2025 Holiday 'Spirit' Gift Guide

2025 Holiday 'Spirit' Whiskeys (under $100)

Booker's Bourbon "Jerry's Batch"

Regular price: $105 per bottle

Sale price: $90 per bottle

Booker's Bourbon "Jerry's Batch" is a limited-edition release named in honor of Jerry Dalton, the only Master Distiller at Beam who is not part of the Beam family. This batch is aged for 7 years, 4 months, and 21 days, and is bottled at 124.7 proof
The bourbon features a flavor profile that includes cinnamon, nuts, caramel, vanilla, and oak, with a finish that showcases baking spices, charred oak, and brown sugar. It is crafted from barrels aged in nine different warehouses, each contributing approximately 11.1% to the final blend, resulting in a balanced and delightful tasting experience.

Frank August Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Regular price: $75 per bottle

Sale price: $65 per bottle

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announced its top bourbon for 2025: Frank August Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Scoring 98 out of 100 points, this bottle retails for around $70 and outperformed many more expensive (and widely known) bourbons.

Frank August might not be a household name yet, but it has definitely earned recognition in certain whiskey circles. Founded in 2022 by former fashion executive Johnathan Crocker and partners, it is a non-distilling producer (NDP) that sources and blends whiskey from Kentucky distilleries. Its winning entrant is a 100-proof Kentucky bourbon, blended in batches of 10 to 15 barrels sourced from an undisclosed distillery (or distilleries). As a result, we don’t know the exact mash bill, and it’s a non-age-stated blend. (Though, due to federal labeling requirements, we know it’s at least four years old.) 

Pinhook 2025 Vertical Series 10-year-old Straight Bourbon

Regular price: $95 per bottle

Sale price: $85 per bottle

Blended from just 75 barrels, this year’s Vertical Series Bourbon showcases a deep nose of burnt orange, brioche, butterscotch, and clove, and leads to a rich palate of brandied cherry, salted caramel, candied pecan, and cinnamon stick.

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye

Regular price: $85 per bottle

Sale price: $75 per bottle

This historic creation marries the smoothness of Jack Daniel’s with a unique 70% rye grain bill. Complex flavors of ripe fruit mingle with light toasted oak notes to create a taste rich with spice and a pleasant lingering finish. This is a big, bold rye that does not overpower.

Milam & Greene 'Store Pick 2025' Single Barrel Straight Bourbon

Regular price: $67 per bottle

Sale price: $60 per bottle

Milam & Greene Store Pick is a hand-selected, limited-edition release that showcases a distinct and unique flavor profile. Expertly curated, this blend highlights the craftsmanship and attention to detail that define Milam & Greene spirits. Each bottle offers a one-of-a-kind experience, making it a standout addition for bourbon enthusiasts and collectors alike. 

Mash bill-70% Corn, 22% Malted Rye, 8% Malted Barley