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1. Jim Beam Sunshine Blend Made with daytime sipping in mind, this is 80 proof, intended as a light and smooth whiskey, the company reports. The lower ABV is a nod to the no / low movement in alcohol right now, with Gen Z and Millennials leading a shift toward lighter, sessionable spirits. SRP: $ 19.99 per 750-ml. bottle URL: jimbeam. com
2. Buffalo Trace Sazerac Rye 100 Proof Developed in response to demand from bartenders and whiskey enthusiasts, this was designed to offer enhanced flavor, versatility and control in cocktail creation while maintaining the approachable profile that defines Sazerac Rye, according to the distillery. SRP: $ 29.99 per 1L bottle URL: buffalotrace. com
3. Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye 2025 First released last year, this is a blend of Knob Creek 9 Year Old Bourbon and Knob Creek 7 Year Old Rye. Bottled at 113 proof, Bourbon x Rye balances the sweetness of bourbon with the spice of rye, the distillery reports. SRP: $ 44.99 per 750-ml. bottle URL: knobcreek. com
4. Jefferson ' s Bourbon Marian McLain The second release in the Marian McLain series, named after founder Trey Zoeller’ s 8th-generation grandmother, Marian Mc- Lain, who was bootlegger in the 18th century, according to the company. A blend of five bourbons up to 13 years in age. SRP: $ 299.99 per 750-ml. bottle URL: jeffersonsbourbon. com
5. Old Grand-Dad 7-Year-Old Bonded Bourbon 2025 Each year’ s release of this high-rye Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey is produced from a single distillation season in accordance with the Bottled-In-Bond Act. This release was barreled in the spring of 2018. SRP: $ 39.99 per 750-ml. bottle URL: beamdistilling. com
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6. Rebel 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon Made according to Rebel’ s original wheated recipe since 1849, Rebel 10-Year Single Barrel features a mash bill of 68 % corn, 20 % wheat and 12 % malt. Bottled at 100 proof( 50 % ABV), a limited allocation of 2,600( 6-in) cases of bottles rolled out. SRP: $ 99.99 per 750-ml. bottle URL: rebelbourbon. com
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7. Booker ' s Bourbon By The Pond Batch The brand’ s second release of 2025. Each release of this whiskey has a unique name that alludes to the people, places and / or history behind the brand. This batch is named after the backyard pond of 7th Generation Master Distiller Fred Noe ' s father. SRP: 99.99 per 750-ml. bottle URL: beamdistilling. com / bookersbourbon
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