Latest

Buzz

Our own stories — new releases, Trail notes, bottles worth knowing, and upcoming events.

Events Buzzfeed wire

Follow @bourbon · @bourbonbuzz on X

88 recent stories · 8 upcoming events · page 1 of 5

Event
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
Kentucky Distilled: A Hardin’s Creek Culinary Experience
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the flavors, craftsmanship, and heritage of Kentucky at Kentucky Distilled — an immersive bourbon and culinary experience hosted in partnership with Kentucky Proud and The Kitchen Table. This exclusive one-night event brings together Kentucky’s finest bourbon and ingredi
Event details →
Event
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · Whiskey Thief Tasting & Listening Room, Louisville, KY
Dave Hill: A Comedy Show
Proudly hosted and sponsored by Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. Join us at Whiskey Thief Louisville for a night of comedy with Dave Hill — comedian, writer, actor, musician, and all-around extremely talented person who also apparently smells really great. Dave has appeared on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5eva, Joe Pera
Event details →
Event
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · Copper & Kings American Brandy Company, Louisville, Kentucky
Copper & Kings Apple Brandy Fall Festival
One day. One bottle you can only get here. We’re releasing an event-exclusive American Apple Brandy, six years in Kentucky bourbon barrels and bottled in bond, for one Saturday only. Around it: live music, cocktail shows, spiked cider and a giveaway every hour. Bring the family. The rooftop stays open until 10.
Event details →
Event
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Southern Kentucky Distiller Craft Fest
Get your tickets today for the annual Southern Kentucky Distillers Craft Festival. A festival celebrating the tradition, and craftsmanship of distilling spirits in Southern Kentucky. There will be opportunities to taste and purchase spirits from distillers, live music and specialty food and non-food vendors. VIP festiv
Event details →
Barware & kit
Fresh from the cart
Amazon affiliate links — we may earn from qualifying purchases. We don’t sell alcohol.
Event
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
FREE Clermont Summer Concert Series
The James B. Beam Distilling Co. presents The Clermont Summer Concert Series a collection of intimate after-hours concerts designed to soundtrack your perfect summer evening. The Clermont Summer Concert series will feature local Kentucky artist Matt Red Moore, bringing their unique sounds to create an unforgettable atm
Event details →
Event
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
Smoke and Oak: Smoked BBQ Dinner Feastival
Join us at the James B. Beam Distillery for an evening featuring new bourbon releases from The James B. Beam Distilling Co. and live barbecue exhibitions from The Kitchen Table Restaurant. Guests will enjoy an exclusive and scenic dinner featuring tastings of rare and exclusive bourbon releases from the James B. Beam D
Event details →
Event
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 · Frankfort, KY
Night at the Distillery
FRANKFORT, KY (October 8, 2026) – Buffalo Trace Distillery invites guests back after dark for the second annual Night at the Distillery , an immersive Halloween experience that brings more than two centuries of history, folklore and mystery to life across the historic grounds. Expanded for 2026 with additional dates, n
Event details →
Event
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026 · Whiskey Thief Distilling Co., Frankfort, KY
Underwater Moonshine Festival
Born from the spirit of the acclaimed Underwater Sunshine Festival, Underwater Moonshine Festival brings an unforgettable weekend of independent music, authentic songwriting, and Kentucky hospitality to the heart of bourbon country. Founded by Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, the Underwater Sunshine Festival was created
Event details →
2026-10-09
Nightmare on Bourbon Street.
Nightmare on Bourbon Street...the delicious, perfectly sweet, easy, spiced, and warming drink to cozy up to on a haunted Hallows Eve!
Read story →
2026-10-06
Maker's Mark Goes Further for Flavor with Its First-Ever Whisky Finished with Japanese Mizunara Oak Staves
Building on the brand's pioneering wood finishing legacy, Maker's Mark's World Wood Collection launches ahead of Holiday 2026 exclusively in airports around the globe
Read story →
Buy this bottleMaker's Mark Bourbon Collector Bottle American Pharoah 750ml
2026-09-29
James B. Beam Distilling Co. Packs Clermont with Fall Bourbon Experiences
Booker’s The Reserves, Clermont Supper Club dinners, Smoke and Oak barbecue, Kentucky Distilled, Friendsgiving, and the revived Ten-Pin Bottle headline the campus through December.
Read story →
Buy this bottleJames B. Beam Distiller's Share 05 Toasted Brown Rice Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 375ml
2026-09-28
Angel's Envy Introduces Latest Cellar Collection Release, Featuring a Dual Finish in Peach Brandy and Toasted Oak Barrels ANGEL'S ENVY today announces the forth
The latest release in the Cellar Collection is the first in the series to receive two cask finishes.
Read story →
