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StilL 630 is launching a bourbon to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Celebrate America's birthday with this new bourbon

By Christopher Osburn Jan 28, 2026 7:29 AM

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If you somehow missed it, 2026 is America’s 250th birthday. To celebrate this momentous event, St. Louis, Missouri-based StilL 630 is releasing a new line of rare, single-barrel, bottled-in-bond bourbons crafted to celebrate the United States’ semiquincentennial.

StilL 630 Indomitable Spirit of America 250th Birthday Bourbon

Recently, the distillery launched the first in its series of Indomitable Spirit of America 250th Birthday Bourbons. The first release was launched on January 2 with additional releases scheduled for the first Friday of every month this year. Each release was created to pay tribute to a specific moment in American history. The first, unsurprisingly, is the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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Made with a mash bill of corn, barley, rye, and wheat, it’s matured for a minimum of five years in federally bonded warehouses. The result is a complex, nuanced, well-balanced 100-proof bourbon whiskey with aromas of caramelized sugar, honey, vanilla beans, oak, and gentle spices. The palate is centered on dried fruits, fresh leather, pipe tobacco, toasted vanilla beans, and charred oak. The finish is long, warm, and ends with a mix of oaky wood and baking spices.

“As we prepare to celebrate 250 years of the American spirit, we wanted to create something truly special that honors our nation’s heritage while showcasing the artistry of American bourbon-making,” David Weglarz, founder and distiller of StilL 630, says.

“Each barrel in the Indomitable Spirit of America 250th Birthday series is a celebration of craftsmanship, history, and the pioneering spirit that defines both our country and our distillery.”

Where can I buy it?

Bottles of this special expression are available at the distillery or online the next day for the suggested retail price of $76 for a 750ml bottle.

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