Four Roses 130th Anniversary Bourbon

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Four Roses 130th Anniversary Bourbon

Crafted from a blend of four of their ten unique bourbon recipes, this year's limited edition small batch release from Four Roses celebrates their 130th anniversary. Included in this year's special blend is 13-year-old bourbon from the distilleries OBSF recipe, a 14-year-old OESV, a 10-year-old OBSV, and a 16-year-old OESK. Master Distiller Brent Elliot and the team dumped 100 barrels and mingled them all together to create one uniform barrel strength blend that was bottled at 108.3 proof.

Learn More From Four Roses / $140

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The Best Bourbon Known To Man

In 1964, Congress declared bourbon the only native spirit of the United States. But in the past decade, the bourbon industry has exploded. While distillers have done their best to keep up with demand and keep the release calendar full, it's become more difficult to make sense of what's worth drinking. We've sampled bourbons new and old, from every brand in Kentucky, along with the craft upstarts from outside the Bluegrass state. We've visited every distillery, chosen single barrels, and spoken with several Master Distillers — from the industry's senior statesman Jimmy Russell to more recently elevated blending guru Brent Elliot at Four Roses. And now, we're finally ready to recommend the best bourbons in existence.

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New Riff Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon

Independent and family-owned, Kentucky's newest distillery is aiming to create a "New Riff on an old tradition." The distillery is based in Newport, Kentucky just south of Cincinnati and released their first bourbon this summer. The inaugural release is a high-rye recipe that is aged four years in 53-gallon toasted and charred new oak barrels and bottled-in-bond without chill-filtration at 100 proof.

Learn More From New Riff / $40

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James Thompson & Brother 45-Year-Old Final Reserve Bourbon

Considered by many to be the oldest bourbon ever, Final Reserve spent 45 years aging and was bottled this year at 115 proof. 250 commemorative bottles were filled and are part of a collector's package that includes a 100ml sample of the prestigious bourbon along with a small piece of one of the barrels. All the proceeds of this bottling go to charity, with 90% going to the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation and 10% going to the Frazier History Museum.

Learn More From Frazier Museum / $1,800

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Russell's Reserve 2002 Bourbon

Russell's Reserve 2002 is the first non-chill filtered, barrel proof bourbon from the Lawrenceburg, KY distiller and was hand-selected by Bourbon Hall of Famer Eddie Russell after an extensive search through more than half a million barrels. Only 25 were chosen for this exclusive release which blends 15-year-old bourbon which is then bottled at 114.6 proof.

Learn More From Wild Turkey / $250

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Woodford Reserve Batch Proof Bourbon

For Woodford Reserve fans looking for a little more heat, the distillery is releasing a limited run of batch proof bourbon. Part of their Master's Collection line of limited and at times experimental releases, the Versailles, Kentucky based distillery bottled their famous bourbon between 121 and 126 proof — a significant jump from the 90 proofer you typically enjoy. They did this using 120-130 barrels batched together and then bottled for this special release.

Learn More From Woodford Reserve / $130

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Redemption The Ancients 36-Year-Old Bourbon

The interest in premium, extra-aged bourbon is at its peak. And the release of this 36-year-old expression from Redemption raises the bar even further. The bourbon is sourced from only four barrels due to 94% evaporation over the three-and-a-half decades of aging. The precious liquid is limited to just 18 bottles and weighs in at 97.6 proof. As a special touch, each bottle has a penny from 1978 embedded in its wood stopper.

Learn More From Redemption / $1,200

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Russell's Reserve x Uncrate Single Barrel Bourbon

To pick our first private barrel of bourbon, we chose a legend for a little help. Jimmy Russell is the Master Distiller at Wild Turkey, and for over 60 years, he's been making whiskey at the Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, distillery. A member of the Bourbon Hall of Fame and the longest-tenured active Master Distiller in the global spirits industry, he's the living embodiment of both bourbon's past and present.

On a crisp fall afternoon last year, Jimmy and the Uncrate team sampled several barrels of Russell's Reserve — barrels that have already been pulled aside for their superior quality — inside Wild Turkey's historic Warehouse A, built in 1890 overlooking the Kentucky River. We finally chose a barrel that matured for nine years on the fifth floor of Rickhouse K, and we can't wait to share it.

