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Below are ten standout spirits worth sipping, sharing and showing off.
Evil Bean Spirits Coffee Liqueur
Evil Bean Coffee Liqueur is the flagship release from the irreverent craft brand known for leaning into bold flavors and a not-too-serious attitude. The bottle has a clean, modern silhouette designed to pop on a backbar, but the real star is the liquid: real coffee, rich aromatics, and a velvety sweetness balanced with just enough bitterness to keep cocktails from becoming cloying.
Created with bartenders in mind, this liqueur builds structure in espresso martinis, adds depth to dessert cocktails, and is smooth enough to sip on its own over ice.
SRP: $29.99 / 750 ml
Duck Club™ Bourbon
Created in partnership with country artist Riley Green, Duck Club Bourbon celebrates the traditions of Southern hunting culture with two bottles built for different drinking styles. Both come in tall, rugged glass that echoes classic Americana design, complete with embossed detailing and vintage-feel labels.
The 92 Proof expression blends 5- and 6-year straight bourbons for an easygoing pour with warm oak and gentle sweetness. High Brass, the 110 Proof release, ups the intensity with a blend of 5- and 8-year Kentucky bourbons that deliver deeper caramel, richer spice, and a stronger finish. The brand is built on approachability and outdoor heritage, and the bottles reflect that spirit as much as the whiskey inside.
SRP: $29.99 (92 Proof), $39.99 (High Brass)
Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 5 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The fifth release in Wyoming Whiskey’s celebrated National Parks Series arrives in a beautifully illustrated bottle honoring Glacier National Park. The label features The Three Tetons, an 1897 painting by Thomas Moran, who helped bring the American West to global attention.
The bourbon itself is shaped by Wyoming’s high-elevation aging environment, producing layered notes of caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, and soft spice. Created in partnership with the Grand Teton National Park Foundation, this limited-edition series supports conservation efforts with every bottle sold.
The combination of artistic packaging, meaningful mission, and well-crafted liquid makes this one of the most collectible American whiskey releases of the year.
SRP: $79.99 / 750 ml
Highland Park Cask Strength: Heather
Highland Park’s Cask Strength: Heather release embraces the distillery’s Orkney roots with a striking, weighty bottle and embossed detailing inspired by Norse artistry. This expression is bottled at natural cask strength to preserve the raw, undiluted character of the whisky.
Expect signature Highland Park notes of wild heather honey, aromatic smoke, rich malt, and dark fruit. Crafted under the guidance of Master Whisky Maker Gordon Motion, Heather showcases the distillery’s unique balance of peat and sweetness while delivering powerful flavor for fans of full-strength single malt.
SRP: $110 / 750 ml
Michter’s 20-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon
One of the most coveted annual bourbon releases, Michter’s 20-Year comes in a stately bottle with gold accents, a weighted base, and a luxury cork befitting its rarity. Each batch is selected by the Michter’s blending team from barrels that have matured for two full decades, resulting in exceptional depth and complexity.
The bourbon delivers concentrated flavors of dark caramel, seasoned oak, cocoa, and warm spice, with a finish that lingers for minutes. Highly allocated and released in extremely small quantities, the bottle is treated as both a trophy piece and a top-tier sipping experience for serious collectors.
SRP: $1,200 / 750 ml
Garrison Brothers 2025 Cowboy Bourbon
The 2025 Cowboy Bourbon represents the pinnacle of Garrison Brothers’ Texas distilling style. Bottled unfiltered at cask strength, it comes in a heavy, squared-off bottle adorned with the distillery’s signature metal star and a hand-dipped wax seal. Aged at least eight years in the punishing heat of the Hill Country, the bourbon develops an explosive flavor profile filled with toasted marshmallow, dark fruit, caramelized wood, pepper, and campfire smoke.
Selected by Master Distiller Donnis Todd, Cowboy Bourbon is one of the brand’s most anticipated annual releases and remains a prized bottle among collectors for its bold flavor, limited availability, and unmistakably Texan identity.
SRP: $249.99 / 750 ml
Marie Brizard Aperitivo
Marie Brizard Aperitivo comes from one of the oldest liqueur houses in France, founded in 1755. The bottle’s slim, bright-red design echoes the European aperitivo tradition while staying modern and eye-catching. Inside, the liquid blends citrus peels, botanicals, and gentle herbal bitterness for a refreshing, versatile flavor profile.
Light, crisp, and low-ABV, it’s ideal for spritzes, brunch cocktails, and easy, sessionable drinks. The combination of heritage, vibrant color, and mixability makes it a go-to bottle for bartenders looking to expand their aperitivo options.
SRP: $20 / 750 ml
Penelope Bourbon Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned
Penelope’s ready-to-serve Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned brings the brand’s signature elegance into a cocktail format. Packaged in a tall, refined bottle with Penelope’s classic gold-accented label, it blends straight bourbon with crisp apple and warming cinnamon to create a seasonal riff on the Old Fashioned.
The liquid is smooth, gently spiced, and balanced, designed to be poured straight from the bottle over a large cube. Ideal for hosts, bourbon lovers, and holiday gatherings, it delivers polished presentation and effortless ease.
SRP: $39.99 / 750 ml
Licor 43 Special-Edition ‘Made in Spain’ Bottle
Licor 43’s special-edition “Made in Spain” release celebrates the brand’s Mediterranean origins with intricate artwork highlighting Spanish craftsmanship. The bottle is instantly giftable, but the liquid remains the classic golden liqueur made from a blend of citrus, vanilla, and aromatic botanicals that has been produced in Cartagena for more than 75 years.
Loved for its versatility, Licor 43 shines in coffee drinks, creamy cocktails, and dessert pairings. This edition spotlights the brand’s cultural roots while elevating the presentation for collectors and fans.
SRP: $30 / 750 ml
Royal Salute 21 Year Old Harris Reed Edition II
Royal Salute returns with its second collaboration with British fashion designer Harris Reed, presented in a dramatic collectible decanter that blends luxury whisky with couture sensibility. The ceramic vessel showcases Reed’s bold, fluid aesthetic and immediately sets it apart as a display piece.
Inside is Royal Salute’s iconic 21 Year Old blend, aged a minimum of two decades and known for its silky notes of ripe fruit, honeyed malt, vanilla, and delicate spice. This edition bridges the worlds of whisky and high fashion, making it a standout for collectors, design lovers, and Scotch fans alike.
SRP: $350 / 750 ml
Chilled’s Top Ten Drops
Chilled’s Top Ten Drops is a monthly editorial series highlighting the most exciting new releases in the world of spirits and mixology. Designed for bartenders, brand partners, and enthusiasts alike, the series celebrates craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of today’s cocktail experience.
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Source: Mixology News
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