•Sazerac, owner of Buffalo Trace, Barton 1792, The Last Drop, and A. Smith Bowman, has placed some of its most prized whiskeys on the auction block to aid the victims of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. In a partnership with Blockbar, the company is offering a rare chance to score bottles and collections of Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, W.L. Weller, E.H. Taylor, 1792, A. Smith Bowman, and The Last Drop—all for a worthy cause. The auction started last week and continues through 10 a.m. on November 1st. Sazerac is donating 100% of the proceeds—all going to the American Red Cross to aid in its hurricane recovery efforts. Whisky Advocate has more.

•San Antonio, Texas’ Maverick Distilling has released Samuel Maverick Barrel Aged Rum. The 40% abv rum takes the distillery’s White Rum and ages in it in used Maverick whiskey barrels for three years and 10 months. Samuel Maverick Barrel Aged Rum carries a suggested price of $50 a bottle and is available at the Maverick distillery as well as through the brand’s website. As a single barrel release, quantities are extremely limited.