New Bourbon Releases News for August 29, 2025

Please enjoy this week’s New Bourbon (and other whiskeys) Releases News! ‘Tis the season for releases, and boy, do we have a lot of them! Therefore, we won’t wax poetic about each one. Well, maybe for a few of them, but not most. Most will be just a few short quick facts. Also, there won’t be a newsletter next week because of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Will we see you there?

But First, Here’s What’s New on BourbonObsessed.com!

We’re really only going to talk about one new thing on BourbonObsessed.com this week, because it’s about the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, and that’s now just a few short days away. As a long time KBF attendee, I wrote a very comprehensive guide to the festival. I hope it will be useful to both newbies and seasoned festival-goers alike. You can read it right here: Kentucky Bourbon Festival Survival Guide 2025. If there are any topics I missed, or anything else that you think should be in there, please let me know.

Bourbon Releases News For August 29, 2025

New Bourbon Releases

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025 Announced

Old Forester’s 2025 Birthday Bourbon marks the brand’s 25th vintage-dated release, aged 12 years and bottled at 92 proof. In a rare departure from tradition, this batch was produced using a sweet mash process rather than setback (sour mash). Drawn from 210 barrels filled on April 5, 2013, and selected by Chris Morris and Caleb Trigo, this release was available through a national online sweepstakes on OldForester.com August 18–21, 2025, with winners required to purchase in Louisville between September 4 and December 20. Each bottle carries a suggested retail price of $199.99, with limited availability nationwide at select retailers. Read the press release here.

Old McBrayer 8-Year-Old Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon To Be Released October 2025

Old McBrayer will release Old McBrayer 8-Year-Old Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon in October 2025. The blend was selected from 19 barrels, with 13 making the final cut, and uses the brand’s standard mash bill of 70/18/12 (corn/rye/malted barley). Bottled-in-Bond at 100 proof, this updated 8-year age-stated label becomes the standard product going forward. Price not provided. mcbrayerlegacyspirits.com

Quartz Mountain Distillers, Inc. Announces Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon

Quartz Mountain Distillers will release their first Bottled In Bond Bourbon, mashed, distilled, and barreled in Spring 2020 and aged for five years in the distillery’s bonded warehouse. It is the first Bottled In Bond Bourbon released within Southwest Washington State. The mash bill is 68.7% corn, 17.1% wheat, and 14.2% Vienna barley, with corn and wheat sourced from Eastern Washington farms. Aged in new 53-gallon American white oak barrels from Kelvin Cooperage, the whiskey is bottled at 100 proof. Each 750mL bottle carries an SRP of $69 and became available at the distillery and select retailers beginning August 2, 2025. QuartzMountainDistillers.com

Bourbon Releases News For August 29, 2025

Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Returns for 2025

Maker’s Mark is releasing the 2025 edition of its Cellar Aged bourbon, a limited global release blending 74% 11-year-old, 10% 13-year-old and 16% 14-year-old bourbon. The 2025 Cellar Aged will be available mid-September in the U.S., Germany, and Global Travel Retail, with additional availability in the U.K., Australia, Korea, Japan, and Singapore later this year and into early 2026. U.S. consumers can also purchase bottles at the distillery starting September 5 by booking the Cellar Aged Experience. 56.45% ABV (112.9 proof), SRP of $175. Read the full press release here.

2025 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash Launch

Michter’s will release the 2025 edition of its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash Whiskey this September. Finished in a second barrel that is toasted but not charred, the whiskey builds on the character of Michter’s acclaimed US*1 Sour Mash. In addition to the Toasted Barrel Sour Mash, the Michter’s Toasted series features a rotation of Toasted Barrel Finish Rye and Toasted Barrel Finished Bourbon. Bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV), the U.S. suggested retail price is $110 per 750ml bottle. Read the press release here.

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Pursuit Spirits Releases Old Anvil: The Third Expression in the Mellwood Legacy Collection

Pursuit Spirits has unveiled Old Anvil, the third release in their Mellwood Legacy Collection. Originally acquired in 2019 at 5 years old, and for a number of years considered a failed experiment, these rare 70/21/9 mashbill barrels eventually matured into a rich, nuanced bourbon when they reached 11 years of age. Bottled at cask strength (119.4 proof), Old Anvil is a distillery-exclusive release available only at Pursuit Spirits’ new Whiskey Row location beginning August 28. Each 375mL bottle is priced at $99.99, with limited daily allocations. However, booking their Mellwood Past & Present experience guarantees a purchase while supplies last. This bourbon has been previously available to their P.club members, but is now available to the general public. pursuitspirits.com

