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Now is the time of year where bourbon collectors think about making a splash, whether it's for your own stash at home or for a gift that will leave a lifelong impression on your favorite fellow bourbon fanatic. Today's offer features a quintet of collectible standouts from some of the category's most coveted names, at limited-time pricing that's perfect for the holidays.
Leading off, Barrell Craft Spirits' Gray Label Straight Bourbon shows one of the country's most dynamic operations at the top of its game with a big-time 94-point score from Whisky Advocate and a sub-$150 price. Joseph Magnus' access to superb old Indiana stocks from MGP is what put this Michigan-based distillery on the map, and their expert finishing regime based on the brand's pre-Prohibition history is what sets them apart. The Cigar Blend is every bit the luxury performer you'd expect from a bourbon crafted specifically for cigar pairing and aged in ex-Armagnac casks. The 2XO Gem of Kentucky is another masterclass in artful barrel finishing from master blender Dixon Dedman of the cult phenom Kentucky Owl. A single-barrel, high-rye (35%) gem subjected to a unique double-barreling regimen, the Gem of Kentucky is a class all its own, both technically and stylistically. Finally, the George Dickel 18 Year is a cornerstone in any enviable whiskey collection, and right now they're all available at some of the sharpest pricing in the market. |