JIM BEAM BLACK 7 YEAR
This release sees the re-launch and a return of an age statement to Jim Beam Black. It was crafted under the guidance of Master Distillers Fred and Freddie Noe and aged a minimum of 7 years in new charred white oak barrels. This release also features updated packaging for the brand. Recommended serves include on the rocks or in an Old-Fashioned Cocktail. Bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV), it’s available in sizes ranging from 50ml to 1.75L beginning June 2024. (SRP $24.99/750ml)
OLD FORESTER PRESIDENT’S CHOICE (2024 RELEASE)
This 2024 release is the largest President’s Choice offering in Old Forester’s history. President’s Choice the rarest expression in the brand’s portfolio, dates back to 1964 when then Brown Forman President George Garvin Brown II offered the first private single barrels to customers. This 2024 release features single barrels aged 7-12 years with proofs ranging from 105-120 proof. Available at the distillery and online beginning June 12, 2024 in time for Father’s Day. (SRP $225)
LAGG CORRIECRAVIE
Corriecravie is a core expression from LAGG Distillery, a heavily peated distillery from the Isle of Arran Distillers. This single malt was first matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in oloroso sherry hogshead casks sourced from Miguel Martin in Jerez. It was bottled at 55% ABV without added color or chill-filtration. LAGG is named after the last legally founded distillery on Arran, which closed in 1837. Initially released in the UK in summer 2023, it’s available in the US beginning June 2024. (SRP $99.99/700ml)
LAGG KILMORY
Kilmory is a core expression from LAGG Distillery, a heavily peated distillery from the Isle of Arran Distillers. This single malt was matured entirely in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. It was bottled at 46% ABV without added color or chill-filtration. LAGG is named after the last legally founded distillery on Arran, which closed in 1837. Initially released in the UK in summer 2023, it’s available in the US beginning June 2024. (SRP $74.99/700ml)
PENELOPE ROSÉ CASK FINISH (BATCH 8)
Penelope Rosé Cask Finish is made with the brand’s signature four grain bourbon (74% corn, 16% wheat, 7% rye, 3% malted barley). After it’s initial maturation, the bourbon is then finished in hand selected Grenache rosé wine casks sourced from the Southern Rhône region in France. The first batch was released in 2020 under the brand’s limited edition Cooper Series with Batch 8 available beginning June 2024. (SRP $49.99)
RUSSELL’S RESERVE 15 YEAR BOURBON (2024 RELEASE)
This annual release from Russell’s Reserve features an extra-aged Kentucky straight bourbon aged 15 years. The barrels for this year’s batch were selected by Bourbon Hall of Fame legend Eddie Russell, Master Distiller for Wild Turkey and his team. It’s bottled without chill-filtration at barrel proof of 117.2 proof (58.6% ABV). Available throughout the US and Asia beginning July 1, 2024. (SRP $250)
WIDOW JANE BABY JANE BOURBON
Baby Jane Bourbon is made with a proprietary heirloom corn variety named Baby Jane. Grown just a few miles north of the Widow Jane Mines in Upstate New York where the brand sources its limestone water, this corn variety is a hybrid of Bloody Butcher Red and Wapsie Valley Yellow corn. Its cooked, fermented and distilled in Brooklyn and in Kentucky and aged for 4-6 years. Bottled without chill-filtration at 91 proof (45.5% ABV), it’s available nationwide beginning June 2024. (SRP $50)
WOODFORD RESERVE MASTER DISTILLER’S PERSONAL SELECTION FOR FATHER’S DAY 2024
This limited edition bourbon collection was created by Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall and her father. The pair batched seven different two barrel batches to create flavors that fit their taste profile. Released in time for Father’s Day, this release is available at the Woodford Reserve Distillery and online nationwide in states where it’s legal. (SRP $79.99/1L)
All information courtesy of Distiller.com
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