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    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 Stagg

    The 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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