BARDSTOWN, Ky. (May 27, 2026) – Today, 15 STARS proudly announces the fourth release in its acclaimed First West collection: First West Explorer. Joining First West Small Batch, First West Toasted Oak and First West Extra Aged, this new expression represents a defining milestone for the brand as its first with 100% in-house distilled bourbon.

CLERMONT, Ky., May 27, 2026 – Jim Beam®, the world’s number one bourbon and Official Spirit Sponsor of the U.S. Soccer Federation® (USSF), launches the next chapter of its “Home Field Advantage” campaign: a national call for fans to show up and rally behind the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT).

Hye, Texas (May 27, 2026) – Garrison Brothers Distillery, the first and oldest legal whiskey distillery in Texas, and the first distillery outside of Kentucky to produce authentic, handcrafted, corn-to-cork bourbon whiskey, is proud to announce Ranch Reserve Series. It’s a new collection of limited expressions that explore exceptional finishing casks through the lens of bold Texas bourbon. Each release begins with Garrison Brothers Texas Straight Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey aged four years in white American oak barrels and then moved to character-rich finishing casks. Only the best barrels that truly come together make the cut

Bardstown, Ky. (May 26, 2026) — Instead of leaving annual volume loss to the angels, Bardstown Bourbon Company has found a way to fill the empty space in its latest Distillery Reserve. Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend, a pioneering release that bridges Kentucky bourbon and Japanese whisky traditions in an entirely new way is available in extremely limited quantities beginning May 29, 2026.

Lawrenceburg, IN (May 19, 2026) – Today, Remus Bourbon, the award-winning whiskey produced by MGP's Ross & Squibb Distillery, announced the launch of Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve Bourbon. Following the success of the brand's Remus Babe Ruth Reserve Bourbon in 2024 and 2025, this year's release honors Lou Gehrig, the iconic New York Yankees first baseman known as the "Iron Horse" for his extraordinary durability, humility, and enduring impact on the game.

Bardstown, Ky. (May 21, 2026) – Heaven Hill Distillery proudly announces the release of the Rittenhouse United States 250th Anniversary Commemorative Edition, a 10-year-old Bottled-in-Bond Rye Whisky crafted to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Launching in May 2026, this special-edition product celebrates Rittenhouse’s Pennsylvania heritage with commemorative Liberty Bell packaging and will be allocated across select US markets and at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience.Rooted in Pennsylvania’s historic rye whiskey tradition, a cornerstone of early American distilling, Rittenhouse Rye pays tribute to a time when rye was the spirit of choice across the region. Named after Philadelphia’s famed Rittenhouse Square, the brand has long been synonymous with the bold, spicy character of classic Monongahela rye. This commemorative release both honors that enduring legacy and marks a defining milestone in the nation’s history, as Heaven Hill Distillery continues to preserve the authenticity and heritage of one of America’s most storied whiskey styles.

MIDWAY, KY – May 21, 2026 — Bluegrass Distillers is proud to announce the release of its new High Rye Blue Corn Single Barrels. The release is available now online and at the distillery, with select barrels soon reaching distribution as limited store picks. Each barrel is bottled individually at full cask strength, with select barrels reaching as high as 147 proof. SRP is $75 per 750mL bottle, with yields varying by barrel.

FRANKFORT, KY (May 21, 2026) – Buffalo Trace Distillery is proud to announce the return of two highly-coveted bourbons from the Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. collection: Four Grain and Cured Oak. Establishing its place as an annual limited release, Four Grain joins the Distillery’s ongoing lineup, while Cured Oak returns as a rare, limited offering. Together, these highly anticipated bourbons honor Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr.’s enduring legacy of innovation, quality and craftsmanship.