Impartial spirits producer Cooper Spirits Co. simply debuted a brand new expression in its acclaimed Lock Inventory & Barrel portfolio: the ultra-rare 25-Yr-Outdated Straight Rye Whiskey. This launch completes the model’s assortment of high-aged rye whiskeys. The brand new expression is obtainable for pre-order now and can ship a particularly restricted amount of 250 bottles in 2025.
Distilled in 1999 and drawn from Cooper Spirits’ stock of “honey barrels”—personally chosen by the late Rob Cooper from Alberta Distillers’ rickhouses—The Lock Inventory & Barrel 25-Yr-Outdated Straight Rye Whiskey not too long ago obtained Double Gold recognition on the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competitors, in accordance with the corporate.
“The 25-Yr-Outdated is the head of our ultra-aged rye whiskey assortment and a real time capsule from the final century,” mentioned Chad Solomon, director of innovation at Cooper Spirits, in a information launch. “This whiskey has been patiently ready 1 / 4 century to be skilled, growing extraordinary complexity via many years of mild ageing in Canada’s chilly, dry local weather. The meticulous barrel-selection course of that Rob Cooper established has allowed us to create a rye of unparalleled richness and depth that showcases what occurs when an excellent distillate meets excellent ageing circumstances and affected person stewardship.”
The Lock Inventory & Barrel 25-Yr-Outdated (111 proof, 55.5% ABV) opens with heat spice, toffee and caramelized banana, in accordance with the corporate. The palate featurers treacle, toffee, cocoa, cinnamon, nutmeg, black tea and dried cherry. The primary launch shall be restricted to solely 250 bottles out there worldwide at a urged retail worth of $999.99.
