New American Whiskeys For 2016

Coming This Year: WhistlePig 15 Year Old Rye Whiskey
(Credit: WhistlePig)

January has come and gone, so we’re not only already well into 2016, but we’re also out of the “whiskey doldrums” that follow the big U.S. autumnal release season and the Holidays. Now is the time for enthusiasts to wonder what the coming year has in store for them.

Of course, 2016 will see the full slate of hotly anticipated annual releases, whiskeys with names like “Pappy,” “Stagg,” and “Birthday Bourbon.” However much fans are looking forward to these whiskeys, however, they are expected and not much of a genuine novelty. More is coming out this year beyond these well-established limited edition bourbons and ryes, so the next eleven months have plenty of surprises to look forward to.

Major Distillery Releases

The Craft Distillers

First and foremost, for the third year in a row Mississippi River Distilling, FEW Spirits, Corsair Artisan and Journeyman Distillery will release another Four Kings Collaboration Whiskey. Following on their 2014 bourbon and 2015 rye releases, Four Kings 2016 will be a blend of American malts from the four distilleries.