Trending Bourbons to Keep on Your Radar
Whether you’re on the hunt for double-digit wheat percentages, high-proof cult classics, or bottles backed by star power, the bourbon world is constantly evolving. These five standout releases are currently dominating conversations, breaking traditional mash bill rules, and earning top-tier awards.
Redwood Empire Colonel Armstrong Wheated Bourbon
Redwood Empire breaks the mold with a mash bill featuring 30% wheat—more than double what you’ll find in most wheated bourbons. Crafted by blending California-distilled whiskey with aged Kentucky and Indiana stock, this release balances grain-forward sweetness with rich oak complexity.
Here from our Longwood Franchisee Joe on his thoughts, "This bottle drinks well above its price point and in my opinion might be the best value in bourbon currently. I'm seeing a shift from people chasing highly allocated and expensive whiskey to a combination of craft and value. Your connoisseurs and bourbon clubs are leaning heavy into the craft distilleries and more unique brands and this bourbon fits the bill!"
Colonel Armstrong Wheated Bourbon, 750 ML
A grain-to-glass spirit blended with hand-selected high-wheat bourbons aged four to fourteen years from Kentucky and Indiana. Rich and approachable with a wheated mash bill that softens the finish. 45% ABV.
Duck Club High Brass Bourbon
Backed by country music star Riley Green, Duck Club High Brass brings rugged, outdoor-inspired branding to the forefront. It isn't just about good whiskey, either—every bottle sold supports wetland conservation initiatives across North America.
High Brass Bourbon, 750 ML
Bottled at a bold 55% ABV, High Brass is a full-strength bourbon built for those who want more. Rooted in waterfowl hunting tradition, Duck Club gives back to the conservation of North America's wetlands with every bottle.
Holt and Capen Straight Bourbon
Named after two historic Winter Park streets, Holt and Capen Straight Bourbon offers a genuine hometown pour with deep local roots. It delivers a balanced, easy-drinking profile that makes it an immediate neighborhood staple.
Take your bourbon gatherings up a notch by serving it in an Aged & Ore Bottle Flight—the ultimate way to present, sip, and share your prized bottles with fellow whiskey lovers.
Holt & Capen Bourbon, 750 ML
The first release in the Legacy Series — a blend of 60% eight-year MGP high-rye bourbon and 40% high-rye from Green River Distilling Co. Notes of caramel, vanilla, baking spice, and oak. Equally at home neat or in a cocktail. 45% ABV.
Seelbach’s Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bottled at 107 proof—matching the legendary strength of the coveted Van Winkle line—Seelbach’s Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon offers a high-proof, rich profile that gives everyday bourbon lovers access to an iconic flavor profile without hunting down unicorns.
"Can’t find Weller? No problem. This one surprises even the biggest Weller fans but don’t take my word for it, just take a sip."
Private Reserve Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 750 ML
A soft, sweet wheated Kentucky straight bourbon with roasted peach, dried cherry, caramel, and baking spice on the nose. The finish lingers with strawberry, toasted almond, and vanilla bean. 53.5% ABV.
Hooten Young Rye Whiskey
Founded by Master Sergeant Norm Hooten—the real-life inspiration for "Hoot" in Black Hawk Down—this spirit recently brought home a Double Gold medal at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). Expect complex, bold rye spice wrapped in a tribute to military heroism.
Rye Whiskey, 750 ML
A bold 93-proof rye with a spicy backbone, candied apricot on the nose, and a smooth finish of caramelized pear. Easy-sipping straight or stirred into a classic rye cocktail. 46.5% ABV.
Part of the fun with this lineup is their versatility. Because of their higher proofs, rich wheat mash bills, and unique cask finishes, every single one of these bottles shines whether you’re sipping it neat, adding a splash of water to open up the aromatics, or pouring it over a large ice cube.
Want to mix it up? Bring out the rich caramel and warm oak of your favorite pour by trying it in a Hot Honey Bourbon Smash! The subtle kick of spicy honey, fresh muddled lemon, and slap of bruised mint create the ultimate balance of heat, citrus, and oak.
