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Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Sets Visitor Record in 2024 Read Post »
Bourbon Tourism Growth Continues with 2.7 Million Visitors FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® welcomed a record 2.7 million visitors in 2024, marking its 25th anniversary with an award-winning rebrand and innovative digital tools to simplify planning this bucket-list adventure. In 2024, visitors from all 50 states and over 20 countries across six continents
Amazing Milestone: Disaronno Celebrates 500th Anniversary Read Post »
World’s Favorite Italian Liqueur Honors Italian Dolcevita Lifestyle New York, NY – April 2, 2025 — Disaronno, the world’s favorite Italian liqueur, proudly announces its 500th anniversary celebration. This historic milestone highlights five centuries of heritage, style, quality, and innovation, embodying the timeless essence of Italian Dolcevita. Festivities will span over 160 countries where Disaronno
Bardstown, Ky. (April 2, 2025) — Kentucky’s signature industry steps into the national spotlight this Sunday on CBS’ 60 Minutes. The segment traces the fascinating life of a bourbon barrel, from the age-old craft of coopering to its influence on bourbon flavors enjoyed worldwide. This in-depth story unfolds through three unique perspectives: the cooperage, the
Maker’s Mark and Keeneland Launch 2025 “Greats of the Gate” Commemorative Bottle Read Post »
Keeneland Race Course and Maker’s Mark have unveiled the second release in their “Greats of the Gate” series, a 10-year collection honoring legendary Thoroughbred racehorses. The 2025 commemorative bottle will pay tribute to the iconic racehorse Lexington, who raced from 1853 to 1855 and became famous for winning six of seven races. This limited-edition bottle
Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old Bourbon Launches in the U.S. Read Post »
A favorite of the legendary Master Distiller Jimmy Russell, this age-stated take on the iconic Wild Turkey® 101 will be available in the US starting in April. Starting this April, Wild Turkey Distilling Company is bringing its Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old Bourbon to U.S. shelves as a permanent offering. This age-stated version of the beloved Wild
Copper & Cask’s New Small Batch is a 20 Year HazMat Whiskey Read Post »
The Copper & Cask Small Batch Series is a collection of limited edition releases, each crafted by marrying a handpicked selection of stand-out single barrels. The 20-Year Hazmat Cigar Blend whiskey will kick off the next five releases expected in 2025, all featuring an updated label design. Fast Facts About Small Batch #10: Small Batch
