Chilled’s Top 10 Drops for July 2026
Bringing you what’s new and noteworthy each month. Designed for bartenders and connoisseurs, we choose our favorite bottles, barware and bold ideas stirring up the scene.
Below are ten standout spirits worth sipping, sharing and showing off.
Hampton Water Artist Series x Mary Ball
Hampton Water has launched the second release in their annual Artist Series, a limited-edition rosé made with organic grapes. The fastest-growing rosé brand in the U.S., created by Jon Bon Jovi, Jesse Bongiovi, and Gérard Bertrand, has partnered with renowned artist Mary Ball, who is known for finding nature’s most intricate details and bringing them to larger-than-life realization. Informed by her experiences, surroundings, and evolving sense of place, Mary Ball has reimagined the iconic Hampton Water label with this vibrant new collectible.
Cointreau Citrus Spritz
Just in time for peak patio season, the iconic French orange liqueur is making national waves with Cointreau Citrus Spritz—a premium, ready-to-serve cocktail range designed for effortless, elevated sipping. Blending legendary Cointreau with French white wine and natural ingredients, this bright, bubbly 750ml newcomer debuts in two vibrant flavors: a bittersweet Orange & Blood Orange and a crisp, zesty Lemon & Lime. Perfect for streamlining high-volume summer service or backyard entertaining, simply pour it over ice. Look out for them trackside this summer as an official sponsor of the 2026 Saratoga Race Course (including the Belmont Stakes), or find them nationwide and on Instacart.
(MSRP: $19.99)
Baileys Chocolate Minis
Baileys is expanding its award-winning portfolio by tapping into the massive consumer craving for “little treats” and on-the-go luxury. The national launch of Baileys Chocolate Minis introduces a highly convenient, single-serve 100mL format that delivers the rich, velvety flavors of real Belgian chocolate blended seamlessly with classic Irish cream. Requiring zero mixing, these perfectly portioned bottles are incredibly versatile—designed to be sipped chilled straight from the bottle at summer gatherings, or poured over espresso and ice cream for an instant, elevated dessert cocktail. They hit U.S. shelves on July 1, available in convenient three-packs.
(MSRP: $11.99 per 3-pack)
YOSHI Matcha Liqueur
Arriving as a true category-defining innovation, YOSHI has launched as the world’s first shelf-stable matcha liqueur. Positioned at the intersection of cocktail culture and wellness-driven trends, this 17% ABV newcomer blends premium ceremonial-grade Uji matcha with a rich oat milk base. Developed over nearly two years to eliminate any whisking or guesswork behind the bar, this low-sugar, non-dairy, and gluten-free alternative to traditional cream liqueurs delivers an authentic, earthy complexity with a velvety smooth finish. It is a plug-and-play solution for backbars looking to capitalize on the booming “matcha martini” movement.
(17% ABV / MSRP: $39.99)
Brush Creek Distillery ‘Heroes Edition’ Straight Bourbon
Brush Creek Distillery, the award-winning craft distillery set on a historic 30,000-acre working cattle ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming, has announced its special 2026 ‘Heroes Edition’ Straight Bourbon. In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the distillery is expanding what has historically been a strict single-barrel annual release into an exclusive three-barrel batch. Paying tribute to everyday community heroes, this patriotic expression features a unique four-grain mashbill combining Red Winter Wheat, Blue and White Corn, and a heavy dose of rye. Blending aged stocks ranging from 6 to 12 years old, it delivers a rich, complex profile layered with notes of citrus zest, cinnamon roll, pecan pie, and warm oak.
(100 Proof / MSRP: $80.00)
George Washington’s Spirit of ’76 Cask Strength Bourbon
George Washington’s Mount Vernon is marking the Semiquincentennial with an ultra-exclusive release: George Washington’s Spirit of ’76 Cask Strength Bourbon. Notably the first-ever bourbon produced by Washington’s reconstructed historic distillery, this 7-year-old expression is crafted entirely by hand using authentic 18th-century methods. Highlighting Washington’s history as the owner of the largest whiskey distillery in late 18th-century America, the bottle features a stunning double-sided label that slowly reveals Emanuel Leutze’s iconic painting, Washington Crossing the Delaware, as the liquid is consumed. Strictly limited to just 300 bottles, it drops July 4, 2026, exclusively in person at The Shops at Mount Vernon with a one-bottle limit.
(Cask Strength / MSRP: $1,000)
The Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection #3
Buffalo Trace Distillery has released the third edition of its Prohibition Collection, an annual five-bottle set honoring the “medicinal whiskeys” legally produced during the dry era under President Albert B. Blanton. The 2026 collection features five historical recreations in 375ml bottles: Henry Watterson (a powerful, uncut 140.6-proof rye bursting with green herbs), Kentucky River (a balanced 100-proof straight blend with notes of baked apple), John G. Carlisle (a classic, high-rye 100-proof bourbon), Walter B. Duffy (a rich 107-proof blend of 10- and 14-year-old bourbons), and Cove Spring (an uncut, 120.2-proof wheated bourbon featuring dark cherry and toasted coconut). Housed in a custom wooden case with vintage prescription-style cartons, this ultra-limited set rolls out to select U.S. retailers.
(MSRP: $999.99)
Redwood Empire ‘Colonel Armstrong’ Wheated Bourbon
Redwood Empire Whiskey has introduced Colonel Armstrong Wheated Bourbon, a new four-grain expression honoring California’s conservation history. The innovative blend marries the distillery’s own grain-to-glass spirit with hand-selected, 4- to 14-year-old high-wheat bourbons from Kentucky and Indiana, resulting in an exceptional mash bill featuring 30% wheat—more than double that of standard wheated bourbons. Aged in Northern California’s cool, foggy climate, it delivers an approachable profile layered with notes of ripe stone fruit, vanilla, and strawberry jam sandwiches. Named after the man who helped preserve the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, the bottle includes GPS coordinates to the 1,400-year-old Colonel Armstrong Tree.
(MSRP: $39.99)
Jefferson’s Founder’s Reserve 20-Year-Old Bourbon
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Jefferson’s Bourbon is rolling out one of the rarest, most exclusive releases in its history: Founder’s Reserve 20-Year-Old. Inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s 1787 travels through France as U.S. Minister, this ultra-premium expression features a rare 20-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in French Bordeaux wine casks. Bottled at a cask strength of 94 proof, the liquid brilliantly marries two decades of deep, dark fruit and dried oak complexity with a soft, elegant wine finish. Signaling a true holy grail for collectors, only 250 individually numbered and signed bottles are available via the brand’s website and select luxury accounts.
(94 Proof / MSRP: $499.99)
The Dalmore Aged 17 Years
The Dalmore Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the U.S. launch of The Dalmore Aged 17 Years, marking the first new addition to its core Principal Collection since 2022. Designed as the natural next step after the brand’s 15-Year-Old, the liquid is first matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon barrels before finishing in a rare “trilogy” of aged sherry casks: Amoroso, Apóstoles, and Matusalem Oloroso, sourced via an exclusive partnership with legendary producer González Byass. The result is a highly decadent dram that beautifully elevates the house style, offering a vivid palate of poached pears, sweet toffee, and orange marmalade before leading into a long finish of dark chocolate orange and warm cinnamon. It comes housed in a luxurious purple gift box featuring the brand’s iconic silver 12-point Royal Stag.
(84 Proof / MSRP: $250)
About Chilled’s Top Ten Drops
Chilled’s Top Ten Drops is a monthly editorial series highlighting the most exciting new releases in the world of spirits and mixology. Designed for bartenders, brand partners, and enthusiasts alike, the series celebrates craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of today’s cocktail experience.
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