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news2026-07-03
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Review (2026)
By Richard Thomas Rating: A A quarter century ago, Wild Turkey introduced the Russell’s Reserve brand, celebrating their already famed Master Distiller, Jimmy Russell. At the time, Russell had just celebrated his 45th anniversary working at the Lawrenceburg, Kentucky distillery. The original version was a 10 year old, 101 proof take on Wild Turkey’s bourbon …
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news2026-07-02
Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon Review
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: C- There is a distinctly Californian quality to Redwood Empire Whiskey Pipe Dream Bourbon, a quality not limited to its branding, rooted in the towering redwoods. Where many craft bourbons attempt to impress with sheer oak extraction, elevated proof, or complex finishing methods, Pipe Dream takes a more restrained approach. It …
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news2026-07-02
Jackson Purchase Releases New Bonded Bourbon
Jackson Purchase Distillery, named for the far Western Kentucky region that hosts it, released its flagship expression in Jackson Purchase Select Batch Bourbon last September. Now the company started by Craig Beam, seventh generation Beam family distiller and former Heaven Hill Master Distiller, and Terry Ballard has a new expression out in the form of …
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news2026-07-01
Four Roses Starts New Experimental Bourbon Line
As experimental releases proliferated among the American whiskey industries legacy distillers and newcomers, Four Roses has largely left the concept alone. Whenever I asked about this or other possible expansions, the answer that came back centered on the difficulty the distillery had keeping up with the demand for their existing products. But in mid-2026, Four …
by Editor3 views
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news2026-06-25
Unbridled Spirit Bourbon Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: B Although it defies the expectations of many denizens of internet’s whiskeydom, those of us with long memories or knowledge of history realize that just because the Bourbon Boom is over does not mean new companies and brands will not be forthcoming. Some of the most popular and well-established brands today …
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news2026-06-24
Founders’ Reserve 10-Year Bourbon
An exclusive release available only at the Distillery Store! The post Founders’ Reserve 10-Year Bourbon first appeared on Litchfield Distillery .
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news2026-06-22
Willett’s New Springfield Distillery Goes Operational
Willett Distillery has announced a major company milestone, declaring its new Springfield, Kentucky facility operational and filling the first barrel there. The first barrel was filled on Thursday, June 18, a date that also marks the late Ms. Martha Kulsveen’s birthday, adding an extra layer of meaning to the occasion for what is a family-owned …
by Editor2 views
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news2026-06-22
Blade & Bow Unveils Solera-Finished, Middle-Aged Bourbon
Blade and Bow, the Diageo-owned brand based in Louisville’s famed Stitzel-Weller Distillery, has revealed a new expression: Blade & Bow 12 Year Old Solera Reserve The new limited annual expression has been developed by Nicole Austin, the Director of American Whiskey Liquid Development and Capabilities at Diageo. Beginning with a 12 year old take on …
by Editor3 views
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news2026-06-18
Uncle Nearest Receiver Wants To Sell Company Plus Other News
By Richard Thomas Although it was my intention to not do another round-up of the whiskey industry’s closure, bankruptcy, business and lawsuit news until early summer, recent events have compelled me to follow mid-May’s update with a mid-June update. Double Blow To The Weavers In Uncle Nearest Case Sometimes small town newspapers are an excellent …
by Editor4 views
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news2026-06-17
Philadelphia Sees Major Bourbon Robbery
By Richard Thomas Since the founding of The Whiskey Reviewer, news on the loss of whiskey valued in the six digits has come in one of two forms: robberies or thefts of a relatively small amount of very valuable bottles or trucking accidents resulting in the loss of a large quantity of mass market products. The …
by Editor2 views
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news2026-06-16
Old Granddad 114 7 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: B For those who don’t know the brand histories, Jim Beam had a reason for using Old Granddad’s distillate in creating the Basil Hayden brand back in the 1990s. Raymond Hayden created the Old Granddad brand in the 1880s, naming it for his grandfather, Meredith Basil Hayden. The two names have …
by Editor4 views
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news2026-06-06
Just the Sip: Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse CN-E Review
We’re jumping around the timeline a bit with this review. The last time I covered the Single Rickhouse line was with the inaugural Camp Nelson C release, a whiskey that I thought was borderline great, but nowhere near worth its asking price. In a way, Single Rickhouse is a spiritual successor to the lauded Russell’s […]
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news2026-04-29
Brown-Forman And Pernod Ricard End Merger Talks
By Richard Thomas Late Tuesday it was announced by the parties concerned that the merger negotiations between French drinks goliath Pernod-Ricard and Kentucky and Tennessee whiskey magnate Brown-Forman proved unable to reach mutually agreeable terms and were terminated. Roughly a month has passed since the two companies confirmed rumors that they were in talks over …
