Overview
- Each bottle carries a suggested U.S. retail price of $6,000 and is bottled at 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV).
- The release blends seven barrels in total, combining four Kentucky straight ryes and three Kentucky straight bourbons aged from over 12 to more than 30 years.
- This marks the fifth installment of Celebration Sour Mash, following editions in 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2022, with the new bottle designated as the 2025 edition despite 2026 shipping.
- Bottles are reaching specialty retailers this month with extremely limited availability and expected secondary-market prices far above retail, with prior editions listed at a minimum of about $16,000.
- Media tasting samples were not provided due to scarcity, and the 'Celebration Sour Mash' name refers to adding backset from a previous distillation to help maintain consistency.