Evan Williams® Expands Award-Winning Flavors Lineup with New Evan Williams Blackberry

Smooth bourbon meets ripe blackberry flavor in a fresh new nationwide release

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Evan Williams®, the #1 American-owned Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, is bringing the flavor with the launch of Evan Williams Blackberry, a bold new flavor extension joining the brand’s award-winning lineup of flavored whiskeys. Arriving in stores across the U.S. beginning in March, Evan Williams Blackberry delivers a fresh pick for consumers looking to enjoy bourbon in new and flavorful ways.

Combining Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon with ripe blackberry flavor, Evan Williams Blackberry offers a bold yet balanced taste that’s smooth, approachable, and versatile. Bottled at 65 proof (32.5% Alc./Vol.), the new expression layers juicy fruit notes with subtle caramel and a rounded bourbon finish making it easy to enjoy however the moment calls for it.

“When you need a fresh pick, Evan Williams Blackberry delivers,” said Max Stefka, AVP Global Whiskey Brands at Evan Williams. “This new flavor builds on the momentum of our award-winning flavors lineup, combining the quality and consistency Evan Williams is known for with a vibrant blackberry profile that’s perfect for sipping, simple mixing with lemonade or soda, and sharing with friends.”

Designed for versatility, Evan Williams Blackberry is easy to enjoy no matter the occasion. Whether served as a chilled shot, poured over ice, or mixed into simple two-ingredient cocktails, the smooth bourbon and ripe blackberry flavor make it effortless to elevate everyday moments. The expression pairs seamlessly with classic mixers like iced tea, cream soda or spiced sodas, and even shines in playful serves inspired by nostalgic combinations—like a blackberry twist on a PB&J shot. A standout serve is the refreshing Blackberry Lemonade, which highlights the whiskey’s fruit-forward character with a crisp, easy-drinking twist and hint of bubbles. From backyard gatherings to tailgates, Evan Williams Blackberry delivers bold flavor with easy preparation, making it a go-to for casual get-togethers and celebratory occasions alike.

Evan Williams Blackberry Lemonade

2 oz. Evan Williams Blackberry

Lemonade

Soda Water (Optional) Pour Evan Williams Blackberry over ice, fill with lemonade, and top with soda water.

The launch of Evan Williams Blackberry marks another step in the continued growth of the brand’s award-winning flavors lineup, broadening the ways consumers can enjoy Evan Williams in both casual and celebratory moments. Those looking to experience Evan Williams Blackberry can find it available nationwide, beginning in March at a suggested retail price of $14.99 for a 750ml bottle.

ABOUT EVAN WILLIAMS:  Evan Williams is among the leaders in the American Whiskey segment as the #1 American-owned Bourbon and the world’s second largest-selling Bourbon. In 1783, the brand’s namesake opened Kentucky’s First Distillery on the banks of the Ohio River. Many years and barrels later, Evan Williams Bourbon is still produced the right way, using the same time-honored methods. Since 2015, Evan Williams has proudly supported Veteran-focused organizations nationwide, contributing more than $750,000 to initiatives that honor and empower those who have served our country. In 2024, the brand debuted ‘Evan Williams Bourbon Nation’ to celebrate college athletics through a partnership with Learfield, making Kentucky’s 1st Distiller Game Day’s #1 Pour. The multi-year deal currently includes powerhouse universities across the country. The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience (www.EvanWilliamsBourbonExperience.com) celebrates the legacy of Evan Williams through an immersive visitor’s center experience that brings to life the history and tradition of Kentucky’s native spirit as an official stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Learn more at www.EvanWilliams.com.

MAY 2026 AUCTION NOW LIVE!

Our May 2026 Auction is now live, featuring a standout selection of Diageo Special Releases. First launched in 2001, this sought-after series has become a highlight of the whisky calendar, showcasing rare, limited-edition single malts from across Diageo’s portfolio. This lineup includes bold cask-strength expressions from Oban, Talisker, Clynelish, Cardhu, Cameron Bridge, Singleton of Glen Ord and Lagavulin – each with distinctive cask finishes and striking 2022 release themes.

