Jim Beam’s New Sunshine Blend Bourbon Has Brown Rice Twist Read Post »
New Expression from Jim Beam Blends Tradition with Innovation. Jim Beam has introduced a new whiskey expression: Jim Beam® Sunshine Blend Bourbon. This release combines the brand’s 225 years of bourbon-making tradition with a modern twist, blending 65% of its flagship 4-year bourbon with 35% brown rice bourbon. The resulting product is crafted to offer a […]
Jackson Purchase Distillery Reaches New Level within Kentucky Distillers’ Association Read Post »
Jackson Purchase Distillery, Located in Hickman Kentucky, Joins Kentucky Distillers’ Association’s Heritage Tier. The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) has elevated Jackson Purchase Distillery to Heritage Member status, recognizing it as the 17th distillery to achieve the organization’s highest membership tier. This milestone underscores Jackson Purchase’s rapid growth and commitment to Kentucky Bourbon’s timeless craft. A
Stitzel-Weller Distillery Announces New I.W. Harper 34-Year-Old Bourbon Read Post »
Distilled in 1989, This Rare Bourbon is Three Decades in the Making. Stitzel-Weller Distillery has announced the release of its rarest I.W. Harper expression to date: I.W. Harper 34-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Distilled in 1989 and matured for over three decades, this release comprises just 11 total bottles, only five of which will be
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
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
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
