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Parker’s Heritage Collection: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Made With Rye Backset (2026)

To celebrate the 20th edition of the brand, Heaven Hill pulls out a classic-tasting 14 year Kentucky bourbon that delivers a range of excellent flavors to incredibly pleasing results.
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Oaklore Story Series: Prohibition Oak Cask Finished Bourbon (2026)
Leaning into a combination of double oak barrelling and furnishing with staves stated to be about a century old, Oaklore Story Series: Prohibition Oak Cask Finished Bourbon is a complex, dynamic pour.
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Blue Note Honey Rye Cask (2026)
Blue Note Honey Rye Cask’s third release strikes a better balance between honey sweetness and rye spice than last year’s release, delivering an enjoyable, well-rounded pour and strong $65 value.
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Blue Note Honey Bourbon Cask (2026)
Blue Note Honey Bourbon goes all in on its namesake, thanks to its extended finishing time in a honey cask.
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Old Forester Tribute
Bottled in a midcentury modern inspired retro decanter, Tribute is an outstanding bourbon that will appeal to those who enjoy a classic, full flavored, high aged pour.
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