Recent Whiskey News
Texas Whiskey Maker Shakes Up Leadership Team
A Texas-based whiskey company is making some significant changes as it heads into 2026, shifting gears after what company insiders are calling a breakthrough year. Milam & Greene Whiskey, which has been operating out of the Texas Hill Country since 2019, announced that Heather Greene is ste
UK Cuts China Tariff on Scotch Whisky by Half
The United Kingdom has secured a significant trade agreement with China that slashes import tariffs on Scotch whisky from 10% down to 5%. The deal, finalized during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent trip to Beijing, represents a major development for an industry that has faced challenging market
This Distillery Uses Popcorn Corn for Bourbon
Six years back, a distillery decided to throw out the rulebook on how bourbon gets made. The folks at 15 STARS Fine Aged Bourbon had a straightforward question: what happens when you swap regular corn for the kind that pops? It wasn't just curiosity driving this decision. The team behind 15 STA
Whiskey Brand Turns to Nature for Character Inspiration
A distillery is taking an unconventional approach to their latest limited release by drawing direct parallels between the natural world and the aging process of bourbon and rye. The 2026 Rare Character Limited Release doesn't just borrow imagery from nature—it uses animals, landscapes, and environm
Texas Distillery Breaks Ground With Historic Bourbon Release
After nearly two decades of perfecting their craft in the unforgiving heat of the Texas Hill Country, Garrison Brothers Distillery is rolling out something they've never attempted before. Come late February, the state's oldest legal whiskey operation will unveil its first Bottled-in-Bond bourbon—a
Rebel Bourbon Stays in the Fast Lane With RCR
The roar of engines and the smooth taste of premium bourbon might seem like an unlikely pairing at first glance, but for Rebel Bourbon and Richard Childress Racing, it's a partnership that just makes sense. The Bardstown, Kentucky-based distillery has announced it will continue backing RCR through
Buffalo Trace Launches Winter Bourbon Festival
Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky is rolling out something completely new this February. The historic distillery announced the Charred & Chilled Festival , a month-long celebration that puts bourbon and winter in the spotlight together. The festival runs every Thursday throug
Pittsburgh Distillery Rushes Second Whiskey Drop After First Batch Vanishes
The whiskey didn't last long on the shelves at Iron City Distilling. In fact, it barely touched them. When the East Deer distillery released its first-ever Bessemer Rye Whiskey on December 19, the bottles sold out so quickly that the company immediately scrambled to line up another release. Now
Belle Meade Bourbon Makes Comeback After Brothers Reclaim Brand
The whiskey world is about to see the return of a brand that quietly disappeared from shelves over the past few years. Belle Meade Bourbon, once a standout in the premium bourbon category, is making its way back to the market after its founding brothers successfully regained control of the label th
Bardstown Bourbon Unveils Major Bottle Redesign
Bardstown Bourbon Company is preparing to roll out a complete packaging overhaul across its entire lineup this year, marking one of the most significant visual transformations in the Kentucky distillery's history. The move comes as the brand works to strengthen its shelf presence and make it easier
