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Dragon’s Milk Origin Cerise Barrel Finish 2025A

This limited-edition, club-only release is a bold exploration of cherry, inventively combining Dragon’s Milk Origin bourbon with the tart and sweet complexity of a Cerise liqueur barrel finish.

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Westward Whiskey PX Sherry Cask (2026)

The first release of Westward Whiskey’s 2026 club releases finds the brand focusing on a malted barley and fruit-forward sip thanks to its PX sherry barrel finish.

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Leaning on over a century of brewing knowledge results in a surprisingly good first distillation of Shiner Texas Legend Rye.

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King of Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon

Deviating from the brand’s traditional single barrel format, King of Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon will delight fans of the brand, but at a questionable price point.

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Village Bonfire (Batch 16)

This smoked maple syrup finished bourbon offers a sweet, approachable profile with a touch of unique wood smoke, though the smoke influence is more tempered than expected.

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