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382: Kentucky Peerless Releases Henry Kraver’s Old Reserve 10-Year Bourbon Read Post »
For the team at Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co., April 22, 2026, wasn’t just another Wednesday. It was the culmination of a ten-year promise. When Corky and Carson Taylor revived the brand in 2013, it was about quality over quantity. They waited for this moment for 10 plus years. This week on the podcast, we are […]
Whisk(e)y Lens Debuts ‘The Ultimate Guide to Scotch’ for Bourbon Enthusiasts Read Post »
Bourbon Lens officially expands its horizon with the launch of its inaugural Whisk(e)y Lens guide: The Ultimate Guide to Scotch Whisky: Regions, Types, and Tasting Tips. Designed specifically for the American whiskey palate, this guide deconstructs the “Smoky Myth” and highlights the symbiotic relationship between Kentucky’s rickhouses and Scotland’s distilleries. With over 90% of Scotch
NEWPORT, KY (May 8, 2026) – Award-winning New Riff Distilling has announced the fourth installment of its acclaimed Single Malt Whiskey. The 2026 expression is the distillery’s most intricate blend to date, featuring some of their oldest malt stocks and the debut of Chevallier, a rare 19th-century British heirloom malt variety. Standing as a pioneer
Little Book Chapter 10 Combines Booker’s, Knob Creek, and Basil Hayden Bourbons Read Post »
Little Book Unveils Milestone Tenth Chapter in Experimental Whiskey Line by James B. Beam Distilling Co. Little Book has announced the release of Chapter 10, titled “All The Wiser,” marking the tenth edition in the annual whiskey blending series created by Freddie Noe. The release continues the experimental whiskey line launched by Freddie Noe as
Derby City Gaming Unveils First Turn Rye: A Rare 114.4 Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Read Post »
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 30, 2026) — Derby City Gaming & Hotel has announced the official release of First Turn, the second expression in its prestigious Thoroughbred Collection from Oliver’s Chop House & Bourbon Bar. Following the successful 2024 debut of Starting Gate, this newest release is a single barrel, barrel-strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey designed
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (May 6, 2026) — Four Branches Bourbon, the first spirits company founded by veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, has been named a winner in the Fox Business “Made in America” Small Business Contest. This national recognition celebrates the brand’s veteran leadership and its commitment to purpose-driven American manufacturing. Coinciding
