2XO OAK SERIES AMERICAN OAK
That is the primary launch in 2XO’s Oak Collection, an ongoing sequence which can function extra on a regular basis choices. Right here, American whiskey blender Dixon Dedman provides extra charred oak to barrels with a average quantity of rye within the mash invoice recipe. That is anticipated to be an ongoing, broadly obtainable launch. Obtainable nationwide starting September 2023. (SRP $49.99)
AMANTE 1530 APERITIVO AMARO
Amante 1530 is an Italian amaro made in Rome that’s designed to have much less sugar and a extra refined bitter end than different amaro choices available on the market. Famed oenologist Riccardo Cotarella created and produced the product. Buyers within the model embrace English musician and actor Sting & his spouse Trudie Styler amongst others. Amante 1530 launched in fall 2023 at choose retailers, eating places, and bars in New York with California and Florida to comply with. (SRP $34.99)
BELVEDERE 10
Belvedere 10 is comprised of a single harvest of natural Diamond rye grown in a single area on an property in northeast Poland. It’s then allowed to relaxation for 10 months earlier than bottling. Belvedere 10 will likely be obtainable within the US starting October 2023 at choose retailers and at high-end nightclubs, eating places, and bars in California, Florida, Metro New York and Nevada. (SRP $150)
DON FULANO 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
This expression is a restricted version, additive-free tequila añejo that commemorates 20 years of Don Fulano. It was produced in 2023 from 100% blue Weber agave that was grown in Los Altos and harvested from three ranches in Jalisco: La Tuna in Arandas, planted in 2014; Milpillas Cerro in Atontonilco, planted in 2014; and El Maguey in Atontonilco, planted in 2008. Every harvest was additionally produced individually as follows, all distilled in copper pot stills: La Tuna agave, distilled in October 2021, matured in first-fill ex-Amontillado sherry butts for 1 yr, 6 months. Millpillas Cerro agave, distilled in July 2021, matured in first-fill ex-Oloroso sherry butts for 1 yr, 9 months. El Maguey agave, distilled in April 2014, matured in French oak ex-Burgundy casks for precisely 8 years. These have been than blended in April 2023 and re-barreled in a mixture of first-fill Amontillado and Oloroso sherry butts. It was bottled in July of 2023 at 44.4% ABV, with solely 9,000 bottles obtainable globally with 3,000 for the US. (SRP $199.99)
GLENMORANGIE A TALE OF TOKYO
Impressed by his visits to Tokyo, Glenmorangie Director of Whisky Creation Dr Invoice Lumsden crafted A Story of Tokyo. This single malt whisky was made partly with spirit aged in uncommon Japanese Mizunara oak casks. He then balanced it with whisky aged in sherry & bourbon casks. It’s bottled at 46% ABV. The label and packaging of A Story of Tokyo was designed by Japanese artist Yamaguchi Akira. This restricted version whisky was launched on September 28, 2023. (SRP $109.99)
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL ELUSIVE UMAMI
Elusive Umami was made in collaboration with Grasp Blender Emma Walker and Chef Kei Kobayashi whose Paris restaurant Kei was re-awarded three Michelin stars in 2023. Constructing on the inspiration of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, the pair sought to seize the fifth style often called umami which is usually described as savory. Chosen casks from inland and coastal distilleries have been used with only one in 25,000 casks having that taste profile. Obtainable globally for a restricted time as of October 16, 2023 with pre-sales starting October 2nd. (SRP $369.99)
KENTUCKY OWL MAIGHSTIR EDITION
This restricted version launch from Kentucky Owl, Maighstir (may-stir), interprets to “grasp” in Gaelic. This Kentucky straight bourbon was made in collaboration with Grasp Blender John Rhea and new Kentucky Owl Grasp Blender Maureen Robinson. 4, 5, eight, and 9 year-old bourbons have been blended for this launch, every with mash invoice recipes that includes corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley. These bourbons have been chosen particularly to convey a Scottish-inspired Kentucky bourbon whiskey. Bottled at 100 proof, it’s obtainable starting September 2023. (SRP $150)
WOLVES THE MALTED BARLEY SERIES LOT TWO
The Malted Barley Collection from Wolves Whiskey is an American single malt whiskey assortment which varies the barley sort, the barley supply, the yeast, and the maltings for every launch. All are distilled by Grasp Distiller Marko Karakasevic who used a small alembic pot nonetheless from Cognac to distill. Lot Two was distilled and barreled in 2012 utilizing imported Irish malt and a California Ale. After 11 years of maturation, it was bottled and painstakingly hand labeled in bespoke sheepskin labels dyed matte black. Solely 335 6-pack instances have been produced. Availability begins August 31, 2023 to pick out retailers and e-commerce companions. (SRP $305)
