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There's a distillery sitting at the foot of the Rockies that most bourbon drinkers outside of Colorado probably haven't heard of yet. That's about to change. Branch & Barrel Distilling , based in Centennial, Colorado, just walked away from the Denver International Spirits Competition with

Two Iconic Bourbon Distilleries Go Quiet as the Industry Faces a Reckoning The American bourbon boom has been one of the great business stories of the past two decades. Demand surged, prices climbed, and distilleries couldn't build warehouses fast enough to keep up with thirsty consumers. But the

Basil Hayden is making a move in its lineup, swapping out one of its established expressions for something new. The brand has officially launched Basil Hayden Golden Rye, a permanent addition to the portfolio that takes the place of Basil Hayden Malted Rye. Same Foundation, New Identity The sw

Whiskey Del Bac, the Tucson-based whiskey brand that built its reputation on mesquite-smoked barley, has been acquired by No Sleep Beverage, a Florida-based company expanding its spirits portfolio. A Tucson Original Changes Hands The deal marks a significant shift for one of Arizona's most rec

There are few things in American food culture that feel as locked in as bacon. It doesn't need much help. It smells right, it tastes right, and it's been doing exactly what it does for decades without anyone asking it to try harder. So when Oscar Mayer says it's dropping its first new bacon product

The bourbon business is hurting. Exports are down. Bankruptcies are piling up. Younger drinkers are cutting back. And yet, Heaven Hill—one of the most recognized names in American whiskey—just opened a brand-new $200 million distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. At the same time, the company quietly a

There are a lot of whiskey releases that come and go without much fanfare, but every once in a while something lands that actually makes you stop and pay attention. Koopers Whiskey out of Ledbetter, Texas is doing exactly that with its 2026 limited-edition Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Cognac

There's a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from watching something take a hit, dust itself off, and come back better than before. That's exactly what's happening with Redemption Whiskey right now. The brand just relaunched its core bourbon at a higher proof, rolled out a completely new bo

Breckenridge Distillery has never been a brand that plays it safe. Since opening its doors in Colorado back in 2008, the distillery has stacked up an impressive shelf of awards and built a reputation for pushing the boundaries of what American whiskey can be. Now, the company is back with a fresh r

Sazerac has officially named its Tennessee operation AJ Bond Distillery, setting the stage for the spirits giant's first Tennessee Whiskey to hit shelves in the summer of 2026. The announcement closes a chapter that began nearly a decade ago and opens another that carries both ambition and grief in