Spice up your bar for Derby and beyond

Thirst for bourbon and rye is driving innovation at distilleries big and small. Here are three spicy new brands to try.

Four Roses Small Batch Select: The first permanent addition to Four Roses’ lineup in 12 years, this 104-proof bourbon mingles six of its 10 recipes and packs a cinnamon punch.

Old Forester Rye: The venerable brand’s first rye, this 100-proof whiskey is one of the best values on the shelf at $23/750ml bottle.

New Riff Kentucky Single Barrel: Each barrel from the Newport distillery will vary, but expect bold, savory character from this high-rye bourbon.

– Carla Carlton, managing editor of Bourbon+