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Missouri's Oldest Distillery Just Made a Major Move
Holladay Distillery, the historic bourbon maker out of Weston, Missouri, has locked in a significant new distribution deal that could put its whiskey in a lot more hands across the country. The distillery, which operates under the McCormick Distilling Company umbrella, announced a multi-state partn
Chivas, China, and the Scotch Whisky Reckoning
One of Scotland's most recognized whisky producers is having a rough go of it. Chivas Brothers, the Dumbarton-based distiller behind some of the most well-known Scotch brands on the planet, just reported a 5% drop in total sales for the six months ending in December. The culprit? A tough environmen
The World's Best Finished Bourbons of 2026
The World Whiskies Awards America 2026 has spoken, and finished bourbon is no longer a side conversation. Two expressions have claimed the title of World's Best Finished Bourbon this year, split between Kentucky and Non-Kentucky categories, and together they make a compelling case that the art of f
Buzzard's Roost and Fred Minnick Drop a Bourbon Worth Talking About
There are bourbon releases, and then there are bourbon releases that actually mean something. The new Club Marzipan Single Barrel Bourbon from Buzzard's Roost Distillery falls firmly into the second category — and for anyone who has followed the American whiskey scene for any length of time, the na
Penelope Bourbon Just Raised the Bar on Barrel Strength
For bourbon drinkers who want their whiskey straight from the barrel with nothing standing between them and the full flavor of a well-aged spirit, Penelope Bourbon has just delivered something worth paying attention to. The New Jersey-based brand, which has been building a serious reputation in the
Scotch Whisky's Biggest Test: America Fades, India Beckons
For decades, the story of Scotch whisky on the world stage has been relatively straightforward. Make it in Scotland, ship it to America, watch the money roll in. But that story is getting complicated fast, and the numbers coming out of the Scotch Whisky Association are forcing an entire industry to
World's Best Bourbon Just Went to an Indie Kentucky Distillery
For years, the big names in bourbon have dominated the conversation. Buffalo Trace, Heaven Hill, Maker's Mark — these are the brands that show up on best lists, line the back bars at serious whiskey spots, and fill the shelves of collectors. So when a smaller, independent distillery out of Newport,
Glenfiddich's Bold Redesign: 139 Years in the Making
For a whisky brand that has been around since 1887, change doesn't come lightly. But William Grant & Sons has just pulled back the curtain on a sweeping new visual identity for Glenfiddich single malt — one that looks backward and forward at the same time, and signals that one of Scotland's mos
Kyle Busch and Rebel Bourbon Are Back With a New Drop
For the third year running, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has put his name on something worth paying attention to outside of the racetrack. Rebel Bourbon, the official bourbon of Richard Childress Racing, has announced the release of Rebel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single B
Colorado Whiskey Beats the World in Its First Year
There's a moment in every underdog story where you stop and ask yourself whether what just happened was real. For Onyx & Amber, that moment came at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, when Copper Buffalo was named the World's Best American Style Whiskey at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards —