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Baker’s® Bourbon Begins New Era As A Single Barrel Bourbon

Baker's Single Barrel Bourbon

Venerable Kentucky Straight Bourbon Brand to Complement its Transformation with New Look and Limited-Edition Release This Fall CLERMONT, Ky., Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Baker’s® Bourbon, part of the original Small Batch Bourbon Collection created by Jim Beam 6th Generation Master Distiller Booker…

Van Winkle Bourbon Annual Release Coming Soon

2019 Van Winkle Bourbon Collection

FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY (Oct. 10, 2019) – This is the favorite time of the year for bourbon fans, the annual release of the Van Winkle Bourbons. Like previous years, yields from the barrels are low due to evaporation during…

Knob Creek® Bourbon Introduces Limited Time Expression Knob Creek® Quarter Oak

Knob Creek Quarter Oak

Knob Creek® Bourbon Introduces Limited Time Expression Knob Creek® Quarter Oak

CLERMONT, Ky., Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Knob Creek® Bourbon, a leader in the Small Batch Bourbon category for more than 25 years, is excited to announce a new, limited edition bourbon in its award-winning portfolio, Knob Creek® Quarter Oak. This special, limited-time release uses a secondary finishing approach to continue the vision founding distiller Booker Noe set for Knob Creek decades ago: to craft bourbon with the fullest flavors characteristic of pre-prohibition style.

Kentucky Owl® to Release Bourbon Batch #9 this October

Kentucky Owl Bourbon

The latest introduction from “The Wise Man’s Bourbon” is the boldest, highest-proof edition to-date from Master Blender Dixon Dedman BARDSTOWN, K.Y., Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Cult favorite, Kentucky Owl®, today announces the launch of its newest release, Bourbon #9.…

Eighth Generation Beam Distiller Freddie Noe Releases Third Chapter Of Little Book™ Whiskey Series – “The Road Home”

Little Book Chapter 3

Eighth Generation Beam Distiller Freddie Noe Releases Third Chapter Of Little Book™ Whiskey Series – “The Road Home”

CLERMONT, Ky., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Freddie Noe, eighth generation Beam distiller and creator of Little Book® Whiskey, is proud to announce the third installment in his annual, limited-release series of blends – “Little Book Chapter 3: The Road Home.”

MGP Announces Remus Repeal Reserve Series III

MGP Announces Remus Repeal Reserve Series III

MGP Announces Remus Repeal Reserve Series III

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — MGP (Nasdaq: MGPI) will release Remus Repeal Reserve Series III Straight Bourbon Whiskey this November 2019. Produced to commemorate Prohibition Repeal Day, Series III is a limited bottling that debuts annually on November 13, the birthdate of brand namesake George Remus. This release is accompanied with a tasting series that leads up to December 5, National Prohibition Repeal Day. MGP is also planning a holiday release of Remus Volstead Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a bottled-in-bond, 14-year aged Bourbon timed with the 100th Anniversary of the start of Prohibition – under the Volstead Act.

Kentucky Owl® Rye Batch #3 to Hit Shelves Beginning in August

Kentucky Owl Rye Batch 3

Kentucky Owl® Rye Batch #3 to Hit Shelves Beginning in August

BARDSTOWN, Ky., Aug. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Kentucky Owl®, “The Wise Man’s Bourbon,” today announced the release of Kentucky Owl 10-Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Batch #3. At 114-proof and 57% alcohol by volume, the highly sought-after whiskey will start arriving on store shelves and behind bars in select markets later this month. Rye #3 is crafted with the same tradition and attention to detail as each of the batches of Kentucky Owl bourbon and rye that came before it. Batch #3 features citrus, orange juice, grapefruit, oak, anise, and barbeque spice on the nose. The combination of barrel sweetness, caramel candy, creamy vanilla, toffee, and hazelnut coat the palate before moving into a finish of licorice, absinthe, nutmeg, and a mild flash of cayenne pepper.

Michter’s to Release US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey for The First Time

Michter-s Distillery - Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash

Michter’s to Release US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey for The First Time

In September 2019, Michter’s Distillery will release its US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey for sale to U.S. and export markets. While Michter’s has released US*1 Toasted Barrel Bourbon and US*1 Toasted Barrel Strength Rye in the past, this will mark the first ever release of Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey.

Kentucky Owl Rye Batch #3 Announced

Kentucky Owl Rye Batch 3

In very brief Facebook and Instagram posts, Kentucky Owl announced their upcoming rye. They stated simply “Rye 3 is a 114 proof blend, boasting a varied nose including citrus, oak, anise, and barbecue, with a sweet flavor and spiced followthrough.…

Uncle Nearest Announces Uncle Nearest 1884 Premium Small Batch Whiskey

Uncle Nearest 1884

Uncle Nearest Announces Uncle Nearest 1884 Premium Small Batch Whiskey

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn., July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the super premium whiskey from Tennessee and the first spirit brand in history to commemorate an African-American, is excited to announce the launch of Uncle Nearest 1884 Premium Small Batch Whiskey. The brand revived the little-known story of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first known African-American master distiller, back in 2017, and launched a namesake whiskey in his honor that has since won 40 awards and expanded into all 50 states and 10 countries (with shipping available to 148 countries). The brand can now be found in nearly 6,000 stores, bars and restaurants. A 7-year-old minimum whiskey, Uncle Nearest 1884 commemorates the final year Nearest is believed to have put his own whiskey into barrels before retiring from distilling.

