Recent Whiskey News
American Rye Whiskey Breaks Into Japan's Exclusive Market
Japan doesn't mess around when it comes to whiskey. The country has built a reputation for producing some of the finest spirits in the world, and its consumers have developed what many consider the most discerning palates on the planet. They're looking for balance, complexity, and that hard-to-defi
Whiskey Maker Dumps Kentucky Plant as Boom Times Fade
A prominent American whiskey producer is pulling back from a facility it bought just five years ago, offering a glimpse into how the once-booming spirits industry is adjusting to a cooler market reality. Barrell Craft Spirits recently sold its blending and bottling operation in Jeffersontown, K
Rare Bourbon Raffle Aims to Help Homeless Veterans
A Louisville nonprofit is giving bourbon enthusiasts a chance to win some of the most sought-after whiskey in America while supporting a cause that directly impacts homeless veterans across the country. Sargeant's Army, a youth-led charitable organization based in Louisville, has launched a bou
Bourbon Trail Explodes to Record 68 Stops Across Kentucky
Kentucky's legendary bourbon tourism trail just got a whole lot bigger. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail has added ten new destinations for 2026, bringing the total number of stops to an unprecedented 68 locations spread across the state. For anyone planning a bourbon pilgrimage or looking to explore Ken
Four Distilleries Unite for Historic Bourbon Blend
When four American whiskey makers decide to pool their best barrels for a single cause, you know something special is brewing. The upcoming Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration has announced a lot that's turning heads across the bourbon world—a one-of-a-kind barrel called "United We S
Rebel 100 Bourbon Now Available in Smaller Size
Rebel Bourbon is making its popular Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey more accessible with a new bottle size hitting shelves across the country. The brand has added a 375mL option to its lineup, responding to what drinkers have been asking for: more choices when it comes to size and price
Texas Whiskey Maker Shakes Up Leadership Team
A Texas-based whiskey company is making some significant changes as it heads into 2026, shifting gears after what company insiders are calling a breakthrough year. Milam & Greene Whiskey, which has been operating out of the Texas Hill Country since 2019, announced that Heather Greene is ste
UK Cuts China Tariff on Scotch Whisky by Half
The United Kingdom has secured a significant trade agreement with China that slashes import tariffs on Scotch whisky from 10% down to 5%. The deal, finalized during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent trip to Beijing, represents a major development for an industry that has faced challenging market
This Distillery Uses Popcorn Corn for Bourbon
Six years back, a distillery decided to throw out the rulebook on how bourbon gets made. The folks at 15 STARS Fine Aged Bourbon had a straightforward question: what happens when you swap regular corn for the kind that pops? It wasn't just curiosity driving this decision. The team behind 15 STA
Whiskey Brand Turns to Nature for Character Inspiration
A distillery is taking an unconventional approach to their latest limited release by drawing direct parallels between the natural world and the aging process of bourbon and rye. The 2026 Rare Character Limited Release doesn't just borrow imagery from nature—it uses animals, landscapes, and environm
