The 11 Best New Whiskey Releases From Jack Daniel’s, Old Forester, The Macallan and More

Jack Daniel’s debuts the 17th entry in its coveted Distillery Series. Laid down in 2016 and rested on the top floor of Barrelhouse 1-13 atop Coy Hill, this limited-edition expression, dubbed High Angel’s Share, lost an outsized portion of its volume to evaporation, concentrating what remained into a 138.4-batch-proof spirit. Whiskey taster Dale McGee selected the barrels, which deliver notes of brown sugar, banana nut bread and maple syrup with a long oak finish. Available only in Tennessee and at the White Rabbit Bottle Shop at the Jack Daniel Distillery, it’s a must for serious fans of the Lynchburg canon.

Old Elk’s 10-Year-Old Collection marks the Colorado distillery’s first major release under Middle West Spirits, which acquired it in May 2025. The trio — a Straight Bourbon (51% corn, 52.5% ABV), a Straight Wheat Whiskey (96% wheat, 51.5% ABV) and a Wheated Bourbon (46% wheat, 52.5% ABV) — each carry a full decade of barrel maturation. For serious whiskey drinkers who want solid age statements without the three-figure price tag, this collection lands as a rare, accessible find.

If you want something new and interesting, here’s your chance: Dancing Goat Distillery won’t ring a bell for most enthusiasts but the Wisconsin-based distillery has already earned its keep in just under a decade. Now it debuts a new label, Stillman’s Sonder, introducing a 10-year bourbon and 10-year American single malt. Aged in Andean and American oak with double-oaked components for concentrated texture, the bourbon itself earned Double Gold and 98 points at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Meanwhile, the single malt, bottled at 96.4 proof, underwent a cask finishing process that included virgin oak, ex-bourbon, Wisconsin brandy, Cognac and Calvados.

Bulleit’s first new core expression since 2011, ’87 blends Kentucky-distilled bourbon and Indiana-distilled rye — both aged at least four years — finished separately in their original barrels with toasted American and French oak staves for four to six weeks before blending. Bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV), it leads with caramel, brown sugar and baking spice, then closes with a sweet, spicy finish. The name honors 1987, Bulleit’s founding year, not an age statement.

Three years in the making, Stetson’s first-ever bourbon marks the iconic hatmaker’s leap from the American West’s headwear into its glass. Master Blender Dan Callaway marries barrels from Green River Distilling Co. and Bardstown Bourbon Company, making this the first collaboration between the two Kentucky distilleries. Bottled at 100-proof, the high-rye expression is aged an average of seven years. Buttery oak, caramel and brandied fruit on the nose give way to a spicy rye finish.

Fruit-themed whiskies will make many enthusiasts pause, but The Macallan’s latest offering is not what you think. The sixth and final release in the distillery’s limited Harmony Collection arrives as a pair of single malt Scotch whiskies that simply take cues from the emblematic tropical fruit. Inspired by Fresh Coconut (46.3% ABV) leads with citrus, tropical fruit and vanilla, while Inspired by Toasted Coconut (43.3% ABV) goes richer — think coconut truffle, charred pineapple and crème caramel. Both mature in Sherry-seasoned American oak casks and ex-Bourbon barrels, drawing forward a coconut character rarely seen from Speyside. Collectors and fans of the series won’t want to miss this one.

Bib & Tucker debuts its first bottled-in-bond bourbon, doubling down on the designation’s four-year aging minimum, resting eight years at Tennessee Distilling Group in Columbia before hitting shelves. Distilled in a single season in spring 2018 and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), the whiskey leans on a Tennessee high-rye mash bill, which is uncommon in the bonded category, and passes through the Lincoln County Process for charcoal mellowing. The nose opens on vanilla custard and oak, leading to a palate that delivers crème brûlée, hickory and dried apricot.

Old Forester releases its Triple Char bourbon, the latest entry in its ongoing 117 Series. This is the Kentucky icon’s first expression to be made entirely at its relatively-new Main Street distillery in Louisville, which opened back in 2018. Held in 375mL bottles, the whiskey also underwent a unique process, aged in barrels that were charred three times longer than usual. According to the brand, “the extended char intensifies the interaction between whiskey and oak, producing a rich, layered bourbon.”

190 years is a long time for any company, and Highland legend Glenfarclas knows this all too well. Closing out its Anniversary Trilogy (which also include 175 and 185), the Glenfarclas 190 consists of a small batch of 78 casks, some dating back to the 1970s. Limited to just 15,000 bottles at 51.4% ABV, the single malt Scotch exhibits a palate of “green apples, Sherry sweetness, spicy Christmas cake and long finish with a touch of dark chocolate and fresh tobacco.”

Celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Wyoming Whiskey debuts its State of the Union. This is a 6-year-old straight bourbon that comes from locally-sourced grain in Wyoming. Bottled at 98 proof, it exhibits notes of raspberries, white chocolate, brown sugar and sweet tea. As of right now, it can only be purchased in the state of Wyoming at select retailers but the brand says its working on online availability.

Glenfiddich returns with Aston Martin Formula One Team for their second collaborative whisky. Like the duo’s previous single malt, this one has been aged for 16 years. However, the makeup of the barrels is different this time around. Five casks were used in total, comprising of first-fill bourbon barrels, Port pipes, Oloroso sherry casks, wine casks and Fino sherry casks. The specific oak used influences notes of fresh fruit, marzipan, buttery toffee, caramelized cane sugar and polished leather on the palate. It’s bottled at 43% ABV.