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I.W. Harper Unveils A Rare 34-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey in Partnership with Award Winning Actor Colman Domingo
Stitzel-Weller Distillery proudly introduces the rarest release in I.W. Harper's 150-year history: I.W. Harper 34-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Crafted from just four legacy barrels laid down in 1989 and matured for 34 years at the iconic Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Kentucky, this ultra-limited expression represents a first-of-its-kind intersection of whiskey craftsmanship, cultural storytelling, and community. Launched in collaboration with two-time Oscar nominated actor, directo
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[{"type":"text","content":"The Couture-Inspired, Ultra-Rare Spirit Honors the Brand's Legacy of Black Excellence, and Will Be Exclusively Auctioned Via Sotheby's to Benefit Native Son","length":164,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stitzel-Weller Distillery proudly introduces the rarest release in I.W. Harper's 150-year history: I.W. Harper 34-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Crafted from just four legacy barrels laid down in 1989 and matured for 34 years at the iconic Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Kentucky, this ultra-limited expression represents a first-of-its-kind intersection of whiskey craftsmanship, cultural storytelling, and community. Launched in collaboration with two-time Oscar nominated actor, director and philanthropist Colman Domingo, this release is both a reflection of enduring style and an intentional celebration of identity, individuality, and artistic expression. A testament to the liquid's rarity, only 5 bottles will be sold (out of only 11 total in existence), exclusively consigned via global auction at Sotheby's in New York, with proceeds donated to Native Son , a movement, community, and platform created to inspire, empower, and amplify the visibility of Black queer men.","length":1049,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/diageo/9347051-en-stitzel-weller-distillery-i-w-harper-34-year-old-bourbon-colman-domingo-partnership","length":189,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""As someone who cares deeply about legacy and representation, this release feels personal," Colman Domingo shared. "As a Black queer man, I know how vital visibility, support, and community are. Choosing Native Son as the charity partner was intentional—it reflects the same values we're honoring through the whiskey: legacy, cultural expression, and creating space to be seen and celebrated. I.W. Harper 34-Year-Old isn't just about rarity; it's about storytelling that honors both past and future."","length":532,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"That legacy is not just defined by time in barrels, but by the stories and cultural threads that surround it. Founded by Isaac Wolfe Bernheim, I.W. Harper has long stood as a symbol of refinement an...