Recent Whiskey News
Hidden Barn Whiskey Shifts Gears as Zykan Steps Back

Hidden Barn Whiskey, a name that’s earned its stripes among bourbon lovers, is entering a new chapter. Jackie Zykan, the master blender who helped craft the brand’s award-winning flavor, is stepping away to focus on her own ventures. The announcement, made alongside Royce Neeley of Neeley Family D
New Whiskey Haven Opens on Louisville’s Whiskey Row

Green River Distilling Co., a name steeped in Kentucky’s whiskey lore, has planted its flag in Louisville’s vibrant Whiskey Row. Located at 714 W. Main St., this 4,400-square-foot tasting room brings the soul of Owensboro’s 140-year-old distillery to the heart of bourbon country. As Kentucky’s 10t
Why Four Branches Bourbon’s New Investor Matters

Four Branches Bourbon, a brand built by veterans from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, just got a major boost with a strategic investment from Jeff Hopmayer, a big name in the whiskey world. This isn’t just about money—it’s a partnership that could take this unique bourbon brand to new
Jackson Purchase Distillery's Big Win

In the heart of Kentucky, where rolling hills meet the Mississippi River, Jackson Purchase Distillery (JPD) is making waves in the bourbon world. On June 5, 2025, Governor Andy Beshear welcomed JPD’s CEO Lloyd Jones and Master Distiller Craig Beam to Frankfort for a Team Kentucky Update, shining a
Smoke Wagon Bourbon’s Big Break with Shaw-Ross Could Shake Up the Whiskey World

In a move that’s got bourbon fans buzzing, Shaw-Ross International Importers has teamed up with Smoke Wagon Bourbon, a Las Vegas-based brand that’s been turning heads in the American whiskey scene. This partnership, announced recently, brings together a powerhouse importer with a craft distillery
Knob Creek’s New Single Barrel Program Gets An Upgrade

Knob Creek, a household name in American whiskey, has taken its Single Barrel Select Program to new heights with the introduction of Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength. This bold move allows retailers to handpick exclusive barrels of uncut, unfiltered bourbon and rye, offering whiskey e
Copperworks Distilling’s Launches New Whiskey Club

Copperworks Distilling Company, a celebrated craft distillery based in Seattle, has just unveiled an exciting opportunity for whiskey enthusiasts with the launch of its Copperworks Whiskey Club. This innovative membership program promises to deliver exclusive, small-batch American Single Malt Whisk
The New Official Whiskey of Major League Baseball

In a groundbreaking move for both sports and spirits, Traveller Blended Whiskey has stepped up to the plate as the Official Whiskey of Major League Baseball (MLB). This multi-year partnership, announced recently, marks the first time a whiskey brand has earned this prestigious title from MLB. Craf
Pursuit Spirits Rebrands and Announces New Whiskeys

Pursuit Spirits, the innovative whiskey brand born from the passion of the Bourbon Pursuit podcast founders, is shaking things up in the American whiskey scene. In May 2025, the Louisville-based company unveiled a major rebrand for its Pursuit United lineup, introducing new proof points, a sleek c
A New Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey Joins the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection

This fall, the Buffalo Trace Distillery is set to expand its renowned Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) with an exciting new release: E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. This marks the first addition to the collection since 2006 and pays homage to the legacy of Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor