Old Forester, Johnnie Walker and More Released New Whiskeys You May Have Missed

Here are the best whiskeys worth hunting from the past few weeks.

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The whiskey industry has started to bounce back, evident by the slew of releases this year.

In the past few weeks alone, we've seen a solid roster of standouts. Jack Daniel's debuts its first-ever rye from its legendary Coy Hill barrelhouses, Jim Beam's Knob Creek brings its 21-year-old bourbon back for a second run and Willett's Old Bardstown wins the IWSC with a $20 bonded bourbon .

Peruse our latest coverage below and maybe you'll find your new favorite whiskey.

Jack Daniel's Coy Hill Rye 2026 Special Release

•   at Jack Daniel's 

Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 – Camp Nelson D

•  $300 at Russell's Reserve 

15 Stars First West Cigar Blend Bourbon

•  $80 at Whelan's Liquor 

Old Bardstown Bottled in Bond Bourbon

•  $20 at Liquor Barn 

Old Forester Tribute Series 12-Year Bourbon

•   at Old Forester 

The Dalmore Cigar Malt 18 Year Single Malt Whisky

•  $375 at Remedy Liquor 

Knob Creek 21 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2026

•  $250 at Total Wine 

•  $250 at BevMo 

Woodford Reserve Distillery Series: Triple Pot Still 30th Anniversary Bourbon

•  $65 at Woodford Reserve Distillery 

Frey Ranch Harvester Series: Third Harvest Whiskey

•   at Frey Ranch 

Maker's Mark Expedition 01 Bourbon Whiskey

•  $85 at Maker's Mark 

High West A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 14 Whiskey

•  $130 at Nestor Liquor 

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Indian Festive Blend Whisky

•  $180 at Total Wine 

Garrison Brothers x Duck Camp Single Barrel Bourbon

•  $110 at Garrison Brothers Distillery 

Penelope Conundrum 12 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey

•  $250 at Cana Wine Company 

Highland Park "Between You and I" 17 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

•  $160 at Total Wine 

Laphroaig 15 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2026

•  $90 at Total Wine 

Jefferson's Reserve 8-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey

•  $48 at Jefferson's Bourbon 

Little Book The Infinite III Bourbon Whiskey Blend

•  $200 at OHLQ 

About the Author: Ethan Brehm is an associate editor at Gear Patrol writing about footwear, watches, spirits, EDC and more. When he's not shopping for his next G-Shock, he spends his time watching movies and planning a future road trip with his family. He firmly believes CDs sound better than vinyl.

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