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Tennessee Distillery Takes Bold Swing at Irish Tradition
Chattanooga Whiskey is stepping outside familiar territory with its latest release, taking aim at one of Ireland's most protected and passionate whiskey categories. The Tennessee distillery just announced Batch 047: Single Pot Still, part of their Experimental Single Batch Series, and it represents
Historic Whiskey Brand Faces Collapse After 159 Years
A Tennessee whiskey company steeped in American history is fighting for survival as mounting debts and internal disputes threaten to shutter operations permanently. Uncle Nearest, the brand that honors the legacy of a formerly enslaved master distiller, now finds itself drowning in $164 million of
Women's Whiskey Network Turns 15
The Bourbon Women Association is gearing up for a significant celebration as the organization reaches its 15th year of operation. Founded in 2011, the group holds the distinction of being the first national consumer organization in the spirits industry specifically focused on women. The anniversary
Vanilla Bourbon Takes Top Prize in Industry Contest
A bourbon infused with Madagascar vanilla beat out five other up-and-coming beverages to win the 2026 Brand Battle Tournament at a major industry convention in Las Vegas. The competition, held at Caesars Forum during Access LIVE, marked its tenth anniversary with what organizers called one of the t
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
Four Grain Bourbon Gets The Double Oak Treatment
Buzzard's Roost Whiskey just dropped something interesting for bourbon drinkers looking for something different. The Kentucky-based operation announced a limited-edition release that takes four different grains and runs them through their double oak aging process. It's called Buzzard's Roost Four G
King of Kentucky Unveils Historic Small Batch Series
The whiskey world has something special coming this year. King of Kentucky, a name that's been turning heads in American spirits since 1881, just announced a release that goes way beyond the usual bourbon drop. They're rolling out a Small Batch Collection that ties directly into the 250th birthday
Terry Bradshaw's 12-Year Bourbon Hits 147 Proof
When a Hall of Fame quarterback releases a whiskey that measures 147 proof, expectations might reasonably lean toward skepticism. Yet the newest offering from Terry Bradshaw's bourbon lineup manages to defy conventional wisdom about extremely high-alcohol spirits. The Pittsburgh Steelers legend
Whisky Giant Teams Up With Pop Star For Grammy Week Takeover
The world of premium spirits and mainstream pop music don't usually mix, but one Scottish whisky brand just proved that combination can create something special in Los Angeles. During Grammy weekend, a major distiller rolled out an ambitious campaign that transformed parts of the city into what som
Kentucky Bourbon Hits $10.6 Billion Economic Mark
The amber liquid that's been aging in charred oak barrels across Kentucky for more than two centuries has grown into something the state's founders could never have imagined. Kentucky Bourbon now pumps $10.6 billion annually into the state's economy, according to a fresh analysis that reveals both
