The Last Drop Distillers announced its 2025 collection on Tuesday, and this year’s lineup features three whiskies: a 27-year-old Kentucky Bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, a 55-year-old Single Malt from Tomintoul Distillery and a 22-year-old Blended Japanese Malt Whisky from a shuttered brand known for producing exceptionally rare Japanese whisky.
“The 2025 Curated Collection represents one of The Last Drop’s most anticipated and exceptional releases to date,” Vice President of Sazerac’s Emerging Portfolio Division Jess Scheerhorn said in a statement. “Featuring a remarkable 27-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, alongside two stunning whiskies from Scotland and Japan, this collection showcases the best of global whisky craftsmanship. Each spirit is a testament to our pursuit of the truly extraordinary, and we are thrilled to share these rare finds with epicureans of fine spirits around the world.”
The Last Drop 2025 Collection will be available in limited amounts to the brand’s U.S. and global distributor networks in April, according to the brand.
A Closer Look at The Last Drop’s 2025 Collection
Release 37: The Last Drop 27 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon From Buffalo Trace
This release is considered one of the oldest bourbons released from Buffalo Trace to date, and it is a blend of whiskeys distilled in 1995, 1996 and 1997. The barrels were chosen and married by Master Blender Drew Mayvile and Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley. The bourbon clocks in at 121.8 proof and has a suggested retail price of $10,500 for a 750 ml and a 50 ml mini bottle. Just 508 bottles are available globally.
The Last Drop consulted with Buffalo Trace’s Master Blender Drew Mayville to chat about the aromas and flavors of the pour. Mayville claimed the nose is full of seasoned oak with rich cherries and medjool dates, interlaced with fruit and spice. The palate is full of deep oak, caramel and dark chocolate-dipped cherries. The finish is lengthy, with dominant notes of oak spice and warmth.
Release 38: The Last Drop 55 Year Old Single Malt From Tomintoul Distillery
The Last Drop shares that this scotch is the sister cask to last year’s release: The Last Drop No. 36, Tomintoul’s oldest single malt release at the time. The liquid was distilled in April 1969 and spent time maturing in ex-sherry butts and refill sherry hogsheads. The casks were married and held in an ex-Matusalem Sherry butt for two years before bottled. The whisky clocks in at 86.2 proof, and just 430 bottles exist. The liquid has a suggested retail price of $6,950.
The Last Drop’s Master Blender Colin Scott claims this whisky has a richness on the nose, with red fruits and tree fruit like ripe peaches, coupled with toasted almonds and toffee. The palate is juicy, with orchard fruit and dried grass, coupled with licorice sweetness. After a bit of time, expect pineapple upside down cake with caramel. The finish lingers for ages, with sweet and spicy complexity.
Release No. 39: The Last Drop 22 Year Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky
Hanyu Distillery closed about a quarter century ago, according to The Last Drop, but the brand shares this Japanese whisky distillery is known for its “exceptionally-elusive” whiskies. This blend is composed of malt whiskies that were distilled and laid for maturation in 2000, which is when Hanyu shuttered its doors. The liquid is a marriage of Japanese whiskies matured in two casks that were made from Mizunara oak. It clocks in at 118.2 proof and just 319 bottles are available. The suggested retail price of this unique whisky is $5,500.
Master Blender for Sazerac of Ireland Helen Mulholland shares the whisky smells like “walking into an exclusive spa” with sandalwood, green wood, vanilla and marzipan. The palate bursts forth with banana, coconut and red berries and incense. The whisky finishes beautifully with cinnamon pastry and sweet spice.
“Each release from The Last Drop is unique and irreplaceable, and the 2025 Collection is no exception,” said Director of Brand Experience for The Last Drop Distillers Rebecca Jago in a statement. “It gives me great pride, as custodian of the brand’s legacy, to see the tradition of curating remarkable spirits continue with these three exceptional whiskies.”
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