For the third year in a row, Heaven Hill Brands has been named Most Awarded U.S. Distillery at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). It earned about 88 medals, including 2 Platinum and 20 Double Gold. Nine Heaven Hill products reached the “Best of Class” finals. Mezcal Vago Espadín Joel Barriga and Mezcal
Pursuit Spirits, the independent whiskey blender started by the creators of the Bourbon Pursuit podcast, has launched Pursuit United XS Double Oak (XSDO). “XS” stands for “Extra Special.” The new series gives barrel proof Pursuit United Bourbon and Rye an extended second maturation in custom barrels from craft cooperages. The first release, Pursuit United XS
Knob Creek 21 Year Old Returns for a Limited Time as Beam’s Oldest Bourbon Ever Read Post »
For a limited time, Knob Creek is bringing back Knob Creek 21 Year Old, the oldest expression in James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s history. It was first released in 2025. The bourbon aged for more than 20 years and is bottled at 100 proof. Beam’s master distillers picked each barrel for its balance and depth.
Booker’s Bourbon Releases 2026-03 “The Southern Thunder Batch” at 127.3 Proof Read Post »
Booker’s Bourbon has released its third batch of 2026, The Southern Thunder Batch. The name comes from the phrase many people used for Booker Noe’s deep, booming voice, which carried across the distillery. Fred Noe loved hearing that voice say “DONE GOOD.” Booker didn’t hand out compliments often, so when he said those words, you
15 STARS has added First West Cigar Blend to its First West collection. The limited release was made for both cigar and bourbon fans. It blends 11- and 15-year-old straight bourbons finished in cognac, Pedro Ximénez sherry and tawny port casks, then brings the whiskey to 106 proof with 15 STARS’ Flavor Proofing™ process. “Some
Middle West Spirits, one of North America’s largest independently owned distilleries, has launched Old Elk Distillery Folds of Honor Blended American Whiskey. The whiskey was made to support Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that gives educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled service members and first responders. Under its motto
