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1 . Michter ’ s Distillery US * 1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye This is fully matured barrels of US * 1 Rye , finished in a second barrel , made of wood naturally air-dried and seasoned outdoors for 24 months and toasted to the distillery ’ s specifications , but not charred . 108.9 proof . SRP : $ 120 per 750-ml . bottle URL : michters . com
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2 . Four Roses 135th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch Contains four bourbon recipes : A 12-year-old and a 16-year-old OESV recipe , which includes notes of fruit and caramel ; a 14-year-old OESK recipe , with notes of baking spice ; and a 25-year-old OBSV recipe with fruit and rye flavors , the company says . 108 proof . SRP : $ 199.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : fourrosesbourbon . com
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3 . Heaven Hill 2023 Parker ’ s Heritage Collection A 10-year-old cask strength rye whiskey . Like the previous 10 editions , a portion of proceeds will support ALS research and patient care in honor of the late Parker Beam , Master Distiller Emeritus . Hweaven Hill ’ s traditional rye mashbill : 51 % rye , 35 % corn and 14 % malted barley . 128.8 proof . SRP : $ 185 per 750-ml . bottle URL : heavenhilldistillery . com
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4 . Heaven Hill Spring 2023 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Comprised of barrels produced during the spring season of January to June of 2013 , and bottled in the spring of 2023 , the eleventh release in this line is a 10-yearold expression . Bottled in a decanter , the spring edition comes with a green label , as always . 100 proof . SRP : $ 139.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : heavenhilldistillery . com
5 . Little Book Chapter 7 : In Retrospect A blend of seven cask strength American whiskies , one from each of the brand ’ s previous six chapters and a seventh new addition : An 18-year-old bourbon , 17-yearold bourbon , 10-year-old rye , 9-year-old bourbon , 5-year-old straight malt finished in applewood smoked barrels , 4-year-old bourbon and a 4-year-old rye . 118.1 proof . SRP : $ 149.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : jimbeam . com
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6 . Baker ’ s 13 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Now returning to retail shelves . Originally released in 2019 when the brand reemerged as a single barrel product , Baker ’ s 13 Year Old ages at least six additional years than the brand ’ s traditional offering . 107 proof . SRP : $ 129.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : jimbeam . com
7 . Maker ’ s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon A new , annual , global limited-release expression . Containing a blend of 11- and 12-year-old bourbon , this is the distillery ’ s oldest release . After five years aging in traditional rickhouses , barrels moved into the distillery ’ s proprietary whisky cellar for an additional five to six years of aging , before being blended to taste and bottled . 115.7 proof . SRP : $ 150 per 750-ml . bottle URL : makersmark . com
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