New Spirit Releases - June 28, 2024 - Maker's Mark The Heart Release, Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Series, and More!

The Heart Release is the first release in the second chapter of Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series. While the first chapter of the series focused on the production process that impacts flavor, this second chapter focuses on the teams behind Maker's Mark. The Heart Release was inspired by the collective taste vision of the distilling team at Maker's Mark Distillery. The bourbon is fully matured in new, charred American oak and finished with custom, virgin French oak staves. Its availability begins in the US in July 2024. (SRP $74.99)

Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash is part of Michter's Legacy Series and named to honor John Shenk, the founder of the Pennsylvania distillery in 1753 which would eventually be called Michter's. This whiskey is made with (and named for) the sour mash process where a portion of the previously distilled whiskey mash (also called a setback or spent mash) is added to the next mash cook to ensure consistency of flavor among other benefits. For the 2024 release, the recipe includes rye, malted rye, and for the first time, caramel malt. Also, some barrels used in the maturation process include oak sourced from the Vosges region of France which was toasted to Michter's specifications. Available in limited quantities beginning July 2024. (SRP $110)

This annual release from Michter's Legacy Series is named in tribute to Bomberger's Distillery which was founded in Pennsylvania in the 1800s and later known as Michter's. Each release differs from previous years. The 2024 release features some malted rye in the bourbon recipe. Also, some Chinquapin oak was used in the maturation process that were specially air dried for 3 years before being toasted and charred to Michter's specifications. Bottled at 108 proof, this 2024 edition is set for release in July 2024 with limited availability. (SRP $120)

This is one of three Kentucky whiskeys released in partnership with seed company Beck's Hybrids which feature a unique corn seed varietal. The chosen varietal is then grown at Peterson Farms in Nelson County, Kentucky. The bourbon mash bill recipe here is 52% corn, 35% rye and 13% malted barley and is aged over 6 years. The label features the specific corn varietal, distillation year, and release year. Bottled at 107 proof without chill-filtration, this is available nationally in limited quantities beginning June 2024. (SRP $99.99/700ml)

This is one of three Kentucky whiskeys released in partnership with seed company Beck's Hybrids which feature a unique corn seed varietal. The chosen varietal is then grown at Peterson Farms in Nelson County, Kentucky. The wheated bourbon mash bill recipe here is 52% corn, 35% wheat and 13% malted barley and is aged over 6 years. The label features the specific corn varietal, distillation year, and release year. Bottled at 121 proof without chill-filtration, this is available nationally in limited quantities beginning June 2024. (SRP $99.99/700ml)

This is one of three Kentucky whiskeys released in partnership with seed company Beck's Hybrids which feature a unique corn seed varietal. The chosen varietal is then grown at Peterson Farms in Nelson County, Kentucky. The rye mash bill recipe here is 63% rye, 24% corn, and 13% malted barley and is aged over 6 years. The label features the specific corn varietal, distillation year, and release year. Bottled at barrel proof of 123.2 proof without chill-filtration, this is available nationally in limited quantities beginning June 2024. (SRP $99.99/700ml)

This uncut, unfiltered rye whiskey is the 13th release in the collection which is named after Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. who in 1869 purchased the O.F.C. Distillery, now known as Buffalo Trace. This is just the second rye whiskey offered in the collection with the first being a bottled in bond small batch straight rye whiskey. Like other releases in the collection, it's packaged in a yellow cannister with a vintage label. Offered at 126 proof (63% ABV), Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey is available beginning June 2024 in limited quantities. (SRP $77.99)

This collector's release from Remus Bourbon features a bottling inspired by the American Baseball Hall of Fame legend Babe Ruth. To honor Ruth's jersey #3, a medley of three high-rye bourbon whiskeys aged 6-7 years were used in its creation. The distillation years and blending percentages are listed on the bottle. Featuring a bottle with a baseball diamond pattern and wooden cork closure resembling a baseball bat, the bourbon is bottled at 111 proof. Just 10,624 bottles — one for each of his plate appearances — are available beginning July 2024. (SRP $149.99)

Released in June 2024, HIRSCH The Single Barrel White is a cask strength Kentucky straight bourbon offering. This small batch of single barrels are made with a mash bill recipe of 74% corn, 18% rye, and 8% malted barley and aged in charred, new American oak barrels for 4 years and 8 months. Bottled at cask strength, expect flavor profiles to vary from barrel to barrel as is the nature of such releases. Available in CA, CO, DC, GA, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, NC, OR, TN, and TX. (SRP $49.99)

Old Potrero Toasted Barrel Whiskey is made from 100% malted rye and aged for a minimum of 6 years in new, toasted extra-fine grain American white oak barrels. Although it's made entirely from malted rye, it cannot be classified as a rye whiskey since the barrels used for maturation were not charred. Previously named 18th Century Style, Old Potrero is re-introducing the whiskey at a much older age than the original. Bottled at 51.2% ABV, it's re-launching on Thursday, July 4th 2024. (SRP $64.99/700ml)

The second batch of 15 Stars Triple Cask features a blend of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskeys aged 16 and 8 years. Then the blend is finished in three casks: cognac, rum, and apple brandy. It's bottled at 103 proof and is available at select retailers in the US and online at 15stars.com beginning June 28, 2024. (SRP $179)

This limited edition whisky was made in collaboration with Glenmorangie Director of Whisky Dr. Bill Lumsden and Japanese botanical artist Azuma Makoto. Inspired by the surroundings of the Highlands distillery, the release features a blend of classic Glenmorangie long aged in bourbon casks with some of the distillery's first whisky finished in Chardonnay French oak casks from Burgundy's Meursault region. Makoto's botanical sculpture entitled Shinra Bansho is showcased on the packaging. The 23 year-old single malt was bottled without chill-filtration at 46% ABV. Available at select retailers in the UK, China, Japan, Taiwan, India and the USA beginning June 2024. (SRP $1,350)