ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (JUNE 15, 2026) – Creating a spirit born of two worlds, an international partnership is blending two of the oldest and largest spirits categories. Eastern culture meets the West in the new SHĀNG baijiu whiskey line, an innovative new spirit inspired by 5,000 years of Chinese baijiu heritage and modern American whiskey craftsmanship.

Owensboro, Ky. (June 11, 2026) — Green River Distilling Co. will debut its oldest liquid to date with the first in the new limited Distillery Select series, Toasted Double Oak Bourbon. Green River Distillery Select Toasted Double Oak will debut at the Owensboro distillery on Saturday, June 20 and at the Louisville Tasting Room on Friday, June 26.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA (June 11, 2026) - Ahead of National Bourbon Day on June 14, Mission Craft Cocktails proudly announces an exclusive new supply agreement with Lofted Custom Spirits  for its bourbon and whiskey-based cocktails. Following the brand’s March 3, 2026 announcement of its exclusive supply agreement with Productos Finos de Agave (PFA) for its all of its tequila-based cocktails, the move to align with Lofted Custom Spirits underscores Mission Craft Cocktails’ continued commitment to sourcing the finest base spirits for its award-winning line of bar-strength, ready-to-drink cocktails.  

NASHVILLE, Ind. (June 9, 2026) – Hard Truth Distilling Co. announces the release of its 2026 Barrel Finish Reserve Double Oaked Sweet Mash Rye.

Double Oaked Sweet Mash Rye doubles down on Hard Truth’s grain-to-glass approach to whiskey making, taking their original Sweet Mash Rye the extra mile with a secondary finish in barrels from the West Virginia Great Barrel Company.

St. Louis, MO — (June 9, 2026) — Penelope Bourbon announces the launch of its Classic Series and its new expressions: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Straight Rye Whiskey, two foundational whiskeys designed for everyday drinking occasions.

PITTSBURGH, PA —To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Wigle Whiskey has partnered with the Senator John Heinz History Center to revive a legendary favorite of Founding Father George Washington: Cherry Bounce. Beginning Tuesday, June 9, this historic spirit will be available for purchase for a limited time at Wigle Whiskey and select dates at the Heinz History Center.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 8, 2026 -- Old Forester® today announced the return of President’s Choice, its rarest and most highly anticipated annual release. This year’s expressions, President’s Choice Bourbon and President’s Choice Rye, will be available nationally in limited quantities starting June 13 ahead of National Bourbon Day.