8-year Bourbon Barrel Pick by Jorge Valdes, the former Medellin cartel member nicknamed the King of Miami

8-Year Kentucky Bourbon — 128 Proof. A bold, unapologetic expression—fitting for the man behind it.

Barrel Profile: Rich oak, deep caramel, elevated spice

Style: Full-bodied and powerful, balanced with maturity and depth

The bourbon is presented in a premium glass decanter, designed to be reused and displayed long after the last pour.

Only 100 Bottles produced and only 70 available for sale.

Each Hand-Signed & Individually Numbered by Jorge “The King” Valdes

Exclusive Collaboration with Shortbarrel

This Exclusive Collaboration with Shortbarrel is more than a bottle—it’s a collectible piece of Miami history and a tribute to one of the most remarkable second chapters ever written.

WHO IS JORGE VALDES?
Jorge Valdez is one of the most fascinating redemption stories in modern American culture.

Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, Jorge rose to power in the 1980s as a key U.S. operator for the Medellín Cartel. His role placed him in rooms with presidents, generals, celebrities, and some of the most dangerous figures of the era. After serving a decade in federal prison, Jorge chose a different path—one built on accountability, service, and purpose.

Today, he’s far from the world that made his name. Jorge is a mindset coach, author, speaker, podcaster, YouTuber, and youth-advocate whose mission centers on helping people rewrite their own stories. He’s dedicated himself to sending books to inmates, speaking on personal transformation, and using his past to guide others toward better futures.

This bourbon is a nod to that journey—from infamy to impact.