New Bourbon Releases News For December 5, 2025

23 New Bourbon (and Other Whiskey) Releases To Try Now!

We have a lot of new bourbons and other whiskeys again in this week’s New Bourbon Releases News! In spite of everything we read about the industry being in a downturn, the new releases just keep on rolling in!

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

• Jack Daniel’s Tanyard Hill Rye Review
  Jack Daniel’s Tanyard Hill Rye arrived as Jack’s newest Single Barrel Special Release, matured nearly ten years in one of the distillery’s oldest hilltop barrelhouses and bottled at barrel proofs ranging from 130.2 – 148.8 proof. My bottle came in at almost 146 proof! Curious how it drinks? Read my full review.
• Two Stacks Double Irish Cream Liqueur Review
  Two Stacks Double Irish Cream showcases rich cream, noticeable but not overbearing whiskey, and pleasant balance—whether sipped neat or in an Irish Coffee. Want to learn more? Read my full review.
• Bardstown Bourbon Company Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish Bourbon Review
  Bardstown Bourbon Company’s latest Distillery Reserve release, Normandie, blends 12 and 13 year-old bourbons with Calvados and toasted-oak finishes. Curious how it tastes? Read my full review.
• Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Chinquapin Oak Whiskeys
  Heaven Hill’s inaugural Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series swaps traditional American white oak for Chinquapin oak to mature its bourbon, wheated bourbon and rye. The result? A surprising amplification of fruit, sweetness and spice that shifts familiar profiles. Read my full review to see the remarkable ways that the Chinquapin barrels transform each whiskey!
• Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch C925 Review
  Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon returns with Batch C925, the youngest release in the series to date. At 129 proof with a 9-year, 1-month age statement, this one offers a somewhat different balance of flavors than many past batches. Read my full review.

New Bourbon Releases News For December 5, 2025

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New Bourbon Releases

Bardstown Bourbon Company Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish

Bardstown Bourbon Company’s third and final 2025 Distillery Reserve Series release, Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish, is a blend of Indiana bourbons aged 12 and 13 years, finished for 28 months in five 59-gallon Calvados casks from Christian Drouin, then transferred to new medium-toast American oak for four months. Offered in 375mL bottles at 104.2 proof (52.1% ABV), this distillery-only release is priced at $99.99 and was released on Black Friday, November 28, 2025, at Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Distillery in Bardstown and in the Louisville Tasting Room. It was also released this past Wednesday, and those releases may continue. Follow BBC’s socials for updates. Read my full review here.

Rabbit Hole Amrûlé Distillery Series Release

Rabbit Hole Distillery has introduced Amrûlé, a new limited-edition Distillery Series release finished in custom Maple Brûlé barrels crafted by Tonnellerie Moreau in Quebec. Built on the Boxergrail four-year rye whiskey base and finished for nine months, the whiskey is bottled at 104.4 proof with a price of $49.99. Amrûlé became available exclusively at Rabbit Hole Distillery beginning November 25. Visit rabbitholedistillery.com for details.

Introducing Ampersand: A New Line of Small Batch Spirits by Chip Tate

Ampersand marks the debut release from Chip Tate since joining Foley Family Wines & Spirits as Master Distiller for Innovation in January 2024. The collection features three small batch American whiskey blends that lean heavily into Tate’s deep knowledge of barrels and their impact on aging, finishing, and flavor profiles. All three expressions are available in most states and online where permitted at ampersandspirits.com. The trio includes:

• Ampersand Malus – A 92-proof blend of 51% 8-year-old American rye whiskey and 49% 8-year-old Calvados from Normandy, made in traditional copper stills and aged in French oak. 6,000 bottles. SRP $59.
• Ampersand Vinea – A 92-proof blend of 75% 8-year-old rye whiskey and 25% 100% corn grain spirit aged over nine years in XO Cognac casks. Inspired by the traditions of blended Scotch, Vinea is a classic blend of grape and grain. 8,500 bottles. SRP $59.
• Ampersand Opimus – A collector-focused 117-proof Kentucky bourbon aged 15 years and finished in Tokaji casks from Hungary’s Tokaj region. 11,500 bottles. SRP $150.

Read the full press release here.

