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Wild Turkey announced the release of their Austin Nichols Archives, Gold Foil Edition. It is a 16‑year‑old, non‑chill filtered, 120‑proof Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, crafted from barrels primarily aged in Wild Turkey’s Camp Nelson rick houses. Retail price is $400.

The Gold Foil Edition will be available in-store starting from May 2026. DMVWhisky will post details about their online release as soon as they announce it.

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SharedPour has the Black Maple Hill 16 Year Bourbon available online for 799/ bottle. This is the latest revived premium brand from Rare Character's Pablo Moix. This will be a very limited release and is a fantastic pour, BUT is it worth the price? As much as I enjoyed this it doesnt live up to that price for me personally... especially being a "small batch".

For details about all of the Black Maple Hill releases and my tasting notes on each see my previous post: Black Maple Hill Release Party at Jack Rose

Finally won a Bowman lottery. Took the hour drive down to the distillery today and got some swag from the gift shop. Super excited to crack this one, it's been reviewing well.

Tickets for T8KE's Eleventh Hour Whiskey Festival go on sale tomorrow, Monday May 18th. Here is a summary of the event. For full details click the link at the bottom of this post.

Ticket prices range from $70-$250. Tickets will launch at 12pm CST/1pm EST tomorrow (Monday, May 18th) via email in a dedicated email from the system. They will process through the distillery checkout platform rather than a platform that's been used previously. You will receive an email with checkout info at this time tomorrow. If you are not yet subscribed to T8KE's email you can do so here: Private Selections by T8KE

• When: August 1st, 2026
• Time: 2-6pm (General Admission), 1-6pm (VIP)
• Where: Middleburg, Virginia
• What: Pick up where last year left off at Ten Years of T8KE and experience The Eleventh Hour, the 2026 whiskey festival hosted by T8KE in Middleburg, Virginia. Meet friends new and old and experience an incredible spread of great drinks from brands old and new.

 

Hosted at Middleburg Barrel Company, on the 11th anniversary of T8KE, home of The Reveries and Provenance Bourbon. The Reveries, Found North, Barrell Craft Spirits and Waypost Coffee, return with new appearances from Dancing Goat Distillery, Backbone Distillery, Small Victories Imports and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Food trucks, live music, all star snacks and alternative bevs, lawn games, local food and more take the stage alongside killer pours and exclusives that are available for purchase: both whiskey releases and merch. 

The following releases will be available for purchase the day of the event, with more to be announced closer to time: 

• The Reveries Rye Single Barrel Barrel Strength Festival Exclusive - VIP ONLY
• Provenance Bourbon Festival Exclusive
• Reveries Festival Exclusive Release 
• Reveries + Provenance Festival Exclusive Single Barrel Releases 
• Found North 'The Eleventh Hour' Exclusive Release

 

TICKETS

The Solo Blind is this cool blind tasting device that is designed to be used entirely solo, AND can be used for a tasting of 2, 3, or 4 bourbons. The first few batches sold out and they are releasing their next batch of stock this Thursday, May 21st, at 7PM. It sells for 75 and will likely sell out again.

Check it out here

30% off regular prices

My buddy was down at BT this week and brought this back for me😮‍💨 … technically I guess he had the luck and I benefited. I’ll take it!

*No I am not selling 😊

BigValu Liquors in DC, right around the corner from the Costco, has a bunch of allocated bourbon they are looking to move this weekend. I talked with the owner, Bef, and here are the prices he is willing to do for this weekend only. Just make sure you mention you saw them on DMVWhisky and show this post if needed.

• Blanton's Gold = $179
• Blanton's Straight From The Barrel = $199
• Caribou Crossing = $59
• Jack Daniel's 10 Year = $125
• King of Kentucky Small Batch = $349
• Old Charter Finest Oak = $99
• Stagg 25C = $99

He also has a lot of the recent Binder's Stash releases

• Children of the Stave 9y Bourbon = $399
• Pinch of Darkness 8y Bourbon = $349
• Planet Caramel 8y Bourbon = $349
• Crazy Grain 8y Bourbon = $349
• Snowbound 8y Bourbon = $349
• Rye-n Man 7y Rye = $299

Disclosure: As with all of my posts on DMVWhisky, I post only things I think might be of interest and value to the community. I do not receive any compensation to do so nor have any affiliation.

Hey everyone,

Just a reminder, the Scattered Castles Bourbon Release Party is NEXT Saturday, May 23, and I’d love to see you there! Scattered Castles Bourbon is a limited, hand-selected bourbon you won’t want to miss. (Learn more about Scattered Castles at www.scattered-castles.com)

When: Saturday, May 23, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Where: Baltimore Spirits Company Tasting Room
1700 W. 41st St., Suite #430
Baltimore, MD 21211

What to Expect:
• Free samples — try it before you buy it
• Bottles available for purchase (VERY limited release!)
• Full cocktail bar
• Free stuff!

This is a FREE event … just show up and celebrate with us. Scattered Castles is truly limited. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Come hang out, have a pour, and celebrate the release!

Bunch of penolope.. I also saw some hardens creek, a Blantons and EHT small batch

My bad for the previous upload 😅

Jack Rose is holding a Willett Single Barrel Launch Party on Sunday, May 24th 1-4pm. Cost is 93/person. All new single barrels will have retail availability for event attendees.

Pours:

• Willett Family Estate Bourbon “Jack Rose - OG Wheat 2” ck 9830 | 4 YR, 120.4° 
• Willett Family Estate Bourbon “Jack Rose - Beltway Connection” ck 8899 | 5 YR, 121.6° 
• Willett Family Estate Bourbon “Jack Rose - Jelly Belly” ck 6511 | 6 YR, 125.8° 
• Willett Family Estate Bourbon “Jack Rose - Les Citrons” ck 548 | 8 YR, 134.0°

 

TICKETS

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