Recent Whiskey News
Old Forester's 156-Year Journey Gets Documentary Treatment
The story of America's oldest continuously operating bourbon brand is now streaming for whiskey enthusiasts everywhere. A new documentary chronicling Old Forester's remarkable 156-year history has been released, offering viewers an inside look at the Louisville, Kentucky distillery that managed to
Kentucky Distillery Finds New Partner Without Losing Its Soul
The craft spirits world just got a little more interesting. Casey Jones Distillery, a small-batch operation out of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, has joined forces with B3 Beverage Company in a move that could reshape how independent distilleries grow without selling out their heritage. For anyone who
Louisville Whiskey Maker Defies Industry Slump
While major distilleries across America shut down production lines and file for bankruptcy, a small Kentucky operation is charting a different course. Buzzard's Roost, a whiskey brand born just six years ago in downtown Louisville, posted 21% revenue growth in 2025 and is now betting on another rec
Seattle Distillery Unveils Vault of Rare Spirits
The waterfront district of Seattle has been home to something special for over a decade. Copperworks Distilling Company, tucked away at 1250 Alaskan Way, has been quietly perfecting the art of craft spirits since opening its doors in 2013. Now, they're cracking open their archives in a way that's g
Bartenders Get Chance to Turn Dream Bar Ideas Into Reality
The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has rolled out something fresh for bartenders across the country. Starting this month, teams of two or three bartenders can submit their vision for a completely original pop-up bar concept through a new competition called Proof of Concept , backed by Jack Danie
Celebrate Irish Coffee Day the Right Way
When travelers stepped off planes at Ireland's Shannon Airport back in the 1940s, they weren't greeted with the usual tepid beverage service. Instead, an Irish chef decided cold, exhausted passengers needed something better. He reached for whiskey, poured it into hot coffee, added sugar, and topped
Winchester Takes Aim at Bourbon Market With New Whiskey
The Winchester name has been around since 1866, stamped on everything from rifles to ammunition. Now the iconic American brand is moving into new territory: bourbon whiskey. Winchester officially launched its Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey at the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, marking the comp
Old Forester Brings Back 1924 Expression With Prohibition Story
The bourbon world doesn't slow down after the fall release frenzy ends. While collectors spend autumn chasing allocated bottles like Pappy Van Winkle and the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, January brings its own share of anticipated releases. Old Forester just kicked off the new year by bringing
Kentucky Owl Bourbon Faces Shutdown as Bankruptcy Drags On
The premium bourbon world is watching one of its most respected names teeter on the edge of extinction. Kentucky Owl, a brand that once commanded serious money from whiskey enthusiasts, is headed toward liquidation after more than a year of unsuccessful attempts to save it. The situation has become
Michigan Distillery Marks Decade of Homegrown Whiskey
A northern Michigan distillery is gearing up to celebrate a major milestone. Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville will mark its 10th anniversary on Labor Day 2026, a decade after opening its doors in 2016. What started as an ambitious project on 120 acres of farmland has grown into a destination
