Recent Whiskey News
Georgia Bourbon Brand Takes Century-Old Kentucky Recipe National
When three friends wandered into a Louisville bar back in 2020, they had no idea that a chance conversation would lead them to launch one of the Southeast's fastest-growing whiskey brands. Adam Dorfman, Clinton Dugan, and Patrick Lemmond were there for a routine barrel pick when everything changed.
Jim Beam Drops Cryptic Teaser for Cadillac F1 Whiskey
The countdown is on. With the 2026 Formula 1 season approaching fast, Jim Beam just gave racing fans and whiskey drinkers something new to get excited about. The legendary American distillery is rolling out what they're calling the first-ever Jim Beam x Cadillac F1 whiskey, and they're keeping thin
American Rye Whiskey Breaks Into Japan's Exclusive Market
Japan doesn't mess around when it comes to whiskey. The country has built a reputation for producing some of the finest spirits in the world, and its consumers have developed what many consider the most discerning palates on the planet. They're looking for balance, complexity, and that hard-to-defi
Whiskey Maker Dumps Kentucky Plant as Boom Times Fade
A prominent American whiskey producer is pulling back from a facility it bought just five years ago, offering a glimpse into how the once-booming spirits industry is adjusting to a cooler market reality. Barrell Craft Spirits recently sold its blending and bottling operation in Jeffersontown, K
Rare Bourbon Raffle Aims to Help Homeless Veterans
A Louisville nonprofit is giving bourbon enthusiasts a chance to win some of the most sought-after whiskey in America while supporting a cause that directly impacts homeless veterans across the country. Sargeant's Army, a youth-led charitable organization based in Louisville, has launched a bou
Bourbon Trail Explodes to Record 68 Stops Across Kentucky
Kentucky's legendary bourbon tourism trail just got a whole lot bigger. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail has added ten new destinations for 2026, bringing the total number of stops to an unprecedented 68 locations spread across the state. For anyone planning a bourbon pilgrimage or looking to explore Ken
Four Distilleries Unite for Historic Bourbon Blend
When four American whiskey makers decide to pool their best barrels for a single cause, you know something special is brewing. The upcoming Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration has announced a lot that's turning heads across the bourbon world—a one-of-a-kind barrel called "United We S
Rebel 100 Bourbon Now Available in Smaller Size
Rebel Bourbon is making its popular Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey more accessible with a new bottle size hitting shelves across the country. The brand has added a 375mL option to its lineup, responding to what drinkers have been asking for: more choices when it comes to size and price
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