From high-proof to non-alcoholic, 3 new products with KY ties hitting the spirits market
Three new spirits offerings with Kentucky ties are making their way to consumers soon, ranging from an affordable honey-finished bourbon to a $400 limited edition release. A Kentucky-born actor is also entering the booming non-alcoholic beer market.
Here’s what to know about three newly-announced releases:
- Green River Distilling Co. has released a four-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon finished with 100% raw unfiltered honey from locally sourced apiaries, bottled at 92 proof and available nationwide starting May 15 for $24.99 per 750mL bottle.
- Wild Turkey is launching its Austin Nichols Archives Collection with a Gold Foil Edition, a 16-year-old, 120-proof straight bourbon inspired by a 1980s cult favorite known as “Cheesy Gold Foil,” available in limited quantities in June for $400.
- Kentucky-born actor George Clooney, along with partners Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman, has launched Crazy Mountain, a non-alcoholic beer brand, raising $15 million from investor CAVU and rolling out Original and Lime flavors to retailers nationwide throughout 2026.
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