BASIL HAYDEN MALTED RYE Created by eighth era Grasp Distiller Freddie Noe, Basil Hayden Malted Rye was made with an unconventional mash invoice recipe of 100% malted rye. Bottled at 80 proof, it is a new everlasting addition to the Basil Hayden portfolio. Accessible starting September 2023. (SRP $59.99)
COMPASS BOX METROPOLIS That is the third restricted version launch within the model’s Extinct Blends Quartet collection, which pays homage to discontinued expressions of blended Scotch whiskies from the previous few many years. The title of this expression is each a literary reference to creator Sir Walter Scott and a tribute to the custom of Scotch tradition within the cities Edinburgh and Glasgow. It’s primarily composed of malts from Aberlour and Miltonduff distilleries, a few of which is married and additional matured in sherry butts. An extra parcel of peated malt from Bowmore Distillery in Islay completes the mix. It’s bottled at 49% ABV and restricted to five,190 bottles launched worldwide with the US getting its allotment starting September 20, 2023. (SRP $325)
DAVIESS COUNTY KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON MEDIUM TOASTED BARREL FINISH Medium Toasted is the second restricted version launch in Daviess County’s Toasted Barrel End Collection. The Kentucky straight bourbon options Daviess County’s signature high-rye and wheated bourbon mash invoice recipes and it’s aged over 4 years. Then the bourbon is completed in medium toasted American oak barrels. Bottled at 96 proof, the bourbon is launches nationwide in late September 2023 with 3,000 6-packs obtainable. (SRP $49.99)
GLENGLASSAUGH 12 YEAR This 12 12 months bottling is one among three new single malts for Glenglassaugh within the relaunch of its core portfolio. Aged for at least 12 years, this coastal single malt was matured in three totally different casks: bourbon, sherry, and crimson wine casks. Like all single malts in its portfolio, the casks had been matured in coastal warehouses overlooking Sandend Bay. With the brand new portfolio comes an up to date bottle design. Bottled at 45% ABV, this launched in summer time 2023 with the US getting its allotment in September 2023. (SRP $65)
GLENGLASSAUGH PORTSOY This Portsoy bottling is one among three new single malts for Glenglassaugh within the relaunch of its core portfolio. The coastal single malt was matured in three totally different casks: bourbon, sherry, and port casks. Like all single malts in its portfolio, the casks had been matured in coastal warehouses overlooking Sandend Bay. Nevertheless, not like the opposite two bottlings, it is a peated single malt launch. With the brand new portfolio comes an up to date bottle design. Bottled at 49.1% ABV, this launched in summer time 2023 with the US getting its allotment in September 2023. (SRP $75)
GLENGLASSAUGH SANDEND This Sandend bottling is one among three new single malts for Glenglassaugh within the relaunch of its core portfolio. The coastal single malt was matured in three totally different casks: bourbon, sherry, and Manzanilla casks. Like all single malts in its portfolio, the casks had been matured in coastal warehouses overlooking Sandend Bay. With the brand new portfolio comes an up to date bottle design. Bottled at 50.5% ABV, this launched in summer time 2023 with the US getting its allotment in September 2023. (SRP $70)
HIBIKI 21 YEAR (100TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION) Launched to have a good time the Home of Suntory’s a centesimal anniversary, this 21 year-old Hibiki contains a distinctive new mix created to honor the event. Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo and his staff accentuated the affect of uncommon Mizunara oak for this centennial bottling. First launched in 1989, Hibiki is Suntory’s blended whisky model that includes malt and grain whiskies from its Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries. This restricted version is accessible globally in choose markets starting September 2023. (SRP $5,000)
HIBIKI JAPANESE HARMONY (100TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION) Launched in celebration of the Home of Suntory’s a centesimal anniversary, this restricted version launch of Hibiki Japanese Concord contains a label design that displays Japan’s altering seasons. Along with snow, moon, and flower designs there’s additionally a kakehashi (bridge) depicted on the bottle which represents the hyperlink between Japan & the world to the previous, current, and future. Hibiki is produced from a mix of malt and grain whiskies from Suntory’s Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries. Japanese Concord is a no-age assertion bottling. This restricted version is accessible globally in choose markets starting September 2023. (SRP $200)
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL ELUSIVE UMAMI Elusive Umami was made in collaboration with Grasp Blender Emma Walker and Chef Kei Kobayashi who’s Paris restaurant Kei was re-awarded three Michelin stars in 2023. Constructing on the muse of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, the pair sought to seize the fifth style generally known as umami which is commonly described as savory. Chosen casks from inland and coastal distilleries had been used with just one in 25,000 casks having that taste profile. Accessible globally for a restricted time as of October 16, 2023 with pre-sales starting October 2nd. (SRP $369.99)
REMUS 15 YEAR GATSBY RESERVE (2023 EDITION) Gatsby Reserve is a restricted version straight bourbon from Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery celebrating F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel The Nice Gatsby. That includes a number of the oldest bourbon reserves, this second version launch was aged for 15 years like its predecessor. Right here, two mash invoice recipes had been utilized by Grasp Distiller Ian Stirsman and his staff — 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley and 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley. Bottled at a cask energy of 98.1 proof, that is obtainable starting October 2023 (SRP $199.99)
RUSSELL’S RESERVE SINGLE RICKHOUSE CAMP NELSON F That is the second launch in Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Assortment, an annual restricted version collection that includes uncommon liquid from a special rickhouse (previous and current) from the Wild Turkey Distillery the place the whiskeys mature. Right here, the bourbon barrels had been sourced from the Camp Nelson F Rickhouse which was construct within the Forties. Situated close to the Kentucky River, the wind currents listed below are identified to affect the ageing barrels by rising airflow. Grasp Distiller Eddie Russell chosen barrels aged over 10 years from the center-cut on flooring 4 and 5 from the seven-story constructing. It’s bottled with out chill-filtration at a barrel proof of 117.6. Accessible at choose retailers nationwide and on the Wild Turkey Distillery as of September 2023. (SRP $300)
SAGAMORE SPIRIT AMARO Sagamore Spirit Amaro is made with the distillery’s 95% rye distillate used to create its personal rye whiskies. The bitter natural liqueur was created to go with its core line of rye whiskeys. Because the Maryland-based distillery additionally makes its personal whiskey cherries, you should buy all substances wanted for a Black Manhattan for his or her customer’s heart. Bottled at 60 proof, it’s obtainable at on- and off-premise accounts in CA, IL, NY, MD, MA, PA, TX, and DC starting September 2023. (SRP $29.99)
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