Recent Whiskey News
Four Roses Bourbon May Be Heading for a Billion-Dollar Sale
The bourbon world is buzzing with speculation after reports surfaced that one of America's most storied whiskey brands could be changing hands for a staggering sum. According to The Financial Times , Kirin Holdings has quietly put Four Roses Bourbon on the market with a price tag hovering around $
Winchester Takes Aim at Bourbon Market With New Whiskey
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
Old Forester Brings Back 1924 Expression With Prohibition Story
The bourbon world doesn't slow down after the fall release frenzy ends. While collectors spend autumn chasing allocated bottles like Pappy Van Winkle and the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, January brings its own share of anticipated releases. Old Forester just kicked off the new year by bringing
Kentucky Owl Bourbon Faces Shutdown as Bankruptcy Drags On
The premium bourbon world is watching one of its most respected names teeter on the edge of extinction. Kentucky Owl, a brand that once commanded serious money from whiskey enthusiasts, is headed toward liquidation after more than a year of unsuccessful attempts to save it. The situation has become
Michigan Distillery Marks Decade of Homegrown Whiskey
A northern Michigan distillery is gearing up to celebrate a major milestone. Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville will mark its 10th anniversary on Labor Day 2026, a decade after opening its doors in 2016. What started as an ambitious project on 120 acres of farmland has grown into a destination
This Whisky Collection Took 20 Years to Build
There's a whisky collection sitting in the UK right now that might never exist again. Not because someone's planning to drink it, but because finding another one just like it could be impossible. Mark Littler Ltd, a whisky brokerage based in the United Kingdom, is handling the sale of what they
Kentucky Bourbon Distillery Shutters After Just Years in Operation
The dream of building a bourbon empire has come crashing down for one Kentucky distillery, as Luca Mariano Distillery in Danville finds itself locked in bankruptcy proceedings with more than $34 million in debt hanging over its head. The facility, which represented the kind of ambition that has
Kentucky Brewery Launches Bold Bourbon Barrel Stout
The Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company has kicked off 2025 with something worth paying attention to. The operation, which holds the unique distinction of being the only brewery and distillery combination on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, just released its Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Toasted Stout
Alcohol Sales Plunge as Americans Walk Away from Drinking
Something unusual is happening across America's bars, liquor stores, and distilleries. For the first time in nearly a century, most Americans are either cutting back on drinking or giving it up entirely. The numbers tell a story that's hard to ignore: only 54 percent of American adults now say they
Premium Whiskey Festival Scene Gets Major Shakeup
The landscape of high-end whiskey festivals across America is getting a significant overhaul. Dan Abrams, who started The Daily Pour media company, just announced that his flagship whiskey event is doubling down on its national presence by absorbing another major player in the space. Starting i