The Lost Explorer Tobala Mezcal 10 Agave Age In Years offers a unique tasting experience with a light smokiness that gently lingers on the palate. The subtle smoke complements the natural agave character rather than overwhelming it, creating a balanced interplay of flavors. This approach allows the agave’s sweetness and the delicate herbal notes to come through, giving the mezcal a well-rounded profile. The spirit’s complexity lies in its ability to showcase multiple layers without resorting to an overpowering flavor. There’s a natural earthiness and a hint of citrus that dance alongside the ..read more

Penelope Bourbon has just announced the release of Rio, one of the most highly anticipated expressions in its innovative Cooper Series of cask-finished bourbons. Known for pushing the boundaries of flavor and finish, Rio is making a big splash this March with its unique double-cask finish that bourbon enthusiasts and collectors have come to love. A Unique Double-Cask Finish At 98 proof (49% ABV), Rio marries the distinct influences of American honey barrels with the exotic character of Brazilian Amburana oak barrels. This carefully crafted combination results in a bourbon that tantalizes the ..read more

Woodford Reserve®, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby®, has once again captured the excitement of “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®” with its highly anticipated 2025 commemorative Derby bottle. This year, the bourbon house partners with celebrated artist Humberto Lahera, whose photorealistic style blends classical techniques with a modern flair. Humberto Lahera’s artwork, “Carrera Dinamica” – meaning “Dynamic Race” – perfectly encapsulates the exhilarating energy and fluid motion of the Kentucky Derby. With vivid colors and expressive brushstrokes, Lahera’s work captures bot ..read more

The Macallan has announced the release of Folio 8, the latest edition in The Archival Series. It celebrates the brand’s legendary creative advertising campaigns from the 1980s and 1990s, bringing together their stories, anecdotes, drawings, and photographs. The release is accompanied by a special booklet commemorating the brand’s vintage advertising – plus digital content – all presented in a beautiful book-shaped box. It celebrates the rich heritage of The Macallan – and one of its most unforgettable ad campaigns from decades past. Folio 8 highlights the iconic 1980s billboard campaign, “The ..read more

A. Smith Bowman Distillery, Virginia’s oldest distillery, today announces the return of its award-winning Cask Strength Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Now in its fourth year, this annual cask strength offering packs a high-proof punch with delicious flavor showcasing the quality and excellence that comes straight from the barrel. A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon is the result of continuous year-long tastings to blend the best barrels available. Hand-selected by Distiller David Bock, this year’s release has been aged a minimum of ten years and presents itself at 139.7 proof. “What our ..read more

Sazerac Company today announces it will host a first-of-its-kind fundraiser in support of California wildfire relief efforts, offering consumers the chance to purchase three ultra-rare prize packages featuring some of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s most sought-after bourbons. One hundred percent of funds raised through Sazerac’s California Wildfire Relief Fundraiser will go toward two non-profit organizations committed to ongoing relief efforts in the state: World Central Kitchen (WCK), which is working with restaurant and food truck partners in Southern California to provide meals to those in ne ..read more

Kendall-Jackson, renowned for producing America’s #1 selling Chardonnay and the NBA’s first official wine partner, is excited to announce a collaboration with celebrated artist and designer Victor Solomon, known for designing the NBA’s Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. This partnership, rooted in their shared connections with the NBA, will showcase Solomon’s artistic vision in designing the labels for the NBA’s first co-branded wines with Kendall-Jackson, crafted in Sonoma County, California. The collaboration will officially launch during NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, where Kendall ..read more

Sugarlands Distilling Company, renowned for its award-winning line of craft spirits, today announced its designation as Official Moonshine of the 2025 Ryder Cup, one of the most iconic sporting events in the world of golf. Sugarlands will release a limited-edition Ryder Cup-branded Cherry Limeade Moonshine to celebrate the partnership, now available at retailers nationwide. Each limited-edition jar of Sugarlands Ryder Cup Cherry Limeade Moonshine celebrates the spirit of golf’s premier competition between the United States and Europe. The 40-proof (20% alcohol/volume) moonshine combines ripe ..read more

Penelope Bourbon introduced a new addition to its Core Series of bourbons with Penelope Wheated Bourbon. The latest innovation expands the Penelope lineup with an approachable wheated bourbon that delivers on versatility due to its proof and price points. Penelope Wheated is bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV) and available nationwide in February at a suggested minimum retail price of $39.99. As the fifth core expression in Penelope’s Core Series, Wheated Bourbon diversifies the portfolio that includes award-winning Architect, Barrel Strength, Four Grain, and Toasted. Wheated complements the exis ..read more

Buffalo Trace Distillery is proud to announce the 26th release from its innovative Experimental Collection: Spirits Distilled from Grain and Hops. As the Distillery’s latest example of its commitment to “Honor Tradition, Embrace Change,” this new addition examines how an ingredient commonly used in beer production impacts a spirit’s final flavor profile. Ideated over ten years ago, while bitter beers with floral aromas were growing in popularity, Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley questioned how the presence of hops would impact a spirit. Therefore, he infused two distinct hops—Saaz noble hops ..read more