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15 STARS First West Launches as a Trio of New Bourbons in Brand Extension

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15 STARS First West Launches as a Trio of New Bourbons in Brand Extension Read Post »

15 STARS Launches New Bourbon Line, First Time Brand Incorporates its Own Distillate into a Blend. 15 STARS has introduced First West, a new line extension featuring three bourbon expressions: Small Batch, Toasted Oak, and Extra Aged 8-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey. Designed to honor Kentucky’s bourbon heritage, the First West collection combines traditional craftsmanship with modern […]

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Molly Wellmann Joins Hidden Barn Whiskey as New Master Taster

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Molly Wellmann Joins Hidden Barn Whiskey as New Master Taster Read Post »

Award-winning mixologist and author Molly Wellmann is joining the brand as its new Master Taster. Wellmann, named “Best Bartender / Owner in the Nation” by a leading on-premise spirits media outlet, will contribute to batching and single barrel selections while building on the tasting profile established by Master Blender Emeritus Jackie Zykan. Continuing Hidden Barn’s

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Noah Rothbaum Announces The Whiskey Bible, A Definitive Guide to the World’s Most Storied Spirit

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Noah Rothbaum Announces The Whiskey Bible, A Definitive Guide to the World’s Most Storied Spirit Read Post »

The Comprehensive Whiskey Book Hits Shelves September 9, 2025. Award-winning author and spirits expert Noah Rothbaum will release The Whiskey Bible: A Complete Guide to the World’s Greatest Spirit on September 9, 2025, through Workman Publishing. This 600+ page hardcover explores the history, production, and culture of whiskey in a format that is both comprehensive

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KSU and Brough Brothers Collaborate on New Bourbon Collection

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KSU and Brough Brothers Collaborate on New Bourbon Collection Read Post »

Kentucky State University (KSU) and Brough Brothers Distillery have announced a new partnership resulting in the release of 1886 Select, a collection of five Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey varieties. The collaboration was unveiled during a press conference on July 14 at KSU’s Rufus Ballard Atwood Research Facility, where leaders from both organizations presented research findings

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Laphroaig’s New Càirdeas: Lore Cask Strength Launches Globally for 2025

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Laphroaig’s New Càirdeas: Lore Cask Strength Launches Globally for 2025 Read Post »

A bold twist on the classic Lore expression arrives as part of Laphroaig’s collectible annual Càirdeas release. Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the launch of the 2025 Càirdeas release, Lore Cask Strength, now available in the United States and globally. This highly anticipated annual bottling was first offered to Fèis Ìle attendees and

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340: Wild Turkey 101: Revisiting a Classic & Tasting the New 8 Year Release

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340: Wild Turkey 101: Revisiting a Classic & Tasting the New 8 Year Release Read Post »

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott take a deep dive into one of the most iconic bottles in American whiskey: Wild Turkey 101. From its long-standing role as a go-to everyday bourbon to the newly released Wild Turkey 101 8 Year, we explore what makes this brand a staple in bourbon culture.

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