CROWN ROYAL GOLDEN APPLE AGED 23 YEARS
Designed as a flavored luxury whisky . This new blend of whiskies aged 23 years has the taste of golden delicious apples , the company reports , paired with notes of creamy vanilla , toasted oak and cinnamon . 40 % ABV . SRP : $ 249.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : crownroyal . com
RUSSELL ’ S RESERVE 13-YEAR-OLD BOURBON 2023
The third annual release of the brand ’ s highly sought-after 13-year-old bourbon . This is the oldest expression in the brand ’ s portfolio , and has been a fan favorite since originally releasing in 2021 . 114.8 proof . SRP : $ 150 per 750-ml . bottle URL : russellsreserve . com
MAKER ’ S MARK 46 CASK S TRENGTH NEW LOOK
While the liquid inside has not changed , the bottle now sports a newly updated design , more in line with the brand ’ s visual identity . It ’ s meant to clarify what makes the expression different — the French Oaked staves . SRP : $ 64.99 per 750-ml bottle URL : makersmark . com
BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY DISCOVERY SERIES # 10
This latest expression blends five whiskeys . Primarily made up of Kentucky-sourced bourbons ranging from six to 13 years old , the blend is rounded out by two ten-year-old expressions hailing from Tennessee and Georgia . 114.24 proof . SRP : $ 139.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : bardstownbourbon . com
WOODFORD RESERVE BATCH PROOF BOURBON 2023 EDITION
124.7 proof . An annual release that highlights the flavor created by blending different Woodford Reserve barrels into one batch , and then presenting that bourbon at the same proof from the barrels , rather than the standard 90.4 proof . SRP : $ 129.99 per 700-ml . bottle URL : woodfordreserve . com
ELIJAH CRAIG BARREL PROOF B523
Shows an age statement of 11 years and 5 months , representing the youngest barrel in the batch . It is non-chill-filtered and uncut . Starting with this batch , Elijah Craig Barrel Proof will now be barreled in small batches with varying age statements . SRP : $ 69.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : elijahcraig . com
CLERMONT STEEP AMERICAN SINGLE MALT WHISKEY
The first American single malt released by the James B . Beam Distilling Co . in its 227- year history . Developed by Freddie Noe , 8th Generation Master Distiller , Clermont Steep is a five-year-old liquid distilled and aged in Clermont , KY . 94 proof . SRP : $ 59.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : jimbeam . com
HIGHLAND PARK CASK STRENGTH NO . 4
This comes as the distillery prepares for its 225th anniversary in September . Cask Strength No . 4 sees Highland Park use a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-port casks for the first time in this series . 128.6 proof . SRP : $ 100 per 750-ml . bottle URL : highlandparkwhisky . com / en-us
THE GLENDRONACH CASK STRENGTH BATCH 12
This twelfth batch of The GlenDronach Cask Strength is a sherried Highland single malt , matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía in Spain . 116.4 proof . SRP : $ 104.99 per 700-ml . bottle URL : glendronachdistillery . com
BACARDI MANGO CHILE RUM
Blends natural mango extracts , chili spice and Bacardi white rum . For those looking for a cocktail serve , Mango Chile is a spicy-yet-sweet alternative for Bacardi Superior in classics like the Mojito and Daiquiri , the company says . SRP : $ 12.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : bacardi . com
MOUNT GAY THE PX SHERRY CASK EXPRESSION
The sixth limited release in the Master Blender Collection series . Made with pot and column still rums , aged in ex-American whiskey casks for at least 20 years in the tropical climate of Barbados . The rums were then finished for an additional year in Pedro Ximenez Sherry wine casks . SRP : $ 270 per 700-ml . bottle URL : mountgayrum . com
APPLETON ESTATE 17 YEAR OLD LEGEND RUM
A recreation of the 17 Year Old rum made by J . Wray & Nephew on the Estate in the 1940 ’ s . Referencing original manuscripts and formulas , Master Blender Joy Spence created this one-time release using four distillates set aside to rest on the Estate . Only 1,500 bottles were made . SRP : $ 500 per 750-ml . bottle URL : appletonestate . com
SONOMA-CUTRER DUTTON RANCH CHARDONNAY
Known for their chardonnay fruit , Dutton Ranch has been a long-time grower partner of Sonoma-Cutrer . Part of the brand ’ s Winemaker ’ s Release series ; Dutton Ranch becomes the first designated grower vineyard featured in the series . 14.2 % ABV . SRP : $ 39.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : sonomacutrer . com
CHAMPAGNE BRUNO PAILLARD EXTRA BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS
The 100 % Grand Cru Chardonnay grapes are from the heart of the Côte des Blancs , Oger and Le Mesnil-sur- Oger . 25 % of the grapes are vinified in old barriques , followed by seven years aging in the cellar , and a further 12-18 months of rest post-disgorgement . SRP : $ 135 per 750-ml . bottle URL : massanois . com
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