MEMPHIS, TN (September 21, 2026) – Blue Note Bourbon has significantly increased allocation for its third annual Honey Bourbon and Honey Rye Cask Whiskey, which sold out quickly the past two years. The brand is also releasing its first-ever single barrels of both expressions, available at select retailers. Both whiskeys are finished in American oak
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 25, 2026) – Nikka Whisky has released Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials 2026 (43% ABV, 700ml, $249.99 SRP), the first bottling in an annual limited-edition series honoring founder Masataka Taketsuru, widely considered the Father of Japanese Whisky. Only 1,200 bottles are available nationwide. The series will run annually through 2030, leading up
The Maven Distillery Debuts Its 99-Point Kentucky Straight Bourbon at $199 Read Post »
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (September 2026) – The Maven Distillery has released its first flagship expression, The Maven Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a 7+ year-old blend of six whiskeys that earned a Double Gold medal and 99 points at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The release is the result of a decade of work by
Steve Beam of Limestone Branch Distillery sat down with Bourbon Lens to taste the newly released 2026 Yellowstone 101, a limited edition blend of 14 and 8 year old Kentucky straight bourbon double finished in Ruby and Tawny port casks, and to outline how the distillery is streamlining its lineup for 2026 and beyond. Beam
Basil Hayden and Rowing Blazers Blend Bourbon, Fashion, and Culture Read Post »
Basil Hayden and Rowing Blazers Launch “Classics, Reimagined” Partnership. Basil Hayden and Rowing Blazers have announced a new partnership bringing together bourbon, fashion and culture under the shared theme of “Classics, Reimagined.” The collaboration will include content, experiences and limited-edition drops rolling out throughout the fall and holiday season. The partnership connects Basil Hayden’s approach
Jefferson’s Bourbon Refreshes Portfolio With New Look and 8-Year Reserve Read Post »
Jefferson’s Refreshes Portfolio With New Packaging and Liquid Updates Jefferson’s Bourbon has introduced a refreshed look across its portfolio, along with updates to select expressions. The new packaging is designed around the brand’s history of experimentation and exploration, including its work with blending and aging bourbon at sea. According to the brand, the updated packaging