Distilled in 1977 at the now-silent Glen Albyn Distillery, this exceptional single cask whisky was matured for 30 years before being bottled in 2007 by Douglas Laing for their esteemed Old Malt Cask range. Drawn from cask DL REF #3405, it is a rare and characterful snapshot of a lost Highland distillery with just 179 bottles ever produced.

Distilled in 1998 – the final year of production at the now-demolished Imperial Distillery – this 25 Years Old single cask is a rare survivor from a lost Speyside name. Matured in refill Bourbon Barrel #100916 and bottled at natural cask strength in 2023 by Cask 88, it captures some of the very last spirit ever laid down at the distillery. Limited to just 200 bottles, each with a uniquely varied label illustrated by Johnathon Freemantle, this is a highly collectible release.

Or how about this Aberfeldy 19 Years Old (Bottled 1991), a rare example of the coveted staff-only releases from within Diageo’s distillery portfolio. Produced in limited numbers, these annual bottlings saw each distillery manager select exceptional casks to be presented at natural cask strength. This bottling is an opportunity to acquire a whisky originally reserved for those who made it.

These are only a few of the old, limited and collectable bottles featured in our May auction, to view more wee gems visit clickwhiskyauctions.com. Register to bid. Remember, you’ve got to be in it to win it! Auction ends Sunday 17^th May from 8pm BST.

Artful Dodger: Casks Uncovered

Independent bottlers give us the chance to experience whiskies in a different light. Styling themselves as a band of “professional whisky thieves”, Artful Dodger Whisky Collective seeks out remarkable casks and releases them for drinkers to enjoy.

The result is a range of distinctive single cask bottlings, often presented at natural cask strength and without chill filtration, each chosen to showcase the individuality of the whisky inside.

Explore our latest Artful Dodger releases and uncover something truly distinctive.

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Local Heros Sherry Bomb 46% 70cl

Bold, fruity and dense, Local Heros Sherry Bomb brings a warming, jammy, indulgently spiced perspective to the three-strong collection of blended malts from the team behind Coleburn Distillery. Aged in both ex-Oloroso and refill casks, the bottling offers a toasted, nutty and rich flavour profile – a classic sherry-matured expression. Local Heros was released to celebrate the whisky community, and it provides something of a taster while we wait for the planned Whisky Resort at Coleburn to take shape.

£52.50

Tasting notes:

Nose: Rich and indulgent, the nose opens with honey-roasted cashew, cinnamon and milk chocolate-coated strawberry notes, alongside granola and marmalade on toast.

Palate: Nuttier than the nose, hazelnut and walnut notes emerge, alongside dried figs, apricots and raisins. There’s a smattering of baking spices, all set within a rich, creamy, vanilla-like texture.

Finish: Medium length with lingering spiced chocolate and toasted oak.

Imperial (silent)
35 Year Old · 1989 Vintage
70cl · 42.7% ABV

£699.95

A rare gem from the silent Imperial Distillery, this 35-year-old single malt has matured entirely in a bourbon barrel. Notes of oily pineapple, honeyed peach and subtle sweet peat are wrapped in a creamy, gently spiced texture. Three and a half decades of careful maturation have created a whisky of elegance, balance and quiet power.

Sotheby’s and The Distillers’ Charity Extend Partnership for the

Biennial Distillers One of One Auction Through To 2033

LONDON – The Distillers’ Charity and Sotheby’s today announced the continuation of their partnership for the biennial Distillers One of One Auction, the world’s leading charity whisky auction.

Sotheby’s – which has hosted the sale since its inception in 2021 – will collaborate with The Distillers’ Charity on the next four editions of The Distillers One of One Auction, extending the partnership through 2033. Across the first three auctions, the event has raised £6.6 million ($8.4 million) for The Distillers’ Charity, enabling support for 4,582 disadvantaged young people across Scotland, as of end March 2026.

