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There's a new name making noise in West Virginia's premium bourbon market, and it didn't get there by accident. Blue Lot Bourbon, produced by Morgantown-based Tailgate Spirits LLC, has officially named Republic National Distributing Company — better known in the industry as RNDC — as its exclus

Sespe Creek Distillery is bringing its Warbringer Mesquite-Smoked Southwest Bourbon to two new markets — Texas and Colorado — after signing a distribution deal with Dallas-based Misa Imports. The move marks a significant step forward for the California craft distillery and its flagship whiskey, whi

For the first time since 1943, Four Roses Bourbon is back in American hands. E&J Gallo Winery announced it has completed its acquisition of the storied Kentucky bourbon brand from Japanese beverage giant Kirin Holdings, closing a deal that had been in the works for months and signals a clear sh

There's a new reason to make the trip to Louisville, and it has nothing to do with the usual bourbon trail stops. Chicken Cock Whiskey has officially relaunched its Circa 1856 tasting room under a brand new identity — The Coupe — and from the sound of it, this isn't just a cosmetic change. The spac

A Kentucky Whiskey Brand Takes Its Most Ambitious Voyage Yet Jefferson's Bourbon has been doing something unusual for over a decade — sending barrels of already-aged whiskey out to sea on cargo ships and fishing vessels, letting the motion, the salt air, and the shifting climates of the open ocean

There's something quietly exciting happening in the world of whisky and fine dining in America, and it's coming straight from Scotland. Saltire Rare Malt, an independent Scotch whisky bottler with a reputation for tracking down exceptional single cask expressions, is making a serious push into the

PaPaw's Ridge Kentucky Straight Bourbon Is Heading to Shelves Across America For most of the country, PaPaw's Ridge has been little more than a name floating around whiskey circles — if it registered at all. Up until recently, the only people who had a real shot at getting their hands on a bottle

There's a quiet corner of the American whiskey world that most people walk right past without knowing it exists. Tucked inside Lost Lantern Whiskey's operation is a private barrel program that lets regular people, not just industry insiders, get their hands on a truly one-of-a-kind bottle of Americ

For the second year running, Redbreast Irish Whiskey is making its presence felt at the SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas — and this time, the stakes are higher for the filmmakers hoping to catch a break. The brand's Redbreast Unhidden initiative, now in its sophomore year, is back w

One year in, and Redwood Empire Whiskey isn't showing any signs of slowing down. While a good chunk of the spirits industry is tightening its belt and pulling back on investment, this Northern California whiskey maker is doing the exact opposite — pouring money into expanding its distilling capacit