New Spirit Releases - August 2, 2024 - Patrón Cristalino, Green River 1885 Bourbon and More!
Check out the latest releases hitting shelves soon. Photo Credit: PATRÓN Tequila
Aug 02, 2024
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10For this 2024 annual limited edition release, Limestone Branch Distillery Master Distiller Stephen Beam chose two Kentucky straight bourbons, one aged for 7 years and the other for 17 years. After blending the bourbons, he then double finished it in cognac and brandy casks which is a first for the brand. Bottled at 50.5% ABV, just 10,000 cases (3-pack) will be available for purchase beginning September 2024. (SRP $99.99)
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9Laguna Madre is the oldest and rarest Texas straight bourbon from Garrison Brothers at eight years-old. The first four years are spent in white American oak barrels with the next four in French Limousin oak barrels. Named for the blue waters along the Texas gulf coast, there were 3,000 bottles produced for the 2024 release with the first thousand going to fans at the distillery release event in Hye, Texas on July 20, 2024. The remaining bottles will be available at limited bars, restaurants and retailers beginning August 2024. (SRP $349)
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8Named in honor of the brand's founding in 1885, Green River 1885 is a Kentucky straight bourbon geared towards the on-premise market. Aged a minimum of 4 years, it's made with a mash bill of 76% corn, 15% rye, and 9% malted barley. It's sold exclusively in bartender-friendly 1L-sized bottles. Availability begins in August 2024 in nine markets in the US. (SRP $21.99/1L)
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7This limited edition release from Woodford Reserve's Distillery Series features a blend of two different malt whiskeys. The first parcel is made from 100% malt aged in used cooperage and partially finished in ruby port barrels. The second parcel is made from a blend of five different styles of malt grain aged in new oak. Bottled in 375ml bottles, this bourbon is available at select Kentucky retailers and at the distillery beginning July 30, 2024. (SRP $64.99)
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6This bottled in bond bourbon was distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana in fall 2018 with a mash bill of 51% corn, 45% wheat, and 4% malted barley. After its initial maturation in new, charred American oak barrels (#3 and #4 char) the bourbon was then re-barreled into new toasted barrels with a light char. Aged for 5 years, it's bottled at the required 100 proof. This is the first bottled in bond release from the independent blender and bottler. Available online and at retailers in 22 markets beginning July 2024. (SRP $71.99)
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5This expression from 15 Stars is the second Timeless Reserve release from the brand. Here, the blend of Kentucky straight bourbons used were 13 years and 15 years-old. Bottled at 103 proof, just 1800 bottles were produced. Available at select retailers in the US beginning July 2024. (SRP $279)
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4This limited edition expression from 15 Stars is a blend of three styles of straight whiskeys aged 11 and 15 years: wheat, rye, and bourbon. Bottled at 107 proof, it's available at select US retailers beginning July 2024. (SRP $179)
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3The Travelling Circus is the first global travel retail limited edition expression from the brand. Inspired by The Circus released in 2016, this blend has a more enhanced peat influence than that bottling. The majority of the blending whiskies here were aged in sherry casks with Talisker, Caol Ila, and the now-closed Port Dundas among the distilleries included in the blend. A display of the bottles will be featured at JFK and LAX until the end of August 2024, but this will be an ongoing traveler exclusive. (SRP $188)
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2This limited edition navy rum was created by Maison Ferrand owner and Planteray Master Blender Alexandre Gabriel. Four aged Caribbean rums were used for this bottling, each one aged in ex-bourbon barrels in the countries of origin — Barbados, Trinidad, Guyana, and Jamaica. The rums then were transported to France via ship where they were double aged in used oak barrels. Bottled at 55.7% ABV, it's available nationwide beginning July 2024. (SRP $36)
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1Patrón Cristalino is an additive free añejo tequila. Made from 100% blue Weber agave, this expression utilizes both the roller mill and tahona to crush the cooked agave. After distillation, the tequila is matured in four different casks for 12-15 months. Then wood charcoal is used to filter the tequila resulting in a clear appearance. This release marks the first cristalino tequila from the brand. Available beginning July 2024. (SRP $79)