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Redbreast Expands Iberian Series with Moscatel Wine Cask Edition

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Limited-Edition Irish Whiskey Finished in Málaga Moscatel Casks Redbreast has announced the launch of Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Edition, the fifth release in the brand’s Iberian Series. The limited-edition Irish single pot still whiskey continues the series’ focus on finishing in distinctive fortified wine casks, using Moscatel wine casks sourced from Bodegas Quitapenas in southern […]

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Basil Hayden Revives 8-Year-Old “Bibbed” Bourbon in Tribute to Booker Noe’s 1992 Vision

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Basil Hayden Revives 8-Year-Old “Bibbed” Bourbon in Tribute to Booker Noe’s 1992 Vision Read Post »

The Classic, Small Batch Bourbon Returns with Iconic Packaging and Age Statement Basil Hayden has announced the limited return of the Basil Hayden 8-Year-Old “Bibbed” Bourbon, set to be available at the James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s American Outpost beginning February 14 at 9:00 a.m. EST. The re-release pays tribute to Booker Noe’s original 1992 vision for

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Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Brings a Sweeter Balance to Islay Smoke

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A New Take on Islay Peat Balances Smoke with Oak-Driven Sweetness Lagavulin has announced the release of Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Single Malt Scotch Whisky, marking the Islay distillery’s first new permanent expression in nine years. Aged for 11 years in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks, the new release is designed to balance Lagavulin’s

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The Macallan Celebrates James Bond with Diamonds Are Forever 18-Year-Old Single Malt

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The Macallan Celebrates James Bond with Diamonds Are Forever 18-Year-Old Single Malt Read Post »

Limited-Edition Scotch Celebrates James Bond’s Cinematic Legacy The Macallan has unveiled The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release, a limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky commemorating the 55th anniversary of the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever. The release continues the creative collaboration between The Macallan and the James Bond franchise, following the brand’s James Bond 60th

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King of Kentucky Introduces Small Batch Collection Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary

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King of Kentucky has announced a line extension for 2026. Brown-Forman has announced the King of Kentucky Small Batch Collection in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The limited-edition release marks a notable evolution for the brand, which has traditionally been offered as a highly sought-after single barrel expression. Founded in 1881

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Barrell Craft Spirits Sells Jeffersontown Facility to American Craft Bottling

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Independent Blender Consolidates Operations to Support Long-Term Growth Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS) announced the sale of its blending and bottling facility in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, to American Craft Bottling. The transaction, completed January 30, 2026, reflects a strategic shift as the award-winning independent blender adapts its operations to meet future market needs. Financial terms of the

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