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Buffalo Trace Distillery Unveils Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat: The Next Chapter in Experimental Wheated Bourbon

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Unveils Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat: The Next Chapter in Experimental Wheated Bourbon Read Post »

FRANKFORT, KY (March 24, 2026) – Buffalo Trace Distillery today announced the second release in its experimental Daniel Weller line: Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat. This limited-edition series explores how ancient grain varietals transform the profile of “The Original Wheated Bourbon,” honoring the legacy of Daniel Weller—grandfather of the legendary William Larue Weller. Following the 2023 […]

Barrell Craft Spirits on a back bar
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Barrell Craft Spirits® Unveils First-Ever Cigar Blend Bourbon: A Complex Four-Cask Finish

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Barrell Craft Spirits® Unveils First-Ever Cigar Blend Bourbon: A Complex Four-Cask Finish Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 11, 2026) — Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the industry-leading independent blender of aged, cask-strength whiskey, today announced the launch of its inaugural Barrell Cigar Blend Bourbon. This limited-release expression marks a sophisticated evolution in the BCS portfolio, specifically crafted to offer the depth and structure required to pair with a fine cigar—or

Julian Van Winkle Signing bottles of Pappy
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Rare Signed Pappy Van Winkle Flight Raffle Returns to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana

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Rare Signed Pappy Van Winkle Flight Raffle Returns to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 16, 2026) – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana (RMHCK) has announced the return of its world-renowned bourbon raffle, featuring a complete 6-bottle Pappy Van Winkle flight. Each bottle in the collection has been personally signed by Julian Van Winkle III, President of Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery. The raffle, which has

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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County Launches High-Stakes Bourbon Raffle to Support Affordable Housing

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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County Launches High-Stakes Bourbon Raffle to Support Affordable Housing Read Post »

GREENVILLE, SC (March 23, 2026) – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County is offering whiskey enthusiasts a rare opportunity to secure “unicorn” bottles while funding local affordable housing initiatives. The organization’s 2026 Bourbon Raffle features several premier prize packages, headlined by a legendary 3-bottle Pappy Van Winkle collection valued at over $6,000. In addition to

Blue Note Special Reserve 9 cask bourbon
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B.R. Distilling Co. Unveils Blue Note® Special Reserve: A Masterclass in Nine-Cask Finishing

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B.R. Distilling Co. Unveils Blue Note® Special Reserve: A Masterclass in Nine-Cask Finishing Read Post »

MEMPHIS, TN (March 16, 2026) – Blue Note Bourbon®, the award-winning Memphis-based whiskey portfolio, has announced the launch of its third-annual Special Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This limited-release expression pushes the boundaries of blending, featuring a marriage of nine distinct finishing casks from Kentucky and Tennessee. The 2026 Special Reserve is an unfiltered, high-proof blend

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Chicken Cock Whiskey Unveils “The Coupe,” a Reimagined Speakeasy at Circa 1856 Louisville

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Chicken Cock Whiskey Unveils “The Coupe,” a Reimagined Speakeasy at Circa 1856 Louisville Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 16, 2026) — Chicken Cock Whiskey, a pillar of American spirits since 1856, today announced the evolution of its Louisville presence with the launch of “The Coupe.” This reimagined speakeasy-style cocktail destination, located within Circa 1856 in the heart of the NuLu neighborhood, officially opens with a high-energy celebration beginning March 26,

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