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1 day ago | bottleraiders.com | David Morrow

Sazerac announced Thursday that it has rebranded its Irish whiskey distillery in County Sligo as Hawk’s Rock Distillery, replacing the former Lough Gill name nearly two years after acquiring the site. The move signals a fresh chapter for the global spirits company’s presence in Ireland. The 100-acre distillery, which includes the historic Hazelwood House, sits near the Ox Mountains — home to the Hawk’s Rock outcrop that inspired the new name.

1 day ago | bottleraiders.com | David Morrow

Louisville, Kentucky distillery Michter’s is kicking off the year with the return of a fan favorite: the US*1 Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey. Bottled at an average 110.5 proof (specific proof varies by the barrel, as it is a single-barrel product), the 2025 release dropped in March. This year’s batch is made with Michter’s signature Kentucky rye-style mashbill: 53% rye, 33% corn and 14% malted barley.

1 day ago | bottleraiders.com | Pedro Wolfe

Long gone are the days of reefer madness — in 2025, THC beverages are available just about everywhere imaginable. And it’s easy to understand why. Gen Z is reportedly drinking around one-third less beer and wine than previous generations, with alcohol consumption at large declining 10% among the 18 to 34 crowd over the past two decades. Projections show that the trend will likely accelerate in years to come. Of course, industry regulars are already positioning themselves as a savvy alternative.

1 day ago | bottleraiders.com | Pedro Wolfe

No, this isn’t a belated April Fool’s Day joke — White Claw is actually releasing a product dubbed “ClawTails.” Intended as a new take on the pre-mixed cocktail craze sweeping liquor store shelves across the nation, the release promises bolder flavor without straying too far from the brand’s roots. ClawTails are rolling out nationwide in Strawberry Cosmo, Mango Margarita, Blackberry Mojito and Tropical Mai Tai varieties.

1 day ago | bottleraiders.com | David Morrow

Distiller: Michter's Bottler: Michter's ABV: Varies% Age: NAS Price: $100 to $199.99 Released in February 2025, this is the 2025 batch of Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Rye. Distilled from a Kentucky-style rye mashbill of 53% rye, 33% corn and 14% malted barley, the proof on this rye varies by the barrel as it is a single-barrel product, with an average proof of 110.5 proof. It has a suggested retail price of $120.