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Pursuit United Double Oaked Rye Leads 2026 Whiskey Row Series

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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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Stitzel-Weller Distillery Exclusive: Blade and Bow 22-Year Bourbon Returns for 2026

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Stitzel-Weller Distillery Exclusive: Blade and Bow 22-Year Bourbon Returns for 2026 Read Post »

Ultra-Aged Annual Release Returns to Stitzel-Weller Distillery Blade and Bow has announced the 2026 re-release of its 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. First introduced in 2015, the expression returns as part of the brand’s annual ultra-premium lineup, produced in extremely limited quantities and tied to the legacy of Stitzel-Weller Distillery. The release is positioned as

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Michter’s Distillery Debuts Barrel Strength Sour Mash Whiskey

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Michter’s Distillery Debuts Barrel Strength Sour Mash Whiskey Read Post »

First-Ever Barrel Strength Release of the Distillery’s Sour Mash Whiskey. Michter’s Distillery has announced the first release of its US★1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash Kentucky Whiskey, set to ship in May 2026. The expression marks the first time the distillery has offered its Sour Mash Whiskey at barrel strength. Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco stated,

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Diageo Opens High-Tech, Sustainable Facility in Montgomery, Alabama

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Diageo Opens High-Tech, Sustainable Facility in Montgomery, Alabama Read Post »

New $415M Montgomery Site Expands Southern U.S. Supply Network. Diageo has officially opened a new 360,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery. The site, known as Diageo Montgomery, is designed to enhance the company’s supply chain capabilities across the Southern United States, with multi-million case annual production capacity. The facility is strategically positioned to improve

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Maker’s Mark Doubles Down on Regenerative Flavor with Star Hill Farm 2026 Release

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Maker’s Mark Doubles Down on Regenerative Flavor with Star Hill Farm 2026 Release Read Post »

Following its award-winning debut, Maker’s Mark has officially announced the second annual release of Star Hill Farm Whisky. As the brand’s first new mash bill in 70 years, the 2026 expression expands its global footprint to Japan and Global Travel Retail while deepening its commitment to regenerative agriculture. Named the World’s Best Wheat Whisky 2026,

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Debuts John G. Carlisle Cafe: A New Era of Hospitality in Frankfort

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Debuts John G. Carlisle Cafe: A New Era of Hospitality in Frankfort Read Post »

FRANKFORT, KY (April 21, 2026) – Buffalo Trace Distillery has officially announced the grand opening of its first permanent dining destination, the John G. Carlisle Cafe. Housed within the historic Elmer T. Lee Clubhouse, the 4,900-square-foot cafe marks a triumphant return to hospitality following the historic floodwaters that impacted the distillery just one year ago.

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