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Barrell Craft Spirits Unveils Barrell Bourbon Batch 038

Louisville, KY (May 26, 2026) –Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today introduced Barrell Bourbon Batch 038, a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys distilled in Kentucky(12-year), Tennessee (12 & 15-year), Indiana (9 & 10-year, and Maryland(8-year). The limited-release blend was expertly crafted and bottled in Kentucky at 116.96proof (58.48% ABV) and has a derived mash bill of 79% corn, 17% rye, and 4% malted barley. The new expression is now available for purchase online via the BCS website at barrellbourbon.com and at retailers across the country for the suggested retail price of $84.99 per 750ml bottle.

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15 STARS Unveils First West Explorer, the Fourth Release in Its First West Collection and the Brand’s First With 100% In-House Distilled Bourbon

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.

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Jim Beam Teams Up with Artist, That Lawn Dude, and US Soccer Legend Tim Howard to Bring “Home Field Advantage” to Fans Nationwide Ahead of the World’s Biggest Tournament

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).

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Garrison Brothers Distillery Announces the Launch of Ranch Reserve Series

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

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Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend Bridges Tradition and Breaks New Ground

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.

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Remus Bourbon Honors Baseball Legend Lou Gehrig with New Reserve Release

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.

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