The 2024 global spirits industry is bustling with exciting new releases from both established and emerging brands. This year has seen a flurry of innovative bottlings across all categories, ensuring enthusiasts have plenty to explore.
Whether you favor Scotch whisky, American whiskey, tequila, or Cognac, this list highlights five of the standout releases for the year, catering to diverse tastes and budgets.
Bushmills | 15 Years Old Cognac Cask Finish
Irish whiskey is currently thriving, with Bushmills—Ireland’s oldest legal distillery—at the forefront of this resurgence. Their exciting 15-year-old offering is a notable addition to their core range.
This whiskey showcases a triple-distilled single malt that has been aged in both first-fill and refill ex-bourbon barrels, followed by a luxurious 12-month maturation in French oak ex-Cognac casks sourced directly from France.
Launching first as a UK exclusive, this expression promises excellent value for money. Expect vibrant waves of vanilla sweetness complemented by a rich tapestry of dried fruits like apple, raisin, sultana, and pineapple, along with notes of golden syrup, candied orange peel, and gentle warming spices such as gingerbread and cinnamon.
This release is undoubtedly a highlight for the year.
Rémy Martin | Coupe 300 Ans
Founded in 1724, Rémy Martin is one of the most esteemed names in the Cognac world, celebrating its 300th anniversary this year with a special limited-edition release.
Crafted from Rémy’s exclusive Réserve Perpétuelle—a collection of eaux-de-vie sourced from grapes cultivated in the prestigious Grande Champagne region—this exceptional bottling reflects four generations of mastery from their Cellar Masters.
Each time a Coupe is released, the current Cellar Master builds upon the previous batch, incorporating their unique touch while reserving part for future generations. This tradition ensures continuity and excellence over the years.
Rich, decadent, and refined, the Rémy Martin Coupe 300 Ans features prominent notes of candied orange, dried fig, and warming woody spices, further enhanced by hints of fresh honeycomb, buttery croissant, and creamy milk chocolate.
C’est superbe!
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Volcan | Blanco Tahona
The tequila market is rapidly expanding, with a noticeable trend towards super-premium offerings. As consumer interest in upscale tequila continues to grow, Volcan has emerged as a key player in this movement.
Utilizing traditional production methods, including cooking agave in clay ovens and crushing it with a volcanic stone tahona, Volcan crafts this exceptional Blanco Tahona tequila, which is truly one-of-a-kind.
Bright and vibrant, this unaged tequila dazzles with its earthy and dusty spice notes that complement a delightful sweetness, along with herbal and mineral qualities.
Ideal for sipping, this tequila also shines when served over ice with a slice of citrus.
Whisky 1901 | The Collection Part 1
This Scotch whisky represents the inaugural venture into bottling by Whisky 1901, a company specializing in whisky cask investments. Their ongoing series will feature select single-cask single malts sourced from the finest casks in their extensive collection.
The first release comes from Glenburgie distillery, drawn from a single ex-bourbon cask filled in 1988 and bottled at 35 years old. Only 263 bottles are available.
Notably, this whisky has already garnered several awards, including a Gold Medal at the Global Scotch Masters, even before its release.
The aroma captivates with a blend of peachy tropical fruits, vanilla, and lightly toasted spices. The palate is soft and viscous, evolving into flavors of milk chocolate, tarte tatin, and old cigar boxes, with additional hints of apricot jam and cocoa.
A superb debut release.
Wild Turkey | Master’s Keep 10 Years Old ‘Triumph’
Celebrating its 10th release in the acclaimed Master’s Keep series, Wild Turkey has introduced the ‘Triumph’ edition, showcasing the luxurious characteristics of the brand.
This 10-year-old rye whiskey marks the oldest age-stated rye from Wild Turkey and the second rye in the Master’s Keep lineup. It offers a creamy and soft mouthfeel, almost oily in texture, with flavor notes of honeyed green apple, orange zest, and milk chocolate enveloped in gentle spices like black pepper, caraway, and ground ginger, leading to a refreshing herbaceous and menthol finish.
With such excellence, ‘Triumph’ is indeed an apt name for this whiskey.
