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Russell’s Reserve 13 Returns With New Higher Proof Read Post »
Are you ready for Russel’s Reserve 13 with 9 more proof points? LAWRENCEBURG, Ky., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Russell’s Reserve, an award-winning bourbon brand, announces the highly anticipated return of its fan-favorite Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon. This limited-edition release, batched at a bold 123.8 barrel proof for 2025, will hit shelves later […]
Heaven Hill Brands Repeats As Most Awarded Distillery At SFWSC Read Post »
It’s hard to debate the success of Heaven Hill Brands when they continue to clean up at San Francisco World Spirits Competition BARDSTOWN, Ky., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Heaven Hill Brands has been named the Most Awarded U.S. Distillery for the second consecutive year at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The distillery
Oban Launches ‘Being This Likeable Isn’t Easy’ Campaign Read Post »
Oban, one of Scotland’s oldest and most iconic distilleries, has launched a new campaign, “Being This Likeable Isn’t Easy.” The campaign underscores the careful craft, discipline, and tradition that go into making its universally liked Scotch whisky. The distillery, founded in 1794 and operated by just seven pairs of hands, aims to show how much
Estate Whiskey Alliance® Recognizes First Estate Whiskey Certified™ Products Read Post »
The Estate Whiskey Alliance® (EWA), headquartered at the University of Kentucky, has announced its first wave of Estate Whiskey Certified™ products. This certification recognizes whiskeys made entirely on estate distillery grounds with the majority of grains grown on the estate itself. The initiative aims to provide consumers with transparency in ingredient sourcing and production processes.
Motlow State and Nearest Green Distillery Partner for New Distilled Spirits Program Read Post »
First-of-its-Kind Program Launches This Fall at Nearest Green Distillery.Motlow State Community College has officially opened registration for its new Distilled Spirits Program, with core classes beginning in Fall 2025. The program is based at the Nearest Green Distillery, providing students with direct access to a working spirits production environment. This initiative marks the launch of
Northern Row Brewery Launching New Northern Liberties Bourbon Read Post »
The Cincinnati brewery and distillery has announced their first whiskey release in time for National Bourbon Day on June 14. Northern Liberties Whiskey Co., the spirits arm of Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, will release its first bourbon on Friday, June 14, 2025, aligning with National Bourbon Day. The six-year-old small batch bourbon is produced,
