Redwood Empire Hyperion Whiskey
Four whiskey styles come together in Redwood Empire's boldest experiment yet.
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Star Hill Farm American Wheat Whisky / 2025 Release
If you've ever visited Maker's Mark, you know that Star Hill Farm isn't just an address for a distillery—it's the heart of the brand. Nestled in the rolling hills of Loretto, Kentucky, Star Hill has been home to Maker's since the 1950s, when Bill Samuels Sr. famously set fire to his family's 170-year-old recipe and chose to start fresh with a softer wheated mash bill.
Barrell Bourbon / Batch 037
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.
Wild Turkey 101 8 Year Old Bourbon
Wild Turkey’s legacy is bold, reliable bourbon at a fair price. For decades, 101 proof has been a staple: a high-rye, no-nonsense pour suited for both dive bars and collectors.
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey / Batch 003
When Jack Daniel’s released its first age-stated bottles in decades, the whiskey world took notice. The 10-Year and 12-Year drops created real buzz, not just because of the age statements, but because they were genuinely good pours.
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey / Batch 001
For over 150 years, Jack Daniel’s has been synonymous with American whiskey. But in recent years, the iconic Tennessee distillery has been doing something that’s shaking up even the most seasoned bourbon drinkers: it’s getting older—and better.
Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series: The Keeper’s Release
The 2025 Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series: The Keepers Release is a heartfelt tribute to the people who’ve quietly shaped one of bourbon’s most iconic brands. It’s not just a bottle—it’s a celebration of the skilled hands and loyal hearts behind every red wax seal.
Found North Whisky / Batch 011
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.
Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: P.X. Sherry / Batch 001
For years, Barrell Craft Spirits has built its reputation on blending — sourcing and marrying whiskeys from across states, ages, and mashbills to create something greater than the sum of its parts. But with the new Cask Finish Series, they’re taking that expertise into a different arena: secondary maturation.
Still Austin Cask Strength Rye Whiskey
For years, Texas whiskey has been carving out its own identity—grain-forward, bold, and unapologetically different. And at the heart of that movement is Still Austin, an upstart distillery doing things the hard way: grain-to-glass, locally sourced, and rooted in artistry.
Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon / A125
Larceny Barrel Proof has always been the wilder sibling in Heaven Hill’s portfolio—a wheated bourbon with brawn, depth, and no apologies.
Rare Character Limited Release Bourbon 2025 / Batch 01
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.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon / A125
Heaven Hill’s Elijah Craig Barrel Proof series has built a devoted following for a reason. These uncut, unfiltered, age-stated bourbons are a throwback to how whiskey used to be: bold, layered, and bottled with nothing held back.
Penelope Wheated Bourbon
Wheated bourbon is usually a story of softness—easy sipping, sweet grain, and familiar comfort. But Penelope Wheated Bourbon brings a new twist to the category.
J.T. Meleck High Proof Rice Whiskey
Bourbon may be America’s native spirit, but in southern Louisiana, rice is king. And in the case of J.T. Meleck High Proof Rice Whiskey, that heritage is poured straight into the glass.
Bulleit Bottled In Bond Bourbon
Their Whiskey. Their Way. Finally. For years, Bulleit was known as the bartender’s bourbon—dependable, affordable, and built for mixing. But behind the barstool reputation was a different truth: Bulleit wasn’t making its own whiskey.
Old Forester 1924 Bourbon / Batch 2
Vintage Vibes. Modern Muscle. Old Forester has never been shy about its history. But the 1924 expression doesn’t just nod to the past; it brings age, depth, and a new mash bill to the table, proving that even a legacy brand can still surprise us.
Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon
Once a quiet cult favorite tucked behind the gift shop counter at the Versailles distillery, Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked has now stepped onto the national stage—at least for those lucky enough to find it. Still extremely limited, the 2025 release marks a new chapter: broader availability without sacrificing the rich, indulgent character that made this bottle famous.
Booker's Bourbon / Batch 2024-04
Booker’s Bourbon has built its legacy on bold, uncut, and unfiltered whiskey, each batch personally selected by Master Distiller Freddy Noe. Every release aims to capture a moment, a story, or a piece of bourbon heritage — and the 2024-04 release is no exception.