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Here are 7 new bourbon, whiskey releases or experiences you need to know about this month

Here are 7 new bourbon, whiskey releases or experiences you need to know about this month

Yahoo03-06-2025
There are numerous new bourbon and whiskey expressions you will see on shelves this month. From Heaven Hill's new Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, to a custom bourbon bottle from J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery just in time for Father's Day, there's something for every taste.
Here are seven new things happening in the bourbon industry you need to know about this month.
Heaven Hill Distillery, America's largest family-owned and operated distillery, has released its highly anticipated Second Edition of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Each annual edition of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass features a unique corn seed varietal, chosen in collaboration with Beck's Hybrids of central Kentucky. The 2025 release features corn seed varietal Beck's 6225 and was grown by family-owned Peterson Farms on one of two sites in Nelson County, Kentucky. Made up of 52% corn, 35% rye and 13% malt, this unique mash bill has a higher secondary grain content than Heaven Hill Distillery's traditional bourbon recipe and was aged for six years at Heaven Hill's Cox's Creek site.
"In 2017, we embarked on a journey to create a one-of-a-kind Grain to Glass Whiskey by partnering with family-owned seed companies and farms," Max Shapira, executive chairman of Heaven Hill Brands, said in a news release. "These innovative mash bills feature hand-selected, unique grain varieties grown locally by Kentucky family farms. Heaven Hill Grain to Glass is a testament to the important legacy of family farmers, who are the lifeblood of our country."
Grain to Glass is non-chill filtered and bottled at barrel strength, 105 proof.
For more information about Heaven Hill Grain to Glass, visit: heavenhilldistillery.com/grain-to-glass.
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For Father's Day, give dad a customized double-staved bourbon from J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery.
Choose a mash bill from hundreds of proprietary double-staved barrels pre-selected by the Mattingly team of master blenders. Customize it even more by choosing the bottle shape, wax color for the stopper, and a personal message on the label for dad.
"The online custom bourbon bottles truly are a one-of-a-kind gift that dad, or any bourbon lover, will treasure," said Harry Richart, president of J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery. "Not only is the whiskey made through our double-staved process, but your choice of bottle shape, custom message for the label and wax color combination make it a unique creation not found on the liquor store shelf. It's a gift that stands out from all others with the various customization opportunities."
Options bought before June 7 are bottled and shipped. Orders placed after June 7 have the option of a downloadable gift card, which can be printed and given to dad on Father's Day. Retail is $155 for a 750mL bottle.
J. Mattingly 1845 Bourbon and the custom bourbon creation option are available online at jmattingly1845.com and in person at its Distillery, 20 Reilly Road, Frankfort.
Knob Creek announces the newest evolution of its Single Barrel Select Program: Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength.
Bottled directly from the barrel, with no water added, Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength delivers the signature bold flavor fans have come to love, in its purest form, ranging in proof from 110–130 for bourbon and 100–120 for rye.
"When my grandfather created Knob Creek, he set out to make a whiskey that stood out, bold, robust, and no shortcuts," Eighth Generation Master Distiller Freddie Noe said in a news release. "With our Single Barrel Select Program, we pay tribute to that legacy by offering fans the chance to experience Knob Creekin its most authentic form— uncut and unfiltered, creating the most unadulterated single barrel selection in Knob Creek'shistory."
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Enjoy the single barrel experience that includes a visit to the James B. Beam Distilling Company in Clermont, where participants can enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes distillery experience, including barrel selection inside historic warehouse K, taking whiskey from multiple barrels, comparatively tasting to find the right barrel pick and concluding with a curated dining experience at The Kitchen Table. For retailers not able to attend, the brand will bring the experience to the market with remote selection sample kits.
Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength will be available at participating retailers nationwide with a suggested retail price of $69.99 for a 750mL bottle.
For those passionate about personalized selections, the James B. Beam Distilling Company's Private Barrel Club invites consumers to visit the distillery, taste through a selection of barrels, and handpick their favorites for purchase. For more details visit, beamdistilling.com/private-barrel-club.
