LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 4, 2026) — In a high-octane episode released just in time for the 152nd Kentucky Derby, the Bourbon Lens podcast dives into the massive market shifts and creative innovations currently redefining the spirits industry. Hosts Jake Lewellen and Scott (Bourbon Lens) break down the high-stakes corporate maneuvering involving some of the world’s […]
SHELBYVILLE, KY (April 27, 2026) — Jeptha Creed Distillery, the award-winning, mother-daughter-owned craft distillery, today unveiled its latest agricultural breakthrough: Bruce’s Blue Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This release marks the debut of a proprietary heirloom blue corn varietal developed specifically for distillation on the Nethery family farm. A true “Farm to Glass” expression, Bruce’s Blue
The spring 2026 releases include the Old Fashioned Finished Four Grain Bourbon and the Port Cask Finished Four Grain Bourbon. Oaklore Distilling Co., the Charlotte-based distillery that has captured national attention since its 2024 debut, continues its breakout run with the launch of two new expressions in its acclaimed “Story Series.” Both expressions begin with
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. — Four Roses Distillery, makers of The World’s Best Single Barrel, has announced the second rotation of its highly acclaimed Single Barrel Collection. Starting this month, the distillery will roll out individual bottlings of three of its ten legendary recipes—OESQ, OESF, and OBSK—to retailers nationwide. Aged between 7 and 9 years and bottled
Koopers Whiskey Debuts Rare 10-Year Rye Finished in Buffalo Trace Barrels Read Post »
LEDBETTER, Texas (April 29, 2026) — Texas-based Koopers Whiskey today announced its most ambitious release to date: a 10-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey featuring an unprecedented nine-year secondary maturation in a used Buffalo Trace bourbon barrel. Defying industry norms where “finishing” typically lasts only months, Koopers has leveraged the intense Texas climate to marry the bold
House of Rare Tequila Redefines Spirits Aging with Launch of RAREcask Genesis PX Read Post »
JALISCO, MX (April 29, 2026) — House of Rare Tequila, the experimental small-batch brand favored by collectors, officially announces the debut of RAREcask Genesis PX ($229.99 SRP). This release marks the inaugural expression of the RAREcask series—the industry’s first dedicated aging program specifically designed to bridge the worlds of premium Tequila and fine Scotch whisky.