Chicken Cock Whiskey Announces Miller’s Reserve American Whiskey

Chicken Cock Whiskey has unveiled Miller’s Reserve American Whiskey, a limited-edition blend of four whiskeys sourced from Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia, all aged 8–10 years. Bottled at 115 proof (57.5% ABV), this release includes a blend of 10-year Double Oak Kentucky Whiskey, 8-year High Rye Bourbon from Indiana, 8-year Wheated Bourbon from West Virginia, and 10-year Wheated Bourbon from Ohio. Inspired by founder James A. Miller’s 1860 loss of 475 barrels in the sinking of the A.O. Tyler steamer, Miller’s Reserve honors the brand’s history while showcasing modern craftsmanship. Each bottle (SRP $99.99) features collector-style packaging and will debut at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and have limited online availability. chickencockwhiskey.com

(I had the opportunity to try this whiskey yesterday, and it was excellent! Stay tuned for my review!)

Kings County Distillery Releases Flagship Straight Empire Rye

Kings County Distillery has announced a new flagship offering: Straight Empire Rye, now a core part of the portfolio after years of limited allocations. Made with a mashbill of 80% Danko rye (grown in New York) and 20% English malted barley, the whiskey is double pot distilled and aged a minimum of three years in charred oak barrels. Bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV), it represents one of the few commercially available grain-to-glass rye whiskeys made in the Northeast, carrying the Empire Rye insignia to mark provenance and quality. Priced at $69, it launched August 13 at the distillery’s tasting room, the Gatehouses, and online at kingscountydistillery.com, with rollout to New York stores and distribution later in September. kingscountydistillery.com

Bourbon Releases News For August 29, 2025

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Becomes Permanent Expression

The Jack Daniel Distillery has announced that Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Tennessee Whiskey will now be offered year-round as part of the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Collection. First introduced as limited releases in 2018 and 2019, the expression is crafted with a distinctive high-toast, low-char barrel technique and enters the barrel at 100 proof before maturing for at least seven years in Lynchburg’s highest-elevated warehouses. The new permanent offering is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) and is priced at $69.99 for a 750mL. It is available nationwide, with an international rollout planned in the coming months. Read the press release here.

Baker’s 13-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon Returns For 2025

Baker’s 13-Year-Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is back for 2025 as a limited edition release. A step up from the standard 7-year-old Baker’s, this limited edition bottling of special 13-year single barrel liquid explores how time and location in the warehouse drives distinction from barrel to barrel. Bottled at 107 proof, each single barrel develops its own character. The suggested retail price is $149.99 for a 750ml bottle. beamdistilling.com

(Baker’s 13 has been one of my favorite releases the last couple of years. I had the opportunity to try this latest release the other day, and it is again excellent, and one to try if you enjoy mature bourbon flavors! It has noticeable oak, but remains quite balanced.)

Bardstown Bourbon Company Ferrand 2 (2025 Release)

Bardstown Bourbon Company has announced Ferrand 2, the second collaboration with Maison Ferrand, and the latest in BBC’s Collaborate Series. This limited-edition blend of Kentucky straight whiskeys was finished for 15 months in used Ferrand Cognac barrels. SRP $139.99 (750ml). 111.8 Proof.

The blend includes:

• 73% Kentucky 9-Year Bourbon – 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley
• 10% Kentucky 11-Year Bourbon – 78% corn, 13% rye, 9% malted barley
• 10% Kentucky 12-Year Bourbon – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley
• 7% Bardstown Bourbon Co. 6-Year Rye – 95% rye, 5% malted barley

bardstownbourbon.com (Press Release)

Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 – Double Barreled

Bardstown Bourbon Company releases Discovery Series #13 – Double Barreled, a Blend of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys finished in American and Hungarian oak — the first double-barreled entry in the Discovery Series. This limited edition release highlights the art of blending, and offers a whiskey that’s rich and layered with added depth and distinction. SRP $139.99 (750ml). 110.8 Proof.

Blend composition:

• 45% Kentucky 9 Year — 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley
• 22% Kentucky 9 Year — 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley
• 20% Kentucky 15 Year — 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley
• 13% Kentucky 8 Year — 70% corn, 21% rye, 9% malted barley
• For four months, 60 percent of the blend rested in new American White Oak barrels. The remaining 40 percent aged in premium Hungarian Oak barrels.

bardstownbourbon.com

Larrikin Bourbon Co. to Release “Cigar Lounge” at 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Larrikin Bourbon Co. will debut Cigar Lounge at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival on September 5, a bold limited release built on a backbone of 9-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and finished across five distinctive barrels: Cognac, Amburana, Spanish Madeira, Maple Syrup, and Brazilian Jaca Fruit. Bottled at 109.5 proof and aged 9 years, each bottle carries an SRP of $150. Festival attendees will be the first to sample and purchase bottles, with limited distribution to select liquor stores in Kentucky, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Florida, and California, as well as at Larrikin’s Lawrenceburg distillery and online. Read the press release.

