James B. Beam Distilling Co. Welcomes Fall With a Season of Bourbon, Food, Music and Holiday Experiences
CLERMONT, Ky., [Sept. 29, 2026] — The James B. Beam Distilling Co., home to American whiskey brands including Jim Beam®, the world’s No. 1 bourbon, Knob Creek®, and Basil Hayden®, today announced its fall/winter 2026 lineup of experiences at its historic Clermont, Kentucky campus with a packed schedule of events bringing together whiskey, food, live music and Kentucky hospitality through the end of 2026.
Garrison Brothers Distillery Partners with Duck Camp to Celebrate Texas Duck Hunting Season
Hye, Texas (September 29, 2026) – Garrison Brothers Distillery, the first and oldest legal whiskey distillery in Texas and the first distillery outside Kentucky to produce authentic, handcrafted, corn-to-cork bourbon whiskey, is proud to partner with Texas-based outdoor apparel brand Duck Camp with a seasonal partnership in celebration of Texas duck hunting season. There will be a special distillery event on Saturday, October 31, featuring a limited-edition Garrison Brothers Single Barrel designed with a commemorative camouflage Duck Camp label being released along with exclusive Duck Camp x Garrison Brothers merchandise.
Lost Lantern Launches the George Dickel Collection
Vergennes, VT (September 29, 2026) — This fall, Lost Lantern, the Vermont-based independent bottler of American whiskey, follows up the release of the United States of Bourbon–the first blend of bourbon from all 50 states–with another milestone. Lost Lantern’s Fall 2026 release is its first collection devoted entirely to one distillery, and its first partnership with a large, heritage distillery: George Dickel.
Wanderfolk Distillery Celebrates Whiskey of the Golden Age with the Launch of Tallbird American Whiskey
Guthrie, Oklahoma (September 28, 2026) – Wanderfolk Distillery, Oklahoma's first legal distillery and an original producer of unique craft spirits that spark curiosity and make a meaningful impact, has announced the launch of Tallbird American Whiskey.
Hardhide Brings the Spirit of Southern Hospitality to the Can With New Southern Whiskey Cocktails
NEW ORLEANS, La. — September 28, 2026 — Sidewalk Side Spirits today announced Hardhide Southern Whiskey Cocktails, a new ready-to-drink line based on two favorite ways fans already enjoy Hardhide’s award-winning flavored whiskeys: Hardhide Ponchatoula Sparkling Strawberry Whiskey Lemonade and Hardhide Chilton County Peach Whiskey Iced Tea.
Copper & Kings Launches Bottle Your Own — A Journey Through the Intertwined History of American Brandy and Bourbon
LOUISVILLE, Ky., September 25, 2026 — Copper & Kings is relaunching its Bottle Your Own experience, offering guests an immersive journey into the intertwined heritage of American brandy and bourbon. Visitors can fill, cork, label, and sign their own bottle to take home, creating a unique, personal memento of their visit.
Duck Club Bourbon Introduces new expression: Wetlands
September 22, 2026 (Memphis, Tennessee) Today, Duck Club® Bourbon, the Official Bourbon of Ducks Unlimited®, introduces Wetlands, a limited-edition bourbon created in partnership with Ducks Unlimited. The release marks the first expression in Duck Club Bourbon’s new conservation series, with proceeds from every bottle directly supporting Ducks Unlimited’s mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl.
Hooten Young and Ruger Firearms Unveil "First-Fire" Bourbon and Rim Fire & Center Fire Cigars
JACKSONVILLE, FL — September 2026. Hooten Young—America's favorite pairing of whiskey and cigars—has partnered with Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., one of America's most storied firearms makers, on RUGER Whiskey & Cigars: a limited collaboration built on a shared belief in American craftsmanship. The debut release brings together Ruger First-Fire Bourbon and two companion cigars, Rim Fire and Center Fire—all produced by Hooten Young under license from Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
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