Bourbon Release News for April 13, 2025

The Latest Bourbon and Other Whiskey Releases

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Bourbon Release News For April 13, 2025

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Bourbon Release News For April 13, 2025

Copper & Cask Releases Small Batch 10–20 Year Hazmat Cigar Blend Whiskey

Copper & Cask has introduced the limited edition Small Batch 10, a 20-Year Hazmat Cigar Blend. It is a 20-year-old blended Canadian whiskey crafted from 15 hand-selected barrels distilled and filled in Alberta, Canada. After aging for more than 19 years in their original casks, the whiskey was blended in micro-batches and re-barreled into Armagnac and Tawny Port finishing casks for several months. It’s then married, rested and bottled at 145.2 proof (72.6% ABV). The suggested retail price is $79.99 for a 750mL bottle. Read the full press release here.

The Last Drop Distillers Unveils 2025 Collection

The Last Drop Distillers, is delighted to announce its 2025 Collection featuring three whiskies that celebrate the unique maturation methods used by the most prestigious distilleries around the world. These include a 27 Year Old Bourbon from Buffalo Trace (121.8 proof, SRP: $10,500 / 750ml), a 55 Year Old Single Malt Scotch from Tomintoul Distillery (86.2 proof, SRP: $6,950 / 750ml) and a 22 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky from Hanyu Distillery (118.2 proof, $5,500 / 750ml). Each also includes a 50ml miniature bottle. Read the full press release here.

Penelope Peach Old Fashioned Ready-to-Pour Cocktail Launches

Penelope Bourbon has introduced a new ready-to-pour Peach Old Fashioned which was developed in conjunction with Nashville cocktail creator Tim Beckner. It blends Penelope’s award-winning straight bourbon and rye whiskey with peach bitters and farm-sourced 100% pure maple syrup, creating a balanced, sophisticated twist on the classic old fashioned. Bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV), it is available in 750mL bottles for a suggested price of $29.99. Read the full press release here.

Bourbon Release News For April 13, 2025

Elijah Craig Releases Limited Edition PGA Championship Bourbon

Elijah Craig is proud to announce its designation as the “Official Bourbon” of the 2025 PGA Championship, taking place at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina in May. To mark this prestigious partnership and celebrate the championship, Elijah Craig has released a special commemorative bottle of its iconic 94-Proof Small Batch Bourbon. It is crafted from carefully selected barrels from Heaven Hill Distillery’s Q and H1 rickhouses, paying homage to the PGA Championship’s return to Quail Hollow Club. Available now. 94 proof, SRP: $36.99. Read the full press release here.

Good Trouble Bourbon Launches, Blending Premium Craftsmanship with Social Impact

Good Trouble Bourbon, is a bold new bourbon that marries exceptional craftsmanship and social advocacy. Founded by Chicago entrepreneur and social impact advocate Dee M. Robinson, “Good Trouble Bourbon is more than a spirit—it’s a symbol of resilience, purpose, and the power of challenging the status quo and urges its drinkers to look for good trouble.” A portion of proceeds supports the Shine Your Light Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports inclusivity, equity, and tolerance through community-driven initiatives. 92 proof. SRP: $49.99 / 750ml. Read the full press release here.

Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old Bourbon Returns to U.S. as Permanent Release

Wild Turkey Distilling Company, announced that it is bringing Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old Bourbon to the United States as a permanent offering, with the product rolling out on shelves alongside the classic Wild Turkey 101 this April. In recent years, Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old Bourbon has exclusively been available in select export markets. Compared to the standard Wild Turkey 101 offering that is made using a blend of 6- to 8-year-old bourbons, Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old is blended from a smaller batch of barrels that are hand-selected for the characteristics and complexity they’ll bring to a neat pour. 101 proof, SRP: $45 / 750ml. Read the full press release here.

Bourbon Release News For April 13, 2025

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Jack Daniel’s and McLaren Racing Unveil 2025 Limited Edition Bottle

The Jack Daniel Distillery announced the release of a new limited edition Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey in celebration of its continued partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Team. The 2025 limited edition McLaren Racing X Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is elevated at 86 proof (43% abv) and incorporates bold packaging designs that nod to the unmatched histories of both brands. SRP: $34.99 / 700ml.  Read the full press release here.

Pursuit Spirits Launches Mellwood Legacy Collection, Reviving Iconic Louisville Bourbon Brands

Pursuit Spirits has introduced the Mellwood Legacy Collection with two new limited releases available exclusively at the distillery and to P.Club members. The Mellwood Legacy Collection is a tribute to the rich distilling history of the site and the iconic Mellwood brand. Mellwood Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon is a 6-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 100 proof and priced at $29.99 for a 375ml bottle. Derby Town Barrel Proof Bourbon is a 7-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 122.8 proof and priced at $49.99 for a 375ml bottle. Read the full press release here.

