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BarrelPick.com launches bourbon barrel ownership platform in Kentucky
BarrelPick.com has launched a bourbon barrel ownership platform that lets consumers purchase, age and eventually bottle full barrels, with storage and bottling services in Kentucky.
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
Buy this bottleMaker's Mark Bourbon Collector Bottle American Pharoah 750mlJames 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.
Buy this bottleJames B. Beam Distiller's Share 05 Toasted Brown Rice Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 375mlJefferson'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…
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).
Buy this bottleBooker’s The Reserves 2026 Kentucky Straight Rye WhiskeyKnob 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
Buy this bottleknob Creek Straight Bourbon Cask Strength Small Batch Limited Edition 12 yr 121.2Sazerac 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
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.
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.
Buy this bottleWhiskey: Evan Williams Square 6 Straight BourbonChicken 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…
Buy this bottleChicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBrown-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.
Jeptha Creed Distillery Commemorates 10th Anniversary with Solera Aged Bourbon
Nine heirloom corns in one bottle, one decade in the making
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.
Buy this bottleBasil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mlFour 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.
Buy this bottleFour Roses Bourbon Single Barrel OESK 750mlScottish 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
Buy this bottleElijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon 94 Proof 750MlFour 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
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.
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.
Hi Vanilla. Meet Fireball. Fireball Torch
Fireball's new limited-edition release brings together the familiar appeal of vanilla with Fireball's unmistakable attitude.
Maker's Mark®, the iconic handmade Kentucky bourbon, today announced the 2026 release of Maker's Mark Cellar Aged.
The annual release delivers one of the most mature whiskies blended by the distillery
Buy this bottleMaker's Mark Bourbon Collector Bottle American Pharoah 750mlTwo Paths in Pursuit of What Bourbon Can Become - The Bardstown Bourbon Company - Nowhere We Won't Go
Introducing 2026 Discovery and Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish. There is no single path to pushing the boundaries of bourbon. Sometimes exploration starts with the whiskey already in front of you and the question of how an exceptional blend can become something more. Other times, it…
Buy this bottleBardstown Bourbon Origin Series Bottled-in-BondOld Forester® Marks a New Chapter for its Main Street Distillery with newest 117 Series expression: Triple Char
The release is the first Old Forester expression crafted entirely from whiskey distilled at the Main Street distillery
Buy this bottleOld Forester 86 Bourbon Whiskey 750mlVictoria Pineapple: A Tropical Twist on Bourbon Exploration - The Bardstown Bourbon Company - Nowhere We Won't Go
Some ideas can only be discovered by following your curiosity.
Buy this bottleBardstown Bourbon Origin Series Bottled-in-BondHeaven 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.
Buy this bottleHeaven Hill Grain To Glass Wheated Bourbon Whiskey 700mlMaker's Mark, announced a global travel retail exclusive series
In time for summer travel, artist Alexandra Pacula brings iconic cityscapes to life in a limited-edition series exclusively for global travel retail
Buy this bottleMaker's Mark Bourbon Collector Bottle American Pharoah 750mlBuffalo Trace Opens Camp Buffalo Trace with Bourbon Workshops and Luxury Camping
Frankfort’s historic distillery is running an adults-only summer camp with woodcraft, blind tastings, and a handful of overnight glamping spots on the grounds.
Buy this bottleBuffalo Trace Distillery White Dog Mash #1 Whiskey 125 ProofFour Roses Distillery Enters a New Era of Bourbon Innovation with Launch of Experimental Series
The heritage Kentucky bourbon brand debuts the limited-edition series with a Mizunara cask finish
Maker's Mark Debuted Its Perfectly Unreasonable Bourbon Bar Atop Aspen Mountain
With Aspen as its first stop, Maker's Mark's Perfectly Unreasonable Bar will bring elevated bourbon experiences to exceptional locations around the country
Buy this bottleMaker's Mark Bourbon Collector Bottle American Pharoah 750mlElijah 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.
Buy this bottleElijah Craig 21 Year Single Barrel BourbonDistillery Reserve Mars Awarded Double Gold - The Bardstown Bourbon Company - Nowhere We Won't Go
Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend was awarded a Double Gold Medal – with an exceptional score of 98 points – at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Buy this bottleBardstown Bourbon Origin Series Bottled-in-BondBuffalo 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.
Buy this bottleBuffalo Trace Bourbon 750mlElijah Craig Expands Single Barrel Lineup with Rare 21-Year-Old Release
Ultra-aged expression embodies the power of oak barrel charring pioneered by Elijah Craig.
