Recent Whiskey News
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
Kentucky Distillery Revives 1940s Grain Recipe
New Riff Distilling has brought back one of its most celebrated whiskeys, reintroducing Balboa Rye to eager fans and whiskey enthusiasts. The Newport, Kentucky-based distillery announced the return of this specialty spirit that first captured attention back in 2019 and has since become a cornerston
Award Winner Finally Available Outside Kentucky
The bourbon world has been buzzing since September 2025, when two of Kentucky's most respected distillers unveiled their latest creation to the public. Now, for the first time, whiskey enthusiasts across America can get their hands on Jackson Purchase Bourbon without planning a road trip to the Blu
TX Whiskey's Orange Wine Experiment Hits Shelves
There's something brewing down in Fort Worth, and it's got nothing to do with beer. TX Whiskey just dropped the 15th release in their Experimental Series, and this one's got folks talking. They're calling it Vino de Naranja, which translates to orange wine for those who don't speak Spanish, and i
