Don’t Blink: Limited Drops, Cask-Strength Heat, and the Biggest Bourbon Party of the Year Are Hitting Now
Pour one and pull up a chair—this week in bourbon comes in hot. We’ve got buzzy new bottles (including a TV tie-in and a rare age-stated Maker’s), a festival lineup that reads like a bucket list, and a few headlines shaking up Bourbon Country. Here’s what you need to know before the good stuff disappears. […]
Don’t Miss These Bourbon Bombshells: Ezra Brooks 90 Returns, New Riff Crowned World’s Best, and Willett Shakes Up Distribution
New Riff Bottled in Bond wins World’s Best Bourbon at 2026 World Whiskies Awards. Plus: Ezra Brooks 90 proof returns in four sizes and Willett partners with Skurnik for KY/OH distribution.
Don’t Blink: King of Kentucky Goes Small‑Batch, Harlem Hellfighters Commemorative Drops, and Four Roses Finds a New Home
This week’s bourbon landscape is shifting fast. Brown-Forman’s King of Kentucky is expanding beyond single barrels with a new Small Batch Collection created by master distiller emeritus Chris Morris—a significant move for the cult-favorite label. Meanwhile, Kirin has agreed to sell Four Roses distillery to E. & J. Gallo Winery for approximately $775 million, marking one of bourbon’s biggest deals of the year.
Other highlights include Old Hillside’s limited-edition Harlem Hellfighters commemorative bourbon, Terry Bradshaw’s Vegas bourbon event debuting two new single barrels, and Brother’s Bond expanding to UK markets. Kentucky bourbon’s economic impact has reached $10.4 billion with $1.45 billion in planned investments, even as American whiskey sales saw a slight dip of less than 1% in 2025. From coveted new releases to major industry moves, here’s everything bourbon lovers need to know this week.
Don’t Miss This Week’s Bourbon Buzz: Cask-Strength Stunners, Tribute Bottles, and Distillery Drama
This week’s bourbon news: High West cask-strength release, Knob Creek x Eli Manning pick 2, Kentucky Owl bankruptcy updates, and a new Army tribute bottle. Get the latest whiskey headlines.
Bourbon Weekly Roundup: January 6-12, 2025
Your weekly bourbon roundup is here: Texas Cowboy at 146 proof, Wyoming’s unicorn barrel, BTAC season rolls on, and a million-dollar whiskey auction. Plus: Uncle Nearest’s financial troubles explained.
Bourbon Drops You Can Still Grab, Louisville’s New Tasting Rooms, and a Jim Beam Shake-Up
Pour one and settle in—this week brought fresh bourbon releases, big happenings in Kentucky, and some eye-popping company moves you’ll want to know about before your next bottle hunt. New Releases Heaven Hill’s Grain-to-Glass Specialty Barrel Series quietly landsHeaven Hill is kicking off a new wave of limited bourbon with its Specialty Barrel Series, and […]
Don’t Miss These Bourbon Drops and Big Moves: Old Hickory’s long-aged heat, Gatsby greatness, and a Stitzel‑Weller milestone
Pull up a chair—this week’s pour is loaded. We’ve got fresh bourbon releases that’ll vanish faster than a splash of water in your Glencairn, a landmark celebration in Louisville, and some savvy company moves shaping what you’ll be sipping in 2026. Let’s get to it. New Releases Old Hickory is dropping two long-aged whiskeys Old […]
Wilderness Trail Drops a Rare 10-Year Wheated Bourbon for the Wilderness Road’s 250th Anniversary
Wilderness Trail releases a visitor-center-only 10-year wheated bourbon honoring the Wilderness Road’s 250th anniversary. Extremely limited bottles available.
Don’t Miss These Bourbon Drops: Spurs Single Barrel, Chattanooga’s Vault Trio, and a Wild Turkey Heat Check
Pull up a chair on The Pourch and top off your glass—this week brought fresh limited releases, a new bourbon-forward event, and some headline-making nods that’ll spark debate on your group text. From a collectible Spurs bottling out of Texas Hill Country to Chattanooga’s latest Vault experiments and a high-proof Wild Turkey spotlight, here’s what […]
Ole Smoky Launches Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey Nationwide – What Bourbon Fans Should Know
Ole Smoky Distillery rolls out its Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey nationwide — a smooth, four-year-aged bourbon with smoke, char, and caramel notes from one of the world’s most visited distilleries.
Old Hickory Releases New 12-Year Bottled-in-Bond Rye & 15-Year Barrel Proof Whiskey
Old Hickory Bourbon debuts two new releases: a 12-Year Bottled-in-Bond Rye and a 15-Year Barrel Proof Whiskey. Brand tasting notes and full details inside.
Don’t Blink: Repeal Day bangers, limited drops, and holiday happenings bourbon fans will miss if they hesitate
Stay ahead of bourbon drops, Repeal Day releases, holiday events, and distillery news—your weekly guide to must-have bottles and bourbon happenings.
Don’t Blink: Fresh 2025 Bottled-in-Bond, Tribute Bottles, and a Custom Bourbon Experience You’ll Regret Missing
Catch this week’s hottest bourbon releases: E.H. Taylor BIB 2025, NOLA’s Mayfield’s 208, tribute bottles & custom holiday bottling experiences!
You Need to Taste Bird Dog’s New Straight Bourbon Before the Secret Gets Out
Bird Dog Whiskey has officially entered the straight bourbon game with the new Select Reserve. Discover the rich toffee notes and unbeatable price point of this new Kentucky classic.
Don’t Blink: Booker’s “Phantom Pipes” lands, Riley Green’s Duck Club Bourbon takes flight, and Wyoming Whiskey salutes our National Parks
Pour yourself a healthy splash and settle in—this week brought a flurry of fresh bourbon drops, a marquee Kentucky event announcement, and a few notable headlines from around bourbon country. Here’s everything worth chasing before it’s gone. New Releases Booker’s wraps 2025 with “Phantom Pipes” Booker’s is closing out the year with a classic power […]