Recent Whiskey News

Deep in Kentucky horse country, a small father-and-son operation just knocked the socks off the entire spirits world. When the International Wine and Spirits Competition dropped its 2025 Top 50 Spirits Producers list, 15 STARS came in as the number-one craft bourbon maker in the country, third-best

On a quiet November evening in San Francisco, something happened that nobody in the bourbon world saw coming. A small family distillery from southern Indiana – the kind of place you drive past on a two-lane road without even noticing – walked away with the biggest prize in American whiskey. Starlig

In the heart of Kentucky, where the bluegrass rolls under endless skies and the thrum of hooves echoes through history, a spirit is making its mark. Kentucky Senator Bourbon has just claimed the title of "Bourbon of the Day" at Kentucky Downs for the third straight year, turning a simple race day i

In the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, a distillery has quietly redefined what it means to craft exceptional whiskey. For the third year in a row, Michter’s has been crowned the World’s Most Admired Whiskey by Drinks International, a prestigious honor that places it above legendary distilleries from

In the heart of bourbon country, where tradition runs as deep as the oak barrels aging the spirit, one company is carving out a bold new path. RD1 Spirits, a Lexington-based bourbon brand, has taken the industry by storm, earning the top spot in Kentucky and No. 280 nationally on Inc. Magazine’s 2

In the heart of Burlington, Vermont, a small brewery has been quietly rewriting the rules of craft spirits. Switchback Brewing Co., a name long synonymous with bold, unfiltered ales, has now claimed a prestigious spot in the whiskey world. Their Essential Vermont Malt Whiskey recently clinched a D

In the heart of Kentucky, where the air smells of charred oak and tradition, Heaven Hill Distillery has crafted a whiskey that’s turning heads and warming hearts. Larceny Barrel Proof A125, the January 2025 release from this storied distillery, has been named America’s best bourbon by the Beverage

On July 24, 2025, the Fillmore New Orleans hosted the 19th annual Spirited Awards, a highlight of the Tales of the Cocktail conference. Organized by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF), this event celebrated the finest bartenders, bars, and industry professionals shaping the global cockt

Alpine Distilling, nestled in the heart of Park City, Utah, has crafted something truly special with its Triple Oak Whiskey. This small-batch bourbon recently earned a rare 98 Platinum rating at the Enthusiast Reports International Spirit Competition, a score that places it among the elite in the

The 2025 International Whisky Competition (IWC) wrapped up with a bang, crowning A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Batch #4 as the Best Bourbon and Best American Whiskey. This Virginia-born bourbon, bottled at a hefty 69.85% ABV (139.7 proof), scored an impressive 97.01 points, landing it just 0.03 po