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A years-long legal dispute between two Kentucky bourbon companies over who holds the title of the state's first Black-owned bourbon distillery has come to a close, at least for the time being, after a federal appeals court sided with Fresh Bourbon LLC earlier this year. The ruling, handed down

There are whisky festivals, and then there is Fèis Ìle. For four decades, this celebration on the Scottish island of Islay has been doing something no tasting room or whisky bar can replicate — bringing together the people who actually make the stuff with the people who are passionate enough to tra

There are distilleries that mark anniversaries with a press release and a limited bottle run. Then there's Chattanooga Whiskey, which marks theirs with a living, breathing whiskey system that has been quietly evolving inside three massive oak barrels for years — and the latest chapter from that sys

There's a moment in every serious bourbon drinker's life when a glass stops them cold. Not because of a flashy label or a celebrity endorsement, but because what's inside is genuinely different. Hard Truth Distilling Co. is betting its latest release lands exactly that kind of punch. The Brown

For the first time since 1943, Four Roses Bourbon is back in American hands. E&J Gallo Winery announced it has completed its acquisition of the storied Kentucky bourbon brand from Japanese beverage giant Kirin Holdings, closing a deal that had been in the works for months and signals a clear sh

Spring in Kentucky means one thing above everything else: horse racing. The dirt flies at Churchill Downs, the mint juleps flow, and the whole state leans into the pageantry that comes with being the thoroughbred capital of the world. It's against that backdrop that Louisville-based Rabbit Hole Dis

Ardbeg is no stranger to pushing boundaries, but for Ardbeg Day 2026, the legendary Islay distillery is taking things somewhere entirely unexpected — straight to the sun-drenched vineyards of Sicily. The limited edition release is called Ardbeg Dolce, and it's the kind of whisky that makes you stop

Proof & Wood has always been a little different from the big boys in American whiskey. The independent whiskey house built its reputation by sourcing exceptional barrels, being upfront about where the juice comes from, and letting the liquid do the talking. Now, with the release of the Tumblin'

A $2.37 Billion Wake-Up Call The numbers are in, and they tell a story that every whiskey drinker, bourbon collector, and spirits enthusiast in America should be paying attention to. U.S. spirits exports dropped 3.8% in 2025, landing at $2.37 billion — a meaningful slide from where the industry st

There's a certain kind of confidence that comes with two decades in the whiskey business. Chip Tate has it in spades. The man who built Balcones Distillery from the ground up — and earned a reputation for pushing the craft in directions most distillers wouldn't dare — has now turned his attention t