Woodford Reserve Announces New Wheat Whiskey

Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey

Woodford reserve announced the release of Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey. According to their website: “Woodford Reserve Wheat is based on historical recipes but influenced by the iconic core Woodford Reserve Bourbon brand. With wheat as the dominant grain – at…

MGP Announces Remus Volstead Reserve, Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon to Mark the 100th Anniversary of Prohibition

Remus Volstead Reserve Bourbon

MGP will release Remus Volstead Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a one-time rare, reserve Bourbon, in November 2019. The new release coincides with the 100th anniversary of the start of National Prohibition – under the Volstead Act – that enforced the 18th Amendment outlawing the production and distribution of alcoholic spirits in the U.S. First ratified on January 16, 1919 and enacted one year later, the 18th Amendment ended in 1933, earning historic status as the only constitutional amendment to be entirely repealed.

Heaven Hill Distillery Launches Historic, Bottled-in-Bond Namesake Bourbon

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Heaven Hill Distillery, one of the nation’s foremost American Whiskey producers now celebrating 84 years and three generations of family ownership, today announces the launch of Heaven Hill 7-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This historic offering of the company’s namesake Bourbon exemplifies the craftsmanship, patience and perseverance that are hallmarks of Heaven Hill’s whiskey-making tradition.

Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee Releases 10 Year Rye

Michter's 10 Year Rye

Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee Releases 10 Year Rye

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — In July, Louisville based Michter’s Distillery will begin shipping its 2019 release of 10 Year Single Barrel Rye. Because Michter’s continues to experience whiskey shortages, it is anticipated that this will be the only bottling of the distiller’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye this year.

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Hits Shelves Sept. 2, 2019

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2019

The 19th iteration of Birthday Bourbon presented at 105 proof LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Old Forester will again celebrate the annual tradition of marking founder George Garvin Brown’s birthday with the release of Birthday Bourbon. The highly…

Beer Finished Whiskey is Foundation of Collaboration Between Indie Whiskey Producer, Oak & Eden, and Craft Brewer, Rahr & Sons

Oak & Eden Beer Finished Whiskey

Dallas-based indie whiskey producer, Oak & Eden has announced the upcoming release of their third small batch creation, The Ale Series, a two-part product collaboration with Rahr & Sons Brewery (Fort Worth, TX) to create Rahr Soaked Malted Oak and Rahr Soaked Hopped Oak. As with all products in the Oak & Eden lineup, these collaborative expressions begin with Oak & Eden’s fully aged whiskey before they are finished with their patented “spire” — a 5″ long spiral cut piece of wood that finishes the whiskey in the bottle, as opposed to a secondary barrel.

Bardstown Bourbon Company unveils limited release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Discovery Series #1

Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #1

Bardstown Bourbon Company unveils limited release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Discovery Series #1

BARDSTOWN, Ky., June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo), 1500 Parkway Drive, is announcing the release of Discovery Series #1, a unique blend of four Kentucky straight bourbons aged between five and 13 years. Discovery Series #1 is the result of Bardstown Bourbon Company’s expert distilling, beverage and culinary teams working together to create an exceptional, yet complex pour.

Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon Introduces Newest Limited-Edition Expression, Basil Hayden’s Caribbean Reserve Rye™

Basil Hayden Caribbean Rye

Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon Introduces Newest Limited-Edition Expression, Basil Hayden’s Caribbean Reserve Rye™

CLERMONT, Ky., June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon, one of the fastest growing super-premium bourbons on the market, proudly announces the limited-time release of Basil Hayden’s Caribbean Reserve Rye™. Taking inspiration from the contrasting flavors of rye and rum, this blend of two Rye Whiskies finished with Black Strap Rum pushes category boundaries to offer whiskey fans an experience that is truly unique and perfect for warm, summer months.

Bardstown Bourbon Company releases its first Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Bardstown Bourbon Fusion Series #1

Bardstown Bourbon Company releases its first Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

BARDSTOWN, Ky., April 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo), 1500 Parkway Drive, is announcing the release of its first Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bardstown Bourbon Fusion Series #1. The product is a blend of Bardstown Bourbon Company’s estate-made, two-year-old wheat and high-rye bourbons, with an 11-year-old sourced Kentucky bourbon. Bardstown Bourbon Fusion Series #1 is the result of a collaboration of the company’s expert distilling, beverage and culinary teams working together to develop an exceptionally smooth, yet complex pour.

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