Dry January may be in full swing, but that hasn’t stopped spirits brands from rolling out new offerings. In this roundup of new whiskey releases, Fercullen Irish Whiskey makes its U.S. debut, Woodford Reserve unveiled this year’s edition of Double Double Oaked Bourbon and Bhakta releases a whiskey inspired by financier J.P. Morgan.
Duncan Taylor
Scotland-based Duncan Taylor Scotch Whiskey has announced the newest release from its “Rarest Collection,” a Macallan 52-Year-Old Scotch Whiskey. Bottled at 82.92 proof, the LTO was liquid aged in American oak ex-bourbon barrels for several decades before being transferred into ex-Oloroso sherry casks. Duncan Taylor Macallan 52-Year-Old Scotch Whiskey is available in the UK for £75,000 and is available in the U.S. upon request. For more information, visit duncantaylor.com.
Terlato Artisan Spirits
Terlato Wine Group has expanded its Artisan Spirits Portfolio with the addition of Dublin Ink Irish Whiskey. According to the brand, the new offering was inspired by “the ink and warpaint adorning Irish warriors as they were led into battle” and features tasting notes of vanilla. Distilled at 90 proof, Dublin Ink Irish Whiskey is exclusively available in New York, Chicago and select locations in California for $54.99 per 750ml bottle. For more information, visit terlato.com/s.
The GlenDronach Distillery
The GlenDronach Distillery announced the 11th release of its Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. The 11th batch is a sherried whiskey matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks. Bottled at 59.8% ABV, the new offering is available nationwide for $100 per bottle. For more information, visit glendronachdistillery.com.
Fercullen
Powerscourt Estate’s Fercullen Irish Whiskey has splashed into the U.S. market through a new distribution partnership with Zamora Company USA. Fercullen’s flagship line, Fercullen Falls, is a small-batch 50/50 blend of malt and grain whiskeys. Additionally, Zamora will release Fercullen Single Malt, Fercullen 15-Year-Old Irish Whiskey and limited edition Fercullen 21-Year-Old Single Malt in the U.S. For more information, visit zamoracompany.com/usa.
Hudson Whiskey
In conjunction with Dry January, Hudson Whiskey teamed up with butcher Pat LaFrieda to introduce a limited edition whiskey dry-aged steak kit. The “Dry (Aged) January” Hudson Whiskey-Aged NY Strip Steak Kit ($158) includes two 16 oz. N.Y. strip steaks, two Hudson Whiskey rocks glasses, a cocktail recipe card and a Caskers code to order a bottle of Hudson Whiskey’s Bright Lights, Big Bourbon. For more information, visit shop.lafrieda.com.
Woodford Reserve
Kentucky-based Woodford Reserve released this year’s expression of Double Double Oaked Bourbon, which features tasting notes of cherry, cranberry and blackberry jam. Bottled at 90.4 proof, the new whiskey is available for $59.99 per 375ml bottle. For more information, visit woodfordreserve.com.
BHAKTA
BHAKTA spirits announced the limited launch of its BHAKTA 50 Collection Barrel 23 Morgan whiskey. Named after financier John Pierpont “J.P” Morgan, the LTO is a blend of eight “landmark” Armagnac vintages: 1868, 1893, 1929, 1941, 1955, 1963, 1965 and 1970. The new offering will soon be available online. For more information, visit bhaktaspirits.com.
Old Elk Distillery
Old Elk Distillery expanded its Cask Finish Series with the addition of Straight Rye Whiskey Rum Cask Finish. Bottled at 101 proof, the new whiskey is finished in 14-year-old Barbados rum barrels and contains 95% rye and 5% malted barley. For more information, visit oldelk.com.