Wilderness Trail Distillery Debuts 6-Year-Old Private Barrel Offerings

Wilderness Trail Distillery has introduced a new lineup of 6-year-old single-barrel offerings: a Wheated Bourbon, a High-Rye Bourbon, and a Rye Whiskey. Each is cask strength, non-chill filtered, and produced using the distillery’s sweet mash process, proprietary yeast strains, and Level 4 alligator char barrels. The Wheated Bourbon ($70) uses a mash bill of 64% corn, 24% wheat, and 12% malted barley and a barrel entry proof of 110; the High-Rye Bourbon ($70) uses 64% corn, 24% rye, and 12% malted barley and a barrel entry proof of 110; and the Rye Whiskey ($80) features 56% rye, 33% corn, and 11% malted barley and a barrel entry proof of 105. Proofs will vary. All three expressions will be available nationwide beginning January 2026, with the Wheated Bourbon open for pre-order now. Read the full press release here.

(Editor’s note: Since these whiskey are named “Private Barrel”, you may think that they are all individually selected by stores or groups. That is what I thought, since that is how the term is usually used. So, I asked for clarification. It turns out that these single barrels are selected by the distillery, and distributed directly to retailers to be placed on shelves. Therefore, in spite of the name, they are not individually picked by each store.)

Archer Eland Rye Whiskey Brand Launch

According to the Brand: “Archer Eland Rye Whiskey launches its flagship rye celebrating Ohio grain, craft whiskey and its founder and blender Wendy Peveich. Wendy has created a brand that honors her mother’s spirit and curated a love letter to the rye enthusiast through her unique blends. Archer Eland was born from passion; the desire to celebrate and show various facets of rye grain through Wendy’s lens and the Ohio agricultural terrain.”

Archer Eland is made from a mash bill of 95% unmalted rye and 5% malted rye in collaboration with Middle West Spirits in Columbus, Ohio. However, the grains used are completely different than Middle West’s well-known Dark Pumpernickel rye. The brand will debut with four straight rye expressions: Solstice (the flagship rye, 4 years, 104 proof, $65), Aurora (4 years, 110 proof, $70), Cashmere (7 years, 126 proof, $85, may be a limited release), and Suede (7 years, 126 proof, $85, limited time only). The two permanent expressions, Solstice and Aurora, are a combination of 4- and 7-year-old barrels designed to “illustrate layers, complexity and a well rounded pour.”

Archer Eland Rye is available now for pre-order via the Middle West Spirits store on Speakeasy and in select Ohio locations, with expanded availability coming soon. The brand launch is on Saturday December 6th from 4:00-6:00 pm at Service Bar in the Middle West Spirits distillery in Columbus, OH. See their socials for details.

(Editor’s note: I have had the opportunity to try these ryes, and they are quite delicious! My reviews are coming soon!)

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Country Superstar Riley Green Launches Duck Club Bourbon

Duck Club Bourbon marks the official collaboration between platinum-selling country star Riley Green and Morningside Brands. The brand honors the traditions of waterfowl hunting and launches with two expressions: a 92-proof four-grain blend of 5–6-year straight bourbons called Duck Club Bourbon (SRP $29.99), and Duck Club Bourbon “High Brass,” a 110-proof blend of 5–8-year Kentucky straight bourbons (SRP $39.99). Both were developed with support from The Silent Group. Distribution begins across Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas in 2025, with additional availability via direct-to-consumer shipping in 42 states and a national rollout planned for 2026. Read the full press release here.

Bird Dog Select Reserve Bourbon

Bird Dog Select Reserve Bourbon debuts as an approachable Kentucky Straight Bourbon bottled at 86 proof and priced at $22.99. Crafted in Kentucky, the bourbon aims to offer a versatile everyday pour while extending Bird Dog’s reputation beyond its award-winning flavored whiskey line. It is available across most U.S. markets and through online ordering. Read the full press release here.

