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Goose Island 2025 Bourbon County Cherries Jubilee StoutAs stout ages, Goose Island’s brewers often observe a range of fruit expressions that emerge from the barrel and from time itself. Inspired by the flambéed dessert classic Cherries Jubilee, 2025 Bourbon County Brand Cherries Jubilee Stout captures the essence of cognac-soaked cherries...

Goose Island BCS 2021 is a highly anticipated release from the renowned Goose Island Beer Company, known for its innovative and high-quality craft beers. This beer is part of their Bourbon County Stout series, which is celebrated for its rich and complex flavors. The 2024 edition is expected to showcase...

Goose Island 2025 Bourbon County Chocolate Praline StoutBourbon County Brand Stout is a beer crafted for aging. Over time, Goose Island’s imperial stout undergoes an incredible transformation within the barrel. With patience and time, the beer not only absorbs the character of the freshly emptied bourbon barrels, but also develops expressions...

Goose Island BCS 2024 Bourbon County Brand Macaroon StoutThere is nothing quite like the comforting aroma that fills the home when baking with family. Inspired by late nights in the kitchen with Mom, Goose Island employee Paul Spiller sought to capture that sweet moment in this year’s newest member of...

Goose Island 2023 Bourbon County Bananas Foster StoutStout aged in Bourbon Barrels with Bananas, Almonds, Cassia Bark, and natural flavorsWelcoming back another member of the family this year, Bourbon County Bananas Foster Stout makes its debut on the national stage. This recipe was first released in 2017 as Bourbon County...

Goose Island 2023 Bourbon County Backyard StoutStout Aged in Bourbon Barrels with Mulberries, Boysenberries, and MarionberriesFeeling nostalgic this year, we dove into our Bourbon County vault and pulled out an iconic recipe. In 2013, we released “Backyard Rye” and our senior innovation manager Mike Siegel found himself hand picking mulberries...

Goose Island BCS 2022 is a highly anticipated release from the renowned Goose Island Beer Company, known for its innovative and high-quality craft beers. This beer is part of their Bourbon County Stout series, which is celebrated for its rich and complex flavors. The 2024 edition is expected to showcase...

Rare Character Tastemaker’s Reward — TWCP Private Single Barrel :
• Barrel: KNF-026
Only 72 bottle yield
• Distilled: November 2016
• Bottled: August 2026
• Age: 9 Years, 8 Months
• Mash Bill: 60% Corn / 36% Rye / 4% Malted Barley
• Style: High-Rye Straight Bourbon...

Soft Red Wheat bourbon features the distillery's soft red wheat mash bill aged for over six years before spending an additional year finishing in the historic subterranean cave.

Cream of Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon
• 100 Proof / 50% ABV
• Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• 72% Corn · 18% Rye · 10% Malted Barley
• Distilled under the tutelage of legendary Four Roses Master Distiller Jim Rutledge
• Platinum Medal – Beverage Testing Institute 2025
Cream of...

Cream of Kentucky Cask Strength Bourbon
• 117.4 Proof / 58.7% ABV
• Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Cask Strength
Historic Brand Revived by legendary Four Roses Master Distiller Jim Rutledge
• Double Gold – 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Cream of Kentucky Cask Strength brings together a historic...

A beautifully mature expression of Laphroaig’s unmistakable Islay style, aged for 15 years to soften the distillery’s signature peat smoke while adding layers of depth and complexity. Bottled at a robust 46% ABV (92 proof), it balances classic medicinal peat, coastal smoke and sea spray with richer notes of vanilla,...

2XO Rapper’s Delight “The Hip-Hop Blend” Kentucky Straight Bourbon
A special collaboration between 2XO and the legendary Sugarhill Gang, Rapper’s Delight celebrates the group behind the groundbreaking 1979 hit that helped introduce hip-hop to a worldwide audience. Created by renowned whiskey blender Dixon Dedman, this limited release blends Kentucky straight...

Ezra Brooks Bourbon 90 Proof presents a warm amber hue in the glass. On the nose, it offers inviting notes of caramel and vanilla, complemented by a hint of spice. The palate reveals a smooth blend of sweet corn and oak, with a touch of peppery rye. The finish is...

A uniquely Southern Illinois take on the traditional French Bière de Garde, Chanterelle showcases locally foraged chanterelle mushrooms in a rustic, malt-driven farmhouse ale from Scratch Brewing Company. The mushrooms contribute an earthy, woodsy complexity that complements the beer’s toasty malt, gentle fruit, spice and subtle caramel character rather than making...

A distinctive dark lager from Scratch Brewing Company in Ava, Illinois, brewed with locally foraged black walnuts that bring a rich, earthy nuttiness to the beer’s smooth, malt-forward character. Notes of toasted nuts, dark bread, cocoa, roasted malt and subtle caramel are balanced by the clean, crisp finish of a traditional...