Recent Whiskey News

Chilco River Holdings has officially entered the bourbon market with its purchase of Mr. Cliff's Premium Spirits, marking what the company calls a foundational step in a broader expansion plan set to unfold over the coming years. The transaction, which closed recently, makes Mr. Cliff's a wholl

After more than a decade of producing handcrafted spirits in San Antonio, Artisan Craft Distillery is closing its doors permanently on January 25. The announcement marks another casualty in an increasingly difficult economic landscape for small-scale American distillers. The distillery broke th

The dream of building a bourbon empire has come crashing down for one Kentucky distillery, as Luca Mariano Distillery in Danville finds itself locked in bankruptcy proceedings with more than $34 million in debt hanging over its head. The facility, which represented the kind of ambition that has

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail (KBT), a hallmark of Bourbon tourism, has expanded to 60 destinations, providing visitors worldwide with more opportunities to explore the rich heritage of Kentucky Bourbon. This milestone marks a significant growth in Bourbon tourism and offers economic benefits to comm

The Melvale Distillery, a cornerstone of Maryland’s rich whiskey heritage, is now at the center of a contentious demolition project in Baltimore. This historic site, which once produced the celebrated Maryland rye whiskey, has been partially dismantled, leaving preservationists, whiskey enthusiast

MGP Ingredients, one of the largest whiskey producers in the U.S., is making significant adjustments to its production strategy in response to changing market dynamics. The Kansas-based company announced plans to scale back its whiskey production starting in 2025, as demand for American whiskey so

Talking Cedar, the first-ever tribal-owned distillery in the United States, is making headlines with the expansion of its whiskey program, aiming to become a leader in American whiskey production. Located on the Chehalis Tribal lands in Washington, Talking Cedar has quickly become a notable name i

Jackson Purchase Distillery, one of Kentucky’s rapidly growing distilleries, is expanding its reach by establishing a new corporate office in Louisville, bringing its presence to the heart of the state’s famed Bourbon District. This move is part of the distillery’s broader efforts to continue its

Mackmyra Distillery, a key player in the Swedish whisky industry, has found new life after facing bankruptcy earlier in 2024. The renowned Swedish distillery, which first filed for bankruptcy in August, has now been acquired by Lennart Hero and No. 1 Capital AB. This acquisition marks a significan

Highline Spirits, a pioneering woman-owned brand, has burst onto the spirits scene with a diverse range of four exceptional whiskey expressions. Founded by Christi Lower, a former pediatric surgery physician's assistant, mother of four, and a devoted whiskey enthusiast, Highline Spirits is making