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Kavalan Honors Its Roots with U.S. Launch of Award-Winning “LÁN” Single Malt

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Kavalan Honors Its Roots with U.S. Launch of Award-Winning “LÁN” Single Malt Read Post »

SAN FRANCISCO (March 10, 2026) – Today, acclaimed Taiwanese distillery Kavalan, in partnership with importer Hotaling & Co., announced the nationwide U.S. release of Kavalan LÁN Single Malt Whisky. Arriving in key markets on May 1, 2026, this new expression serves as a liquid tribute to Yilan (Kavalan’s birthplace) and the orchid—lán hua—the floral symbol […]

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Remus Bourbon Unveils First-Ever Wheat Whiskey: Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2

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Remus Bourbon Unveils First-Ever Wheat Whiskey: Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2 Read Post »

LAWRENCEBURG, IN (March 10, 2025) – Remus Bourbon, the award-winning brand produced at the historic Ross & Squibb Distillery, has announced the highly anticipated release of Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2. This launch marks a significant milestone for the brand as its first-ever straight wheat whiskey. Following the gold-medal success of Series No.

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Compass Box Taps Karen Gillan as Muse for 2026 Hedonism Release

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Compass Box Taps Karen Gillan as Muse for 2026 Hedonism Release Read Post »

LONDON, ENGLAND (February 24, 2026) – Compass Box has officially unveiled the third edition of its Hedonism Limited Annual Release, a 2026 expression that bridges the worlds of fine art and elite whiskymaking. This year’s release marks a historic milestone for the brand, featuring A-list actor and director Karen Gillan as the first-ever “known face”

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Far North Spirits Wins 2026 DISCUS Innovation Award for Single Varietal Rye Research

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Far North Spirits Wins 2026 DISCUS Innovation Award for Single Varietal Rye Research Read Post »

HALLOCK, MN — Far North Spirits has been crowned the first-place winner of the 2026 DISCUS Innovation Showcase, earning the top honor and a $10,000 prize from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. The estate distillery was recognized for its ground-breaking “Rye Study,” a multi-year research initiative that proves rye grain variety—not just

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Maker’s Mark Announces 2026 Wood Finishing Series: The Stewards Release

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Maker’s Mark Announces 2026 Wood Finishing Series: The Stewards Release Read Post »

LORETTO, KY — Maker’s Mark has officially unveiled the 2026 installment of its acclaimed Wood Finishing Series: The Stewards Release. This year’s expression honors the distillery’s operations teams—the dedicated individuals who oversee the bourbon’s transition from the first fermentation to the final bottling at Star Hill Farm. The Flavor Profile Crafted using the brand’s signature

Kentucky Senator Jim Bunning Release
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Kentucky Senator Bourbon Honors Hall of Famer Jim Bunning with 7th Small Batch Release

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Kentucky Senator Bourbon Honors Hall of Famer Jim Bunning with 7th Small Batch Release Read Post »

LEXINGTON, KY — Kentucky Senator Bourbon is stepping up to the plate with its seventh small batch expression: The Jim Bunning Release. This 107-proof, vintage Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey honors the legendary figure who remains the only person ever elected to both the Baseball Hall of Fame and the U.S. Senate. The Jim Bunning Release

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