Recent Whiskey News

South Carolina's craft spirits scene is about to get a distinctive new addition. Von Payne Spirits has locked in a distribution deal with Aleph Wines, paving the way for its flagship bourbon to hit shelves, bars, and restaurants throughout the Palmetto State. The move marks another step in the

When two guys from the oil fields decided to create a whiskey, they didn't hire consultants or focus groups. They just asked their fans what they wanted. Turns out, a whole lot of working Americans wanted a drink that understood them. Five Nine Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey started small in

The numbers tell an unconventional story. Most distillers won't proudly advertise a 51.9% figure on their bourbon bottle, but Terry Bradshaw isn't most distillers. The four-time Super Bowl champion has turned what some might call an unremarkable career statistic into the foundation of his whiskey e

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

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

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

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

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

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

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