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Woodford Reserve Releases Its First High-Proof Rye Whiskey at Barrel Strength

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Woodford Reserve Releases Its First High-Proof Rye Whiskey at Barrel Strength Read Post »

Bottled at 125.1 proof, this expression brings bold spice and intensity while honoring America’s original rye whiskey tradition. Woodford Reserve has announced the launch of Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye, a limited-edition release that marks the distillery’s first-ever high-proof rye whiskey. Pre-Prohibition Mash Bill, Modern High-Proof Expression Crafted by Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall, Barrel Strength […]

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Celebrates Filling Its 9 Millionth Barrel of Bourbon Since Prohibition

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Celebrates Filling Its 9 Millionth Barrel of Bourbon Since Prohibition Read Post »

FRANKFORT, KY, September 30, 2025 — Buffalo Trace Distillery has reached a historic milestone, filling its 9 millionth barrel of bourbon since Prohibition. This achievement, celebrated with a ceremony at the distillery on September 29, follows the completion of Buffalo Trace’s $1.2 billion expansion project earlier this year, which has dramatically accelerated production and capacity.

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Glen Scotia Unveils Oldest Whisky Ever 50-Year-Old Single Malt Launches as Elements of Campbeltown Release No. 1: Air

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Glen Scotia Unveils Oldest Whisky Ever 50-Year-Old Single Malt Launches as Elements of Campbeltown Release No. 1: Air Read Post »

SANTA ROSA, CA, September 30, 2025 — Glen Scotia, the historic Campbeltown distillery dating back to the 19th century, has announced its oldest expression to date: the Glen Scotia 50-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This release, the first in the new Elements of Campbeltown Collection, is titled Release No. 1: Air and carries a retail

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Piccadily Distilleries Launches Indri Agneya Single Malt Indian Whisky in the U.S.

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Piccadily Distilleries Launches Indri Agneya Single Malt Indian Whisky in the U.S. Read Post »

Piccadily Agro Industries Limited, producers of Indri, India’s largest-selling single malt and the fastest-growing globally, proudly announces the U.S. launch of Indri Agneya Single Malt Indian Whisky. This lightly peated expression, retailing at $80/750ml, will be available nationwide beginning October 1, 2025. Indri Agneya has already made history as the only Indian single malt to

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Town Branch Imperium MMXXV Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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Town Branch Imperium MMXXV Kentucky Straight Bourbon Read Post »

LEXINGTON, Ky, September 30, 2025 — Town Branch Distillery, a proud member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and the heart of Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., has announced the release of Town Branch Imperium MMXXV Kentucky Straight Bourbon. This year’s expression, bottled at 105 proof (52.5% ABV), features a 50% wheated bourbon foundation and a

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Yamazaki 18 Wins Supreme Champion Spirit at 2025 International Spirits Challenge

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Yamazaki 18 Wins Supreme Champion Spirit at 2025 International Spirits Challenge Read Post »

The House of Suntory’s Yamazaki 18 Year Old has been crowned Supreme Champion Spirit at the 2025 International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in London. This prestigious honor marks Yamazaki’s third consecutive win, following Yamazaki 25 in 2023 and Yamazaki 12 in 2024. It’s the first time in ISC history that the same brand has won the

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