BARDSTOWN, Ky. (August 18, 2026) — Bardstown Bourbon Company continues its pursuit of pushing the boundaries of bourbon with two limited fall releases that explore whiskey innovation in entirely different ways. Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish Whiskey demonstrates how extraordinary casks can shape whiskey in unexpected ways while 2026 Discovery showcases the art of blending through an exceptional combination of mature Kentucky bourbons.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. [August 17, 2026] — Heaven Hill Brands is bringing some of its most recognizable spirits to primetime through a partnership with E!’s new mixology competition series, Cocktail Wars, premiering Tuesday, August 18 at 10 p.m. ET with two back-to-back episodes.

Chattanooga, TN (August, 2026) – Chattanooga Whiskey announced the newest release in their acclaimed Barrel  Finishing Series: Moldovan Ice Wine Cask Finished, arriving at their Experimental Distillery on Thursday, Aug. 13.

HYE, Texas (August 11, 2026) – Garrison Brothers, the first and oldest legal whiskey distillery in Texas to produce authentic, handcrafted, corn-to-cork bourbon whiskey, is proud to announce the 2026 release date for Cowboy Bourbon®. The first 1,000 bottles of the limited-edition bourbon will be available at Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, Texas, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, beginning at 8 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — August 10th, 2026 —  Circle City Whiskey Co., an independent bottler of the finest in American whiskey, is proud to announce the expansion of its popular 50/50 Club offering into several Midwestern states. The result of a very deliberate blending process, the 50/50 Club whiskeys represent the pinnacle in the idea of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. This expansion comes as the brand undergoes significant positive growth and growing industry recognition of its quality offerings.

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Aug. 10, 2026) — Whiskey House of Kentucky announced it achieved ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through A2LA for laboratory testing, marking the fourth ISO certification in just two years since the start of production — a first in the distilling industry. The latest certification demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to quality, technical competence, operational discipline, and customer confidence.

Two (2) winners will each receive an exclusive experience package for two (2) people, featuring premium Saturday tickets to a Kentucky horse racing experience during the October 30th weekend.

Each package includes an air transportation stipend, overnight hotel accommodations for two (2) nights, and a spending stipend for meals and ground transportation.

Bourbon on the Banks Festival®

Kentucky’s Premier Bourbon Tasting Experience

Bourbon on the Banks Festival®, is an annual celebration of Kentucky’s finest bourbons, taking place along the historic Kentucky River at River View Park in Frankfort, KY. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 3, 2026, and get ready for an unforgettable experience