Celebrating the passion, craftsmanship and innovation at the heart of Scotch whisky, The Distillers One of One Auction brings together ultra rare releases from distilleries and producers across Scotland: no two bottles are ever the same, and no lot will ever be recreated. The three auctions held so far have set 72 brand auction records and attracted bidders from more than 20 countries, affirming the event’s global resonance. In all, 49 companies have generously donated 120 lots to date.

The inaugural 2021 auction remains the most valuable charity whisky auction ever held, achieving £3.1 million ($4.1 million) and setting the pace for the success of the two subsequent sales. Highlights included a four-bottle set of Glenfiddich from the 1950s, which sold for £1 million ($1.4 million) – a record for Glenfiddich. In 2023, Bowmore topped the sale with STAC 55 Years Old, the oldest whisky ever released by the distillery, achieving £562,500 ($679.3k). In 2025, The Glenlivet took centre stage with SPIRA 60 Year Old 1965 – the distillery’s oldest expression to date, presented in a 1.5 litre spiral decanter – which sold for £650,000 ($871.4k), setting a new benchmark for the brand.

The auctions have been made possible through the exceptional generosity of donors from across the Scotch whisky industry, including Bacardi – John Dewar & Sons, Brown Forman, Campari Group, Chivas Brothers, Diageo, Gleann Mór, Gordon & MacPhail, International Beverage, KANDOBLANC, Suntory Global Spirits, The Last Drop and William Grant & Sons, among many others.

Founded more than 70 years ago, The Distillers’ Charity – the philanthropic arm of The Worshipful Company of Distillers – is a fundraising and grant making organisation. Following the inaugural sale in 2021, it launched the Youth Action Fund, supported exclusively through proceeds from the biennial auction. Against a backdrop of rising poverty, mental health challenges and youth unemployment, the fund engages more than 900 young people every year, helping them achieve meaningful outcomes in employment, training or further education. Uniquely, 100% of the auction hammer proceeds go directly to charitable causes. Each Distillers One of One Auction raises funds to cover two years of work by the Youth Action Fund; during 2025 alone, a total of 1,007 young people achieved a successful employability outcome helping them to reach their potential, with over 3,100 employability outcomes for young people since the fund’s inception.

The fourth edition of the Distillers One of One Auction will take place in Scotland in October 2027, with further details to be announced in due course.

Jonny Fowle, Global Head of Whisky & Spirits, Sotheby’s, said: “The continuation of Sotheby’s partnership with The Distillers’ Charity as host of The Distillers One of One Auction reflects the strength of a collaboration built on shared values. Since 2021, the auction has brought together extraordinary whiskies, visionary distillers and an international community of collectors, united by a commitment to excellence and philanthropy. It has firmly established itself as a landmark event in the global whisky calendar, celebrating the creativity and innovation of the Scotch whisky industry while delivering meaningful, lasting impact through The Distillers’ Charity. To stage a sale that not only showcases the very best of the whisky world but also makes such a tangible difference to young people and their communities across Scotland has been a career highlight.”Jonathan Driver, Chairman of Distillers One of One & Trustee of The Distillers’ Charity, said: “The nature of Collective Endeavour permeates all aspects of the Distillers One of One Auctions.  Since 2020 Sotheby’s has been an incredible partner, sharing the challenges of bringing the best of the Scotch Whisky Industry together for the best of causes. I am delighted that, in announcing the continuation of this long-term partnership with Sotheby’s, we will both ensure that the world’s pre-eminent Scotch Whisky Auction will continue to stand as a “Lighthouse” fixture in the global whisky calendar and continue the vital work to Transform Young People’s Lives through the funds raised. We look forward to the auctions to come, with the unmatched support of Sotheby’s and backed by the generosity, skill and craftmanship of our donor companies and our highly valued sponsors. United in common cause to drive life-changing results.”

