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Fuji Whisky is launching a 50th Anniversary single malt whisky

It’s aptly named FUJI 50th Anniversary Single Malt, and it was crafted to celebrate five decades of whisky at Fuji Gotemba Distillery.
HINE

HINE is releasing HINE XO 1er Cru Cognac in the US

The eaux-de-vie included were double distilled and matured for a minimum of 10 years in fine-grained, lightly toasted oak barrels.
Wheel Horse

Wheel Horse is launching a five-year-old double oak bourbon

First matured for more than four years in its original charred oak barrels, this whiskey is transferred to new charred oak barrels for another year of aging.
El Tequileño

El Tequileño is releasing a limited-edition extra añejo tequila to celebrate its 65th anniversary

This expression is a blend of tequilas aged between three and four years in American oak, new French oak, and previously filled French oak.
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Siempre Tequila is releasing a still-strength expression called Exclusivo Muerto

Made from 100% Blue Weber agave, it’s wild fermented in open air before being roasted in stone and brick ovens.
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James B. Beam Distilling Co.is launching a Private Barrel Club

This club allows Jim Beam drinkers to buy and personalize their own single-barrel bourbon directly from the distillery.
Woodford Reserve

Woodford Reserve is launching new Batch Proof 119.5 whiskey

Crafted by Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall, Batch Proof is created by batching more than 100 Woodford Reserve barrels together.
Good Deeds

Good Deeds is releasing a blend of WhistlePig and Black Button whiskeys

The second limited-edition whiskey release from Good Deeds Spirits is a blend of donated Whistlepig Rye Whiskey and Black Button Bourbon.
The Botanist

The Botanist Islay Cask Rested Gin is the perfect way to drink gin this winter

The perfect respite from the bourbon whiskeys, single malt Scotch whiskies, rye whiskeys, and dark rums you usually imbibe during the holiday season.
Stranahan’s

Stranahan’s launches its seasonal Snowflake whiskey expression

It’s aptly called Snowflake, and it was released this past weekend at the Colorado distillery.
Westward Whiskey

Westward Whiskey is releasing an Oloroso cask whiskey

This iconic whiskey distillery is heading into 2025 with a bang. Its final club release of 2024 is Westward Whiskey Oloroso Sherry Cask.
Ballantine’s

Ballantine’s is launching an epic 40-year-old blended whisky

Drinkers had to wait four decades to try this unique expression.
Still Austin

Still Austin Whiskey Co. is launching Tanager Cigar Blend Whiskey

The Texas-based brand announced its most premium whiskey to date: Still Austin Tanager Cigar Blend Whiskey.
Black Button Distilling

Black Button is releasing a holiday-themed sonic-aged bourbon

Distilled, aged, and bottled at Rochester’s Black Button Distilling, this soon-to-be holiday favorite is a mix of craftsmanship and artistry.
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Just in time for the holidays, Old Forester released Warehouse I Expression

Old Forester is adding to its popular 117 series with this timeless 11-year-old bourbon that was matured in the brand’s Warehouse I.
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NBA player Bam Adebayo is collaborating with Maker’s Mark to release a whiskey blend

Named for Adebayo and his mother, the limited-edition expression is called Maker’s Mark Bam & Marilyn’s 1 of 1 blend.
Chattanooga Whiskey

Chattanooga Whiskey is releasing a new expression in its Experimental Single Batch Series

This bourbon is infused with more than 140 pounds of dried persimmons.
Blue Run Ember

Blue Run Spirits is releasing a limited-edition holiday bourbon

If you’re anything like us, your after-dinner drink during the holidays is usually a glass of well-made, nuanced whiskey.
Whiskey in a glass

30 whiskey gifts they’ll love: The best bottles and accessories to give

Give the gift of booze this year. Specifically gifting a bottle of complex, nuanced, memorable whiskey.
Compartés

Woodford Reserve is collaborating to launch a whiskey chocolate bar

We can thank Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall and Compartés chocolatier Jonathan Grahm for this exciting seasonal treat.
Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker Aged 52 Years is one of the rarest whiskies the brand has ever released

Its newest release isn’t named for a colored label like many of its popular expressions. Instead, it’s called Johnnie Walker Aged 52 Years.
Elijah Craig

Elijah Craig is launching a “Craig Nog” kit just in time for the holidays

It’s aptly called “Craig Nog,” and it’s not your average, boring grocery store eggnog.
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The Block Distilling is celebrating its anniversary by releasing a six-year-old whiskey

It was distilled on a four-late column still and matured for thirty-six months in char three, toasted head American white oak barrels.
Paul John

Just in time for the holidays, Paul John Indian Single Malt is releasing it Christmas Edition

It's called Paul John Christmas Edition, and the 2024 version is the seventh edition of this popular annual series.
Alma del Jaguar

