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Louisville-Based Distillery, Copper & Kings, Lands New Owner

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Bourdon Spirits Company Acquires American Brandy Distillery, Copper & Kings, from Constellation Brands. Bourdon Spirits Company, a newly-formed Louisville-based spirits company, has officially acquired Copper & Kings American Brandy Company from Constellation Brands. The acquisition, finalized on August 5, 2025, marks a new chapter for the nationally recognized Copper & Kings brand and in the future of […]

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Kentucky Bourbon Festival Looks Ahead to Milestone Anniversary in 2026

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This Can’t-Miss Bourbon Festival is Scheduled for September 10–13, 2026, in Bardstown, Kentucky. The Kentucky Bourbon Festival will return to Bardstown from September 10–13, 2026, marking its milestone 35th anniversary. Held during National Bourbon Heritage Month, the annual event continues to draw bourbon fans from across the globe to the Bourbon Capital of the World

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National Bourbon Week Returns to Bardstown for 3rd Straight Year

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National Bourbon Week Returns to Bardstown for 3rd Straight Year Read Post »

Weeklong Celebration of Bourbon is Planned for June 14-21, 2026 in Bardstown. Bardstown, Kentucky — the Bourbon Capital of the World® — will once again host National Bourbon Week™ from June 14-21, 2026, marking the third annual installment of the event. Timed to begin on National Bourbon Day, the celebration will unite bourbon fans for

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Jim Beam’s New Sunshine Blend Bourbon Has Brown Rice Twist

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New Expression from Jim Beam Blends Tradition with Innovation. Jim Beam has introduced a new whiskey expression: Jim Beam® Sunshine Blend Bourbon. This release combines the brand’s 225 years of bourbon-making tradition with a modern twist, blending 65% of its flagship 4-year bourbon with 35% brown rice bourbon. The resulting product is crafted to offer a

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Southern Star Unveils Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye: A Bold New Whiskey

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Southern Star Unveils Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye: A Bold New Whiskey Read Post »

A New Star in Rye Whiskey Southern Distilling Company, a family-owned leader in North Carolina’s craft spirits scene, proudly announced the release of its Southern Star Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey on August 6, 2025. Crafted in a single distilling season, aged four years, and bottled at 100 proof, this whiskey honors the Bottled-in-Bond Act of

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Introducing Penelope Black Walnut Old Fashioned

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Penelope Bourbon, a rapidly growing premium whiskey brand, has expanded its ready-to-pour cocktail lineup with the launch of Black Walnut Old Fashioned on August 6, 2025. Following the success of its Peach Old Fashioned, this new release offers a modern take on the classic cocktail, blending award-winning Penelope straight bourbon and rye whiskey with black

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