Watch Here: The World’s Biggest Whisky Auction is Back: First Look at Distillers One of One 2027

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About The Distillers One of One® Auction and The Distillers’ Charity

The Distillers One of One Auction is a biennial series of ultra-rare whisky auctions, which launched in 2021. To date, the Auctions have raised £6.6 million, principally awarded to the Youth Action Fund with the aim of supporting young people in Scotland, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to reach their potential and make a positive contribution to their communities. The Youth Action Fund’s portfolio charities are Aberdeen Foyer, Action for Children, Enable Works, Fare, Street League and The Talk About Trust. They are collectively managed by Inspiring Scotland.

More than 4,582 young people have been engaged through the Youth Action Fund since its inception in early 2022, benefiting from the work the fund’s dedicated charity partners have undertaken, and dramatically increasing their opportunities to enter the workforce. These young people have significantly improved their long-term prospects, either securing employment (32%), progressing to further/higher education (30%), pursuing other vocational training, volunteering and apprenticeships (23%), or re-engaging with school (15%). The cumulative employability outcome (to March 2026) currently stands at 3,109.

A total of 120 unique lots have been donated across the three auctions to date, 72 of which broke world sales records for the distilleries who created and donated them. The Distillers One of One has earned its reputation as a once-in-a-lifetime experience for collectors: no two bottles are ever the same, and no lot will ever be recreated. Each lot is imbued with the spirit of craftsmanship and exclusivity, representing the pinnacle of Scotch whisky.

The Distillers One of One® is a trading name of The Distillers’ Ventures Limited, a company registered in England & Wales under company number 13264121 and registered office at 9 Bonhill Street, London EC2A 4PE.

The Distillers One of One will return in October 2027.

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BONHAMS HONG KONG TO AUCTION

TWO RARE ULTRA-AGED JAPANESE WHISKIES

 A Unique Yamazaki 50-Year-Old,

Exclusively Created for Club Natsume

 Karuizawa 52-Year-Old Cask #5627, 1960 – Treasure Ship —

The Oldest Karuizawa Ever Released

Hong Kong — On 30 May 2026, Bonhams Hong Kong will present The Legendary Japanese Whisky: Yamazaki 50-Year-Old – Club Natsume & Karuizawa 52-Year-Old Cask #5627, 1960 – Treasure Ship, bringing to market two of the most coveted names in Japanese whisky.

Leading the sale is a unique Yamazaki 50-Year-Old created exclusively for Club Natsume — one of the rarest iterations of the distillery’s second-oldest expression — offered alongside the oldest Karuizawa ever released from the now-closed iconic distillery. Defined by extraordinary age, rarity and impeccable provenance, the pair marks a significant chapter in the story of Japanese whisky.

“We are honoured to be entrusted with two whiskies of such rarity and significance,” said Terrence Tang, Bonhams’ Head of Wine & Spirits, Asia. “It is not often that two whiskies of this calibre come to auction together; each marks an important moment in the development of Japanese whisky. Their presence underscores Bonhams’ leadership in the global rare wine and spirits market and forms part of an exceptional line-up of five fine wine and spirits auctions this season.”

Yamazaki 50-Year-Old

Exclusively Created for Club Natsume

Estimate: HK$2,800,000 – 4,200,000

 The Yamazaki 50-Year-Old ranks among the rarest Japanese whiskies in existence. 

Only three official 50-year-old editions were released by the distillery — in 2005, 2007 and 2011 — and they remain the distillery’s second-oldest expression, surpassed only by the 55-Year-Old, which achieved HK$6,200,000 at Bonhams Hong Kong in 2020, setting the auction record for a single bottle of Japanese whisky.

Even among these ultra-limited releases, this particular bottle stands apart as a truly singular example, having been produced exclusively by Suntory as a custom bottling for Club Natsume in Nagoya, Japan, with a unique washi label distinct from the three other commercial Yamazaki 50-year-old releases. Founded by Fumie Kase, Club Natsume was a prominent private members’ venue within Nagoya’s business and political circles. As a longstanding patron, Suntory created the bottling as a token of appreciation to commemorate the club’s 50^th anniversary.