Jimmy insists that the deepest charred American oak barrels, known as the "alligator" char, are used for Russell's Reserve to bring out the richest flavors and color. That heavy char influences this selection, adding notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak that finishes easy despite its 110 proof strength.

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Old Elk Bourbon

Old Elk bourbon is distilled using malted barley, rye, and corn. These traditional ingredients make up most bourbons, but Old Elk's process is anything but conventional. They use four times more malted barley than most recipes and a slow cut proofing process that helps to enhance the flavor of the finished product. The debut release is bottled at 88 proof and available in Colorado and California.

Learn More From Old Elk / $49

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Old Forester Statesman Bourbon

A tie-in to the upcoming Kingsman film, Old Forester Statesman Bourbon gets its name from the American secret service-eque counterparts in the movie. But Stateman is much more than a promotional tool, released as the latest in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series. The bourbon is a 4 to 6-year-old blend that is bottled at 95 proof after being hand-selected from some of the warmest spots in the Old Forester warehouse.

Learn More From Old Forester / $55

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Parker's Heritage Single Barrel Bourbon

The life and legacy of the late Parker Beam continue to impact others through his long history of distilling achievements. The Parker's Heritage series of annual releases is a great example, with $10 of the proceeds going to the ALS Association. But this is way more than a charity, as the juice itself is once again nothing short of phenomenal. The 11th release in the Parker's Heritage series is an 11-year-old single barrel bourbon that would certainly make the sixth-generation Master Distiller proud. It's non-chill filtered and bottled at 122 proof with heavy spice and oak and a long, dry finish.

Learn More From Heaven Hill / $129

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Redemption Wheated Bourbon

There's a reason why there is a high demand for quality wheated bourbon. When you replace rye in the mash bill with wheat, it gives bourbon a softer, sweeter taste. Which makes Redemption Wheated Bourbon a welcome addition to the distilleries already impressive lineup. Aged for four years in new oak barrels and is bottled at 96 proof, it packs nearly double the amount of wheat typically found in a wheated bourbon, giving this offering from Redemption the potential to be something extraordinary.

Learn More From Redemption / $46

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Knob Creek 25th Anniversary Single Barrel Bourbon

25 years ago Jim Beam Master Distiller Booker Noe helped change the bourbon landscape with the release of Knob Creek bourbon. Knob helped usher in a small batch movement that continues to this day. To celebrate the anniversary of this important release, the folks at Beam are releasing a limited edition, unfiltered, cask strength, single barrel version of Knob Creek. It was aged for 12-13 years, and the proof ranges between 120-125. Since it's a single barrel release, there are slight nuances and variations with each barrel. The bottles arrive in a sharp, wooden box that features a unique label, including a handwritten bottling date and proof.

Learn More From Beam Suntory / $129

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1792 225th Anniversary Bourbon

In 1792, Kentucky became a Commonwealth and the 15th state to join the nation. This year marks the 225th anniversary of that historic milestone, and Barton Distillery is ready with a special release. 1792 225th Anniversary Bourbon was aged for ten years at the distillery before being bottled at exactly 92.15 proof. The proof is so precise because it too pays homage to the year and Kentucky being the 15th state in the Union. The dark blue neck band on the bottle and back label are also nods to the official state seal of Kentucky. And by the way, you can only purchase this limited edition release in the Bluegrass state, making it an even more desirable treasure for collectors.

Learn More From Barton Distillery / $36

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Weller 12 Bourbon

Named after William LaRue Weller, a bourbon pioneer who substituted wheat into his bourbon recipes in place of Rye, Weller 12 is consistently mentioned among some of the best bourbons being made today. And just like its namesake, the entire Weller line has reached legendary status in recent years due to its affordability and the fact that it shares a home distillery and mashbill with another wheater known as Pappy Van Winkle. Aged for 12 years and boasting a brand new bottle design, it's one of the best deals in the bourbon world — if you can find it.

Learn More From Buffalo Trace / $35

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Cedar Ridge Iowa Bourbon

There was a time when you couldn't trust decent bourbon unless it was distilled in Kentucky. But thanks to releases like Cedar Ridge Iowa Bourbon, that is quickly changing. Crafted in the heart of corn country and distilled to a higher proof before being bottled at 80 proof, Cedar Ridge is a balanced, flavorful bourbon. A unique herbal quality highlights this whiskey and has helped it take home several gold medals in competitions over the past few years.

