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The Macallan Celebrates James Bond with Diamonds Are Forever 18-Year-Old Single Malt

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Limited-Edition Scotch Celebrates James Bond’s Cinematic Legacy The Macallan has unveiled The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release, a limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky commemorating the 55th anniversary of the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever. The release continues the creative collaboration between The Macallan and the James Bond franchise, following the brand’s James Bond 60th […]

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Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction Unites Top Distillers to Honor Veterans During America’s 250th Anniversary

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Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction Unites Top Distillers to Honor Veterans During America’s 250th Anniversary Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 28, 2026) — The inaugural Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration (KBCA) announced a historic and deeply symbolic auction lot titled “United We Stand,” a one-of-a-kind military bourbon barrel created through an unprecedented collaboration among four acclaimed American whiskey producers: J. Mattingly 1845, Heritage Distilling, Four Branches Bourbon, and Pursuit Spirits. The

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King of Kentucky Introduces Small Batch Collection Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary

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King of Kentucky has announced a line extension for 2026. Brown-Forman has announced the King of Kentucky Small Batch Collection in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The limited-edition release marks a notable evolution for the brand, which has traditionally been offered as a highly sought-after single barrel expression. Founded in 1881

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Kentucky Bourbon’s Economic Impact Remains Strong at $10.6 Billion Despite Industry Headwinds

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Kentucky Bourbon’s Economic Impact Remains Strong at $10.6 Billion Despite Industry Headwinds Read Post »

FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 2, 2026) — Kentucky Bourbon continues to be a cornerstone of the Commonwealth’s economy, generating $10.6 billion in annual economic impact and supporting nearly 24,000 jobs, according to a newly released economic impact report. The findings reaffirm Bourbon’s role as one of Kentucky’s most vital signature industries, even as global trade volatility,

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Shortbarrel Expands Nationwide with Release of Four Grain Straight Bourbon

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Shortbarrel Expands Nationwide with Release of Four Grain Straight Bourbon Read Post »

ATLANTA, GA (February 2, 2026) — Atlanta-based Shortbarrel, one of the fastest-growing independently owned craft spirits brands in the Southeast, announces the nationwide release of its flagship, always-available Shortbarrel Four Grain Straight Bourbon. Following a successful rollout throughout the Southeast, the brand is now shipping to 47 states via shortbarrelbourbon.com, marking a major milestone in

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Barrell Craft Spirits Sells Jeffersontown Facility to American Craft Bottling

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Barrell Craft Spirits Sells Jeffersontown Facility to American Craft Bottling Read Post »

Independent Blender Consolidates Operations to Support Long-Term Growth Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS) announced the sale of its blending and bottling facility in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, to American Craft Bottling. The transaction, completed January 30, 2026, reflects a strategic shift as the award-winning independent blender adapts its operations to meet future market needs. Financial terms of the

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