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Bardstown Bourbon Company releases its second Distillery Reserve: Hokkaido Mizunara Oak. This 109.3 proof, 375mL blend of 9- to 18-year-old whiskeys was finished for 28 months in six rare Japanese Mizunara oak barrels—crafted from trees grown in Hokkaido’s volcanic soil. The first release in the series was featured on 60 Minutes.

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The TAG Global Spirits Awards 2025 deadline is August 1. Co-founded by Tony Abou-Ganim, this premier competition in Las Vegas features 100+ categories including bourbon, rye, tequila, and RTDs. Learn how to enter, ship your spirits, and gain global recognition.

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Buffalo Trace launches Sazerac Rye 100 Proof, built for bold cocktails and bartender demand. Now in select markets for $29.99/1L. It will also be par of the Sazerac Barrel Select single barrel program. The original Sazerac Rye at 90 proof remains available as well.

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15 STARS Founders Reserve Fine Aged Rye blends 14, 13, 9, and 8-year ryes from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. Bottled at 95 proof for this limited release highlights 15 STARS’ craftsmanship for collectors and whiskey fans.

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WhistlePig GraveStock is the first wheat whiskey finished in a casket-shaped foeder and proofed with Liquid Death. Limited release, 86 proof, $74.99 from Vermont

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Cohiba Spectre 2025 debuts rare Criollo 98 tobacco and includes the line’s first-ever custom travel humidor—two historic firsts in one luxurious release.

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Penelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 whiskey, made with Dissident & Stolen Throne cigar makers, aged 6 years, 101 proof, limited to 7,500 cases.

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Eagle Rare 12 Bourbon launches at $49.99. Learn when it’s hitting stores, where to buy, how to improve your chances, and why early supply is limited.

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Wine, Watches & Whiskey has launched the first-ever FAST TV channel dedicated to wine, spirits, and luxury—now streaming on Roku and Amazon Fire. From Cannella Media, creators of RVTV on DIRECTV.

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Get 10% off The Cigador by using discount code “bourbon” at checkout at TheCigador.com—the first handcrafted single-cigar humidor, perfect for Father’s Day or a gift idea.

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