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1 . Green River Kentucky Straight Rye Comprised of 95 % rye and five % malted barley . A blend of four- to six-year-old barrels . Joins the company ’ s flagship bourbon and wheated whiskeys as the third expression in the core lineup . Green River is owned by Bardstown Bourbon Co . SRP : $ 34.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : greenriverwhiskey . com
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2 . Old Forester 1924 This 10-year-old age-stated bourbon is 100 proof . Available nationwide , this marks the fifth installment in the Whiskey Row Series . Rather than the traditional Old Forester recipe , 1924 debuts a new mash bill : 79 % corn , 11 % rye and 10 % malted barley . SRP : $ 115 per 750-ml . bottle URL : oldforester . com
3 . Larceny Barrel Proof A124 The first of three expressions planned for this popular caskstrength bourbon series in 2024 . The brand ’ s high-wheat recipe lends itself to sweeter , smoother flavors . Larceny Barrel Proof A124 is 124.2 proof . SRP : $ 64.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : heavenhilldistillery . com
4 . Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014 Matured in a combination of first fill bourbon casks , sherry butts and second fill wine casks . Islay Barley 2014 was distilled from barley grown on eight farms , all within an 11-mile radius of the Islay distillery . SRP : $ 82.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : bruichladdich . com
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5 . Tequila Don Julio Alma Miel This is a blend of blanco tequila distilled with oven-roasted agave honey , and añejo tequila that has been aged for at least 14 months and finished in Crémant du Limoux wine casks from the Limoux region of France . SRP : $ 99.99 per 750-ml . bottle URL : donjulio . com
6 . Empirical x Doritos Nacho Cheese Spirit Doritos has unveiled a collaboration with the flavor company Empirical : Empirical x Doritos Nacho Cheese Spirit . This limited-release smells and tastes just like the real thing , the companies say . 42 % ABV . SRP : $ 65 per 750-ml . bottle URL : empirical . co
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7 . Force & Grace Wines A portfolio of wines in the tradition of terroir-driven California winemaking . Introduced by Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits , this collection of six wines is now available nationwide in limited quantities . SRP : $ 32.99 to $ 125 per 750-ml . bottle URL : forceandgracewines . com www . beveragedynamics . com Spring 2024 • Beverage Dynamics 29