Buy this bottleAngel's Envy Bourbon Whiskey 750ml'.
2026-09-24
Basil Hayden® and Rowing Blazers Announce New Partnership, Reimagining the Classics Through Bourbon, Style and Culture
The new partnership will bring the brands together through collaborative content, experiences and drops throughout the fall and holiday season
Read story →
Buy this bottleBasil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml
2026-09-22
Jefferson's® Bourbon Unveils Fresh Look Across the Portfolio and Introduces an 8-Year Age Statement for Jefferson's® Reserve
Jefferson's Bourbon has unveiled a fresh new look across its portfolio inspired by the brand's pioneering spirit and willingness to push the boundaries of bourbon. Jefferson's has been driven by curiosity since its founding, from…
Read story →
2026-09-16
Knob Creek® Releases 12 Year Old Cask Strength, a Bold Expression of Time, Patience and Full Flavor
Patiently matured for 12 years and bottled at 121.2 proof, the limited-edition release delivers Knob Creek's signature full-bodied flavor at cask strength
Read story →
Buy this bottleknob Creek Straight Bourbon Cask Strength Small Batch Limited Edition 12 yr 121.2
2026-09-16
Booker’s The Reserves 2026 and Little Book The Infinite Edition III Arrive
Freddie Noe’s limited duo: a cinnamon-kissed rye finished in apple brandy casks at 125.1 proof ($129.99), plus a three-generation Little Book blend at 118.3 proof ($199.99).
Read story →
Buy this bottleBooker’s The Reserves 2026 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
2026-09-15
Sazerac Revives Historic Glenmore Name with the Launch of Two New Kentucky Whiskeys
Inspired by the history and whiskey-making heritage of the Glenmore Distillery, Glenmore Bourbon Whiskey and Glenmore Rye Whiskey welcome a new era for the historic Glenmore name
Read story →
2026-09-10
Van Winkle Unveils the 2026 Collection with Higher MSRPs Across the Line
Old Rip 10 through Pappy 23 return this fall — six expressions, four generations of patience, and suggested retails that climb as high as $499.99.
Read story →
2026-09-09
Chicken Cock Whiskey Celebrates 170th Anniversary with Limited Edition Rooster Decanter & Legacy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Releases
BARDSTOWN, Ky. , Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Cock Whiskey , one of America's oldest whiskey brands established in 1856, celebrates their 170th Anniversary with a 170th Anniversary Limited Edition Rooster Decanter and 170th Anniversary Edition Legacy Kentucky Straight B…
Read story →
Buy this bottleChicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
2026-09-09
Evan Williams® Bourbon Deepens Its Commitment to College Football with Snapback Sports Partnership
Through new partnerships and returning fan favorites, Evan Williams continues to show up for the traditions, rivalries and shared game-day celebrations that bring college football fans together.
Read story →
Buy this bottleWhiskey: Evan Williams Square 6 Straight Bourbon
2026-09-08
Brown-Forman Revives Kentucky Boy Bourbon for Chris Morris’s 50-Year Legacy
Woodford’s Elizabeth McCall and Old Forester’s Caleb Trigo bottle a one-time 100-proof tribute at $99.99 — archive label, Festival debut, Second Stride proceeds.
Read story →
2026-09-03
Jeptha Creed Distillery Commemorates 10th Anniversary with Solera Aged Bourbon
Nine heirloom corns in one bottle, one decade in the making
Read story →
2026-09-02
Basil Hayden® Introduces New Cognac Cask Reserve, Expanding the Boundaries of Bourbon
This limited edition creatively finishes Basil Hayden's signature bourbon in French Cognac casks, creating a unique bourbon experience with a worldly finish.
Read story →
Buy this bottleBasil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml
2026-09-01
Four Roses Distillery today announced its highly anticipated 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon
In a Year Defined by Innovation, the Heritage Kentucky Distillery Returns to One of Its Most Celebrated Annual Traditions
Read story →
2026-09-01
Scottish Pro Golfer Bob MacIntyre and American Elijah Craig Bourbon Invite Fans to Bridge the Great Whisk(e)y Spelling Divide: Whiskey or Whisky?
Iconic American whiskey's Scottish brand ambassador continues his mission to unite whisk(e)y fans from both sides of the Atlantic
Read story →
Buy this bottleElijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon 94 Proof 750Ml
2026-09-01
Four Roses 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch Lands October 10 at $249
The 19th LESB blends 14- to 23-year OBSK, OESK, and OESV batches at 109.2 proof — about 16,800 bottles for nationwide and visitor-center shelves.
Read story →
Buy this bottleFour Roses Bourbon Single Barrel OESK 750ml
2026-08-21
Beam’s Ten-Pin Bottle Returns with 10-Year, 100-Proof Bourbon in Clermont
The bowling-pin decanter is back for the first time in decades — a Clermont-only 10-year Kentucky straight bourbon at 100 proof, $124.99 at The American Outpost.
Read story →
2026-08-19
Jeptha Creed Distillery Celebrates a Decade of Distilling with Jammin
Tickets for the fall concert series are now available, featuring a special bourbon release and a charitable partnership benefiting Paws of War.
Read story →

Archive

From the archive

Stories published before October 9, 2024 — 319 in the vault.

Browse the full archive →