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Southern Star Paragon Bourbon Debuts New, Distillery-Exclusive Zinfandel Wine Cask Finish

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The Newest Southern Star Release Highlights Experimental Wine Finish. Southern Distilling Company has announced the release of Southern Star Paragon Bourbon Finished in Zinfandel Casks, a limited-edition, distillery-exclusive bourbon available beginning February 21, 2026. The release will be sold exclusively at the Southern Distilling Company Tasting Room in Statesville, North Carolina, with a suggested retail price of $49.95. […]

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Virginia Distillery Co. Expands American Single Malt Portfolio with Stout and Cigar Blend Finishes

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Virginia Distillery Co. Expands American Single Malt Portfolio with Stout and Cigar Blend Finishes Read Post »

New Brewer’s Coalition Finishes and Cigar Blend Debut for 2026. Virginia Distillery Co. is building on its recognition as Best American Single Malt at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards with three new limited releases scheduled for February and March 2026. The lineup includes two additions to The Brewer’s Coalition series and the debut of VDC First Cut

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Keeper’s Heart American Pot Still Whiskey Begins Three-Part Trilogy

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O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. Debuts American Pot Still Whiskey as First Self-Distilled Release. Keeper’s Heart Whiskey announced the launch of American Pot Still Whiskey, the brand’s first self-distilled release and the beginning of a planned trilogy of pot still whiskeys. The trilogy will continue with a triple pot distilled American Rye in 2027 and a triple pot

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Kyle Busch Hand-Selects Annual Limited-Edition Rebel Single Barrel

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Kyle Busch Hand-Selects Annual Limited-Edition Rebel Single Barrel Read Post »

Rebel Bourbon has announced the release of Rebel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel Selected By Kyle Busch. The 2026 release marks the second annual limited-edition release tied to the Richard Childress Racing partnership. Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch personally selected each barrel with guidance from Rebel Master Distiller John Rempe. Bottled at 108

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Proper No. Twelve Launches Black Reserve Irish Whiskey for St. Patrick’s Day

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Proper No. Twelve Launches Black Reserve Irish Whiskey for St. Patrick’s Day Read Post »

Proper No. Twelve Adds New Heavily Charred Barrel Expression. Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey has introduced Proper No. Twelve Black Reserve Irish Whiskey, a new core expression arriving ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. The brand describes Black Reserve as a blend of single malt and grain whiskey aged a minimum of four years in heavily charred

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370: What are the Best Whiskeys for Winter?

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370: What are the Best Whiskeys for Winter? Read Post »

Winter whiskey should do more than warm you up — it should transform the entire experience. In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott explore how seasonal changes influence flavor perception, bottle selection, and the way we enjoy whiskey during colder months. From rich, layered bourbons to spicy ryes and innovative cask finishes, they

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