Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Introduces New Core Expression: Bulleit '87, The Distillery’s First-Ever Blend of Bourbon and Rye
SHELBYVILLE, KY. July 23, 2026 - Introducing Bulleit '87, a blend where bold bourbon meets rye spice, all in one unforgettable whiskey that’s Built to Sip.
Bulleit '87 is the brand’s first new core expression since the debut of Bulleit 95 Rye in 2011. This whiskey was designed to be sipped neat to showcase the unique flavor characteristics, and marries bourbon and rye whiskeys in one balanced blend. Named in honor of 1987, the year Bulleit was founded, '87 isn't an age statement. It marks the moment Bulleit Frontier Whiskey first set out to do things differently, a commitment we carry forward every day, as proudly stated on every bottle. Complementing Bulleit Bourbon and Bulleit 95 Rye in Bulleit’s three-bottle core line-up, Bulleit ’87 brings together the distinctive qualities of both spirits in one new bottle.
Barrell Craft Spirits Launches Barrell Decade 2
Louisville, KY (July 22, 2026) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today introduced Barrell Decade 2, a carefully crafted blend of whiskeys distilled each year from 1995 to 2005 showcasing secondary maturation in Spanish brandy and Hungarian oak casks.
Garrison Brothers Announces Hye Rye Bourbon Whiskey as Distillery’s First Limited Release Pre-Sale
HYE, TX (July 21, 2026) – Garrison Brothers, the first and oldest legal whiskey distillery in Texas, has announced its first pre-sale opportunity for Hye Rye Bourbon Whiskey, one of the distillery’s most coveted and hardest-to-find releases. Hye Rye first debuted on December 5, 2020, in recognition of the 87th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition in America and in celebration of founder Dan Garrison’s birthday. That first release was available only at the distillery and yielded 1,000 bottles, each priced at $99.99.
Koopers Whiskey Makes Top-Selling Barrel Reserve Bourbon Available for Online Orders and Nationwide Shipping
LEDBETTER, Texas (July 21, 2026) — After two years as one of the top-selling bottles available only to visitors of its Ledbetter tasting room, Koopers Whiskey blending house is making its Barrel Reserve Bourbon available for online purchase for the first time, with direct shipping to eligible states. The release follows sustained demand from customers who previously had to travel to the tasting room to buy the bourbon. Koopers Barrel Reserve Bourbon remains a core offering and will continue to be released in batches.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Pursues Tropical Character with Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finish Whiskey
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (July 21, 2026) — Of the hundreds of flavor compounds found in American Whiskey, few are more elusive than genuine tropical fruit. Bardstown Bourbon Company set out to explore whether those flavors could be achieved through patience, process, and barrel influence rather than shortcuts in its new Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finish Whiskey.
New Riff’s 2026 Headliner Hits with Its Boldest, Oldest Lineup Yet
Newport, KY (July 17, 2026) - - - New Riff Distilling’s highly anticipated Headliner release returns for a third year, celebrating the distillery’s independent spirit with a blend of three distinct whiskeys, all aged at least 10 years. Proceeds from the release will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati and Tri-State Trails. For more information, visit newriffdistilling.com.
Yellowstone Bourbon Unveils 2026 Limited Edition Bourbon Finished in Ruby and Tawny Port Casks
ST. LOUIS, MO (July 15, 2026) – Today, Yellowstone Bourbon announced the release of Yellowstone Limited Edition 2026, the 11th expression in its annual Limited Edition series. Crafted by Master Distiller Stephen Beam, this year's highly anticipated release is a blend of 7- and 14-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons finished separately in Ruby and Tawny Port casks before being married and bottled at 101 proof.
Heaven Hill Distillery Rewrites Bottled-in-Bond Tradition with First-of-Its-Kind Double Mash Bourbon
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (July 15, 2026) – Heaven Hill Distillery, the world's largest family owned and operated distillery and the leader in Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey, proudly announces the launch of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash, an innovative new expression that brings together two distinct mashbills in one remarkable Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. The release joins the award-winning Heaven Hill portfolio, alongside Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond, the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection and Heaven Hill Grain to Glass, further showcasing the distillery's commitment to producing exceptional American Whiskeys that honor tradition while embracing innovation.A first-of-its-kind release, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash unites two-thirds traditional Bourbon mashbill (78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley) with one-third Wheated Bourbon mashbill (68% corn, 20% wheat and 12% malted barley), both aged for nine years and bottled at 100 proof in accordance with the strict standards established by the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. The result is a layered, balanced Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that showcases the richness and structure of traditional Bourbon alongside the softer, rounded character imparted by wheat.
Have a burning question for Phil about whiskey? Want to share an interesting whiskey fact? Or perhaps you have a topic in mind that you'd love to hear Phil chat about? This is your chance to talk whiskey! Let's make this whiskey journey together even more exciting and informative. Cheers!
Be sure to follow Phil Talks Whiskey on social media to hear the latest!