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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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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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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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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

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

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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Remus Bourbon Launches Exclusive “Remus Bottle Club” for Rare Expressions and Insider Access

Remus Bourbon Launches Exclusive “Remus Bottle Club” for Rare Expressions and Insider Access Read Post »

ST. LOUIS (March 23, 2026) – Remus Bourbon has officially unveiled the Remus Bottle Club, a premium subscription service designed for aficionados and collectors seeking direct access to rare, award-winning limited releases. The club delivers hard-to-find bottles every quarter, bridging the gap between the historic Ross & Squibb Distillery and bourbon fans nationwide. Beyond doorstep

Five Bottles for the wheated bourbon flight
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375: Bourbon Lens Puts Wheated Favorites to the Ultimate Blind Test

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In a quest to strip away brand bias and marketing hype, the hosts of the Bourbon Lens podcast recently conducted a blind tasting of five premier wheated bourbons. This blind evaluation highlights how sensory-focused tasting can reveal surprising truths about even the most legendary bottles on the shelf. The high-stakes lineup featured a diverse range

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