Learn More From Cedar Ridge / $40

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Wild Turkey Master's Keep Decades Bourbon

The second and latest release in the Wild Turkey Master's Keep collection is ready to consume, and it's another bourbon a great story that is blended masterfully. Wild Turkey Master's Keep Decades Bourbon celebrates Master Distiller Eddie Russell on his 35th anniversary at Wild Turkey. The son of bourbon baron Jimmy Russell, who he still distills with side by side, had to learn the bourbon business from the ground up starting in 1981 when he clocked in for his first day of work. Now, Eddie finally gets a share of the well-deserved spotlight with Decades, a blend of whiskies aged 10 to 20 years and bottled at 104 proof.

Learn More From Wild Turkey / $150

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Old Rip Van Winkle 25 Year Old Bourbon

It's tough enough to get your hands on Van Winkle bourbons, and the latest, and oldest release from the Pappy distillers promises to be even more exclusive. Old Rip Van Winkle 25-Year-Old Bourbon was distilled in the spring and fall of 1989 and stored on lower levels of a metal warehouse built in 1935 at the Van Winkle family distillery. In 2002 the barrels found a new home at Buffalo Trace and in 2014 the juice was dumped into stainless steel tanks to halt the aging process. And now, it's ready for release. But only 11 barrels made the full trip, resulting in a mere 710 bottles. Each one is housed in a handmade glass decanter with bottle information, individual numbering, and a hand finished silver stopper. The special bottles reside in a handmade wooden box that comes with a bourbon certificate of authenticity, numbered and signed by Julian Van Winkle himself.

Learn More From ORVW / $1,800

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Buffalo Trace O.F.C. Bourbon

It should be no surprise that one of the rarest bourbons ever released comes from the fine folks at Buffalo Trace. Buffalo Trace O.F.C. Bourbon has been generously offered exclusively to non-profit organizations at no charge to help raise money for their causes. Out of the first release comes this bottle — one of only 100 — from 1980. Named after the O.F.C. Distillery christened by Colonel E.H. Taylor back in 1870, this nearly 40-year-old bourbon is not only special juice, but it also gets special packaging. The lead-free crystal bottle is a replica of an O.F.C. decanter dating back to the early 1900s and features detailed fluting engraved into the mold. Then shoulder facets are cut by glass artisans, and then the bottle is manually polished before inlaying cut copper lettering. This bottle is up for auction from Living Jazz, launched in 1984 with a mission to empower children and adults, inspire creative growth, and unite diverse communities through music.

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Old Ripy Bourbon

As the bourbon renaissance continues, more and more forgotten brands are being dusted off and revived. The latest is Old Ripy Bourbon, a brand created by Irish immigrant James Ripy that was made in Lawrenceburg, KY up until 1950. The new iteration of Old Ripy is distilled at Wild Turkey, which just happens to be the same location of the former Old Ripy distillery. It's a combination of 8-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon with other whiskeys of varying ages, up to 12 years old. It's bottled at 104 proof in smaller than normal 375ml bottles, which is a nod to the pre-Prohibition period of bourbon making. Old Ripy is also one of two new releases in the Whiskey Barons collection, which was established to honor and recreate historically significant Bourbons lost after Prohibition.

Learn More From Campari / $50

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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon

The third release in the Whiskey Row series from Old Forester is the best of the bunch. Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon pays tribute to a period in American history where the only distilleries licensed to produce bourbon did it for medicinal purposes, and had to have a federal license. Brown-Forman, owner of the Old Forester brand, was one of the few making bourbon during Prohibition, and this release reflects the style that would have been distilled and bottled during the era. Bourbon distilled during Prohibition was required to be bottled at 100 proof, but 1920 arrives at 115 proof to account for the angel's share that an aged bourbon from the time period would represent.

