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Old Forester Tribute 2026: News for Australian Bourbon Drinkers Old Forester 117 Series Triple Char: A US-Only Release That Probably Won't Cross the Pacific
News 1 August 2026

Old Forester 117 Series Triple Char: A US-Only Release That Probably Won't Cross the Pacific

Old Forester 117 Series Triple Char bourbon reviewed from an Australian perspective. US-only release with tight availability and unclear international...

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Planteray Extreme Series VI: Six Single Cask Rums — But Will Australia See Any?
News 1 August 2026

Planteray Extreme Series VI: Six Single Cask Rums — But Will Australia See Any?

Planteray Extreme Series VI launches six cask-strength single barrel rums. Heres what Australian rum drinkers need to know about availability...

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Four Roses Anthology News: A 21-Year-Old Bourbon That Won't Be Easy to Find
News 6 June 2026

Four Roses Anthology News: A 21-Year-Old Bourbon That Won't Be Easy to Find

Four Roses Anthology Chapter One is a 21-year-old bourbon limited to 1200 bottles. News on what this means for Australian...

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Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III News: What Australian Whisky Drinkers Need to Know
News 5 June 2026

Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III News: What Australian Whisky Drinkers Need to Know

Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III news for Australian whisky drinkers. 14 year old Islay single malt details plus local availability and...

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Michter's Barrel Strength Sour Mash: First US★1 Release Confirmed for May
News 27 April 2026

Michter's Barrel Strength Sour Mash: First US★1 Release Confirmed for May

Michter's announces first barrel strength sour mash whiskey release for May. Australian allocation news suggests tight availability if it lands...

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News: Four Roses Single Barrel Collection Returns This May
News 26 April 2026

News: Four Roses Single Barrel Collection Returns This May

Four Roses announces the second rotation of its Single Barrel Collection, aged 7–9 years, arriving from May. Australian allocations expected...

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Breaking News: Eagle Rare 30 Just Dropped - Buffalo Trace's Oldest Bourbon Yet
News 17 April 2026

Breaking News: Eagle Rare 30 Just Dropped - Buffalo Trace's Oldest Bourbon Yet

Buffalo Trace unveils Eagle Rare 30 - a 30-year-old bourbon and the oldest release in the Eagle Rare lineup.

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Industry Milestone: Kentucky Bourbon Trail Maintains 2.7 Million Visitor Record
News 13 April 2026

Industry Milestone: Kentucky Bourbon Trail Maintains 2.7 Million Visitor Record

Kentucky Bourbon Trail maintains 2.7M visitors in 2025. What this industry growth means for Australian bourbon availability, pricing, and premium...

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Michter’s Legacy Series 2026: Shenk’s & Bomberger’s Return This April
News 6 April 2026

Michter’s Legacy Series 2026: Shenk’s & Bomberger’s Return This April

Michter's announces 2026 Legacy Series news: Shenk's Homestead and Bomberger's Declaration whiskeys drop in April. Limited quantities. $110–$120. Mark your...

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Michter's 10 Year Bourbon 2026: Still Setting the Standard
News 30 March 2026

Michter's 10 Year Bourbon 2026: Still Setting the Standard

Michter's 10 Year Bourbon 2026 review: what Australian whiskey enthusiasts need to know about availability, pricing, and whether this premium...

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Buffalo Trace Drops New Spelt Wheat Bourbon — Limited Release You Need to Know About
News 30 March 2026

Buffalo Trace Drops New Spelt Wheat Bourbon — Limited Release You Need to Know About

Buffalo Trace drops new spelt wheat bourbon in limited experimental release. Discover what makes this ancient grain mash bill worth...

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