Casey Jones Unveils The Finish Line Collection

Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville, KY has announced The Finish Line Collection of finished bourbons and barrel-aged moonshine. Expressions include Barrel Cut (50/50 corn and cane sugar mash) finished in Amburana barrels (112.8 proof), a High Corn Bourbon finished in apricot wine casks (100.5 proof), and a Wheated Bourbon finished in maple syrup casks (105 proof). Available for pre-order now, and for purchase at the distillery beginning May 2, 2025. SRP: $89.99 / 750ml. Read more here.

Bourbon Release News For April 13, 2025

Maker’s Mark Launches Star Hill Farm Whisky, the First Wheat Whisky in Distillery’s History

Maker’s Mark announced the debut of Star Hill Farm Whisky, the distillery’s first new mashbill and first wheat whisky, celebrating the role regenerative agriculture plays in creating healthier soil, better flavor and a more sustainable future. The 2025 release of Star Hill Farm Whisky is crafted from two mashbills: one with 70% soft red winter wheat and 30% malted barley, and the other with 100% malted soft red winter wheat. Bottled at 114.7 proof with an SRP of $100. Available at select retailers nationwide and for purchase at the Maker’s Mark Distillery on May 13 or by booking a Star Hill Farm Whisky experience Read the full press release here.

Keeneland and Maker’s Mark Introduce 2024 “Greats of the Gate” Bottle

Keeneland Race Course and Maker’s Mark, today announced the second bottle in the “Greats of the Gate” 10-year commemorative bottle series. Proceeds from each year’s limited-edition bottle benefit nonprofits that support Kentucky’s horse racing industry and vibrant culture of hospitality and the arts. The 2025 “Greats of the Gate” bottle will honor the legendary racehorse Lexington, who competed from 1853 to 1855, winning six of seven races, and was famously sold to stud for the highest price ever paid for an American racehorse at the time. Available beginning April 11 for an SRP of $179.99.  Read the full article here.

Jefferson’s Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon Launches at 130 Proof

Jefferson’s Bourbon has announced the release of Jefferson’s Reserve Cask Strength, a new limited-edition bourbon bottled at a robust 130 proof. Aged for eight years in new, charred American oak barrels and non-chill filtered, it’s available now at select retailers, bars, and restaurants across the U.S. for a suggested retail price of $69.99 for a 750ml bottle. Read the full article here.

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New Riff Distilling and Graeter’s Ice Cream Announce Graeter’s Bourbon Ball Ice Cream

Graeter’s Ice Cream and New Riff Distilling announced today their first-ever collaboration: Graeter’s Bourbon Ball Ice Cream. Inspired by the classic Kentucky confection, this indulgent new flavor is a rich, bourbon-infused ice cream with whiskey-glazed pecans and dark chocolate chips. Each bite captures the signature flavors from a hand-selected single barrel of New Riff’s expertly crafted bourbon, offering a one-of-a-kind ice cream experience that blends tradition, craftsmanship, and indulgence.  Read the full press release here.

Rolling Fork Spirits Releases Bourbon de Luxe Batch 2

Rolling Fork Spirits has released Batch 2 of Bourbon de Luxe, a limited-edition Kentucky straight bourbon that revives a historic brand dating back to 1911. This new release is a small batch blend of six barrels of 8-year-old bourbon sourced from two Bardstown distilleries, bottled at cask strength (119 proof). The blend includes four barrels with a 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley mash bill, and two barrels with a 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley mash bill. Only 1,116 bottles are available at Seelbachs.com, priced at $64.99. Read more here.

Chattanooga Whiskey Releases Founder’s 13th Anniversary Blend

Chattanooga Whiskey has unveiled its Founder’s 13th Anniversary Blend, a solera-style expression curated annually by founder Tim Piersant to honor the brand’s past, present, and future. This year’s blend comprises three solera-finished whiskeys: 23% of the original 1816 high-rye bourbon (the “Past”), 58% of the Barrel 91 Tennessee High Malt recipe (the “Present”), and 19% from the innovative Infinity Barrel (the “Future”). The 13th Anniversary Blend is available at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery starting April 11, 2025, and will be released in select states and online at Seelbachs.com in the following weeks, priced at $59.99 for a 750ml bottle (100 proof). Read the full press release here.

Bourbon Release News For April 13, 2025

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