Spirits

Furthering its educational mission, the Bourbon Women Association has announced its new Amber Circle Diversity & Inclusion Initiative. This new scholarship program builds on the organization’s Amber Circle mentoring program that started in 2019. It strives to empower women and those...

Four Roses Distillery has announced the release of their 2021 Limited Edition Small Batch. It’s an annual expression with a unique recipe. Non-chill filtered and bottled at 114.2 proof, the 2021 Limited Edition Small Batch...

In one of Bourbon Hunting Season’s most eagerly anticipated moments, Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced its 2021 Antique Collection of uncut and unfiltered whiskeys. This year’s lineup does not include the traditional George T. Stagg...

Following Part 1 of this two-part episode, Editors Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz dive into even more alcohol industry trends. These include celebrity-backed alcohol brands and their common pitfalls; the rise of CBD beverages and what comes...

In another positive sign for the continued boom of brown spirits, America and the European Union have lifted tariffs previously placed on whiskey imports. This development comes as part of a broader agreement over the weekend...

The first Blue Run Spirits whiskey made with bourbon legend Jim Rutledge serving as the contracted master distiller is now available. Blue Run Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon is distilled from a mash bill of...

In time for the holiday season, Woodford Reserve has announced the release of its annual holiday bottle, which features artwork by British architect Nick Hirst. Also for the holidays, Woodford Reserve and Williams Sonoma will...

Johnnie Walker, the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky, has named Dr. Emma Walker as the new master blender, following news that legendary Master Blender Dr. Jim Beveridge will retire at the end of the year. Beveridge has been...

Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) has announced two new bourbon whiskey blends: Gold Label and New Year 2022. Barrell Craft Spirits Gold Label Bourbon This new release is a mix of 16- and 17-year-old straight bourbons, distilled...

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Kevin Smith of Beam Suntory has been elected chairman of the 141-year-old non-profit trade group that unites, promotes and protects the state’s bourbon and distilled spirits industry.  Smith, who is...