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Buffalo Trace Revives 5 Forgotten Prohibition-Era Whiskey Brands in New $1,000 Collection
Buffalo Trace Distillery is bringing five long-forgotten whiskey brands from the Prohibition era back to life with the release of the third edition of its annual Prohibition Collection. The 2026 limited-edition release commemorates the whiskeys that were legally bottled and sold at what is now Buffalo Trace Distillery while most of the American whiskey industry […]
by David Morrow0 viewsbourbonbuffalo-tracerelease - news
George Washington’s Distillery Is Dropping Its First Bourbon to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
George Washington’s Mount Vernon is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a historic first: the release of the first bourbon ever produced by George Washington’s Distillery. The limited-edition George Washington’s Spirit of ’76 Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey will go on sale July 4 at The Shops at Mount Vernon. Only about 300 bottles will be available, […]
by David Morrow0 viewsbourbonrelease - news
Buffalo Trace Resurfaces 5 Iconic Whiskey Brands With Newest Prohibition Collection
Buffalo Trace Distillery is resurfacing five historic American whiskey brands for the third installment of its Prohibition Collection. This year’s edition features a lineup of five distinct whiskeys, including a high-proof rye, an uncut bourbon, and a blended whiskey, each representing a now-defunct brand that operated during Prohibition. The five whiskeys represent brands — Cove Spring, Henry Watterson, John G. Carlisle, Kentucky River, and Walter B. Duffy — produced under the direction of Albert B. Blanton at the George T. Stagg Distillery, which was granted one of six federal licenses to legally produce whiskey for medicinal purposes during Prohibition. The article Buffalo Trace Resurfaces 5 Iconic Whiskey Brands With Newest Prohibition Collection appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley1 viewamerican-whiskeyblended-whiskeybourbonbuffalo-tracerye - news
Review: Copper & Cask “Wave That Flag” Bourbon and “Boston Rum Party” Rye
In 2026, consumers have been inundated with American whiskey releases bearing America 250 branding in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. For many producers, the formula has been fairly predictable: add an America 250 logo to the label, reference “1776-2026,” and attach a patriotic name. Numerous releases also direct… The post Review: Copper & Cask “Wave That Flag” Bourbon and “Boston Rum Party” Rye appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Jacob Kiper2 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-arated-breviews - news
Fußball-WM 2026: Exklusive Whisky-Sondereditionen jetzt reduziert bei Whisky.de
Die Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2026 hat nicht nur auf dem Spielfeld für Aufsehen gesorgt, sondern auch in der Welt des Whiskys. Passend zu den internationalen… Der Beitrag Fußball-WM 2026: Exklusive Whisky-Sondereditionen jetzt reduziert bei Whisky.de erschien zuerst auf WHISKYFANBLOG.DE .
by Jörg Bechtold0 viewsnewsnotesben-nevisbourbonglenrothespeated - news
Blood Oath Pact No. 12
Blood Oath Pact No. 12 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Montepulciano and Sangiovese Casks 49.3% ABV $130 Website We would like to thank Luxco and The Brand Guild for sending us samples to review. What the Blender Says Lux Row master distiller John Rempe continues his annual pact with bourbon drinkers with the release […] The post Blood Oath Pact No. 12 first appeared on Whisk(e)y Apostle: Proselytizing the way of the malt .
by Gary0 viewsbourbonreviewstands-out - news
Review: Green River Honey Finished Bourbon
Honey-finished whiskey (and other spirits) appears to be a full-on trend right now, with Green River the latest bourbon to get in on the fun. This expression is more straightforward that some, using a small amount of 100% local honey added directly to the barrel of its Kentucky bourbon, rather than attempting to finish the… The post Review: Green River Honey Finished Bourbon appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null1 viewamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-breviewswhiskey - news
Review: Stitzel Reserve Bourbon 31 Years Old
In today’s bourbon market, some discerning collectors chase age. Others chase proof. And if I had to guess, the center of that Venn diagram is pretty big, such that very old and very high-abv bourbon will turn a lot of heads. In April 2026, spirits giant Diageo announced a whiskey with stats so eye-popping, I… The post Review: Stitzel Reserve Bourbon 31 Years Old appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by David Tao2 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-areviewswhiskey - news
Review: Old Stubborn Cask Strength Rye, Old Swagger Cask Strength Rye, and Old Swagger Bourbon
There are plenty of people in the industry who can make whiskey. Far fewer have built a reputation on their ability to recognize exceptional whiskey when it reaches the glass. For years, Ed Bley earned the respect of enthusiasts not as a distiller, but as a selector. Through countless single barrels and private picks, he… The post Review: Old Stubborn Cask Strength Rye, Old Swagger Cask Strength Rye, and Old Swagger Bourbon appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Jacob Kiper1 viewamerican-whiskeybourbonfeaturedrated-areviewsrye - news
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 …
by Editor0 viewsbbetween-31-to-60bourbon-whiskeywhiskey-reviewsbourbonreview - news
Heaven Hill’s Farewell to a Historic Rickhouse Produced One of 2026’s Best Bourbons
Heaven Hill’s Deatsville campus is winding down. The site — built on the grounds of the former T.W. Samuels Distillery, which Heaven Hill took over in the early 1980s — will transition out of active aging within the next 12 to 24 months. No new barrels will fill it; what’s there now is what’s left. […]
by David Morrow0 viewsbourbonheaven-hill - news
Heaven Hill Debuts Spring 2026 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Release
On Wednesday, Heaven Hill Distillery announced the latest release in its highly allocated Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, unveiling a 10-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey scheduled to arrive on shelves in July. The Spring 2026 edition is the 17th national release in the series and is comprised of barrels distilled in spring 2016 and bottled […]
