Recent Whiskey News

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

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has done it again, dropping a bottle that’s got everyone talking. The 2025 Master Blend Edition, named the World’s Best Bourbon by top bartenders at the 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards, is hitting shelves across the country for the first time ever. This isn’t just anoth

Frey Ranch Distillery, nestled in the heart of Fallon, Nevada, has earned the prestigious title of "Most Awarded Distillery of the Year" at the 2025 ASCOT Awards. This farm-to-glass operation, rooted in 170 years of family farming tradition, took home an impressive 28 medals, outshining hundreds o

The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame welcomed its 23rd class in 2025, celebrating a group of individuals whose dedication and innovation have shaped the bourbon industry into the global icon it is today. This year’s inductees, announced by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), include a seventh

The 2025 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) North America, held from June 4 to 7 in Bardstown, Kentucky, brought together some of the finest spirits in the world. When the dust settled, one whiskey stood above the rest in the rye category: Pinhook’s Vertical Series 9-Year Rye. Earn

In the heart of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, a distillery is making waves with a bold approach to crafting spirits. Larrikin Bourbon Co. turned heads at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, bringing home a haul of medals that’s got whiskey fans buzzing. This isn’t just another bourbon stor

In the heart of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, a small-town distillery is making big waves. Pine Bluffs Distilling has earned a prestigious double-gold medal for its Straight Rye Whiskey at the American Distilling Institute’s 2025 International Spirits Competition. This accolade is a testament to the craft

In the heart of America’s craft distilling scene, 2025 has kicked off with a bang for whiskey lovers. The New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC), San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), and ASCOT Awards have crowned some standout winners, showcasing the grit and creativity of d

In the heart of Covington, Kentucky, a small but mighty distillery is making waves that are being felt far beyond the Ohio River. Wenzel Whiskey, a name rooted in history and craftsmanship, has just added a dazzling collection of medals to its trophy case at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Co

In the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a small but mighty whiskey distillery is making waves that are rippling far beyond the Mississippi River. Old Dominick Distillery, the only whiskey producer in West Tennessee, has just clinched two Double Gold medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Compe