The bottle was subsequently signed by Suntory’s Chief Blender, Shinji Fukuyo (福與伸二), further underscoring its exceptional provenance.

Karuizawa 52-Year-Old Cask #5627, 1960 – Treasure Ship

The Oldest Karuizawa Ever Released – One of Only 41 Bottles

Estimate: HK$2,200,000 – 3,200,000

The Karuizawa 1960 Cask #5627 stands as the oldest Karuizawa whisky ever bottled. Only 41 bottles were produced. Since the famed distillery ceased production in 2000, Karuizawa has become one of the rarest and most sought-after names in Japanese whisky.

Among the 41 bottles — each distinguished by a hand-carved antique netsuke (根付) suspended from the neck — the “Treasure Ship” edition is widely regarded as the pinnacle of the series. This particular bottle was the star of the show when it was unveiled at Whisky Live / Tokyo International Bar Show 2013, instantly capturing the attention of the whisky world.

This edition reflects the meticulous craftsmanship associated with the brand. Created by the Scottish design agency Contagious, each element of the package was carefully crafted. The label was handmade by papermaker Norito Hasegawa and embellished by master calligrapher Soji Nishimoto. The bespoke wooden case, inspired by traditional Japanese puzzle boxes, was crafted by a British cabinetmaker and inlaid with wood from the original sherry cask. 

About The Bonhams Network  

Bonhams is a world-renowned heritage auction house founded in 1793. Backed by its global network of auction houses spanning the UK, UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Bonhams offers the widest range of collecting categories at all price points. The auction house is internationally recognized for its leadership in Fine Art, Collector Cars, Luxury, and Iconic Private Collections, supported by flagship locations in London, New York, Paris, and Hong Kong.

Renowned for its bespoke client service, exceptional expertise, and dedication to local market relationships, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually across more than 60 specialist categories, uniting collectors and connoisseurs around the world.

For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com

Our collection schedule for May 2026 has now been finalised. Please complete the form HERE to  register your interest in our free collection service.

The deadline for collection requests is 12noon on Monday 11th May 2026.

Home collections are available for those customers sending 10+ bottles or bottles to the value of £1000. Lots can be split over the next three auctions.  Unfortunately this service is not available in London. Although we do have four collection points in London. Collections are limited and offered on a first come first served basis. It is essential that a submission sheet is completed, you can find the link to do so under the selling section on your ‘My SWA’ page. It would be appreciated if bottles could be packed for uplift with your name clearly marked on the front of the box. A winner in our auction? We are now offering a delivery service to customers who are dropping bottles off for a future auction. This service is charged at £12 (inc. VAT), optional loss and breakage cover is available

Local Heros Sweet Peat 46% 70cl

Part of the Local Heros trio of whiskies released by the team behind Coleburn Distillery’s revival, Sweet Peat is an intricate, surprisingly complex take on blended malt Scotch. In many ways it does exactly what it says on the tin: it’s a strikingly sweet expression with wisps of gentle smoke. But dig into it and it’s got depth, balance and elegance aplenty. Orchard fruits and boiled confectionery align with aromatic smoke and even a touch of incense. It’s the perfect whisky to sip while waiting for the Coleburn Whisky Resort project to take shape.

£52.50

Tasting notes:

Nose: Sweet Peat opens with traditional confectionery shop notes, backed by plums, orchard fruits, caramel and a subtly elegant earthy smoke.

Palate: Like a dessert trolley, fudge, honey and cake-like notes build on the palate, alongside marshmallow and gently floral incense. More of a bonfire-like smoke builds.

Finish: Long and balanced, with aromatic smoke drifting on.

Bowmore
34 Year Old · 1990 Vintage
70cl · 41.4% ABV

£649.95

This 1990 vintage Bowmore was initially matured in refill bourbon hogsheads before an enriching finish in first-fill Oloroso sherry octaves. The result is an elegant interplay of floral smoke, sea spray and salted peach, layered with mellow cigar leaf and clove. Coastal character meets refined sherry complexity in a beautifully poised 34-year-old Islay single malt.