Coors Whiskey Co. has unveiled a limited-release Blended American Malt Whiskey, an eight-year-old expression crafted with the company’s proprietary malt and Colorado malt. The 110.5-proof whiskey arrives in a run of just 1,200 individually numbered bottles, available for Father’s Day in Colorado and Illinois at a suggested retail price of $79.99.
The release marks a new chapter for Coors Spirits Co., drawing on nearly 150 years of malting expertise. Since 1878, Coors has operated one of North America’s largest malting facilities, building grain knowledge that has influenced flavor profiles across both brewing and whiskey.
“Most whiskey stories begin in the barrel. Ours begins with the grain,” said Susie McInerney, senior marketing manager at Coors Spirits Co. “Malt has been part of the Coors story since the earliest days of the company, rooted in long-standing malting tradition.”
McInerney added that the expression represents “a natural evolution for Coors Whiskey Co. and is proof that what goes into our whiskey — down to the grain — makes all the difference, and creates something truly differentiated in the category.”
The whiskey has already earned recognition on the competition circuit. It received a score of 98 and Gold Outstanding from the 2026 International Wine & Spirits Awards. It also claimed Double Platinum honors at the 2026 ASCOT Awards for both taste and label design.
The bottle features a custom illustration of the historic Coors Malt House, a premium copper cork, and a front bottle medallion.
Official tasting notes from the brand describe aromas of fresh plum and crunchy cookie, fused with cinnamon raisin bread, cooked Granny Smith apples, and dried fruit. The palate offers succulent pear, salted melon, and stone fruit, followed by creamy, lightly smoked dark chocolate-covered cherry and rich toffee notes, giving way to peat and spice. The finish brings charred oak, vanilla, and dry warming spice.
Coors Spirits Co. described the release as the first in a series of innovative American whiskey expressions from Coors Whiskey Co., with additional exploration and innovation planned.
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