New gift represents Beam Suntory’s continued commitment to the James B. Beam Institute’s mission of advancing the spirits industry in Kentucky and beyond. The University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits and Beam Suntory, a global leader in premium spirits, have renewed their strategic partnership to help strengthen Kentucky’s signature industry for generations to […]
Howler Head Launches New Bourbon & Cola RTD Read Post »
Catalyst Spirits Enters Ready-To-Drink Market with Howler Head & Cola, Signs UFC Superstar as Global Brand Ambassador Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker to Introduce Howler Head & Cola to Red-Hot Australian Whiskey Market Catalyst Spirits just announced it is entering the growing global Ready-To-Drink (RTD) market through its popular Howler Head brand – the original super premium banana-flavored bourbon
268: Exploring the Story of North Carolina’s Oaklore Distilling Co. Read Post »
Friends and co-Founders, Matt Simpkins and Thomas Bogan, join Bourbon Lens in this week’s podcast. We’re talking Oaklore Distilling Co. in Matthews, NC. Tom and Matt started like most whiskey hobbyists do, with tasting nights in their basements and at their bars, but quickly developed their passion into a brand and now distillery. Located in
American Whiskeys Led 2023 Spirits Exports According to New Report Read Post »
American Whiskeys account for 63% of all U.S. spirits exports, hitting a record of $1.4 billion. 2023 was a banner year for American spirits exports, with total U.S. spirits and American Whiskeys topping new records following the lifting of retaliatory tariffs on American Whiskeys. This news is according to the American Spirits Export Report released today by
Smooth Ambler Brings Back its Legendary Old Scout 7 Year Bourbon Read Post »
Smooth Ambler is bringing Old Scout 7 Bourbon – a bold, high-proof bourbon aged for 7 years – back to its lineup. The team at Smooth Ambler has “returned to their roots” in re-introducing it’s Old Scout Bourbon. Smooth Ambler has no qualms in saying that their sourced Old Scout brand was what helped put
Texas’ Balcones Awarded “Craft Producer of the Year” by Whisky Magazine Read Post »
Balcones Distilling has been recognized by Whisky Magazine as the Craft Producer of the Year for 2024. This award is sure to be a boon for Texas distilleries in general and is clearly a huge accomplishment for the team at Balcones. In case you missed it, Balcones Distilling was a featured guest on Bourbon Lens podcast in early
