Westward Whiskey Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection(April 12) - Portland-based Westward Whiskey has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to an April 9 email from founder and CEO Thomas Mooney sent to the distillery’s club … [Read More...] about Today’s Top Whiskey Stories
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The Tale of Mark Twain’s Favorite Cocktail – AKA The Mark Twain Cocktail
In the summer of 1873, Samuel Clemens—better known as Mark Twain, the sharp-witted scribe of American tales—set sail across the Atlantic aboard the SS City of Chester, bound for England. The Mississippi River pilot turned literary luminary was no … [Read More...] about The Tale of Mark Twain’s Favorite Cocktail – AKA The Mark Twain Cocktail
How Jack Daniel Learned to Make Whiskey at Age 6 – Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
How Jack Daniel Learned to Make Whiskey at Age 6 Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel, the founder of the iconic Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, began his journey in whiskey-making at an astonishingly young age. This story explores how a Lutheran minister … [Read More...] about How Jack Daniel Learned to Make Whiskey at Age 6 – Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
The Wild Origin Story of Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
How a quirky flavor idea turned into a nationwide whiskey sensation Once upon a time in sunny San Diego, a misfit idea was born behind the bar of a local beachside restaurant. A bartender with a love for the unexpected began experimenting with … [Read More...] about The Wild Origin Story of Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
Alaskan Distilling Co. Wins U.S. Open Cocktail Champion Title at 2025 U.S. Open Whiskey & Spirits Championship
JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaskan Distilling Co., the spirits division of Alaskan Brewing Co., has been named the 2025 U.S. Open Cocktail Champion, taking top honors at this year’s prestigious U.S. Open Whiskey & Spirits Championship. The Juneau-based … [Read More...] about Alaskan Distilling Co. Wins U.S. Open Cocktail Champion Title at 2025 U.S. Open Whiskey & Spirits Championship
Bourbon Meets Dessert: Graeter’s and New Riff Unveil Bourbon Ball Ice Cream
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Graeter’s Ice Cream, the nation’s oldest family-owned craft ice cream brand, has teamed up with Kentucky’s own New Riff Distilling to unveil a new, indulgent treat: Bourbon Ball Ice Cream. This first-of-its-kind collaboration … [Read More...] about Bourbon Meets Dessert: Graeter’s and New Riff Unveil Bourbon Ball Ice Cream
Gervasi Spirits Awarded Grand National Champion at the U.S. Open Spirits Championship
In the heart of Canton, Ohio, tucked within the scenic 55-acre Gervasi Vineyard estate, Gervasi Spirits is redefining the craft distilling experience. More than just a distillery, it’s part of a larger vision that fuses luxury hospitality, fine … [Read More...] about Gervasi Spirits Awarded Grand National Champion at the U.S. Open Spirits Championship
Woodford Reserve Unveils Highest-Proof Expression with Chocolate Whisper Redux 139.4
Versailles, KY (February 20, 2025) — Today, Woodford Reserve introduces the latest addition to its innovative Distillery Series: Chocolate Whisper Redux 139.4. This limited-edition release marks a historic milestone as the brand’s highest-proof … [Read More...] about Woodford Reserve Unveils Highest-Proof Expression with Chocolate Whisper Redux 139.4
Milam & Greene Releases Gray Wolf Bourbon
Milam & Greene Whiskey is unleashing Gray Wolf Straight Bourbon, a blend of two six-year-old, cask-strength collector’s edition bourbon casks. This first release in the 2025 Wildlife Collection will be available exclusively on the Milam & … [Read More...] about Milam & Greene Releases Gray Wolf Bourbon
Echo Spirits Releases Engineer Series Blended Bourbon
Columbus, Ohio - February 19th, 2025 - Echo Spirits, an Ohio distillery known for its founders' drive to produce high-quality whiskeys and rums, is proud to showcase its bourbon blending skills once again via the latest release in its highly regarded … [Read More...] about Echo Spirits Releases Engineer Series Blended Bourbon
Bardstown Bourbon’s Distillery Reserve Brings Innovation to the Small Scale
Bardstown, Ky. (February 25, 2025) – Bardstown Bourbon Company will again stretch the boundaries of American Whiskey innovation with its latest collection of new whiskies, Distillery Reserve. The inaugural release, Cathedral French Oak Finish marries … [Read More...] about Bardstown Bourbon’s Distillery Reserve Brings Innovation to the Small Scale
B.R. Distilling Company Launches Limited Release Blue Note Special
Memphis, TN (February 10, 2025)– Blue Note Bourbon, the award-winning whiskey portfolio which is artfully crafted to honor the rich blues music that is synonymous with Memphis, has launched its second-annual Special Reserve Straight Bourbon … [Read More...] about B.R. Distilling Company Launches Limited Release Blue Note Special
Buffalo Trace Distillery Releases Second Edition Prohibition Collection
FRANKFORT, KY – Buffalo Trace Distillery has unveiled the second edition of its Prohibition Collection, an annual limited-edition set featuring five bottles commemorating the whiskeys legally produced and sold at the Distillery while the 18th … [Read More...] about Buffalo Trace Distillery Releases Second Edition Prohibition Collection
Chattanooga Whiskey Releases Pre-Prohibition Style Whiskey
Chattanooga Whiskey announced the newest release in its award-winning Experimental Single Batch Series – Batch 043: Pre-Prohibition Style. This commemorative offering celebrates a decade of Experimentation at the company’s Experimental Distillery, … [Read More...] about Chattanooga Whiskey Releases Pre-Prohibition Style Whiskey
WhistlePig’s New Snout-to-Tail Bourbon – Aged 10 Years
SHOREHAM, VT — WhistlePig Whiskey, one of the nation's leading independent craft distilleries, is expanding its bold footprint into the heart of bourbon country. Known for igniting the rye whiskey renaissance with its award-winning WhistlePig Small … [Read More...] about WhistlePig’s New Snout-to-Tail Bourbon – Aged 10 Years