Bardstown’s Discovery Series has become the unofficial honors program of modern bourbon.

Every year, Maker’s Mark marches a selection of fully matured barrels into their hillside whiskey cellar, a chilled 50° sanctuary carved into limestone and capped with a green roof, to see what time can do when the temperature almost stands still.

Remus Repeal Reserve IX continues one of the most respected annual traditions in modern bourbon. Celebrating the end of Prohibition with a pour that blends heritage, precision, and intrigue.

Barrell Bourbon has earned a reputation for excelling in one key area: blending whiskeys from various locations and ages to create a spirit that is greater than the sum of its parts. This process of blending is truly an art form, requiring a keen understanding of flavors and nuances to craft a harmonious final product.

Found North Batch 11 is a masterclass in bold and complex Canadian whisky, composed of six corn components and two ryes, including a new wood cask of Peregrine First Flight, which continues the brand’s tradition of crafting high-quality, thoughtfully blended expressions.

Batch 01 of Rare Character’s Limited Release Series (2025) isn’t just rare in name. It’s the kind of bottle that makes you stop mid-shelf-scroll and wonder: Is this all flash? Or is there real fire behind the label? Spoiler: there’s fire—and enough finesse to keep it interesting.