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1 . Buffalo Trace 2023 Antique Collection This year ’ s portfolio includes all five BTAC staples : George T . Stagg Bourbon , Thomas H . Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey , Sazerac Rye 18-Year-Old Whiskey , William Larue Weller Bourbon and the oldest Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Bourbon in the collection ’ s history . SRP : $ 124.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : buffalotracedistillery . com
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2 . Booker ’ s Bourbon ‘ Mighty Fine Batch ’ This batch pays homage to Booker Noe ’ s signature phrase that he would use to compliment whatever had earned his approval , the company says . Uncut and unfiltered , this batch is 126.6 proof . It aged 7 years , 1 month and 10 days . SRP : $ 89.99 for a 750-ml . bottle URL : bookersbourbon . com
3 . Widow Jane The Vaults 2023 Released annually , The Vaults combines the Brooklyn distillery ’ s oldest stocks . The 2023 iteration combines TN and IN whiskeys , aged a minimum of 15 years and blended in small batches , before finishing for three months in air-seasoned casks . 99 proof . SRP : $ 249 per 750-ml . bottle URL : widowjane . com
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4 . Ross & Squibb Remus Gatsby Reserve 2023 15-year-old straight bourbon whiskey from the 175-year-old Lawrenceburg , IN distillery . This year , Remus Gatsby Reserve features two bourbon mash bills : 75 % corn , 21 % rye , 4 % barley malt , and 60 % corn , 36 % rye , 4 % barley malt . 98.1 proof . SRP : $ 199.99 per 750-ml bottle URL : rossandsquibb . com
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5 . Orphan Barrel Castle ’ s Curse 14 Year Old Single Malt From Teaninich Distillery . This whisky matured in European oak . On the nose is tangerine , poached pear , sweet confectionery and dried herbs , the company reports , before a palate of vanilla , red apple and mint . 98.4 proof . SRP : $ 175 per 750-ml . bottle URL : orphanbarrel . com
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6 . Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo Inspiration came from whisky creator Dr . Bill Lumsden frequently traveling to Tokyo . Pepper meets bitter cherries and coconut , the distillery reports , while orange zest blends with incense and sweet oak . 92 proof . SRP : $ 109 per 750-ml . bottle URL : glenmorangie . com
7 . Crown Royal Aged 30 Years Each whisky in this blend was distilled in the brand ’ s Coffey still , one of the few of its kind operating in North America . This is the second expression in the Extra Rare Series , following Crown Royal Aged 29 Years , released last year . 92 proof . SRP : $ 499 per 750-ml . bottle URL : crownroyal . com
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