Industry News Henderson’s high energy, imaginative mind, give life to True Story whiskies “I was at home one evening, and all of a sudden, it popped into my head, ‘Hey, wow, The Kentucky Castle. Wow! What a place to do a bourbon; have a bourbon affiliated with the Castle! Have the Castle as a destination.’ That's really where it started with just that crazy-ass idea.”
Industry News Bardstown Bourbon doubles capacity with distillery expansion Bardstown Bourbon announces the completion of its most significant expansion to date, which pushes the organization’s capacity to more than 18 million proof gallons while focusing on conserving natural resources.
Industry News Wyoming Whiskey names Brendan Cook as new Master Blender Cook’s leadership is poised to elevate Wyoming Whiskey in the category, strengthening the brand’s commitment to crafting exceptional spirits that are a true expression of Wyoming’s rugged and pristine landscape.
Industry News Wes Henderson launches new portfolio of premium American whiskey: True Story Wes Henderson is joined at True Story by his six sons, continuing the legacy of his father, Lincoln Henderson, who was responsible for creating some of America’s most beloved spirits.
This Round's Mine Are popular whiskey festivals a good gauge for bourbon’s ‘health’? But does such enthusiasm truly reflect the health of the bourbon category? Are events like the Bourbon Festival and WhiskeyFest and myriad other whiskey-centric events around the country truly indicative of the category’s health?
Industry News Buffalo Trace offers Master Distiller "Day in the Life" Opportunity “If you are a bourbon enthusiast, now is your chance to become an honorary member of the Buffalo Trace Distillery team during this rare opportunity,” said Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley.
Industry News Casey Jones Distillery Launches First-Ever Mash Maker's Experience in Time for Bourbon Heritage Month Designed for everyone from enthusiasts to those out for a fun day of sightseeing and bourbon tasting, the Mash Maker’s Experience focuses on the primary bourbon grains and how they affect the taste profile of the bourbon from grain to glass.
Industry News 20-year Beam Bourbon Among Bardstown Collection Releases On Sale June 12-14 Lucky me, I got to try them all, including the 20-year-old bourbon released by James B. Distillery. Bottled at 109 proof, the 259-bottle batch came from six barrels aged on the first floor of a nine-story rickhouse on its Clermont, KY, campus.
Industry News Old Forester Releases President’s Choice for Father's Day President’s Choice dates to 1964 when former Brown-Forman President George Garvin Brown II offered the first private single barrels to customers. That tradition continues today as Old Forester surprises consumers with a summer release of President’s Choice.
Industry News Proof° Equity Provides ‘Set It and Forget It’ Whiskey Barrel Investments While Proof° Equity can purchase bulk whiskey from multiple American distilleries, it has partnered for its first offering with Coal Pick Distillery, located near Drakesboro, Ky., in the western third of the Bluegrass State.
Industry News Buffalo Trace Distillery Opens Doors to Buffalo Trace Distillery London Buffalo Trace Distillery London features an immersive, sensorial experience that brings a taste of Kentucky to the nation’s capital.
Industry News Bourbon Women Announces 2024 SIP Scholarship Program The SIP Scholarship Program gives individuals interested in moving into the spirits industry or furthering their careers access to the Bourbon Women SIPosium National Conference, August 15 – 18, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville.
Industry News Barrel Global™ Launches New, High-End American Whiskey Experience with its “Kentucky Bourbon Retreat” “Our Kentucky Bourbon Retreat democratizes barrel ownership by allowing individuals to create their very own batch of barrels with a truly bespoke mashbill."
Industry News West Fork Whiskey Co. Partners with M/I Homes for Transformative Development The design is intended to create a community hub that people can enjoy through outdoor experiences and is meant to enhance both the live and play experience with shared programming initiatives between the distillery and broader community.
Industry News Maker's Mark Bourbon recognizing 'Spirited Women' with Personalized, Limited-Edition Label for consumers Throughout the year, consumers can create a custom Maker's Mark gift for anyone with the brand's personalized label program.
Industry News Taylor Swift to Launch Exclusive Whiskey Collection Inspired by Iconic Albums The result is a collection as diverse as Swift's discography, featuring barrels aged 7-8 years, each corresponding to one of her iconic albums.
Industry News Staghorn Names Lisa Wicker Master Distiller of New Garrard County Distilling Co. Wicker brings more than 20 years of distilling and winemaking experience to Garrard County Distilling Co.
Industry News Woodford Reserve To Debut ‘Flavor Notes Collection’ The Flavor Notes collection will bring Woodford Reserve’s 200+ flavor notes to life and showcase how its bourbon is a spectacle for the senses.
Industry News Bardstown Bourbon Company Opens the Door to “House of Bardstown" “The House of Bardstown is not just an experience; it's a journey into the soul of Bardstown Bourbon Company."
Members only Industry News Country Music Star Jessie G Reunites with Gretchen Wilson on “Like My Whiskey” Directed by Robert Moroni (Matthew West, The Roads Below), “Like My Whiskey” is an ode to a good time with good company, made even better with quality whiskey. Watch the full video below.
Industry News New Riff Distilling Names First Master Distiller Upon joining New Riff, Sprance was mentored by consulting master distiller and “godfather of rye whiskey” Larry Ebersold, an unrivaled authority in the world of distillation and American whiskey.
Industry News Ross & Squibb Distillery Completes First Project With Chris Long's Waterboys Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery, in partnership with NFL legend Chris Long and his Foundation’s Waterboys initiative, announced the completion of their combined efforts to bring a lasting source of clean, safe water to a community of 1,600 people in arid southern Kenya.
Industry News Staghorn Opens Largest All-New Independent Distillery in Kentucky: Garrard County Distilling Co. Located 30 minutes south of Lexington, the 210-acre site includes the 50,000+ sq ft distillery, as well as two 20,000 sq ft rickhouses, with plans for a total of 24 aging warehouses by 2030, each holding nearly 25,000 barrels.
Industry News West Fork Whiskey Co. Announces Game-Changing Capital Raise Central Indiana-based whiskey distillery West Fork Whiskey Co. announced that they entered a partnership with Indianapolis-based Ouabache Investments. The additional capital will allow the distillery to expand production and accelerate growth dramatically.
Industry News Pursuit Spirits Launches Two New Immersive Distillery Experiences in Louisville Guests will taste a variety of Pursuit's award-winning whiskeys, learn all about mashbills, blending, and maturation from our expert guides, partake in their own private barrel selection, and then fill a personalized bottle to take home.
