lottery from August 11–18 at $79.99. Winners must purchase in person at the distillery. The post A. Smith Bowman Distillery Releases Third Experimental Oak: Hungarian Oak first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Weller Millennium Second Edition Released at $7,500: A Rare 19–24 Year Wheat Whiskey Blend
Weller Millennium Second Edition debuts at $7,500 with 19–24 year wheated whiskeys from 2001, 2003 & 2006. Released on Weller’s 200th birthday—where to find it. The post Weller Millennium Second Edition Released at $7,500: A Rare 19–24 Year Wheat Whiskey Blend first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Weller 18-Year-Old Bourbon Introduced at $499: The Oldest in the Line – Here’s Where to Get It
Weller 18 debuts as the oldest wheat bourbon in the Weller line. Released at $499, this 90-proof whiskey honors W.L. Weller’s 200th birthday—available first in global travel retail. The post Weller 18-Year-Old Bourbon Introduced at $499: The Oldest in the Line – Here’s Where to Get It first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Cohiba Introduces Cohiba Rubicon Cigar as Full-Time Line Extension
Cohiba Rubicon joins the core lineup as a full-time release featuring a bold orange label, Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, U.S. Broadleaf binder, and a six-tobacco blend from the Dominican Republic, Honduras (La Entrada & Jamastran), Nicaragua (Estelí), Ecuador, and the U.S. Priced from $8.49–$9.49. The post Cohiba Introduces Cohiba Rubicon Cigar as Full-Time Line Extension first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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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. The post Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Hokkaido Mizunara Oak: Second Distillery Reserve Release first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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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. The post TAG Global Spirits Awards 2025: How to Enter One of the Best Spirit Competitions in the World first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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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. The post Sazerac Rye 100 Proof Whiskey first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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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. The post 15 STARS Unveils Founders Reserve Fine Aged Rye: A Rare Multi-State Blend first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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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 The post WhistlePig GraveStock: First Whiskey Finished in a Casket and Proofed with Liquid Death first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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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. The post Cohiba Spectre 2025 Release Showcases Two Firsts: Criollo 98 and Travel Humidor first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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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. The post Penelope Bourbon Releases Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 American Whiskey first appeared on BourbonBlog .