by David Morrow0 viewsbourbonheaven-hillrelease - news
Old Fitzgerald Adds 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey to its Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series
Today, Heaven Hill Distillery announced the spring edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, a 10-year-old bourbon bottled at 100 proof that will be allocated to select markets beginning in July. The release is available in 750-milliliter decanters with a suggested retail price of $149.99, according to a press release. Old Fitzgerald’s Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series has biannual releases each fall and spring. The article Old Fitzgerald Adds 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey to its Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley0 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonheaven-hillnewsproduct-release - news
Four Roses Goes in a New Direction With Japanese Oak-Finished Bourbon
Four Roses is entering unfamiliar territory. On Tuesday, the Kentucky bourbon producer announced the launch of its Experimental Series, a limited-edition collection designed to explore maturation techniques, barrel finishes and production methods beyond the company’s traditional framework. The inaugural release, Experimental Series No. 001, is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Japanese Mizunara oak […]
by David Morrow1 viewbourbonfour-roses - news
The 2026 SFWSC Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon Finalists: 5 Bottles in Contention
Five finished bourbons will compete for top honors at the Top Shelf Gala in November this year. Today, we take a closer look at the finalists. Read the full article at The 2026 SFWSC Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon Finalists: 5 Bottles in Contention
by Beth Squires3 viewswhiskey-awardsaward-seriesawards-seriesbest-bourbon-whiskeybourbonmaker-s-mark - news
Four Roses Launches New Experimental Series With Japanese Mizunara Oak-Aged Bourbon
Four Roses Distillery is launching the Experimental Series, a line of limited-edition whiskeys aimed at innovating within its tried-and-true, 10-recipe format. The line’s first release, Experimental Series No. 001, will be available at the Four Roses Distillery Visitor Center in Lawrenceburg, Ky., beginning July 30 with a suggested retail price of $55 for each 375-milliliter bottle, according to a press release. Experimental Series No. 001 is a 104-proof blend of bourbons aged for six years in Japanese mizunara oak barrels. The article Four Roses Launches New Experimental Series With Japanese Mizunara Oak-Aged Bourbon appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley0 viewsbourbonfour-roses-bourbonkentucky-bourbonnewsproduct-release - news
Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2026-01 ‘The Big Easy’ Review
Can Booker’s “Big Easy” Batch capture New Orleans in a glass? Dive into Batch 2026-01 at 129.1 proof—plus tasting notes from nose to finish. Read the full article at Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2026-01 ‘The Big Easy’ Review
by Charles Steele3 viewsamericanwhiskey-reviewsbarrel-proofbatch-2026-01big-easy-batchbooker-s - news
Review: Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon and Rye 2026
Last year Old Forester began releasing its President’s Choice whiskeys to retail for the first time, at least on a limited basis. The two whiskeys — a bourbon and a rye — are now making their return to the market for 2026. The formula hasn’t changed. These are all single barrel releases, including a collection… The post Review: Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon and Rye 2026 appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by Christopher Null4 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonbuy-it-nowfeaturedrated-arated-b - news
American Whiskey Toasts US 250th at Embassy Events Worldwide
How will American whiskey help celebrate America's 250th anniversary? The AWA is taking iconic bourbons to US embassy events across six global markets. Read the full article at American Whiskey Toasts US 250th at Embassy Events Worldwide
by Beth Squires4 viewswhiskey-newsamerican-whiskeyamerican-whiskey-associationbourbonbrown-formanexports - news
4th Annual American Whiskey Festival Returns to Louisville
Want to taste pours from over 40 American whiskey brands in one night? Louisville's free American Whiskey Festival returns in 2026—here's everything you need to know. Read the full article at 4th Annual American Whiskey Festival Returns to Louisville
by Beth Squires3 viewswhiskey-newsamerican-whiskeybourbonduckhorn-vineyardskentuckylouisville - news
Chattanooga Whiskey Unveils Batch Alpha-1 Bourbon Liqueur
What happens when a sold-out bourbon liqueur gets a sequel wrapped in a sci-fi crash-landing tale? Chattanooga Whiskey's Batch Alpha-1 arrives June 2026. Read the full article at Chattanooga Whiskey Unveils Batch Alpha-1 Bourbon Liqueur
by Hannah Thompson3 viewswhiskey-newsbourbonbourbon-liqueurchattanooga-whiskeylimited-editionnew-release - news
The 5 Finalists for Best Straight Bourbon at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026
Five straight bourbons earned Double Gold and a shot at SFWSC Best of Class glory—but only one can win. Which celebrated bottle deserves the top honor? Read the full article at The 5 Finalists for Best Straight Bourbon at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026
by Beth Squires3 viewswhiskey-awardsaward-seriesawards-seriesbest-of-classbest-whiskiesbourbon - news
Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve Bourbon
Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey 54.5% ABV $130 Website We would like to thank Luxco and The Brand Guild for sending us samples to review. What the Producer Says Lawrenceburg, IN (May 19, 2026) – Today, Remus Bourbon, the award-winning whiskey produced by MGP’s Ross & Squibb Distillery, announced the launch of Remus […] The post Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve Bourbon first appeared on Whisk(e)y Apostle: Proselytizing the way of the malt .
by Gary3 viewsbourbonreviewmust-trystands-out - news
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 viewsbourbon-whiskeynewsbourbonwhiskey-newswhiskey-trade-and-business