Lux Exposé

Stitzel-Weller Distillery has unveiled the rarest release in I.W. Harper’s 150-year history: the I.W. Harper 34-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Distilled in 1989 and nurtured for over three decades at one of Kentucky’s most legendary distilleries, this exceptional spirit is a celebration of artistry, legacy, and identity.

Only 11 bottles of this rare elixir exist. Just five will be made available to collectors via a global Sotheby’s auction in New York, running from July 24 through August 7, 2025. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to Native Son, an advocacy organization dedicated to uplifting and amplifying the voices of Black queer men. This extraordinary release is not only a milestone in whiskey craftsmanship but also a powerful philanthropic gesture.