The Weekly Pour: Drinks Industry News, Releases and Reviews Recap for August 11-15, 2025
The Weekly Pour is a series by Bottle Raiders to catch you up on all the latest beverage news and releases each week. This week’s edition covers Aug. 11-15.
Notable Beverage Releases That Dropped This Week
Old Fitzgerald Debuts Fourth ‘Very Very Special’ Bourbon
On Monday, Old Fitzgerald unveiled its fourth Very Very Special bourbon in the Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series. The Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 11-Year-Old VVS 2025 is now available in limited quantities at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience and via select Kentucky retailers at a suggested retail price of $169.99 per 750-milliliter bottle.
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Hendrick’s Just Dropped Its First Dual Pack of Gin
(Photo: Hendrick’s Gin)
On Tuesday, Hendrick’s Gin unveiled its first dual pack, bringing together its Flora Adora and Grand Cabaret expressions in one limited-edition set ahead of the holiday season.
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Coors’ Bourbon Brand Just Dropped a Special Bottle for Lainey Wilson’s Tour
(Photo: Barmen 1873)
Coors Spirits Co.’s Barmen 1873 Bourbon on Tuesday released a limited-edition commemorative bottle in partnership with country artist Lainey Wilson to mark the U.S. leg of her Whirlwind World Tour.
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New THC Seltzers and Cocktails Join Tilray’s Growing Lineup
(Photo: Tilray)
Tilray Brands has expanded its hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverage portfolio with new products from its Fizzy Jane’s and Happy Flower brands, available online and in select retail locations.
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‘First of Its Kind’: Woodford Reserve Dives Into American Single Malt Category With 12-Year-Old Whiskey
(Photo: Woodford Reserve)
On Thursday, Woodford Reserve released its first American Single Malt Whiskey, a 12-year-old expression distilled from 100% malted barley.
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Beverage News From This Week
AI-Powered ‘Bartender’ Serves Up Cocktail Recommendations Via Text Message
(Photo: Weber Ranch)
More News:
- Buffalo Trace Announces Plans to Open Cafe at Distillery
- Kentucky Whiskey Brand Named Kentucky’s Fastest-Growing Private Company
What We Reviewed This Week
Sorted from highest to lowest Raided Score.
15 STARS Fine Aged Whiskey Three Kings Aged 11 Years
Westward Whiskey Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish
Laws Whiskey House San Luis Valley Bonded Straight Rye 7 Year Old
Old Grand-Dad 7 Years Bottled in Bond Bourbon
More Coverage
Forget Espresso Martinis — ‘Tomato Girl Summer’ Is the Queen of Summer 2025 Mixology Trends
(Photo: Mijenta)
Something round, crimson and savory is afoot in the mixology world.
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