Popular tequila brand Alma del Jaguar Tequila is releasing an Añejo

This small-batch tequila is a blend of tequilas matured in three lots of American and French oak barrels.
Glengoyne

Glengoyne Distillery is releasing the second chapter in its Russell Family Cask Trilogy of whisky

This memorable single malt whisky spent almost four decades maturing in a first-fill American sherry oak butt.
Booker’s

Booker’s is releasing its fourth and final batch of bourbon in 2024

This whiskey was named in honor of Wild Turkey Master Distiller and whiskey icon Jimmy Russell.
Casey Jones Distillery

Casey Jones Distillery is releasing Founder’s 10th Anniversary Blend Whiskey

This limited-edition expression is a blend of Kentucky straight bourbons and “Barrel Cut,” a proprietary spirit made from corn and sugarcane.
Old Overholt

Old Overholt is collaborating with a clothing brand to make the perfect whiskey sipping jacket

It should be no surprise that this iconic brand is collaborating with a clothing brand to launch a coat designed for sipping whiskey.
Johnson Reserve Ascension

Johnson Reserve whisky is the Guinness World Record holder for the greatest variety of flavors

To create its sublimely complex flavor profile, a single cask of aged single malt whisky spent time in thirty-three unique casks.
New Riff

Just in time for the holidays, New Riff is relaunching Winter Whiskey

First debuting in 2020, this seasonal favorite is made with malted oats and chocolate malt.
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Redwood Empire Whiskey is launching Haystack Needle Single Barrel Program

Each barrel included is different, and for the launch, the brand selected a bourbon and a rye whiskey. O
Glenfiddich

Glenfiddich is honoring Aston Martin’s Formula One debut with a bespoke 1959 single malt whisky

First announced at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Glenfiddich 1959 was crafted to pay tribute to both brands' iconic histories.
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Tattersall Distilling is releasing two new bottled in bond whiskeys

These are Tattersall Distilling’s fourth and fifth bottled-in-bond whiskeys released to date.
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Copperworks Distilling Co. releases two rare single cask whiskeys

The popular Washington State-based distillery announced the release of Copperworks Color Cask and Copperworks Whidbey’s Port Cask.
The Macallan

The Macallan is releasing two whiskies in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil

As part of The Macallan’s 200th anniversary, the iconic distillery is releasing Harmony Vibrant Oak and Harmony Guardian Oak.
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The World Whiskey Society is releasing Doc Holliday 15-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon

This Kentucky straight bourbon begins with a mash bill of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley.
Distillery of Modern Art

Distillery of Modern Art is launching Bourbon and Rye whiskeys

It’s adding to its current line of five premium craft spirits by launching a bourbon whiskey and a rye whiskey.
Fireball

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is releasing a whiskey-filled stocking

It’s called the Fireball Non-Denominational Holiday-themed Whisky Stocking.
Pendleton Whiskey

Pendleton Whisky is finally launching a bourbon

The newest expression in the Pendleton family joins its popular Canadian Whisky and Pendleton 1910 Rye Whiskey.
Laws Whiskey House whiskey

Laws Whiskey House is relaunching two limited-edition finished whiskeys

Just in time for the holidays, the popular distillery is relaunching two of its most popular limited-edition expressions.
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Michter’s is releasing its popular 20-year-old bourbon for the first time in two years

This highly sought-after expression is made up of barrels hand-selected by Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson.
Hidden Barn

Hidden Barn releases its popular Madeira Finished Bourbon

It was first matured in charred American oak barrels for six years before being finished for seven months in Madeira casks.
Skrewball

Skrewball and Yung Gravy are collaborating to “Give Thanks and Get Basted” this Thanksgiving

Skrewball Whiskey and Yung Gravy are releasing a limited-edition Skrewball Baster Set.
Wolves

Wolves recently launched its first flagship American single malt whiskey

This new year-round expression was matured for five years in California wine barrels in the Arizona desert.
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What is bourbon? The rules, regulations, and history of America’s ‘native spirit’

Bourbon is referred to as America’s “native spirit” for a reason.
Ross & Squibb

Ross & Squibb is relaunching Remus Gatsby Reserve bourbon

Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squib Distillery is relaunching its popular Remus Gatsby Reserve.
The Dalmore

Just in time for the Holidays, The Dalmore is releasing two new limited edition whiskies

The two new releases are The Dalmore Select Edition 2009 and The Dalmore Select Edition 2006.
Spirit Hound

Spirit Hound Distillers launches sherry cask-finished American single malt whisky

This homage to the whiskies of Scotland was finished in Sanchez Winery Palo Cortado Sherry casks for four months.
Ron del Barrilito

Puerto Rican Rum brand Ron del Barrilito is launching a 27-year old rum

Renowned, timeless brand Ron del Barrilito is set to release the second edition of Pedro Fernández Selection II.