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A. Smith Bowman Distillery Releases Abraham Bowman Special Release #26 Rye Whiskey

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A. Smith Bowman Distillery Releases Abraham Bowman Special Release #26 Rye Whiskey Read Post »

The Virginia Distillery Revisits Rye Whiskey After 16 Years. A. Smith Bowman Distillery has announced Abraham Bowman Special Release #26, the latest entry in the Abraham Bowman Limited Edition Collection. The release marks the distillery’s return to rye whiskey experimentation within the series for the first time since its inaugural 2010 limited-edition rye release. Distilled in […]

Damon and Andrea toasting Kentucky Senator Bourbon
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380: Politics, Pours, and Portfolios: Inside Kentucky Senator Bourbon with Damon Thayer

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380: Politics, Pours, and Portfolios: Inside Kentucky Senator Bourbon with Damon Thayer Read Post »

LEXINGTON, KY – Bourbon is more than a spirit in the Bluegrass State; it is a political and cultural currency. Kentucky Senator Bourbon, the award-winning brand co-founded by 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee Damon Thayer and Andre Regard, is proving that heritage doesn’t just belong in textbooks—it belongs in a glass. What began

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379: Marketing Maverick Steven Grasse Reveals the “Creative Grenades” Shaping the Future of Spirits

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379: Marketing Maverick Steven Grasse Reveals the “Creative Grenades” Shaping the Future of Spirits Read Post »

As the spirits industry navigates a volatile landscape of overproduction and shifting consumer habits, branding visionary Steven Grasse—the mind behind Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry Rum—is sharing a unconventional roadmap for resilience. Grasse, founder of Tamworth Distilling and Quaker City Mercantile, argues that the path to longevity isn’t found in rapid national expansion, but in

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Sazerac Company Named Cornerstone Partner of Louisville Soccer Clubs

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Sazerac Company Named Cornerstone Partner of Louisville Soccer Clubs Read Post »

Sazerac is the New Official Spirits Partner of Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC. Sazerac Company has entered into a multi-year partnership with Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC, becoming a Cornerstone Partner and the Official Spirits Partner of both clubs. The agreement highlights Sazerac’s continued investment in Louisville, where the company is headquartered and maintains a significant operational presence. Stadium

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Old Forester Introduces “The Perfecta” Cocktail for the Kentucky Derby

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Old Forester Introduces “The Perfecta” Cocktail for the Kentucky Derby Read Post »

The New Derby Cocktail Expands Beyond the Mint Julep. Old Forester has announced the debut of “The Perfecta,” a new cocktail created for the 2026 Kentucky Derby season. The cocktail is designed to offer an alternative to the traditional Mint Julep and will be served during Derby week at select Old Forester signature bars. The

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Pursuit United Double Oaked Rye Leads 2026 Whiskey Row Series

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Pursuit United Double Oaked Rye Leads 2026 Whiskey Row Series Read Post »

Limited to 160 Bottles, Pursuit Rye Anchors 2026 Whiskey Row Selection Pursuit Spirits has been named the featured producer for the 2026 Whiskey Row Series, an annual private selection organized by John Shumake. The series brings together industry figures in Louisville to mark the spring season and the city’s racing calendar. For 2026, the selection committee chose to feature

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