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- Silverthorn Reserve Blender’s Art Rye ReviewSilverthorn Reserve Blender’s Art Rye brings together eight barrels of 10- and 13-year-old Indiana rye, including a double oak component. Bottled at 113 proof and priced at $100, it comes from former Sagamore Spirit CEO Drew Thorn. Read my review to find out how the blend comes together!
- Scattered Castles Barrel Proof Bourbon Finished in Rum Barrels ReviewScattered Castles Barrel Proof Bourbon Finished in Rum Barrels is a limited release bottled at 117.2 proof. Distilled and aged in Maryland and Indiana, Batch 1 brings together bourbon and old rum casks in a surprising way. Read my review to learn more!
- Ingram Flagship Bourbon Batch 6 Review (2026)Ingram Flagship Bourbon Batch 6 is a seven-year-old wheated Kentucky straight bourbon aged on the Mississippi River and bottled at 113.8 proof. Its 25-barrel blend makes it the largest Flagship release to date. Read my full review to find out what it’s like!
- Four Roses Anthology Chapter 1 (2026) ReviewFour Roses Anthology Chapter 1: Origin (2026) opens a ten-part series with a 21-year-old, barrel-strength OBSF bourbon. Craig and Cynthia review a 115-proof single barrel from this limited release. Read their review to see what they thought!
- Mad River Revolution Rye ReviewMad River Revolution Rye uses an all-rye mash bill with three types of rye, including chocolate malted rye. Made in Vermont and bottled at 96 proof, it sells for $49.99. How does this unique recipe come together? Read my review to find out!
- Mad River Double Tapped Maple Bourbon Whiskey ReviewMad River Double Tapped Maple Bourbon Whiskey combines two-year-old, four-grain straight bourbon with dark robust Vermont maple syrup. Bottled at 76 proof and priced at $47.99, it brings together two Vermont favorites. Read my review to find out how the combination works!
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- Bourbon and Distillery News for November 7, 2026Campari and MGP report their latest sales, Sazerac plans nearly $606 million in Kentucky projects, and Green River offers a limited number of $20 game-day refunds. We also have giving programs from Wild Turkey and Crown Royal, distribution news from Bacardi, a new Whiskey House customer portal, a 15 STARS single barrel program, and more, including Diageo’s quarterly results, Sazerac’s purchase of Full Sail Brewing, Redwood Empire’s appointment, Larrikin’s Arizona expansion and Whiskey Thief’s new Guild House events space. Read this week’s Bourbon and Distillery News to learn more!
- New Bourbon Releases News for October 31, 2026Heaven Hill Phoenix blends 18-year bourbon with 30-year pre-fire bourbon, Blade and Bow bottles its 30-year bourbon at 164.2 proof, and Four Roses explores barrels made from Japan-grown chestnut. Plus, new releases from Two Stacks, Booker’s, Penelope, 15 STARS First West, Jack Daniel’s, Black Maple Hill, Wilder Heart, 1792, Dark Arts, Woodford Reserve, Frey Ranch, Milam & Greene, Cedar Ridge, New York Distilling Company’s Jaywalk, Orphan Barrel, Garrison Brothers and Jeptha Creed. Read this week’s New Bourbon Releases News for all the details on these 21 releases!
- Bourbon Litigation News Update for October 27, 2026New rulings in the Uncle Nearest case, RNDC’s asset sales and contested bankruptcy plan, and Kentucky Owl’s professional-fee dispute lead this special edition. Plus, three Bardstown Bourbon Company lawsuits, unpaid-bill cases involving TKC Distilling and the sealed Wes Henderson case. Read all nine updates in our Bourbon Litigation News for October 27, 2026!
- Bourbon and Distillery News for October 24, 2026The Supreme Court takes on home distilling, a Kentucky craft pioneer heads to the auction block and more from MGP/Sempreon, Great Jones, Lofted Spirits, National Bourbon Week, Casey Jones, Brother’s Bond/JetBlue, ACSA, ISFAR, Pernod Ricard, Still Austin, Larrikin, California Distillery Trail and Dark Arts. Read all about them in this week’s Bourbon and Distillery News!
- New Bourbon Releases News for October 17, 2026This week, Lost Lantern goes all-in on George Dickel, Chattanooga puts a wooden record in its whiskey, and New Era’s Marquee brings 12 labels and a $49.99 price tag. Plus, we have new releases from Angel’s Envy, Wheel Horse, Copper & Cask, Starlight, Jacob’s Pardon, King of Kentucky, Oaklore, Tallbird, Woodford Reserve, KNOBEL, Old Forester, Holladay Bourbones, Ben Holladay, Bib & Tucker, Maker’s Mark, Russell’s Reserve, Pursuit United, New Riff, High West and Rare Character’s Old Cassidy. We’ve also got a cool whiskey-themed board game and dog treats! Read this week’s New Bourbon Releases News for all the details!
- Bourbon Litigation News Update For October 6, 2026Five bourbon legal stories you need to know. Attorneys Dean Langdon and Frank Becker discuss Wes Henderson and TKC Distilling, RNDC’s bankruptcy, Uncle Nearest’s receivership, Kentucky Owl’s bankruptcy and contested professional fees, and three ongoing Bardstown Bourbon Company lawsuits. Read the summaries then listen to the full podcast to hear their full discussion.
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- Inside Minden Mill Distillery with Master Distiller Joe O’SullivanWhat happens when you grow your own grain in Nevada’s high desert, age whiskey in rickhouses modeled on Kentucky and Scotland, and operate two distinct distilleries on one campus? Join Ed and Karen as Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan takes us behind the scenes at Minden Mill Distillery, in Minden, NV. From the ranch and barrel warehouses to the stills and tasting room, we explore the factors that shape their whiskeys, and taste the results. Join us!
- Building Southern Distilling: Pete Barger on Engineering, Innovation, and the Future of American WhiskeyWe visited Southern Distilling Co. in Statesville, North Carolina, where co-founder Pete Barger discussed the business decisions, engineering mindset, and long-term vision that have shaped the distillery from the very beginning. Read on to learn more or follow the link to listen to our podcast.
- From Neighbors to Distillers: The Oaklore Distilling StoryWe travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, to visit Oaklore Distilling Co. Read on to learn how this neighborhood start-up transitioned from a bus-stop concept to one of the region’s most intentional craft whiskey producers!
- The 2026 Complete Guide to Kentucky Bourbon Trail Distillery RestaurantsKentucky’s bourbon distilleries are serving up more than just tours and tastings. From farm-to-table dining and bourbon-inspired cuisine to full-service cocktail bars and casual cafés, these on-site distillery restaurant stops add another reason to plan a trip along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. We’ve updated our guide for 2026! Read on to learn all about these distillery restaurants!
- RD1 Spirits: A Fusion of Wood, Science & Bourbon Experiences Coming Soon to The Commons in LexingtonRD1 Spirits’ New Distillery at The Commons Will Blend Bourbon Science, Wood Finishing, and Immersive Bourbon Experiences I recently had the opportunity to visit RD1 Spirits at their former tasting room in Lexington, Kentucky. There I chatted with Co-Founder and National Brand Ambassador Barry Brinegar and Research and Development Master Distiller Jarrad Gollihue, PhD. Join… Read more: RD1 Spirits: A Fusion of Wood, Science & Bourbon Experiences Coming Soon to The Commons in Lexington
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