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Oaklore Bourbon Finished in Oloroso Sherry
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Oaklore Distilling Co. Unveils Limited Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished Four Grain Bourbon

Oaklore Distilling Co. Unveils Limited Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished Four Grain Bourbon Read Post »

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – September 22, 2025 – North Carolina’s award-winning craft whiskey maker Oaklore Distilling Co. proudly announces the launch of its latest small batch release in the Story Series — the Oaklore Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished Four Grain Bourbon. Bottled at 95 proof and aged for six years, this limited-edition bourbon is non-chill filtered […]

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Built from the Ground Up — Ryan Norwood Named Master Distiller at Sagamore Spirit

Built from the Ground Up — Ryan Norwood Named Master Distiller at Sagamore Spirit Read Post »

BALTIMORE, Md. – October 6, 2025 – Sagamore Spirit, the award-winning Maryland rye distillery, proudly announces the promotion of Ryan Norwood from Vice President of Operations to Master Distiller. After nearly a decade with the distillery, Norwood now takes the helm of innovation and production, shaping the next chapter of Sagamore Spirit’s legacy. Joining Sagamore

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High West Releases A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13 — A Toast to the Season

High West Releases A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13 — A Toast to the Season Read Post »

PARK CITY, Utah (October 5, 2025) — High West Distillery has announced the release of its highly anticipated A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13, the latest chapter in its beloved annual series. Inspired by Shakespeare’s timeless play, this limited-edition whiskey captures the fleeting magic of the season with a complex blend of flavors and aromas.

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MONKEY 47 Unveils 2025 Distiller’s Cut with Camargue Fleur de Sel

MONKEY 47 Unveils 2025 Distiller’s Cut with Camargue Fleur de Sel Read Post »

MONKEY 47, the ultra-premium gin from Germany’s Black Forest, has announced the 15th edition of its annual Distiller’s Cut: a limited-edition release crafted with a rare ‘species rara’ botanical. This year, the search led to France’s Camargue region, where hand-harvested Fleur de Sel sea salt – the ‘white gold’ of the pink salt marshes –

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

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

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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