by Editor6 views
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news2026-04-29
Blue Run Unveils New Flagship Series, Blueprint
Blue Run Spirits has announced that going forward its new standard bearer will be the Blue Run Blueprint Series. The inaugural release, blended by the brand’s Head of Whiskey and Innovation, Shaylyn Gammon, the 105 proof Blue Run Blueprint Series Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a combination of two unique mashbills: one wheated, and the …
by Editor4 views
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news2026-04-29
Indiana’s Starlight Distillery Releases Bonded Bourbon
Starlight Distillery in Indiana has proudly announced the release of its newest Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, a deeply personal and meticulously crafted expression curated by Dana Huber. This limited small-batch release represents seven years of dedication, learning, and thoughtful selection—culminating in a bourbon that reflects both family tradition and individual vision. For years, Dana Huber has worked …
by Editor4 views
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news2025-11-11
2025 Building Homes for Heroes Campaign
Supporting Those Who Serve: Our Third Annual Building Homes for Heroes Bourbon Fundraiser The post 2025 Building Homes for Heroes Campaign first appeared on Litchfield Distillery .
by Litchfield Distillery5 views
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news2025-11-04
Introducing 2025 Founders Reserve
Our first CT-Grown Bourbon Whiskey with an 8-Year Age Statement. The post Introducing 2025 Founders Reserve first appeared on Litchfield Distillery .
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news2022-12-24
Bourbon Gingerbread Nog
A deliciously boozy egg nog recipe twist…the Gingerbread Nog is a festive, spice-filled bourbon cocktail recipe.
by Kate Richards4 views
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news2022-08-31
Buffalo Trace Distillery Whiskey Production accelerates as $1.2 Bn Expansion Continues
Buffalo Trace Distillery Whiskey Production accelerates as $1.2 Bn Expansion Continues In the last five years, Buffalo Trace has increased supplies to consumers by 50% due to increased distillation and ageing warehouse capacity. Buffalo Trace Distillery have been in touch to say that they are on track to produce more bourbon than ever before […]
by Whiskey Blogger3 views
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news2022-03-17
Lost Grasshopper
A festive St. Paddy’s Grasshopper variation featuring the new Lost Irish Whiskey. And some other good stuff. No actual grasshoppers were harmed in the making of this beverage.
by Kate Richards5 views
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news2022-03-14
Live Music in Louisville
We have a lot of talented folks here in River City, and several nice live music venues. First Off, some great bands and artists you should search and follow on FaceBook or other Social Media Aaron Bibelhauser – Bluegrass Woldpen Branch – BluegrassHickory Vaught – Bluegrass and Olde Tyme Jim Dishman- Acoustic Johnny Berry – Honky Tonk Dozens Of Dollars – Bluegrass / Irish Little Band – Rock Kevin Cummings – Acoustic The Bottled In Bond Boys – Bluegrass Richard Powell – Acoustic and electric solo Standing Weekly Gigs Monday Nights at Lou Lou On Market – The Buzzards – Instrumental Jazz Saturday Nights at Marriott Lobby Bar at 2nd and Jefferson is Hickory Vaught Bearno’s By The Bay – casual Pizza Joint on a wharf with nice outdoor music venue where my buddy Jim Dishman plays every Wednesday. Stop on by, then, and also has music on the weekends too with a rotating cast of music acts. Captains Quarters – 5700 Captains Quarters Rd. – (River Road past Lime Kiln Ln) – Seasonal since it is on t
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news2022-01-13
Buffalo Trace Distillery 2022 Charity Bottle Donation
Buffalo Trace Distillery 2022 begins by Donating 2,022 Bottles Including its First NFT with Unique OFC Vintage 6 Litre Bottle. Buffalo Trace Distillery Asks Non-profits to Join in the Quest to Raise Over $2 Million This Year Globally. Included in the offering of 2,022 bottles will be the world’s first six litre bottle bourbon […]
by Whiskey Blogger3 views
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news2021-09-26
Buffalo Trace Distillery Warns Fans Of Potential Online Scams
Buffalo Trace Distillery Warns Fans Of Potential Online Scams Online Sites Taking Money, No Bourbon in Return Buffalo Trace Distillery contacted us to warn fans of an increasing number of consumer frauds that are making their way across social media and the internet. Several disappointed fans have contacted the Distillery letting them know they ordered […]
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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon Review (2026)

Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon Review

Jackson Purchase Releases New Bonded Bourbon

Four Roses Starts New Experimental Bourbon Line

Unbridled Spirit Bourbon Review

Founders’ Reserve 10-Year Bourbon

Willett’s New Springfield Distillery Goes Operational

Blade & Bow Unveils Solera-Finished, Middle-Aged Bourbon

Uncle Nearest Receiver Wants To Sell Company Plus Other News

Philadelphia Sees Major Bourbon Robbery

Old Granddad 114 7 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Review

Just the Sip: Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse CN-E Review

Brown-Forman And Pernod Ricard End Merger Talks

Blue Run Unveils New Flagship Series, Blueprint

Indiana’s Starlight Distillery Releases Bonded Bourbon

2025 Building Homes for Heroes Campaign

Introducing 2025 Founders Reserve

Bourbon Gingerbread Nog

Buffalo Trace Distillery Whiskey Production accelerates as $1.2 Bn Expansion Continues

Lost Grasshopper

Live Music in Louisville

Buffalo Trace Distillery 2022 Charity Bottle Donation

Buffalo Trace Distillery Warns Fans Of Potential Online Scams