LAWRENCEBURG, KY (June 2, 2026) - Today, Four Roses Distillery announces the launch of Anthology, a new ultra-premium annual series of rare and highly limited releases that each tell a distinct chapter of the brand's 138-year story. Launching during one of the distillery's most innovative years to date, Anthology honors Four Roses' rich heritage while exploring the moments, people, and craftsmanship that have shaped the brand over generations.

LA VERGNE, TN (June 1, 2026) – AJ Bond Distillery is proud to announce the debut of its flagship brand, AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey, marking Sazerac’s first entry into the Tennessee Whiskey category. Crafted by Master Distillers Allisa Henley and the late John Lunn, the inaugural release reflects a shared vision to evolve Tennessee whiskey higher through a balance of tradition and innovation.  

LITITZ, Pa. - June 1, 2026 - Stoll & Wolfe, a storied craft distillery at the forefront of high-quality Pennsylvania rye whiskeys, is proud to announce Wolfe & Wilson Straight Rye Whiskey, a unique collaboration between two masters of the distilling arts, Stoll & Wolfe head distiller Erik Wolfe and southern Indiana farmer distiller Alan Bishop (formerly of Spirits of French Lick). This whiskey is based upon an old colonial-era recipe and serves as a true testament to the journey of this noble spirit through America’s 250 years. 

‍HOUSTON, Texas — On May 29, 2026, Two Souls Spirits releases two limited-edition whiskeys made in collaboration with J. Henry & Sons (Dane, WI) — The Hero and The Genius — marking the first time J. Henry & Sons has ever produced a rum-cask finished whiskey. Both bottles are available exclusively at twosoulsspirits.com.

St. Louis, MO (May 28, 2026) – Summer is here for Penelope Bourbon, one of the fastest-growing premium whiskey brands today, as it introduces Blackberry Old Fashioned, the newest addition to its collection of award-winning ready-to-pour cocktails.

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.

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).