Learn More From Old Forester / $60

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Barrell Bourbon New Year

We can't think of a better way to kick 2016 out the door than by sipping on some cask strength bourbon. And New Year from Barrell Bourbon might be the most appropriate spirit to have on hand to help usher in 2017. 5, 7, 8, 9, and 13-year old Straight Bourbons from Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee were blended to make this limited edition release that clocks in at 117 proof. Of course, all of the releases in the Barrell line are bottled at cask strength, but this special blend provides loads of flavor and a long finish to enjoy before, during, and after the new year begins.

Buy From Mash & Grape / $80

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Rebel Yell Single Barrel Bourbon

Originally part of the Stitzel-Weller bourbon family — known for their groundbreaking line of wheated bourbons, the Rebel Yell brand knows a thing or two about a high-quality wheater. Rebel Yell Single Barrel Bourbon is the latest release from the brand name that started all the way back in 1849, and contains a wheated bourbon recipe, which uses the sweeter wheat grain instead of the more typically used rye. It's aged for a full 10 years in new, charred, American oak barrels and packaged with the trusted Rebel Yell name at 100 proof.

Learn More From Rebel Yell / $50

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Barrell Bourbon

When it comes to bourbon, nothing matters more than the juice itself. That's why Barrell Bourbon, while not a traditional distiller, leads the pack amongst the new school whiskey companies. Each batch of Barrell Bourbon is a little different, as they choose from straight bourbon from Kentucky and Tennessee. What doesn't vary is that each batch is bottled at a barrel strength that is typically north of 120 proof. Each one is also quite limited and so far, each has been nothing short of delicious. The latest batch — #7 — was distilled and aged for 5 years in Char #4 American white oak barrels in Tennessee before being bottled at 122.4 proof.

Learn More From Barrell Bourbon / $80

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Four Roses Elliott's Select Bourbon

It's never easy to take over for a bourbon legend. But when Jim Rutledge stepped down after 49 years at the helm as master distiller at Four Roses last year, someone had to step in and fill those big shoes. Four Roses Elliott's Select Bourbon is the first limited release from new master distiller Brent Elliott, and while it won't make Rutledge fans forget his legacy, it's a great start for Elliott. Bottled at barrel strength after aging for 14 years, Elliott's Select uses the OESK recipe — one of ten that Four Roses produces. A delicious progression for Four Roses, only 10,000 hand numbered bottles will be available.

Learn More From Four Roses / $125

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Knob Creek 2001 Bourbon

If Knob Creek is your go-to bourbon of choice, you'll want to pay special attention to the latest release from the folks at Jim Beam. Knob Creek 2001 Bourbon is the oldest Knob Creek release to date, spending 14 years in barrels before being bottled at 100 proof. 2001 was also the year that current master distiller Fred Noe had the torched passed to him from his father, the late Booker Noe. Some of the last barrels that Booker laid down in 2001 are represented in this special batch of Knob that also comes packaged in this commemorative wooden case.

Learn More From Knob Creek / $129

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Bulleit Barrel Strength Bourbon

Bulleit Barrel Strength Bourbon is exactly what it sounds like — Bulleit Bourbon bottled straight from the barrel. The same high-rye mash bill you've come to love in standard Bulleit is intact, but the uncut and unfiltered version clocks in between 118-125 proof. Available in 375 and 750 mL bottles, it's your first chance to taste the truest form of Bulleit Bourbon that's ever been bottled.

Learn More From Bulleit / $50

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Barton 1792 Single Barrel Bourbon

The Barton 1792 Distillery takes its name from the year Kentucky became a state, and might be the most underrated distillery in the bluegrass. 1792 Single Barrel Bourbon is the third special release from Barton in the past year, but the first that is a single barrel expression. Bottled at 98.6 proof, it follows the already sold out Sweet Wheat and Port Finish special releases and will likely follow suit when it comes to scarcity as well.

Learn More From Barton / $40

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Jefferson's Ocean Cask Strength Bourbon

While most bourbons sit in a warehouse aging through seasons and temperature changes, the folks at Jefferson's wanted to take their barrels to sea. That's right, Jefferson's Ocean Cask Strength Bourbon set sail in an huge container vessel and stopped in five continents while crossing the equator four times. It's had a handful of releases already, but this is the first time it's been bottled at cask strength. With the whiskey moving constantly, aging is sped up, resulting in a truly unique dram at an ABV that's sure to set you afloat.

Learn More From Jefferson's / $90

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