Yakima Chief Hops Deepens Collaboration with IGN to Strengthen German Hop Supply "Our collaboration with IGN is rooted in a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and connecting brewers and growers. Together, we’re expanding access to world-class German hop varieties through YCH’s global network while being grounded in supporting family farms, delivering exceptional

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Elijah Craig Unveils 108-Proof Small Batch for 108th PGA Championship The new expression delivers the signature warm spice and smooth character that fans of Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon know and love, with elevated intensity. It opens with inviting aromas of vanilla, clove, cinnamon and citrus, followed by layered notes of butterscotch, ripe berries and baking

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Vinet Cooperage and Studio Traverso Expand Partnership to Include New Barrel Options Building upon this season's successful launch of a partnership between Tonnellerie du Val de Loire and Studio Traverso, the Vriet family is now offering barrels from their Vinet Cooperage in Cognac to wineries and distilleries in California.

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Round Barn Distillery Introduces the Lighthouse Series with Watchman Barrel-Strength Bourbon The Watchman Barrel-Strength Bourbon, leading the series, sets the tone for what’s to come. Unfiltered and bottled at barrel strength, this bourbon delivers a bold, expressive profile, allowing the true character and complexity of the spirit to shine through. Backed by more than 50 years of col

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Public Tours Begin at Ingram Distillery with New One Mississippi Partnership Three separate tours are available for visitors who will now be able to get a glimpse into the unique River Aging process that has produced numerous award-winning whiskies: the Barge to Bottle Classic Tour, the private tour and tasting Chartered Experience, and a curated evening with exclusives ta

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Chilco River Acquires Daru Whiskey, Adding Best of Show Winner to Its Premium Lineup This strategic acquisition further strengthens Chilco River's expanding portfolio, adding a distinctive, culturally inspired premium whiskey brand with strong early traction, industry recognition, and a scalable distribution footprint.

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ROW 94, One of America’s Highest Rated New Bourbons, Expands Nationwide with Broken Branches Release The flagship ROW 94 has consistently been garnering accolades, including Gold ratings from Fred Minnick's Ascot Awards, Denver International Spirits Competition, and San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It was also awarded a Silver in the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC). Alon

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Rabbit Hole Launches Raceking, a Limited 6-Year Bourbon Inspired by Kentucky’s Racing Tradition Raceking is a 95 proof (47.5% ABV) bourbon crafted from a distinctive five-grain mash bill featuring chocolate-malted wheat and chocolate-malted barley, and aged for six years in handmade, toasted, and charred American oak casks from Kelvin Cooperage.

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King of Kentucky by Brown - Forman Review - Small Batch "Batch No. 1 of 3": A solid expression of time. Out of the bottle, resting in the glass, King of Kentucky Small Batch No. 1 of 3 - 105 Proof, has a burnt gold hue and with the appearance of strong legs. Swirling and sniffing, I recover notes of dark fruit (mostly cherries, expectantly), baking spices (again a hallmark of a bourbon, this time wit

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Doc Swinson’s Whiskey Review - Session Bourbon: A sipping bourbon that speaks for itself. Swirling and sniffing, we recover dark fruit (think bourbon-infused cherries) vanilla bean, and brown butter. Sipping, we recover the expected baking spices (mostly cinnamon), more dark fruit (again, mostly cherries), caramel and brown sugar, and finally vanilla bean. Swallowing, I finished with no

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Branch & Barrel’s Colorado-Made Bourbons Win Gold and Double Gold at Denver International Spirits Competition With balanced flavors of milk chocolate, honeyed red berries, cashew and caramel cream, and notes of marshmallow reminiscent of banana brûlée, Branch & Barrel’s Wheated Bourbon is a three-grain whiskey crafted with all-Colorado grain and water.

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Hood River Distillers purchases Crater Lake Spirits from Benddistillery. Operations and production will continue at their Bend, Oregon location. “From a product standpoint, very little will change,” said Jim Bendis, Founder and CEO of Bendistillery. “We’ll continue crafting the same high-quality spirits our customers know and trust. The difference is that instead of navigating a complex network of state markets and distributors on our own, w

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Koopers Whiskey Introduces Limited-Edition Straight Rye Finished in Cognac Casks, Releasing April 11 in Texas Press Release LEDBETTER, Texas … As barrel finishing continues to reshape the premium American whiskey landscape, Koopers Whiskey is introducing its highly anticipated, limited-edition whiskey that bridges bold rye character with Old World refinement. Koopers Straight Rye Whiskey Finished

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MGP Ingredients Announces Temporary Idling of Two Kentucky Distilling Facilities, Reaffirms Full-Year 2026 Financial Outlook The temporary idling will take effect on May 1, 2026. MGP expects to resume distilling operations when inventory levels support additional production, which could be as early as 12 months after that date. The decision will affect 33 employees across the two facilities. MGP is working directly wi

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AJ Bond Distillery Officially Named Sazerac’s First Tennessee Whiskey Site “Formally naming AJ Bond Distillery reinforces our commitment to Tennessee Whiskey and reflects Sazerac’s broader vision to invest in exceptional people, places and traditions that shape the future of American spirits,” said Jake Wenz, President and CEO of Sazerac. “Under Allisa and John’s leade

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American Cider Association Celebrates 12 New Certified Pommeliers™ After CiderCon® 2026 The newly minted Certified Pommeliers™ are: Rhyan Cockrell Co-owner of Cockrell Cider Farm, Sean Connolly Cellar Assistant at Bauman’s Cider Company, cider enthusiast Codie Jennison, Jill Nathanson, Rachael Picard, and Jane Ignarri in Product Development at Boston Beer, Peter Mitsch Cidermaker at Wh

