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Maker's Mark is kicking off 2026 with a fresh look for one of its most authentic bourbon expressions. The Kentucky distillery announced this week that Maker's Mark Cask Strength is getting redesigned packaging that includes a new premium glass bottle and an age statement on the label. Image

South Carolina's craft spirits scene is about to get a distinctive new addition. Von Payne Spirits has locked in a distribution deal with Aleph Wines, paving the way for its flagship bourbon to hit shelves, bars, and restaurants throughout the Palmetto State. The move marks another step in the

When two guys from the oil fields decided to create a whiskey, they didn't hire consultants or focus groups. They just asked their fans what they wanted. Turns out, a whole lot of working Americans wanted a drink that understood them. Five Nine Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey started small in

The story of America's oldest continuously operating bourbon brand is now streaming for whiskey enthusiasts everywhere. A new documentary chronicling Old Forester's remarkable 156-year history has been released, offering viewers an inside look at the Louisville, Kentucky distillery that managed to

The craft spirits world just got a little more interesting. Casey Jones Distillery, a small-batch operation out of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, has joined forces with B3 Beverage Company in a move that could reshape how independent distilleries grow without selling out their heritage. For anyone who

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

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

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

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

The bourbon boom shows no signs of slowing down, and one Kentucky distillery just raised the bar on how America's native spirit ages to perfection. Whiskey House of Kentucky wrapped up construction on what they're calling the most sophisticated barrel storage facility the industry has ever seen—and