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Bourbon and Whiskey News

Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction Unites Top Distillers to Honor Veterans During America’s 250th Anniversary

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Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction Unites Top Distillers to Honor Veterans During America’s 250th Anniversary Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 28, 2026) — The inaugural Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration (KBCA) announced a historic and deeply symbolic auction lot titled “United We Stand,” a one-of-a-kind military bourbon barrel created through an unprecedented collaboration among four acclaimed American whiskey producers: J. Mattingly 1845, Heritage Distilling, Four Branches Bourbon, and Pursuit Spirits. The […]

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Kentucky Bourbon’s Economic Impact Remains Strong at $10.6 Billion Despite Industry Headwinds

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Kentucky Bourbon’s Economic Impact Remains Strong at $10.6 Billion Despite Industry Headwinds Read Post »

FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 2, 2026) — Kentucky Bourbon continues to be a cornerstone of the Commonwealth’s economy, generating $10.6 billion in annual economic impact and supporting nearly 24,000 jobs, according to a newly released economic impact report. The findings reaffirm Bourbon’s role as one of Kentucky’s most vital signature industries, even as global trade volatility,

Shortbarrel Four Grain on a barrel with a barrel backdrop
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Shortbarrel Expands Nationwide with Release of Four Grain Straight Bourbon

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Shortbarrel Expands Nationwide with Release of Four Grain Straight Bourbon Read Post »

ATLANTA, GA (February 2, 2026) — Atlanta-based Shortbarrel, one of the fastest-growing independently owned craft spirits brands in the Southeast, announces the nationwide release of its flagship, always-available Shortbarrel Four Grain Straight Bourbon. Following a successful rollout throughout the Southeast, the brand is now shipping to 47 states via shortbarrelbourbon.com, marking a major milestone in

Bourbon Lens Podcast

368: How Southern Distilleries Are Changing the Whiskey Landscape: ASW Distillery Leads Georgia’s Rise

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368: How Southern Distilleries Are Changing the Whiskey Landscape: ASW Distillery Leads Georgia’s Rise Read Post »

Louisville,KY — Georgia is emerging as one of the most exciting frontiers in American whiskey, and ASW Distillery (Atlanta’s Spirit Works) is at the center of that momentum. In a new feature from Bourbon Lens News, distiller Whit Hagemann shares how ASW is challenging long-held assumptions about where great bourbon and American whiskey can come

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Bourbon Lens Explores the Rich Flavors of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B525

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Bourbon Lens Explores the Rich Flavors of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B525 Read Post »

Louisville, KY — Bourbon Lens returns with an in-depth tasting and review of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B525, one of the most talked-about limited bourbon releases from Heaven Hill. Known for its bold character and uncompromising proof, B525 delivers a layered tasting experience that continues to resonate with bourbon enthusiasts. Hosted by Jake Lewellen, the

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Bourbon Lens Unveils the Heritage and Flavor Behind America’s Favorite Spirit

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Bourbon Lens Unveils the Heritage and Flavor Behind America’s Favorite Spirit Read Post »

Louisville, KY — Bourbon Lens releases a new educational feature, “Bourbon 101,” offering readers a clear, engaging breakdown of what defines bourbon, where it comes from, and why its rules matter. Designed for both newcomers and seasoned whiskey enthusiasts, the piece explores the spirit’s deep American roots, legal standards, and signature flavor profile. What is

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