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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.
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.
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.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Unites Traditional and Wheated Bourbon
A first-of-its-kind 9-year bonded bourbon blends two-thirds traditional mashbill with one-third wheated — 100 proof, $49.99, arriving August 2026.
Elijah Craig 21-Year Single Barrel Debuts on National Bourbon Day 2026
Heaven Hill’s deepest Elijah Craig age statement hits select distillery drops and markets at 94 proof — mahogany, milk chocolate, and two decades of patience.
Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection 3 Revives Five Medicinal Labels
A $999.99 five-bottle set returns Henry Watterson, Kentucky River, John G. Carlisle, Walter B. Duffy, and Cove Spring — labels once bottled for “medicinal purposes” at George T. Stagg.
Old Forester President’s Choice Returns for National Bourbon Day 2026
Bourbon and rye single barrels, 7–9 years and 110–125 proof, hit nationwide June 13 at $225 — timed to National Bourbon Day and the Main Street distillery’s eighth anniversary.
Wild Turkey Austin Nichols Archives Opens with Gold Foil Edition
Bruce Russell’s new limited annual series debuts a 16-year, 120-proof nod to cult “Cheesy Gold Foil” — $400, Camp Nelson barrels, signature funk included.
Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm Whisky 2026 Brings Hard Wheat to Estate Whiskey
The second Star Hill Farm release blends hard red and hard white wheat into a 116.4-proof estate whisky — $100, with Japan and Duty Free joining the U.S., U.K., and Australia.
Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat Continues Buffalo Trace’s Wheat Experiments
The second Daniel Weller edition swaps in ancient spelt wheat for a 10-year, 94-proof look at what “wheated” can mean beyond the usual mashbill.
Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series Honors Distillery Stewards for 2026
The third chapter of Maker’s second Wood Finishing Series lands at $74.99 — stave-finished bourbon for the operations teams who shepherd whiskey from fermenter to bottle.
Heaven Hill Deatsville 13-Year Bottles a Fading Rickhouse Campus
Seventeen barrels from Rickhouse AA’s third floor mark one of the last fully Deatsville-aged bourbons before the campus shifts to regauge-only — $199.99.
Bernheim Wheat Marks 20 Years with a 10-Year, 115-Proof Anniversary Bottling
Heaven Hill’s pioneering straight wheat whiskey gets a copper-plated 20th anniversary edition — 10 years old, 115 proof, $84.99.
Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Returns for 2026 at $199.99
The Distillery Series cult finish — Double Oaked rested two more years in a second toasted/lightly charred barrel — is back at 90.4 proof for about two hundred bucks.
Sazerac Rye Full Proof Joins the Permanent Lineup at 125 Proof
Buffalo Trace’s $1.2 billion expansion makes room for a bolder, permanent Sazerac Rye — floral spice at 125 proof for about forty bucks.
BTAC Turns 25 with a Permanent E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Seat
The Antique Collection’s first new permanent expression in nearly two decades joins Eagle Rare 17, Stagg, Handy, Sazerac 18, and William Larue Weller.
Buffalo Trace Fills Its Nine Millionth Barrel
A cooperage milestone on the Kentucky campus — nine million barrels filled, and another reminder of how fast American whiskey is growing.
Van Winkle Unveils 2025 Collection with Rare 25-Year Bottle at Auction
The annual Pappy lineup returns this fall, while a rediscovered Old Rip Van Winkle 25-Year leads Legacy de Forge’s Bourbon Heritage Month auction.
Hidden Barn Bourbon’s Batch 23B Takes Double Gold in San Francisco
Jackie Zykan and Neeley Family Distillery’s small-batch Series 1 bourbon scores 98 points and a second straight double gold at SFWSC.
Jack Daniel’s Bottled-in-Bond Rye Becomes a Permanent Pour
Brown-Forman’s bonded rye moves from novelty to lineup staple — charcoal-mellowed rye at 100 proof with cocktail-friendly spice.
Jack Daniel’s Releases Its First Age-Stated Whiskey in Over a Century
A limited, annual 10-year Tennessee whiskey at 97 proof — barrel moves through the rickhouse, cartouche-inspired packaging, about $70.
