Market Report
The LiQ Rare Bourbon Index — Q2 2026
How premium bourbon prices moved this quarter and what it means for collectors.
LiQ EditorialApril 22, 20266 min read
The LiQ Rare Bourbon Index rose 4.2% in Q2 2026, outperforming both traditional equity indices and the broader spirits market. Premium allocations from Buffalo Trace and Heaven Hill continued to command extraordinary premiums.
Key Movers
+12%
Pappy 23 Year+8%
Weller Full Proof+6%
George T StaggThe sustained demand for allocated bourbon reflects a fundamental shift in collector behavior. Buyers are no longer purchasing for consumption alone — they are building portfolios of liquid assets with demonstrated appreciation curves.
"The best time to acquire allocated bourbon was five years ago. The second best time is now."
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