Buy this bottleElijah Craig 21 Year Single Barrel Bourbon10-Year-Old Bourbon Awarded Double Platinum
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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.
Buy this bottleWild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1LChicken Cock Whiskey Celebrates 170 Years with Bold Label Refresh Across Core Collection
The "Famous Old Brand" Introduces Five Distinct Rooster Personas to its Award-Winning Whiskey Lineup
Buy this bottleChicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyMaker's Mark Honors America's 250th Anniversary with Special Release Supporting Veteran Farmers
Available June 1, the brand's first-ever red, white and blue bottle will benefit Farmer Veteran Coalition
Buy this bottleMaker's Mark Bourbon Collector Bottle American Pharoah 750mlHenry Kraver 10-year Old Reserve Bourbon
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Rye Earns Top Honors in Los Angeles - The Bardstown Bourbon Company - Nowhere We Won't Go
Bardstown Rye has been named Best Whiskey Overall at the L.A. Spirits Awards, alongside Best Rye Whiskey and a Platinum Medal for taste .
Buy this bottleBardstown Bourbon Origin Series Bottled-in-BondChicken Cock Whiskey Introduces Old Glory Kentucky Straight Rye
Groundbreaking Whiskey Blends With Laird's Apple Brandy To Honor America's 250th Anniversary
Buy this bottleChicken Cock Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyStitzel-Weller Distillery Unveils Stitzel Reserve 31-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey
The second release from Stitzel Reserve, the rare 31-year-old bourbon was distilled in 1992, bottled at 163.2 proof, and will be available exclusively at Stitzel-Weller Distillery beginning April 30, 2026.
Buy this bottleWeller C Y P B Bourbon 750 Ml.'..Maker's Mark® Teams Up with Two-Time WNBA Champion & Olympic Gold Medalist Kelsey Plum to Launch Limited-Edition Bourbon
"Yam Jam by Kelsey Plum" Private Selection, inspired by her Perfectly Unreasonable spirit, will benefit The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Buy this bottleMaker's Mark Bourbon Collector Bottle American Pharoah 750mlJeptha Creed Distillery Unveils Upcoming Release of Bruce
This Release Spotlights A Proprietary Heirloom Blue Corn Varietal Developed by Bruce Nethery
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.
Buy this bottleStar Hill Farm 2025 American Wheat Whiskey 750mlHow Long Is Bourbon Aged? A Guide to Bourbon Aging and the Perfect Bourbon Age - New Riff
The United States Bourbon industry has experienced incredible growth in the past decade. Today, there are many producers and recipes to choose from with a wide range of flavors to taste, all made from at least 51% corn.
Buy this bottleNew Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled In Bond 50mlElijah Craig Launches 108-Proof 2026 PGA Championship Commemorative Edition Bourbon
Small Batch crafted at higher 108 Proof nods to 108 th playing of the PGA Championship
Buy this bottleElijah Craig 15-Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon 108 Proof (750ml)Rabbit Hole Distillery Unveils Raceking: A Six-Year Aged Chocolate-Forward Bourbon Worthy of the Winner's Circle
Limited-Edition Expression Celebrates Patience, Craftsmanship, and Kentucky's Horse Racing Heritage
Buy this bottleRabbit Hole Cavehill Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mlBottled-in-Bond Spirits | Why are they Popular? - New Riff
RESPECTFULLY DIFFERENT. A New Riff on Arguably America’s Greatest Whiskey Tradition. The Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 represented a watershed moment for American whiskey. For the first time, a group of Kentucky whiskey makers stood up for the quality of Bourbon, demanded an end t…
Buy this bottleNew Riff Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon 750ml,.Knob Creek® Debuts Blender's Edition, a Limited Series Celebrating the Art of Blending the James B.
Knob Creek ® Blender's Edition 01 is the result of intentional blending craftsmanship, unlocking a sweeter side of the Knob Creek ® flavor profile
Buy this bottleKnob Creek Bourbon x Rye Blended American Whiskey 113Booker’s Batch 2026-01 “Big Easy” Pays Homage to New Orleans Flavors
Fred Noe’s first Booker’s batch of 2026 ages 7 years, 2 months, and 15 days at 129.1 proof — $99.99 suggested, with a nod to Booker Noe’s Big Easy Lucky Dogs.
Buy this bottleBooker'S Bourbon Batch 2019-02 750MlDaniel 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.
Buy this bottleBuffalo Trace Distillery White Dog Wheated Mash Whiskey 114 Proof
Events
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Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Bardstown, KY
Bardstown’s annual celebration of bourbon — tastings, tours, and trail culture.
