Notable Beverage Releases That Dropped This Week
Buffalo Trace has launched a higher-proof version of its classic Sazerac Rye Whiskey. The new Sazerac Rye Whiskey 100 Proof is now available in select U.S. markets at a suggested retail price of $29.99 per 1-liter bottle. This release marks a shift from the traditional 90-proof version, offering consumers a stronger option.
Goose Island Beer Co. unveiled its 2025 Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup on Tuesday. This annual release is highly anticipated and features six variants, including two collaborations with Heaven Hill. The lineup includes Original Stout, Cherries Jubilee Stout, Chocolate Praline Stout, Proprietor’s Stout, Double Barrel Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Stout, and Parker’s Heritage Reserve Stout.
Miller High Life introduced the Spaghett-sicle, a 5% ABV frozen push-pop inspired by the dive bar cocktail known as the Spaghett. This limited-time offering was created in partnership with Tipsy Scoop and captures the essence of the original cocktail in a frozen form.
Gordon & MacPhail announced the release of the world’s oldest single malt Scotch this October: an 85-year-old whisky from Glenlivet Distillery. The whisky was laid down in 1940 and bottled earlier this year, making it a rare and valuable addition to any collection.
I.W. Harper, part of the Diageo family, unveiled a 34-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the oldest and rarest bottling in the brand’s 150-year history. Only 11 bottles exist, with five of them set for auction through Sotheby’s in New York between July 24 and August 7, with proceeds benefiting Native Son, a nonprofit supporting Black queer men.
Buffalo Trace also introduced two ultra-aged Weller wheat whiskeys: Weller 18 Year Old and the second edition of Weller Millennium. These expressions highlight the aging potential of wheat-based whiskey and build on the legacy of the Original Wheated Bourbon brand.
Beverage News From This Week
Kentucky filed a lawsuit against Temu, alleging illegal data collection, intellectual property theft, and violations of U.S. trade policies. The lawsuit claims that Temu stole intellectual property from Kentucky brands such as Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark, and Jim Beam, among others.
Sazerac sued an anonymous individual who posed as Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley to sell counterfeit Van Winkle bourbon. The scam targeted collectors and enthusiasts, and Sazerac claims the imposter used social media channels to fraudulently sell products.
The Macallan opened a luxury Scotch whisky boutique inside Los Angeles International Airport’s Tom Bradley International Terminal, expanding its U.S. footprint and offering travelers a unique shopping experience.
What We Reviewed This Week
This week’s reviews included several notable spirits:
- Bourbon Review: Still Austin Bottled In Bond Red Corn Bourbon
- Tequila Review: CasAzar Añejo
- Bourbon Review: Booker’s 2025-02 ‘By the Pond’
- Rye Whiskey Review: Michter’s 10 Year Old Single Barrel Rye 2025
- Whiskey Review: Penelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 01
- Bourbon Review: Never Say Die Small Batch
- Non-Alc Review: Parch Prickly Paloma Non-Alcoholic Agave Cocktail
Agave Spirits Week Content
Bottle Raiders kicked off Agave Spirits Week, dedicated to celebrating tequila, mezcal, and other agave-based spirits. Highlights include:
- How Is Tequila Made? A guide to the process of transforming agave into tequila.
- 8 Bartenders Reveal Their Favorite Additive-Free Tequilas for making cocktails.
- 5 Unmissable Tequila Distillery Tours in Jalisco, Mexico.
- 10 Best High-Proof Blanco Tequilas to buy in 2025.
Kendall Jenner and Chris Stapleton collaborated on a National Tequila Day cocktail called the Calabasas Cowboy, blending 818 Tequila with Traveller Whiskey.
Our Video Content From This Week
Bottle Raiders shared several videos, including:
- Macallan Whisky: Everything You Need To Know
- 5 Whisky Myths Everyone Gets Wrong
- I Went Bourbon Hunting on a Military Base!
- Surprising Dusty Find While Bourbon Hunting in Mississippi!
- Three Blanton’s Original bourbon alternatives that won’t break the bank
- Three affordable and underrated whisky/whiskey bottles
- Single Barrel Whiskey — why do people love it so much?
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