Barton 1792 Sweet Wheat Bourbon Whiskey Unveiled
BARDSTOWN, KENTUCKY (June 10, 2015) – Barton 1792 Distillery will soon debut the first ever new 1792 whiskey expression, entitled 1792 Sweet Wheat. Distilled back in 2007, the recipe features wheat as the secondary grain, rather than traditional rye. “Using wheat instead of rye…
Third Annual Bourbon Supply Update From Buffalo Trace
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (May 13, 2015) There’s good news and there’s bad news coming from Buffalo Trace Distillery in its third annual bourbon inventory update. The good news is that supplies of fully-aged whiskey at the 225-plus-year-old Distillery continue to increase…
Buffalo Trace Distillery Named The World's Most Innovative Whiskey Maker
Whisky Magazine recently awarded Buffalo Trace Distillery with the title of Innovator of the Year at the Whiskies & Spirits Conference in London. According to Whisky Magazine, the 240+ year-old-Distillery was named the World’s Best Whisky Brand Innovator due to its, “…
Bacardi Acquires Angel's Envy Bourbon
Family-owned Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, has expanded its portfolio of super-premium spirits with the acquisition of Louisville-based Angel’s Share Brands, its subsidiary, Louisville Distilling Co., and its ANGEL’S ENVY™ brand. This…
Maker's Mark Set to Release 2015 Keeneland Bottle Featuring Adolph Rupp
A new commemorative Maker's Mark bottle is being released that features Adolph Rupp and University of Kentucky blue wax. The bottle will help raise money to expand the Center for Academic and Tutorial Services (CATS) at the University of Kentucky. CATS helps support student…
Buffalo Trace Releases E.H. Taylor Cured Oak Bourbon
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (March 17, 2015) – Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its homage to former Distillery owner Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. with a special release bourbon whiskey aged in cured oak barrels. This 100 proof, Bottled-In-Bond, small batch bourbon was aged in…
Heaven Hill to Introduce Elijah Craig 20 YO Single Barrel
BARDSTOWN, KY—Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the country’s largest independent family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer, announces a new limited edition release of Elijah Craig 20-Year-Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Heaven Hill, who holds…
Buffalo Trace Releases Fifth Round of Single Oak Project Bourbon
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (May 1, 2012) – One year ago Buffalo Trace Distillery unveiled its Single Oak Project and its quest for the perfect bourbon. Now as the fifth round of Single Oak Project Bourbons are released, there has been much excitement and many reviews, but…
Buffalo Trace Wins 3 Awards From Whisky Magazine
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (April 3, 2012) – Buffalo Trace Distillery garnered high honors during the Whisky Magazine Icons of Whisky Hall of Fame Awards ceremony held March 22, 2012 at the Waldorf Hilton in London, England. Most special was the Lifetime Achievement Award…
2012 Four Roses LE Single Barrel Coming Soon
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (March 30, 2012) – This spring, Four Roses Distillery will issue the newest release in its series of limited-quantity special bottlings with the 2012 Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon, which will be bottled at barrel strength and encompass a spicy,…
Blanton's Single Barrel wins Chairman's Trophy at 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (March 27, 2012) – The winners from New York’s 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge have been announced. Buffalo Trace Distillery was honored for several of its new whiskeys, along with some classic favorites. Judges awarded Blanton’s Single Barrel…
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Releases 2012 Kentucky Derby Bottle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Woodford Reserve, the Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby® is honoring the country's favorite horse race with the release of the 2012 Kentucky Derby commemorative bottle. The limited-edition bottle features the artwork of one of America's most recognized…
Angel's Envy Bourbon Dinner
Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson invites bourbon enthusiasts to join him & Chef Jim Gerhardt of Limestone Restaurant (10001 Forest Green Boulevard) in Louisville on Friday, March 30th at 6:30pm for a 5-course Angel's Envy bourbon dinner. This event is open to the public, but…
2012 Commemorative Marker’s Mark Bottle Features UK Football Great Tim Couch
LEXINGTON, KY (March 20, 2012)–As Keeneland and Maker’s Mark embark on the 16th edition of its signature charitable bottle series to raise money for charity, the two are once again teaming up to honor and support their friends at UK HealthCare. This year’s bottle will celebrate…
