New Spirit Releases - October 20, 2023
Check out the latest releases hitting shelves soon. Photo Credit: Woodford Reserve
Oct 20, 2023
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13Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall took inspiration from previous editions of Woodford Reserve Master's Collection in her creation of this 2023 release. Here, three secondary barrels were selected to finish the maturation of Woodford Reserve Bourbon, each one sourced from California's Sonoma County region — Pinot Noir barrels, American brandy, and bourbon barrels which previously held red wine. A unique bourbon blend was created from this trio of finishing barrels. Available in select retailers globally beginning October 17, 2023. (SRP $149.99)
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12This bourbon bottling is the first for Yellowstone's Special Finishes Collection. Aged for four years, it begins with the brand's traditional bourbon mash bill recipe. After its initial maturation, Limestone Branch Master Distiller Stephen Beam selected a combination of five different staves for finishing — high-toast, American oak double-toast, vanilla, rickhouse, and spice rack. Released nationwide in October 2023, this is a new full-time member of the Yellowstone portfolio. (SRP $49.99)
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11This limited edition bottled in bond bourbon was distilled in July 2018. It was made using the brand's base sour mash recipe of corn and rye which is used for its flagship Reserve Straight Bourbon. Like that release, a 500-gallon pot still named Chester Copperpot was used in its production. The bourbon was aged for at least 4 years in a oak barrels in a federally bonded warehouse. It was bottled at 50% ABV as is required for bottled in bond whiskeys. Available in select US markets as of October 2023. (SRP $60)
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10Samhain is a limited edition release from Dingle Distillery and the first of eight bottlings in the brand's new Wheel of the Year Series. Celebrated at sunset October 31st through November 1st, Samhain is one of four main seasonal fire festivals which celebrates the beginning of winter and the Celtic New Year. The single malt here matured initially in first-fill bourbon casks before a two-year finishing in first-fill Muscatel casks. There are 10,000 bottles available worldwide with 1,500 bottles for the US. Availability begins November 2023. (SRP $150)
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9Timorous Beastie is a blended malt featuring single malts from Glengoyne, Glen Garioch, Blair Athol and Strathearn Distilleries, amongst others. This 2023 Meet the Beast edition was matured exclusively in ex-bourbon casks and was bottled at natural cask strength of 54.3% ABV without added color or chill-filtration. This release comes with special glasses to view the illusion on the label. Available beginning October 13th, 2023 at select retailers around the world. (SRP £55.00/€64.00)
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8Deanston 15 Year Tequila Cask Finish is a limited edition single malt release from the Highlands distillery. The single malt matured for 13 years in traditional oak hogsheads before a finishing of two years in tequila casks from the Highlands (Los Altos) of Jalisco. Available at select retailers beginning October 2023. (SRP $279.99)
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7Released in fall 2023, Glenrothes The 25 is a new iteration of a 25 year-old single malt for the brand crafted by Master Whisky Maker Laura Rampling. Here, the single malt was aged in a high proportion of first-fill sherry seasoned casks as well as a mixture of American and European oak casks. The packaging for this rare whisky includes a fully recyclable cylinder and Rampling's handwritten tasting notes on the label. (SRP $750)
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6Introduced in 2021, The Mundial Collection from El Tesoro Tequila is a limited edition series featuring one-of-a-kind expressions. This bottling features El Tesoro Añejo Tequila which was aged for 12 months in casks which formerly held 7 year-old Knob Creek Rye Whiskey, a first for the brand. This 2023 release features updated packaging and is available beginning October 2023. (SRP $175)
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5The Mundial Collection from El Tesoro is a limited edition series featuring one-of-a-kind expressions. Back by popular demand after its initial release in 2021, this second Laphroaig Edition features an El Tesoro Añejo Tequila which was aged for 12 months in casks which formerly held Laphroaig 10 Year single malt Scotch whisky. This 2023 release features updated packaging and is available beginning October 2023. (SRP $175)
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4Puntas refers to a thin cut in the distillation process taken from the end of the heads and the beginning of the heart. Traditionally, this cut is set aside for the distiller to enjoy with their friends and family. For this 2023 release, two high proof cuts were blended and then proofed to 106 proof. Like all other Tequila Ocho bottlings, this tequila was made from a single estate. Here, the agaves were harvested from Rancho Mesa Colorada, located 28 kilometers from the brand's new home at Tequilera Los Alambiques. This additive-free tequila is available beginning October 2023 with the US getting 1,100 cases. (SRP $74.99)
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3Ketel One Vodka Espresso Martini is a ready-to-serve cocktail from Diageo's The Cocktail Collection. It is a pre-mixed cocktail featuring Ketel One Vodka along with flavors of espresso, dark chocolate, and a hint of orange. Just chill, shake, open, and pour into a coupe or martini glass. Rolling out nationally in fall 2023, this bottling is available in two formats: 350ml (4 servings) at $13.99 or 750ml (8 servings) at $25.99.
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2Ketel One Vodka Cosmopolitan is a ready-to-serve cocktail from Diageo's The Cocktail Collection. It is a pre-mixed cocktail featuring Ketel One Vodka along with citrus and cranberry flavors. Just chill, open, and pour into a coupe or martini glass. Rolling out nationally in fall 2023, this bottling is available in two formats: 350ml (4 servings) at $13.99 or 750ml (8 servings) at $25.99.
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1Tanqueray Gin Negroni is a ready-to-serve cocktail from Diageo's The Cocktail Collection. It is a pre-mixed cocktail featuring Tanqueray Gin along with sweet red vermouth and bitter amaro. Just chill, open, and pour into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Rolling out nationally in fall 2023, this bottling is available in two formats: 350ml (4 servings) at $13.99 or 750ml (8 servings) at $25.99.