Ongoing
Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Kentucky
Plan distillery visits on the official Kentucky Bourbon Trail — maps, tickets, and stop guides.
Ongoing
The Bourbon Chase
Clermont to Lexington, KY
Overnight relay along scenic byways of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail — teams cover roughly 200 miles.
Night at the Distillery
Frankfort, KY
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…
Breeders’ Cup / Best of Kentucky Tour
Departs from Downtown Lexington. Immerse yourself in the heart of the Bluegrass State with an exclusive Breeders’ Cup experience. Your all-inclusive day features a guided tour of a thoroughbred farm, a local…
Breeders’ Cup / Fall in Kentucky: Bourbon Country Tour
Departs from Downtown Lexington. Experience the heart of the Bluegrass on this adventure through Kentucky Bourbon Country. Go behind the scenes at two premier distilleries to master the traditions and flavor profiles…
Breeders’ Cup / Best of Kentucky Tour
Departs from Downtown Lexington. Immerse yourself in the heart of the Bluegrass State with an exclusive Breeders’ Cup experience. Your all-inclusive day features a guided tour of a thoroughbred farm, a local…
Breeders’ Cup / Fall in Kentucky: Bourbon Country Tour
Departs from Downtown Lexington. Experience the heart of the Bluegrass on this adventure through Kentucky Bourbon Country. Go behind the scenes at two premier distilleries to master the traditions and flavor profiles…
Clermont Supper Club
James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
The Clermont Supper Club is one of the most exclusive and immersive ways to experience the James B. Beam Distilling Co.—bringing together a chef-curated dinner, handcrafted cocktails, and rare bourbon releases in an…
Exclusive New Product Launch with the Beam Innovation Team
James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
Join us at the American Outpost for an exclusive first tasting of new Beam Made Bourbon Innovations. Experience three unique expressions and hear directly from our innovation team on their unique and creative…
The Samuels Legacy Experience
Designed for those looking for one of the most exclusive Bourbon experiences in Kentucky, this privately hosted evening at both The Samuels House & Maker’s Mark Distillery offers rare after-hours access, elevated…
The Bardstown Collection Release Weekend 2026
Bardstown, KY, Bardstown, KY
Join Bardstown, Kentucky, for The Bardstown Collection Release Weekend, a one-of-a-kind Bourbon experience bringing together some of the region’s most celebrated distilleries for a collaborative release benefiting…
Clermont Supper Club
James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
The Clermont Supper Club is one of the most exclusive and immersive ways to experience the James B. Beam Distilling Co.—bringing together a chef-curated dinner, handcrafted cocktails, and rare bourbon releases in an…
Exclusive New Product Launch with the Beam Innovation Team
James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
Join us at the American Outpost for an exclusive first tasting of new Beam Made Bourbon Innovations. Experience three unique expressions and hear directly from our innovation team on their unique and creative…
Brunch Envy
Angel’s Envy Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
Brunch is better with Bourbon. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Bourbon brunch at the Angel’s Envy Distillery in downtown Louisville. Hosted by Angel Teta, Global Brand Ambassador for Angel’s Envy, each themed event features a…
Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Tasting (archive)
K&L Hollywood / Blue Palms
Legacy calendar event from the original Bourbon Buzz site.
Buffalo Trace: The Great Buffalo Chase 5K (archive)
Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY
Annual race through historic aging warehouses at Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Bourbons Bistro Dinner with Filmland Spirits
Bourbons Bistro, Louisville, Kentucky
Join Bourbons Bistro on Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm for a four-course dinner paired with five exceptional pours from Filmland Spirits — and don’t be surprised if a little something extra finds its way into your glass.…
Underwater Moonshine Festival
Whiskey Thief Distilling Co., Frankfort, KY
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…
Smoke and Oak: Smoked BBQ Dinner Feastival
James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
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…
Copper & Kings Apple Brandy Fall Festival
Copper & Kings American Brandy Company, Louisville, Kentucky
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…
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…
FREE Clermont Summer Concert Series
James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
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…
Dave Hill: A Comedy Show
Whiskey Thief Tasting & Listening Room, Louisville, KY
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…
Kentucky Distilled: A Hardin’s Creek Culinary Experience
James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
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…
Exclusive New Product Launch with the Beam Innovation Team
James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
Join us at the American Outpost for an exclusive first tasting of new Beam Made Bourbon Innovations. Experience three unique expressions and hear directly from our innovation team on their unique and creative…
The Samuels Legacy Experience
Designed for those looking for one of the most exclusive Bourbon experiences in Kentucky, this privately hosted evening at both The Samuels House & Maker’s Mark Distillery offers rare after-hours access, elevated…