It’s one of those weeks that makes your whiskey shelf quiver. We’ve got a record-setting age statement from a Kentucky classic, the capstone to Pinhook’s ambitious vertical series, and a fresh bourbon debut that took a bow at Log Still. Pull up a chair—let’s talk bourbon (and where to find it) while the bottles are still around.

New Releases

Knob Creek 21 Year Old: Beam’s Oldest Bourbon Ever Lands

Knob Creek just planted a flag with its oldest release to date: a 21-year-old, 100-proof, limited-edition bourbon priced at $250. It’s a milestone play for Beam and a smart swing at the ultra-aged segment that’s white-hot right now. Expect a classic Knob Creek profile turned up to 11—oak-forward, seasoned, and built for slow porch pours.

These don’t tend to linger on shelves, so if deep-aged bourbon is your love language, start lining up. Details here: Forbes.

Early Verdict: Reviewers Say Knob Creek 21 Is Worth the Wait

First tastings are rolling in and the consensus is looking rosy. One early review praised the 21-year for living up to its age statement—balanced, expressive, and the kind of bottle that justifies the splurge if you’re already a Knob Creek devotee. For folks who chase age with flavor integrity, this one sounds porch-approved.

Read the take: Tasting Table.

Pinhook Bourbon War Vertical Series Reaches 10 Years

Pinhook’s long-game experiment hits its sweet spot with the Bourbon War Vertical Series 10 Year. Sourced from Ross & Squibb (MGP), this is a straight bourbon bottled at a punchy 115.9 proof, landing in September 2025. For collectors who’ve been following along since the early vintages, this is the capstone you’ve been saving space for.

If you’re curious how the profile matured across the series—or just want the quick verdict—check the deep-dive review: Breaking Bourbon.

Remington Reserve “Open Season” Bourbon Debuts at Log Still

Remington Reserve pulled the wraps off a new bourbon called “Open Season,” unveiled during special events at Log Still Distillery earlier this month. Details are still coming into focus, but the launch setting suggests a classic Kentucky-first vibe with broader availability likely to follow. If the name didn’t give it away, this one sounds tailor-made for campfire pours.

More from the announcement: Shooting Illustrated.

Big Events

Quiet week on marquee bourbon festivals and blowout gatherings. Consider it your cue to hunt those new releases before they disappear.

Company News

MGP Ingredients: Premium Spirits (and Penelope) Carry the Quarter

MGP Ingredients reported that premium spirits outperformed this quarter, even as its ingredients segment worked through some operational bumps. Management called out Penelope Bourbon’s continued growth and strong pricing as bright spots helping offset softness elsewhere. When bourbon’s pulling weight on the balance sheet, that’s good news for shelves and supply.

Full breakdown: StockStory.

Investors Toast Bourbon Earnings as Stocks Tick Up

Shares for a couple of bourbon makers popped after encouraging earnings reports, with Campari Group—parent to Wild Turkey and Wilderness Trail—front and center. The takeaway: despite a choppy broader spirits landscape, bourbon’s backbone is still sturdy enough to make Wall Street smile now and then.

More here: Lexington Herald-Leader.

Wrap it all together and you’ve got a week that reminds us why bourbon collecting is equal parts patience and pounce. Whether you’re eyeing that 21-year Knob Creek or chasing the final chapter of Pinhook’s vertical, happy hunting—and may your porch glass stay half full.

Sources

Item	Link
Knob Creek 21 Year Old becomes Beam’s oldest bourbon release	Forbes
Review: Knob Creek 21 Year	Tasting Table
Pinhook Bourbon War Vertical Series – 10 Year review	Breaking Bourbon
Remington Reserve “Open Season” bourbon unveiled	Shooting Illustrated
MGPI Q3: Premium spirits outperform; Penelope Bourbon growth	StockStory
Stock prices rise for bourbon makers after earnings	Lexington Herald-Leader