Recent Whiskey Announcements Articles

Four Branches Bourbon, a brand built by veterans from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, just got a major boost with a strategic investment from Jeff Hopmayer, a big name in the whiskey world. This isn’t just about money—it’s a partnership that could take this unique bourbon brand to new

The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame welcomed its 23rd class in 2025, celebrating a group of individuals whose dedication and innovation have shaped the bourbon industry into the global icon it is today. This year’s inductees, announced by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), include a seventh

WhistlePig Whiskey, a powerhouse in the world of premium rye, has just made a big move by naming Charles Gibb as its new Chief Executive Officer. This isn’t just a routine hire—it’s a signal that the Vermont-based distillery is gearing up for something big. With Gibb’s deep roots in the spirits in

In the heart of Kentucky, where rolling hills meet the Mississippi River, Jackson Purchase Distillery (JPD) is making waves in the bourbon world. On June 5, 2025, Governor Andy Beshear welcomed JPD’s CEO Lloyd Jones and Master Distiller Craig Beam to Frankfort for a Team Kentucky Update, shining a

In a move that’s got bourbon fans buzzing, Shaw-Ross International Importers has teamed up with Smoke Wagon Bourbon, a Las Vegas-based brand that’s been turning heads in the American whiskey scene. This partnership, announced recently, brings together a powerhouse importer with a craft distillery

Knob Creek, a household name in American whiskey, has taken its Single Barrel Select Program to new heights with the introduction of Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength. This bold move allows retailers to handpick exclusive barrels of uncut, unfiltered bourbon and rye, offering whiskey e

Copperworks Distilling Company, a celebrated craft distillery based in Seattle, has just unveiled an exciting opportunity for whiskey enthusiasts with the launch of its Copperworks Whiskey Club. This innovative membership program promises to deliver exclusive, small-batch American Single Malt Whisk

In a groundbreaking move for both sports and spirits, Traveller Blended Whiskey has stepped up to the plate as the Official Whiskey of Major League Baseball (MLB). This multi-year partnership, announced recently, marks the first time a whiskey brand has earned this prestigious title from MLB. Craf

Pursuit Spirits, the innovative whiskey brand born from the passion of the Bourbon Pursuit podcast founders, is shaking things up in the American whiskey scene. In May 2025, the Louisville-based company unveiled a major rebrand for its Pursuit United lineup, introducing new proof points, a sleek c

This fall, the Buffalo Trace Distillery is set to expand its renowned Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) with an exciting new release: E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. This marks the first addition to the collection since 2006 and pays homage to the legacy of Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor