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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.
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Introduces New Core Expression: Bulleit '87, The Distillery's First-Ever Blend of Bourbon and Rye
This new whiskey features bourbon and rye finished with toasted staves then married together, creating a bold pour that's built to sip
Buy this bottleBulleit Bourbon Whiskey Sour Cocktail 50 Proof 375mlBuffalo 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 ProofElijah 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 BourbonOld 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.
Buy this bottleOld Forester 86 Bourbon Whiskey 750ml10-Year-Old Bourbon Awarded Double Platinum
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Elijah Craig Introduces 15-Year-Old Bourbon, a New Addition to Its Renowned Single Barrel Lineup
First-time single barrel expression delivers bold complexity, layered sweetness and a refined, full-bodied finish worthy of brand's "Father of Bourbon" legacy.
Buy this bottleElijah Craig 15-Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon 108 Proof (750ml)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.
Buy this bottleWilliam Heaven hill small Batch 15 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mlWoodford 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.
Buy this bottleWoodford Reserve Double Oaked Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.750 mlSazerac 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.
Buy this bottleSazerac 18 Year Rye Whiskey Fall 2023 Release 750mlBTAC 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.
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.
IWSC Brings North American Whiskey Judging Back to Bardstown
The International Wine & Spirits Competition returns to Kentucky for spirited judging — whiskey and RTD panels in the heart of Bourbon Country.
Buy this bottleBardstown Bourbon Origin Series Bottled-in-BondHeaven 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…
Buy this bottleElijah Craig 21 Year Single Barrel BourbonBuffalo 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…
Buy this bottleBuffalo Trace Distillery White Dog Mash #1 Whiskey 125 ProofBlanton'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…
Buy this bottleBlanton s The Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml,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…
Buy this bottleAngel's Envy Bourbon Whiskey 750ml'.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…
Buy this bottleWilliam Heaven hill small Batch 15 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mlDon't Miss The Kentucky Bourbon Festival Sampler
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival Bardstown Sampler is set for April 30 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the Guthrie Opportunity Center, 900 Nutter Drive. The Sampler is a tasting of the Kentucky Bourbons that will be participating in the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in September. Regional…
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…
Buy this bottleEarly Times Bourbon Whiskey Bottled-in-Bond 750mlWhisky Magazine Names Four Roses Whisky Distiller of the Year
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (October 20, 2010) – Whisky Magazine named Lawrenceburg, Ky.-based Four Roses Distillery the Whisky Distiller of the Year last week as part of the annual “Icons of Whisky - America” Awards “designed to celebrate the people and places behind the greatest…
Woodford Reserve Releases Limited Edition Maple Wood Finished Bourbon
November 1, 2010, Louisville, Ky. – Woodford Reserve announces the latest extension of its acclaimed Master’s Collection which will be released on November 1. Called ‘Maple Wood Finish,’ it is the fifth in the series of limited edition bottlings and continues Woodford Reserve’s…
Buy this bottleWood Ford Reserve Oat Grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750mlOld Forester 2010 Birthday Bourbon Debuts
Old Forester has released the 2010 expression of its vintage-dated Birthday Bourbon in honor of George Garvin Brown, the founder of Louisville-based Brown-Forman and Old Forester, America's First Bottled Bourbon™. Launched eight years ago to commemorate Brown’s Birthday on…
Buy this bottleOld Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 100 Proof 750ml'..Ole Smoky Distillery Gets The 'Shine On!
GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE - Tennessee Moonshine will be available legally for the first time when Ole Smoky Distillery opens for business in Ole Smoky Holler at 903 Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg. The distillery will have a grand opening celebration on Friday, July 2 and will offer…
Four Roses to Host Kentucky Derby Events
To kick off the Derby events, Four Roses hosts the 7 th Annual Rose Julep Contest. This event will be held at Sully’s on Fourth Street Live in Louisville on Thursday, April 8 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Top area bartenders will compete for prizes with their own version of a Mint Julep…
New Maker's Mark Expression Coming Soon
The rumors about the new Maker's Mark bourbon have been flying for some time now. Bill Samuels has finally addressed the matter in the latest news to Ambassadors and Kevin Smith posted proof info and tasting notes to the Maker's Mark Blog. See the letter and posts below:…
Buy this bottleMaker's Mark Bill Samuel's Sr Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 1LtWoodford Reserve Releases Limited Edition Bourbon Featuring Specially-Aged Barrels
October 27, 2009, Louisville, Ky. – Woodford Reserve announces the latest extension of its acclaimed Master’s Collection which will be released on November 1. Called ‘Seasoned Oak Finish,’ it is the fourth in the series of limited edition bottlings and continues Woodford…
Buy this bottleWood Ford Reserve Oat Grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750mlOld Forester Releases 2009 Birthday Bourbon
Louisville, Ky. - Old Forester has released this year’s expression of its Birthday Bourbon in honor of George Garvin Brown, the founder of Louisville-based Brown-Forman and Old Forester, America’s First Bottled Bourbon™. Launched seven years ago to commemorate Brown’s Birthday…
Buy this bottleOld Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 100 Proof 750ml'..The Rich Brooks Foundation Bourbon and Cigar Summer Fundraiser
The Rich Brooks Foundation will be hosting the Bourbon and Cigar Summer Fundraiser on July 25, 2009. Featuring University of Kentucky Head Football Coach Rich Brooks, Former UK Quarterback Tim Couch, and the UK Football Coaching Staff. The Rich Brooks Foundation supports victims…
Bardstown Bourbon Society Changes Name
Heaven Hill's Bardstown Bourbon Society will be renamed to the Bardstown Whiskey Society and launched an attractive new website for members. In response to recent member satisfaction survey results, the Bardstown Whiskey Society has lots of new and exciting benefits to offer in…
Buy this bottleBardstown Bourbon Origin Series Bottled-in-BondFour Roses Single Barrel Limited Edition 2009 Review
The Four Roses Single Barrel Limited Edition 2009 Release is starting to hit the shelves now. The bourbon is coming at uncut barrel strength and has not been chill filtered. It is running 11 years old and around 113.8 proof (or 56.9 percent alcohol by volume). The 2009 Limited…
Buy this bottleFour Roses Bourbon Single Barrel OESK 750mlBourbon Clubs And Societies: Learn The Speakeasy Knock
Are you a bourbon connoisseur and enjoy attending exclusive Bourbon events? If so, you may need to know the secret knock. Some distilleries have created special programs for their loyal customers and avid bourbon drinkers, but may not make them well known. These Bourbon…
Four Roses Bourbon Seminar For MMC Members
Dear Mellow Moments Club Member, We would like to invite you to join Master Distiller, Jim Rutledge for a Bourbon Seminar at Four Roses Distillery on Tuesday, June 9th. Jim will give a presentation on the Bourbon making process, and explain how we make Four Roses Bourbons always…
Four Roses Limited Edition Single Barrel "Sneak Peak"
Dear Mellow Moments Club Member, Shhh! Please don’t tell! We’re offering a “sneak peek” of the Four Roses Limited Edition Single Barrel 2009 only to MMC members. Come and celebrate with us and enjoy a sip of the latest non chill filtered Barrel Strength Bourbon. This wonderful…
Buy this bottleFour Roses Bourbon Single Barrel OESK 750mlJim Beam Introduces Red Stag
Red Stag by Jim Beam™ is a new innovation from Jim Beam. Through a unique, artisanal infusion process, natural black cherry flavors are slowly and carefully infused into fine, four-year-old Jim Beam Bourbon. The tasting notes are distinctively fruity, without disguising the…
Buy this bottleJim Beam Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon Whiskey 1LWelcome to Bourbon Buzz
Bourbon Buzz is a new blog on the scene. We will be bringing you all of the latest news and info about the bourbon whiskey industry. We look forward to interacting with our readers and spreading the word about great bourbon. In the coming weeks we will be adding info about…
Events
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Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Bardstown, KY
Bardstown’s annual celebration of bourbon — tastings, tours, and trail culture.
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 / 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…
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…
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…
BourbonCon
Join us as we celebrate five years of BourbonCon at the Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa on January 15-16, 2027! Experience tastings from 40+ distilleries, bourbon-infused culinary experiences,…
Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Tasting (archive)
K&L Hollywood / Blue Palms
Legacy calendar event from the original Bourbon Buzz site.
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…
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…
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…
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…