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Ten Years in the Texas Heat: Garrison Brothers' 2026 Balmorhea Bourbon Is Here
Garrison Brothers Distillery doesn't chase numbers. The team in Hye, Texas, has never been the type to slap an age statement on a bottle just because the market says it sells. So when the 2026 release of Balmorhea arrives with a decade of Texas heat behind it, that's not a marketing decision — it's
Fred Noe Headlines a Bourbon Fest Worth Traveling For
Owensboro, Kentucky has been quietly building something serious. What started as a regional gathering centered on barbecue and good times has been steadily transforming into one of the more legitimate bourbon events on the national calendar — and this year, the BBQ & Barrels Bourbon Experience
A Veteran-Founded Bourbon Is Competing for One of Fox Business' Top Small Business Honors
Four Branches Bourbon has earned a spot among the top ten finalists in the Fox Business Made in America Small Business Awards — a national competition that puts American-made brands in front of one of the country's largest business audiences. Public voting opened April 13 and runs through Apri
Feis Ile 2026: 40 Years of Islay's Greatest Whisky Gathering
There are whisky festivals, and then there is Fèis Ìle. For four decades, this celebration on the Scottish island of Islay has been doing something no tasting room or whisky bar can replicate — bringing together the people who actually make the stuff with the people who are passionate enough to tra
A Decade of Premium Spirits Takes Center Stage
When the doors first opened for a high-end whiskey tasting event at a Connecticut casino ten years ago, organizers couldn't have predicted they'd still be going strong a decade later. Now, as the 10th Annual Sun Whiskey Union prepares to mark this milestone, the event has evolved into something mor
Bourbon, Cigars, and Desert Sunsets Return to Carefree
The small town of Carefree is getting ready to welcome back one of its newest traditions. After a successful debut last year, the Carefree Bourbon and Cigar Festival is coming back for round two, scheduled to take over downtown from March 20-22. What started as an idea to bring together people who
Buffalo Trace’s Holiday Lights Might Be Kentucky’s Best Kept Secret This December
Every December, something special happens on the rolling hills outside Frankfort, Kentucky. The same quiet grounds where master distillers have been laying down bourbon barrels for over two centuries suddenly light up like a Christmas card come to life. For the 27th straight year, Buffalo Trace Dis
Buffalo Trace To Host Halloween Ghost Hunting
When the sun sets over the rolling hills of Kentucky, something stirs at Buffalo Trace Distillery. This isn't just about making fine whiskey anymore—it's about stepping into the shadows of history where legends refuse to fade. For over two centuries, this spot has been a hub for crafting bourbon, b
Bourbon Lovers - Don’t Miss National Bourbon Week 2025 in Bardstown, Kentucky
In the heart of Kentucky, where rolling hills meet the sweet aroma of aging whiskey, Bardstown proudly wears its title as the Bourbon Capital of the World. For the second year running, this charming town is gearing up to host National Bourbon Week from June 9 to 15, 2025, a celebration that brings
Why You’ll Want to Visit James B. Beam Distilling Co. in 2025
The James B. Beam Distilling Co., nestled in the heart of Clermont, Kentucky, has rolled out an exciting lineup of events for 2025 that’s sure to draw bourbon enthusiasts and curious travelers alike. With a rich history spanning over two centuries and eight generations of the Beam family, this ico