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Breaks New Ground with Single Oak Rye and Trailblazing Experimental Bourbon. The Single Oak Project began in 1999, marking the Distillery’s first and most comprehensive experiment to date as it explored the impact of seven variables including mashbill, entry proof, aging location and barrel construction. The experiment comprised 192 unique bourbon barrels, each crafted

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Kentucky Artisan Distillery launches a 15- and 25-gallon single barrel program, lowering costs and opening the once-exclusive experience to smaller groups and bourbon enthusiasts “Single barrel programs are wildly popular, but interested consumers are often limited by the cost of purchasing a standard 53-gallon barrel,” said KAD General Manager Mark Emberson. “KAD was founded on the philosophy of ‘bottling your dreams.’ Very few whiskey fans can afford to purchase a stan

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Woodford Reserve Unveils $5,000 Mint Julep Cup Program for Kentucky Derby 152, with 152 Handcrafted Cups Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary The collection includes 76 polished pewter cups ($2,000) and 76 gold-plated cups ($5,000). Both editions feature a sterling silver horse and stars application adorned with 13 lab-created white sapphires, offered in polished pewter and gold-plated sterling silver.

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Chattanooga Whiskey Revives Its Anniversary Blend, Letting Fans Craft a Custom Founder’s Blend with a Limited 3-Bottle Solera Kit “This year’s Anniversary Blend is special to me because it focuses even more on Tennessee. For the first time ever, the 1816 solera includes a Chattanooga-distilled version of the recipe…and the Infinity tank now contains a mash bill  made with 100% Tennessee-grown wheat. Together, these recipes giv

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Breckenridge Distillery Introduces Honey Whiskey Crafted with Rare Nigerian Goldswarm Honey, Building on Its 2025 Limited Broncos Release Crafted with Goldswarm Raw Honey, Breckenridge Honey Whiskey opens with warm molasses and golden honey on the nose, layered with soft holiday spice, toasted oak and a whisper of vanilla. On the palate, rich honey sweetness leads the way, balanced by mature oak and a cozy blend of holiday spice,

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Cedar Ridge Distillery Announces QuintEssential Release Celebrating Pete & Sherri’s 2nd Wedding Anniversary “This year I’ve added a fun twist: we expanded beyond just first-fill Amontillado to include first-fill Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks alongside it, creating a more complex, layered profile while staying true to the Pete & Sherri core,” said Quint.

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Redemption Whiskey Rolls Out Bold Packaging and New 92-Proof Bourbon Following Industry Accolades "Bottling our bourbon at higher proof allows the whiskey to express itself more fully," said Alan Kennedy, Master Blender of Redemption. "It enhances the vanilla, fruity, and floral notes while bringing greater structure and balance to the spice and smokiness that define our style

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The Boatyard Distillery Review - Boatyard Double Gin: It's smooth and less expensive than a flight to Northern Ireland. Following this, I sip and look for any excessive bitterness or harshness. Again, nothing here, and the balance of character is there between the … Finally, this gin has a lingering quality with all the hallmarks of a gin without leaving behind any sharp or harsh alcoholic character. Overall, it’s

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Westland Distillery Review - Peat Week: Enjoying a flight while learning about the uniqueness of peat. During this process, normally a malt house or, yes, a distillery will use a fuel source like natural gas, propane, oil, or electricity to blow warm air into the warehouse where the malt is resting. But with peated grains, the maltster will start with a traditional fuel like wood before adding blocks

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Rabbit Hole Distillery Launches Raceking, a Limited-Edition 6-Year Bourbon Inspired by Kentucky Horse Racing and Crafted with Chocolate-Forward Notes On the nose, Raceking offers rich aromas of toffee and toasted almonds with subtle hints of brown sugar. The palate reveals layers of roasted espresso beans, cocoa, and caramel complemented by gentle notes of clove and cardamom. The finish is long and complex, with tobacco and leather complemen

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Pernod Ricard Sells Mumm Napa and Announces Kenwood Divestment as It Streamlines California Wine Operations and Refocuses Its Portfolio These transactions will enable Pernod Ricard to continue focusing its resources on its portfolio of premium international spirits and champagne brands, in line with the divestment of its strategic international wines in April 2025. Both transactions further support the streamlining of the Group’

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Introducing Gambit No. 6—A Six-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Masterfully Finished Across Six Distinct Barrels Originally envisioning a double wine barrel-finished bourbon, he found that employing four additional, carefully selected barrel finishes offered unique structure, palate, and finish – with the Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon giving the whiskey a rich, fine wine vinous character; the Oloroso an

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Jacqui Seargeant Inducted into the Keepers of the Quaich, Honoring Leadership in Scotch Whisky This Women's Month, Jacqui Seargeant, Global Heritage Manager at Bacardi, was inducted into the Keepers of the Quaich, one of Scotch whisky's most prestigious and enduring societies. The honor recognizes individuals who have shown outstanding commitment to the preservation, promotion, and advancemen

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Government extends excise duty relief and offers direct support to Canadian breweries, distilleries, and winemakers Effective 1 April 2026, the government's combined measures are offsetting rising costs for an additional two years in two ways: First, the government is capping inflationary increases: The annual inflation adjustment on beer, spirit, and wine excise duties will remain capped at two per cent. Second,

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