OLD CHARTER OAK FRENCH OAK BOURBON
Buffalo Trace obtained a small number of barrels from France in 2007 and filled them with Mash # 1 , the same used for Buffalo Trace , Eagle Rare and others . 92 proof . The second release from this upscale brand extension . URL : buffalotracedistillery . com / brands / old-charter SRP : $ 69.99 per 750-ml . bottle .
OLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBON 2019
The 19th annual release . 105 proof , the highest proof to date . Comprised of 11-yearold barrels . Launches , as always , on the distillery founder ’ s birthday : Sept . 2 . Roughly 2,200 ( six-bottle ) cases will be available for purchase nationwide . URL : OldForester . com SRP : $ 99.99 per 750-ml . bottle .
BASIL HAYDEN ’ S CARIBBEAN RESERVE RYE
A blend of 8-year-old Kentucky straight rye whiskey and 4-year-old Canadian rye , finished with black strap rum . Keeping with the brand ’ s lighter profile , this is 80 proof . URL : basilhaydens . com SRP : $ 44.99 per 750-ml . bottle .
CROWN ROYAL NOBLE COLLECTION FRENCH OAK FINISH
The latest from the high-end collection showcases Crown Royal Fine De Luxe finished in new French oak barrels . The French oak originates from the Vosges region in France . 80 proof . URL : crownroyal . com SRP : $ 59.99 per 750-ml . bottle .
THE BALVENIE ‘ STORIES ’ LINE
Three new single malt Scotches meant to highlight unique stories and characters behind this classic Speyside distillery . Includes the 12-year-old The Sweet
Toast of American Oak , 14-year-old The Week of Peat , and 26-year-old A Day of Dark Barley . URL : us . thebalvenie . com SRP : $ 59.99 , $ 99 and $ 799 per 750-ml . bottle , respectively .
BOOKER ’ S ‘ SHINY BARREL BATCH ’
The second Booker ’ s release in 2019 . Unfiltered , uncut and 124 proof . Aged for six years , five months and one day . A sweet nose , the company says , plus a chestnut color and rich vanilla notes ; the finish is medium and warm . URL : bookersbourbon . com SRP : $ 79.99 per 750-ml . bottle .
GEORGE DICKEL BOTTLED IN BOND TENNESSEE WHISKY
13 years old . At 100 proof ( 50 % ABV ), the whisky has flavors of light honey , tropical fruit , warm spices and a touch of leather , the company reports . Mash bill of 84 % corn , 8 % rye and 8 % malted barley . URL : georgedickel . com SRP : $ 35.99 per 750-ml . bottle .
WOODFORD RESERVE BATCH PROOF BOURBON 2019
Made with the same grain bill and process as Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon , but released instead at 123.2 proof . Part of the brand ’ s annual Master ’ s Collection series . URL : woodfordreserve . com SRP : $ 120.99 per 750-ml . bottle .
HEAVEN HILL 7-YEAR-OLD BOTTLED IN BOND BOURBON
Made from Heaven Hill Distillery ’ s traditional bourbon mash bill , and bottled at 100 proof . Launching this October , initially available in CA , TX , NY , GA , FL , IL , SC and CO . Exceeds the minimum four-year aging requirement for a Bottled-in-Bond . URL : heavenhill . com SRP : $ 39.99 per 750-ml . bottle .
COPPER & KINGS DESTILLARÉ LUXURY LIQUEURS
Two copper pot-distilled luxury cordials : Destillaré Café , a coffee liqueur built with a cold brew natural coffee foundation , and Destillaré Chocolat , a chocolate liqueur using cocoa nibs steeped in brandy process . 90 proof . URL : copperandkings . com SRP : $ 35 per 750-ml . bottle .
FRANKLY ORGANIC VODKA
All-organic craft vodka from Austin . Made from organic sweet corn and fruits , plus roots and botanicals harvested from soils without synthetic pesticides , the company says . Five-times distilled , and twice filtered . Lists all ingredients on the label . URL : franklyvodka . com SRP : $ 19.99- $ 21.99 per 750-ml . bottle .
IRONSTONE VINEYARDS CANNED WINES
Ironstone Vineyards , a family owned-and-operated winery in California ’ s Lodi and Sierra Foothills appellations , has rolled out its Obsession Symphony White and Red Blend wines , plus the winery ’ s first rosé , in cans , with “ slightly retro ” branding . URL : ironstonevineyards . com SRP : $ 6.99 per 375-ml . can .
WESTERN SON RASPBERRY VODKA
The Texas-based brand has added to its lineup of 10-times-distilled vodkas . Capturing the essence of the fruit ’ s light and crisp balance , this mixes well with club soda or ginger beer , the company says . URL : westernsondistillery . com SRP : $ 19.99 per 750-ml . bottle .
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