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There are bourbon releases that generate buzz, and then there are releases that actually earn it. The 2026 RCLR Kentucky Straight Whiskey Batch 1 appears to be gunning for the latter category — a barrel-by-barrel build that leans hard into the sweet, complex profile that has become something of a h

Buffalo Trace Distillery is making moves on two fronts this spring, releasing a long-awaited permanent whiskey line and dropping its 28th Experimental Collection bottle — and together, they tell a pretty interesting story about what one of America's most respected distilleries has been up to behind

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

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'

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

There are a lot of things Costco is known for. The rotisserie chicken. The free samples. The warehouse-sized everything. But nothing — and loyal members will tell you this with a straight face — hits quite like the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. It's been priced that way since 1985, and at this poin

There are whiskey releases, and then there are moments that actually matter. Angel's Envy is stepping into 2026 with something that qualifies as the latter — a dual cask strength release that pairs the return of its beloved annual bourbon with a historic first: the brand's first-ever age-stated rye