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A. Smith Bowman Distillery Releases Abraham Bowman Special Release #26 Rye Whiskey

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A. Smith Bowman Distillery Releases Abraham Bowman Special Release #26 Rye Whiskey Read Post »

The Virginia Distillery Revisits Rye Whiskey After 16 Years. A. Smith Bowman Distillery has announced Abraham Bowman Special Release #26, the latest entry in the Abraham Bowman Limited Edition Collection. The release marks the distillery’s return to rye whiskey experimentation within the series for the first time since its inaugural 2010 limited-edition rye release. Distilled in […]

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Sazerac Company Named Cornerstone Partner of Louisville Soccer Clubs

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Sazerac Company Named Cornerstone Partner of Louisville Soccer Clubs Read Post »

Sazerac is the New Official Spirits Partner of Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC. Sazerac Company has entered into a multi-year partnership with Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC, becoming a Cornerstone Partner and the Official Spirits Partner of both clubs. The agreement highlights Sazerac’s continued investment in Louisville, where the company is headquartered and maintains a significant operational presence. Stadium

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Old Forester Introduces “The Perfecta” Cocktail for the Kentucky Derby

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Old Forester Introduces “The Perfecta” Cocktail for the Kentucky Derby Read Post »

The New Derby Cocktail Expands Beyond the Mint Julep. Old Forester has announced the debut of “The Perfecta,” a new cocktail created for the 2026 Kentucky Derby season. The cocktail is designed to offer an alternative to the traditional Mint Julep and will be served during Derby week at select Old Forester signature bars. The

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Pursuit United Double Oaked Rye Leads 2026 Whiskey Row Series

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Pursuit United Double Oaked Rye Leads 2026 Whiskey Row Series Read Post »

Limited to 160 Bottles, Pursuit Rye Anchors 2026 Whiskey Row Selection Pursuit Spirits has been named the featured producer for the 2026 Whiskey Row Series, an annual private selection organized by John Shumake. The series brings together industry figures in Louisville to mark the spring season and the city’s racing calendar. For 2026, the selection committee chose to feature

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Stitzel-Weller Distillery Exclusive: Blade and Bow 22-Year Bourbon Returns for 2026

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Stitzel-Weller Distillery Exclusive: Blade and Bow 22-Year Bourbon Returns for 2026 Read Post »

Ultra-Aged Annual Release Returns to Stitzel-Weller Distillery Blade and Bow has announced the 2026 re-release of its 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. First introduced in 2015, the expression returns as part of the brand’s annual ultra-premium lineup, produced in extremely limited quantities and tied to the legacy of Stitzel-Weller Distillery. The release is positioned as

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Michter’s Distillery Debuts Barrel Strength Sour Mash Whiskey

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Michter’s Distillery Debuts Barrel Strength Sour Mash Whiskey Read Post »

First-Ever Barrel Strength Release of the Distillery’s Sour Mash Whiskey. Michter’s Distillery has announced the first release of its US★1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash Kentucky Whiskey, set to ship in May 2026. The expression marks the first time the distillery has offered its Sour Mash Whiskey at barrel strength. Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco stated,

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