Milam & Greene has released its Unabridged Volume 3, a cask-strength blend of straight bourbon whiskeys. This limited-edition, cask-strength bourbon is part of the esteemed Blender's Reserve Collection.
Unabridged Volume 3 is a blend of 49 carefully selected barrels, featuring 10-year-old Kentucky bourbon whiskey (4 casks), 9-year-old Kentucky bourbon whiskey (13 casks); 6-year-old Kentucky bourbon whiskey (7 casks), 4-year-old Texas bourbon with malted rye (5 casks), 4-year-old Tennessee bourbon whiskey (5 casks) and a 3.5-year Kentucky bourbon whiskey with malted Rye (15 casks).
Tasting Notes
Nose: Inviting aromas of caramelized brown sugar, honeysuckle, almond, oak, cigar boxes, and aged leather.
Palate: A smooth yet viscous mouthfeel with flavors of sweet cornbread, crème brûlée, vanilla, peanut brittle, and malted milk chocolate.
Finish: A lingering and dangerously smooth finish featuring notes of marzipan, baking spices, and simple syrup.
Unabridged Volume 3 is 118 proof with a suggested retail price of $94.99. For more information visit, milamandgreenewhiskey.com/unabridged series.
Old Forester has announced the debut of one of its most coveted, rare expressions, President's Choice. Previously available only at the Old Forester Distillery in Louisville, this marks the first time President's Choice Bourbon and a new expression, President's Choice Rye, will be offered in limited quantities at select retailers nationwide.
Each President's Choice barrel is aged between seven to nine years and bottled at proof points selected by Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo and Master Taster Melissa Rift, highlighting their unique flavor profile, traditionally ranging from 110 to 125 proof.
To celebrate the national debut, Old Forester Distillery is selling a limited number of bottles that can be picked up on Saturday, June 14, National Bourbon Day, which is also the 8th anniversary of the opening of Old Forester Distillery on Whiskey Row.
President's Choice Bourbon and President's Choice Rye will each retail for $225.
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Rebel Bourbon, the Official Bourbon of Richard Childress Racing, has teamed up with Childress Vineyards on the release of Rebel 100 Childress Vineyards Cabernet Franc Barrel Finish.
This limited-release offering features Rebel's original wheated recipe, aged four years, finished in Childress Vineyards Cabernet Franc barrels and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV). The result is a one-of-a-kind bourbon with unique flavor notes of sweet plums, honey and bright berries. Suggested retail price of $39.99 per 750mL bottle.
"We selected the Cabernet Franc barrels from Childress Vineyards because we wanted to craft a smooth, high-proof bourbon with tasting notes of sweet berry, oak, caramel, vanilla and spice," Lux Row Distillers Master Distiller John Rempe said in a news release. "Cabernet Franc was the perfect match for our wheated Rebel recipe, and the result is incredible."
To learn more about Rebel 100 Childress Vineyards Cabernet Franc Barrel Finish, visit RebelBourbon.com.
Woodford Reserve has released a new limited-edition bottle as part of its Distillery Series – Tawny Port Finish.
The new expression combines a rye and bourbon blend with bourbon finished in Tawny Port barrels, which accentuates the fruit character in the whiskey. The liquid is then balanced by additional bourbon to create a whiskey that is decadent and complex.
'This expression highlights our ability to artfully blend rye and bourbon whiskey, as well our approach to barrel experimentation,' Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall said in a news release. 'The Tawny Port barrels impart delicate notes of wood and concentrated fruit, which combined with the charred oak barrels, allow us to create a rich, layered whiskey."
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Tasting Notes
Color: Dark Amber Aroma
Aroma: Brown sugar, semi-sweet chocolates, nutmeg, and clove layered over notes of overripe bananas and dried dark fruits.
Flavor: Rich raisin, plumb, clove, and nutmeg, with hints of brown sugar sweetness and toasted walnut.
Finish: Long with lingering notes of dried fruit and toasted nuts.
Tawny Port Finish is 90.4 proof and has a suggested retail price of $64.99, available in limited quantities at select Kentucky retailers and at Woodford Reserve Distillery and at shop.woodfordreserve.com.
Reach features clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: New bourbon releases: Heaven's Hill, Woodford Reserve and more
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