Hurst Knoll Rye Whiskey by Rare Character

Hurst Knoll Rye Whiskey by Rare Character is a blend of Kentucky straight rye barrels, each aged a minimum of seven years and bottled at 101 proof. Named for the rugged hillsides where rye has long thrived, the release was crafted under blender Pablo Moix and is intended as a versatile rye suitable for cocktails or sipping. It is the first readily available product from Rare Character made for cocktails, pouring and enjoying. The SRP is $59.99. Available for presale from various online outlets. Source: Wine Business | rarecharacterwhiskey.com

Ole Smoky Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Ole Smoky launches Ole Smoky Tennessee Straight Bourbon, a four-year-old whiskey now available across the U.S. After a successful distillery debut in 2023, this expression marks the brand’s expansion into premium straight whiskey. Priced at $24.99, this full-bodied bourbon delivers a “smooth, sippable profile” true to Tennessee tradition. This launch marks a significant milestone for Ole Smoky as the company expands its whiskey offerings beyond its flavored spirits, which include more than 25 authentic moonshine and 17 whiskey varieties. (Editor’s note: The bourbon is aged 4 years and bottled at 80 proof, according to the brand website, and the price is slightly higher – $25.99.) Read the full press release here.

Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series #16 – Tennessee Rye Finished in Table Syrup Barrels

Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series #16 is a limited barrel proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey finished in table syrup barrels. The whiskey begins with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye (70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% malted barley) matured in new charred oak before undergoing a finishing period in barrels that previously held a Southern-style table syrup. It is bottled at 111.4 proof (55.7% ABV) in 375ml bottles and will be available exclusively in Tennessee and at the White Rabbit Bottle Shop beginning December 6. The suggested retail price is $44.75 plus tax. jackdaniels.com

(Editor’s note: In spite of living in Kentucky, I did not know what Southern Table Syrup was. So, according to ChatGPT: “Southern table syrup” usually refers to a classic Southern-style pancake syrup made from cane sugar, corn syrup, and/or molasses, though some traditional versions may also include sorghum. It’s known for its dark, rich sweetness and is a common breakfast syrup throughout the South.)

Cathead Distillery Introduces Tintype #3 ‘Kenny Brown’

Cathead Distillery has introduced Tintype #3 ‘Kenny Brown’, the newest release in its blues-inspired Tintype Series of limited-edition Old Soul Bourbons. This 2025 edition debuts alongside refreshed releases of Tintype #1 (Captain Luke) — aged 7+ years and bottled at 121.8 proof — and Tintype #2 (Hermon Hitson) — aged 9+ years and bottled at 110.1 proof.

Tintype #3 is aged 11 years and bottled uncut and unfiltered at 103.5 proof. Featuring a mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley, it represents a new recipe for the series. Honoring Hill Country blues icon Kenny Brown, this release “showcases the effects of Mississippi’s climate on long-term maturation, resulting in a comforting bourbon layered with banana-nut-bread richness, buttery baked bread, toasted pecans, and warm baking spices.”

The full 2025 Tintype Series is now rolling out, with Tintype #3 priced at $134.99 on Seelbach’s and additional availability through Cellar.com and select stores in AL, FL, GA, LA, MI, MS, NC, SC, TN, and TX. catheaddistillery.com

Preservation Distillery + Farm Announces Its Oldest Releases Yet with Public Launch and Pre-Launch Events

Preservation Distillery + Farm is set to release its oldest bourbons to date, with fewer than 140 bottles available of each expression. The new releases — Very Olde St. Nick Believe 21 Year Bourbon and Pure Antique 22 Year Bourbon — will debut during a two-day celebration at the distillery.

A special First Taste pre-launch event will be held on Friday, December 5 from 5:30–8 p.m., featuring pours of the limited releases, cocktails, meet-and-greets, bottle signings, small bites, the ability to purchase 1 bottle of each bourbon, and more. The public launch follows on Saturday, December 6 at 10 a.m., including tastings for purchase and bottle signings by Marci Palatella. A New Product Launch Tasting with Marci Palatella and General Manager Kyle Lloyd will also be offered at noon, with only 12 tickets available. Tickets and event details are available at: https://www.preservationdistillery.com/visit-us

Very Olde St. Nick Believe 21 Year Bourbon “For the third year in a row, we have created a tiny batch of very rare Kentucky Bourbon worthy of the Very Olde St. Nick Believe name. We found the first release of Believe to be exceptional and have worked to surpass it each holiday season. If you’ve had a pour of the previous year’s releases, you won’t want to miss this meticulously aged, micro batch of Very Olde St. Nick.” (Price and proof not provided)

Pure Antique 22 Year Bourbon builds on the success of the 20-year release that took “Best Bourbon in the World” at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This new 22-year-old bottling comes from “two exceptional barrels” set aside for additional aging and is the highest-proof Pure Antique expression to date, offered unfiltered and at cask strength. (Price and proof not provided)

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