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There are a lot of rye whiskeys out there making noise right now, but one just separated itself from the pack in a big way. Bardstown Bourbon Company's Rye Whiskey walked away from the L.A. Spirits Awards with Best Whiskey Overall — not just best rye, not just best bourbon, but best whiskey of an

The bartender competition that refuses to die has returned — and it brought a 9-foot game master with it There are bartender competitions, and then there is Cocktail Fights. One involves careful judging, quiet deliberation, and polished presentations. The other involves a towering costumed figure

The man standing before one of Washington's most consequential trade panels wasn't there to talk politics. He was there to talk jobs, grain, and the survival of an industry that runs deeper into the American economy than most people realize. Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spi

There is a long tradition at the FBI of keeping a low profile. For decades after J. Edgar Hoover — who once handed out souvenir fingerprint cards with his own name on them — the directors who followed made a point of staying out of the spotlight. No branded merchandise, no personality cults, no swa

There's a familiar frustration that comes with wanting a solid cocktail somewhere other than a bar or your own kitchen. Hauling bottles, mixing tools, and the right ingredients to a tailgate, a beach, or a buddy's backyard has never exactly been simple. The Cocktail Collection thinks it has the ans

There's a quiet revolution happening in Northern Kentucky, and it doesn't involve bourbon. New Riff Distilling, based in Newport, has just dropped the fourth release of its Single Malt Whiskey — a 2026 expression that pulls together some of the oldest malt whiskeys the distillery has ever produced.

Charles Leclerc, one of Formula 1's most recognizable names, has stepped off the track and into a new kind of spotlight. The Ferrari driver has announced a multi-year partnership with Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal, taking on the role of Global Brand Ambassador and even putting his name on not on

There are whiskeys made to drink, and there are whiskeys made to remember. The new Constitution Hull Reserve from Hooten Young sits firmly in the second category — and then some. The Texas-based brand, built on the pairing of premium whiskey and cigars, has just announced what may be the most h

There are competitions, and then there are the ones where every single judge has to agree. At the American Craft Spirits Association Awards, earning a Double Gold Medal means the entire judging panel gave a spirit their top marks — no exceptions, no split decisions. It's one of the hardest distinct

Four Roses has never been shy about doing things differently. While most Kentucky distilleries are content working with a single mashbill and maybe two yeast strains, Four Roses built its entire reputation around variety, using two mashbills and five yeast strains to produce 10 distinct bourbon rec