New Spirit Releases - August 11, 2023
Check out the latest releases hitting shelves soon. Photo Credit: The Glenlivet
Aug 11, 2023
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12Hardin's Creek is a series of rare and unique whiskeys from James B. Beam Distilling Co. For the brand's Kentucky Series — a three-part bourbon series — the aim is to explore "Kentucky terroir" within the Beam Family distilling campuses of Clermont, Frankfort, and Boston. Each of the three Kentucky bourbons are 17 years-old and were distilled with the same mash bill. However, they were each aged in a different location. This Frankfort expression is the second release in the series and is available beginning August 1st 2023. (SRP $169.99)
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11After it's initial release in October 2019, Baker's Single Barrel Bourbon 13 Year has been re-released in August 2023. At 13 years, this offering is 6 years older than the standard 7 Year expression. Both are bottled at 107 proof. Purchasers can visit Baker's Bourbon website to see the Single Barrel Journey page. Here, the serial number on the bottle can reveal information about the bottle including weather, length of aging and warehouse location. The bourbon brand is named after Baker Beam, grand-nephew of Jim Beam and now retired 6th generation Beam family distiller. (SRP $129.99)
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10This limited edition Toasted Barrel bottling was created to commemorate the 2023 Ryder Cup, the biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. The 2023 event is set for September 29th-October 1st at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy. With that in mind, this bottling begins with fully matured Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon. It is then finished in new European oak barrels which were toasted with a profile used in the production of Lazio wines which are made in and around Rome. Available nationally beginning August 2023. (SRP $99.99)
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9Widow Jane Paradigm Rye is the first nationally released bottling made with whiskey distilled at the brand's facility in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The NYC rye was married with rye whiskeys from Kentucky and Indiana in five barrel batches. Like all Widow Jane whiskeys, this is non-chill-filtered and proofed with pure limestone water from Rosendale Mines of New York just 100 miles north of the distillery. Nationwide availability begins summer 2023. (SRP $49.99)
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8Still Austin Cask Strength Rye Whiskey is a barrel-proof version of the brand's flagship rye The Artist. Like that bottling, this is made with 100% Texas rye. Bottled at 116 proof, this is just the second cask strength offering from the brand. Master Blender Nancy Fraley blends all Still Austin's spirits. The label was designed by artist and Texas-native Marc Burckhardt. Available online in most US states and at select retail stores in Texas as of August 2023. (SRP $65)
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7Signature Edition is the flagship rye whiskey from the Hemingway Whiskey Co. This first batch is made from a blend of straight rye whiskeys: 90% 6 year-old Indiana rye whiskey and 10% 4 year-old Kentucky rye whiskey. The Kentucky rye portion was crafted by Master Distiller Jacob Call at Western Kentucky Distilling Co., home for Hemingway Whiskey Co. Both ryes were finished in rum-seasoned oloroso sherry casks — casks which were sourced from Jacob's father, Papa's Pilar Master Distiller Ron Call. Available online and in-store in selected states in the US beginning August 2023. (SRP $79.99)
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6Made in collaboration with Tequila Corralejo, Templeton Rye Tequila Cask Finish is the fifth release in the brand's limited edition Barrel Finish Series. To make, the brand began with American straight rye (95% rye, 5% malted barley) which had aged for a minimum of six years in American oak. Then the rye was placed into former Tequila Corralejo 99,000 Horas Extra Añejo Tequila for 3-6 months to finish its maturation. Only 4,200 casks produced globally with availability beginning September 2023. (SRP $49.99)
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5Catoctin Creek continues their collaboration with GWAR with the limited edition 2023 release which marks ten years since the passing of the band's front man Oderus Urungus. The 100% rye whiskey continues to be aged with white oak, sugar maple, and cherrywood but for this release there is a rum-finished barrel added as well. There's up to 200 cases available nationwide beginning August 1, 2023. (SRP $99)
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4Colleción Visionaria is a collection of sipping rums which were inspired by Brugal's homeland of the Dominican Republic. Edición 01 uses an aromatic cask toasting technique developed by 5th generation Maestra Ronera Jassil Villanueva Quintana. After selecting virgin European oak casks she toasted them with Dominican cacao beans. The cacao beans were removed before the casks were filled with rum to finish its maturation. Only four batches will be sold worldwide. Each bottle will bear Villanueva Quintana's signature and batch number. Available at select retailers in the US beginning August 2023. (SRP $100)
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3This Still Strength Blanco from Suerte is the first such release from the brand. This initial release will consist of just 1,530 bottles — a nod to the NOM (Norma Oficial Mexicana), the four digit code on the bottle which identifies where the tequila was produced. Tequilera Simbolo in the Highlands of Jalisco is the dedicated distillery which produces all Suerte Tequilas using traditional methods such as slow roasting and crushing agaves with a tahona stone. Bottled at 104 proof, Suerte Still Strength Blanco is offered at pre-order via the brand's website beginning August 7, 2023 with bottles shipping to 44 states in early September 2023. (SRP $69.99)
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2Introduced in August 2023, Glenlivet Twist & Mix Cocktails is a line of ready to serve whisky-based cocktails. Twisting the bottle cap delivers cocktail flavorings into the single malt for a freshly mixed cocktail. Then just pour over ice to enjoy. Here, the Old Fashioned offering presents flavors of orange, nutmeg and cinnamon. It's bottled at 40% ABV. Retailer availability in the US and online purchases can be made via The Glenlivet website. (SRP $21.99 for 375ml)
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1Introduced in August 2023, Glenlivet Twist & Mix Cocktails is a line of ready to serve whisky-based cocktails. Twisting the bottle cap delivers cocktail flavorings into the single malt for a freshly mixed cocktail. Then just pour over ice to enjoy. Here, the New Manhattan offering presents flavors of cherry and ginger. It's bottled at 40% ABV. Retailer availability in the US and online purchases can be made via The Glenlivet website. (SRP $21.99 for 375ml)