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Festivities kick off on National Bourbon Day The fourth annual National Bourbon Week™ returns to Bardstown, Kentucky, the Bourbon Capital of the World®, June 14-20, 2027. The week brings bourbon lovers from across the country together for rare pours, exclusive experiences and Southern hospitality. More information is available at nationalbourbonweek.com. What to Expect Presented by
Lofted Spirits has promoted Nick Smith to Master Distiller, putting him in charge of production at Bardstown Bourbon Company, Green River Whiskey and Lofted Custom Spirits. Bourbon Hall-of-Famer Steve Nally becomes Master Distiller Emeritus. The announcement comes as Bardstown Bourbon Co. fills its one millionth barrel since distillation began in September 2016. Who Is Nick
Maker’s Mark Launches World Wood Collection With Japanese Mizunara Oak Read Post »
Maker’s Mark is expanding its wood-finishing program with the launch of the World Wood Collection, a new Global Travel Retail-exclusive series exploring the influence of oak from around the world. The inaugural release, Expedition 01, marks the first Maker’s Mark whisky to feature Japanese Mizunara, French and American white oak finishes. Maker’s Mark Expedition 01
Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 Camp Nelson D Delivers a Rye-Like Bourbon Read Post »
The fifth Single Rickhouse release comes from one of Camp Nelson’s highest-elevation warehouses, with a rye-like spice profile unlike any previous edition. LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (October 6, 2026) – Russell’s Reserve has announced Single Rickhouse 2026 – Camp Nelson D, the fifth release in its Single Rickhouse Collection. The Collection explores whiskey “terroir”: how a rickhouse’s
Elijah Craig Launches 70-Stop Old Fashioned Tavern Trail to Celebrate Old Fashioned Week Read Post »
Elijah Craig is bringing back Old Fashioned Week for its seventh annual celebration. The 2026 edition introduces a new Old Fashioned Tavern Trail to connect bourbon fans with 70 participating destinations across the United States. The 10-day celebration runs October 9 through October 18 and focuses on the classic cocktail, the hospitality professionals behind it,
James B. Beam Distilling Co. Announces Fall and Winter 2026 Bourbon Events Read Post »
Clermont Campus Combines Bourbon, Food, Music and Kentucky Hospitality. The James B. Beam Distilling Co. has announced its fall and winter 2026 lineup of events at its Clermont, Kentucky, campus, bringing together bourbon, food, live music and holiday experiences through the end of the year. The schedule includes limited whiskey releases, bourbon-focused dinners, culinary events