Burnt Tavern Bourbon Launches September 1

Burnt Tavern Bourbon debuts September 1, reviving the legacy of the twice-burned “Burnt Tavern” in Garrard County, Kentucky. Crafted by master distiller Chip Tate (founder of Texas whiskey brand Balcones Distilling) for the William Berkele Distillery, this 7-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is double-barreled in two unique, slowly toasted and charred barrels. Bottled at 105 proof (52.5% ABV), it will initially launch in Central and Northern Kentucky with broader statewide expansion planned later this year. SRP $69.99 (price according to the Lexington Herald-Leader). burnttavernbourbon.com

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Jackson Purchase Distillery Releases Private Label Bourbon

Jackson Purchase Distillery opened a little more than four years ago in Hickman, Kentucky. I had thought they were only going to do contract distilling, but it turns out that is not correct. They are about to release their first bourbon bottled under their own label. It is made from a mash bill of 70% corn, 20% rye and 10% malted barley. It is aged 4 years and is bottled at 117.8 proof. The SRP is $59.95, but according to the Courier Journal, it will sell for $75 at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. They say that the bourbon tastes older than its 4 years due to the effects of the hot and humid southwestern Kentucky climate. We’ll find out for ourselves soon enough, when we taste it next week at the KBF. (source: Courier Journal)

MGP / Luxco Brands Release Multiple Whiskeys and a Bourbon Cream

Penelope Bourbon announced its 2025 Estate Collection, 5 distinct expressions ranging in age from 10-13 years, with proofs from 99-121.4 and prices from $79.99 – $199.99. They are: Penelope Founders Reserve 13 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($199.99, 121.4 proof), Penelope Omega 11 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($129.99, 109.8 proof), Single Barrel 10 Year Bourbon ($89.99, 2 different mash bills: 99 proof & 103 proof) & Penelope Private Select 10 Year Bourbon ($79.99, 106.8 proof). (penelopebourbon.com) Rebel Bourbon introduced the latest addition to its highly acclaimed lineup – Rebel Butter Pecan Bourbon Cream. (30 proof, $19.99/750ml). (rebelbourbon.com) Finally, Remus Bourbon announced the release of Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX Straight Bourbon Whiskey. (10-18 years, 104 proof, $99.99/750mL)(remusbourbon.com)

Cathead Distillery – Old Soul Estate Collection #3

Cathead Distillery has released the third expression in its Old Soul Estate Collection, a 7-year-old Straight Bourbon Whiskey made entirely in Mississippi, from grain to glass. Distilled from a mash bill of 65% corn, 28% wheat, and 7% sorghum, the bourbon was pot distilled and aged in American oak barrels with char levels 2, 3, and 4. It entered the barrel at 106 proof and matured for seven years under Mississippi’s intense climate, resulting in a whiskey that is earthy and richly nuanced. Bottled at cask strength 111.5 proof (55.75% ABV), this release is priced at $75 and highlights Mississippi-grown, distilled, and aged craftsmanship. catheaddistillery.com

(OK – the sorghum in the mash bill has really piqued my interest! I need to try this one!)

Bourbon Releases News For August 29, 2025

A few more quick mentions:

• Boone County Distilling Co. is releasing the 4th and final expression in their Portrait Series: Snyder’s Bear. 15 years old, 112.02 proof, $299, 131 bottles. Available Saturday, August 30 at 10AM at the distillery, first come, first served. boonedistilling.com
• Chattanooga Whiskey Releases Michigan Maple Syrup Cask Finished, their 7th Barrel Finishing Series release. A blend of 2 straight bourbon mash bills finished in late harvest maple syrup casks from Michigan. Available at the Experimental Distillery starting August 28 and eventually on Seelbachs.com. 95 proof, $59.99 (seelbachs.com) chattanoogawhiskey.com

Four Roses 2025 LE and Beam’s Pin Bottle

Last week, in my Bourbon and Distillery News Newsletter, we discussed two releases that had release dates and/or lotteries that were ending before this newsletter, so I included them then. If you missed it, you can read the Beam’s Pin Bottle 8 Year Bourbon press release here and the Four Roses 2025 Limited Edition Bourbon press release here.

That’s it! Bourbon Releases News For August 29, 2025

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