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Caleb’s Crossing 1776-2026 Kentucky Straight Rye (Batch KSR-1)

Caleb’s Crossing 1776-2026 Kentucky Straight Rye delivers an exceptionally cohesive, well-rounded sip, with mature Kentucky-sourced rye that showcases impressive consistency and complexity.
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Curated Barrel Project Bourbon Batch 01: “The Control”
Laying a strong foundation for the future, “The Control” sets the stage for what’s to come from the Curated Barrel Project.
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Proof & Precedent M11 Rye
Created by three well known names in the whiskey space, Proof & Precedent M11 Rye delivers a new take on a commonly used rye mashbill thanks to its uncommon Illinois roots.
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Mad River Distillers Burnt Rock Bourbon
Mad River Distillers Burnt Rock Bourbon’s maple-smoked barley adds a unique light smokiness to its sip, but its youthfulness leaves it overly grain-forward and lacking the depth and intensity needed to balance its sweeter flavors.
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Redwood Empire: The Hyperion (Batch 001)
Redwood Empire The Hyperion doesn’t just pay homage to the world’s tallest tree; it represents years of experience and 4 whiskey types spanning 4 source states and 10 mashbills to create a widely approachable whiskey with layers of flavor.
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Silverthorn Reserve 10 Year Blender’s Art Rye Blend (Batch 1)Read Review
Little Book The Infinite Edition IIIRead Review
Silverthorn Reserve 10 Year Blender’s Art Bourbon Blend (Batch 1)Read Review
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon (Batch 527)Read Review
Joseph Magnus 10 Year Cask Strength Rye (Batch #1)Read Review
Penelope Cigar Sessions: Chapter 02Read Review
Mad River Distillers Revolution RyeRead Review
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Bib & Tucker Bourbon Launches Limited-Edition MONOPOLY: Bib & Tucker Collector’s Edition

Inspired by Bib & Tucker’s turn-of-the-century American spirit, the officially licensed collector’s game brings the brand’s Tennessee whiskey world to the Monopoly board, with custom tokens based on six years of the limited-edition holiday bottle topper collection. MONOPOLY: Bib & Tucker Collector’s Edition arrives exclusively on ReserveBar.com October 2026.
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Pursuit Spirits Introduces Pursuit United XS Double Oak

Inaugural release is a barrel proof rye with nearly two years of extended secondary maturation in premium full casks from Seguin Moreau's Napa cooperage. 720 bottles with access only to P. Club members.
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Expanding the Adventure: Roaming Road Spirits Debuts American Whiskey Single Barrel Initiative

Independent bottler known for showcasing unique, premium barrel-aged spirits sourced from around the world with a distinctive point of view, expands its domestic single barrel program to include American whiskeys.
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Barrell Craft Spirits Launches New 12-Year French Toast(ed)

Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys was Finished in French Oak Casks.
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Wyoming Whiskey Releases Queen of the Tetons Second Edition

A limited-edition bourbon marks two years since the loss of the beloved Grizzly 399.
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Launch of Frey Ranch Harvester Series: Third Harvest Puts the Spotlight on Rare Whiskey Grain Triticale

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Mike Rowe's KNOBEL Tennessee Whiskey Launches 7-Year Special Edition to Honor mikeroweWORKS Foundation Milestone

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Proof & Precedent Announces Inaugural 2026 M11 Limited Edition Straight Rye Whiskey

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Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Night at the Distillery Returns With More Dates, New Stories and Expanded After-Dark Experiences

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Three Brands Going Big with Limited Releases at the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Tracing its roots back to 1992, what started as a relatively small bourbon tasting and dinner for about 250 people has grown into a major industry event. One of the most exciting aspects of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival is the exclusive and first-access limited releases brands are bringing to the table. We highlight what three brands are doing this year.
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The Prohibition Collection Returns: Reviewing Buffalo Trace's 2026 Edition

Buffalo Trace's Prohibition Collection is back for a third year, shining a light on five historic brands produced during Albert B. Blanton's time leading George T. Stagg Distillery. Does this latest installment earn its premium price tag?
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Lost Lantern’s Fifty Nifty Bourbon - The Story Behind America's First 50 State Blend

Lost Lantern set out to accomplish what many would consider impossible, creating a meticulously crafted bourbon blend featuring whiskey from distilleries in all 50 states and proving that ambitious blending can be both cohesive and exceptional.
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America’s 250th Anniversary Whiskey Buying Guide

Red, white, and bourbon: America’s 250th Anniversary is sparking an exciting lineup of commemorative whiskeys, ranging from simple patriotic editions to innovative finishes, historic throwbacks, and once-in-a-generation blends.
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The Confluence Project: Where Collaboration and Competition Meet

The Confluence Project Volume 1 unites craft whiskey innovators New Riff and Chattanooga Whiskey in a collaboration years in the making, celebrating the unique relationship between competition and cooperation that continues to drive American whiskey forward.
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“A Father’s Joy is Earned” The Story Behind Jim Gaffigan’s Fathertime Bourbon

For comedian Jim Gaffigan, what started as a harmless pandemic-era pastime snowballed into a full-blown obsession that any bourbon drinker will recognize: the uncontrollable need to take it to the next level and commit fully to what is — let's be honest — a hobby with a drinking problem.
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