Buffalo Trace Distillery Produces Trophy Winners in 2011 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (April 21, 2011) – The winners from the 2011 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, held in New York in March, have been announced and the whiskeys from Buffalo Trace Distillery continue to win significant awards. Named “Chairman’s Trophy” winners were…
Splurge on Woodford Reserve's $1,000 Mint Julep
Woodford Reserve bourbon is taking the traditional Kentucky Derby® cocktail, the mint julep, to a new level by unveiling the world’s most exclusive mint julep cup. The Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Cup Experience will feature the most exotic ingredients in the world and a…
Woodford Reserve Releases 2011 KY Derby Bottle
March 31, 2011, Louisville, KY – Woodford Reserve, the Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby® is honoring the country’s favorite horse race with the release of the 2011 Kentucky Derby commemorative bottle. The limited-edition bottle features the artwork of award-winning artist…
Maker's Mark 2011 Keeneland Bottle Unveiled
[caption id="attachment_1263" align="alignleft" width="146" caption="click to enlarge image"] [/caption] Maker’s Mark Distillery officials announced today that the 2011 Maker’s Mark Mile commemorative bottle will honor a Kentucky icon – Keeneland Race Course in commemoration of…
Angel's Envy is a Spiritual Awakening
Lincoln Henderson, a name that many Bourbonites know from Old Forester and Woodford Reserve, is about to make history again. Lincoln and his son Wes have created Louisville Distilling Company. In the coming weeks they will give us their first expression of Angel's Envy. A unique…
Four Roses 2011 LE Single Barrel Coming Soon
BourbonBuzz.com just received news from Four Roses that their annual Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon will be introduced in May. The 20011 offering will have a flavor profile that has never been commercially offered by them before. Keep reading for the news about the 2011…
Heaven Hill Launches Trybox Series
BARDSTOWN, KY - Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the nation's largest independent family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer, announces the first two releases of the Trybox Series of New Make Whiskeys. The new Trybox Series, named after the copper and glass "tasting…
Buffalo Trace Releases 2011 Experimental "Rediscovered Barrels"
FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY – Every once in a while at nearly every large distillery, a barrel warehouse employee will run across a barrel or two that has seemed to be in hiding for a number of years. They’re like little gems, concealed within the dark corners in the back of…
Bulleit Firing Off a New Rye Whiskey
Bulleit Distilling Company is set to fire off a new rye whiskey on March 1st. The release of Bulleit Rye Whiskey will be marketed and sold nationally in the US. It will have a suggested retail price of $27.99 per 750ml bottle. It is being referred to as“Bulleit 95 Rye” and reads…
Knob Creek Introduces Its First-Ever Single Barrel Bourbon
Clermont, KY (February 16, 2011) – Nearly two decades after Booker Noe, grandson of Jim Beam and sixth-generation distiller, first introduced Knob Creek®, the distillery unveils its first-ever single barrel bourbon, Knob Creek® Single Barrel Reserve. In keeping with Knob Creek’s…
Buffalo Trace Announces E.H. Taylor, Jr. Old Fashioned Sour Mash
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (Feb. 22, 2011) – Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. will yet again leave his indelible mark on the whiskey industry. The man who introduced the first climate controlled aging warehouses, used a patented sour mash technique, and fought for the…
KY Governor Steve Beshear Joins Heaven Hill For New Rickhouse Dedication
BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the nation’s largest independent family-owned distilled spirits producer and the world’s second-largest holder of aging Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, today welcomed Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear to the company’s Bardstown…
Early Times 354 Bourbon Coming Soon
Brown-Forman announces the Early Times brand is returning to its bourbon roots with Early Times 354 Bourbon. Crafted with pure water, select grains, proprietary yeast and carefully distilled and matured in select oak barrels, it’s the newest (and in a way, the oldest) member of…
Woodford Reserve and Esquire Crown “Master of the Manhattan”
New York, NY – After searching the country for the nation’s ultimate well-crafted Manhattans, Woodford Reserve bourbon and Esquire magazine have crowned Marcelo Nascimento from Austin, Texas and his “ Voodoo Manhattan ” as the “Master of the Manhattan” for 2011. Nascimento’s…
Bill Samuels, Jr. Stepping Down as Pres. of Maker's Mark
Loretto, KY (January 12, 2011) – In April of this year, Bill Samuels, Jr., will retire as President of Maker’s Mark®,the world's oldest operating bourbon distillery and a National Historic Landmark, and transition into the new role of Chairman Emeritus for the iconic global…