To celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Barrel Global’s Lost Mashbill Project will produce a limited batch of bourbon designed to evoke the style and flavour profile of an American spirit produced nearly a century ago. Distilled by Castle & Key Distillery under contract for Barrel Global, these barrels will be available exclusively to clients of Barrel Global.

MORGANTOWN, WV, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2026 - Tailgate Spirits LLC, maker of Blue Lot^® Bourbon, this week marks two years since its founding, a milestone for a brand that has turned a West Virginia tailgate tradition into one of the state's most distinctive premium spirits.

August 2026- Introducing Woodinville Single Barrel Cask Strength 7 Year Bourbon and Woodinville Single Barrel Cask Strength 7 Year 100% Rye.  Now, for the first time, available nationally.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The prestigious Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® will welcome its newest class of inductees into its elite ranks this fall, honoring influential leaders who have shaped the signature industry through innovation, leadership, advocacy, storytelling, and tourism.

LEDBETTER, Texas (July 8, 2026) — Koopers Whiskey blending house is introducing a bold new label design for its award-winning Sweetheart of Rodeo Bourbon, updating one of the company's most successful and recognizable products. The refreshed identity and refined visual direction reflect the Koopers Whiskey brand evolution, while preserving the craftsmanship that has made the bourbon a favorite among whiskey enthusiasts, bartenders, and retailers.
Since its introduction, Sweetheart of Rodeo Bourbon has earned a loyal following for its approachable profile, exceptional quality, and distinctive personality. A masterful blend of three straight whiskies distilled in Kentucky and Indiana and aged for four, four, and six years, the 90-proof bourbon has received Gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the Texas Whiskey Festival, along with a 93-point rating from Tasting Panel Magazine. These accolades, combined with strong consumer demand, have established it as a top-selling Koopers Whiskey expression across bars and retail accounts, further establishing the company as a standout name in American whiskey.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 8, 2026) – This summer, Buffalo Trace Distillery is transforming its historic Frankfort campus into the ultimate summer destination for bourbon lovers with the debut of Camp Buffalo Trace, a new immersive experience for guests 21 and older. Blending nostalgic summer camp-inspired activities with hands-on bourbon education, Camp Buffalo Trace features a full-day of interactive programming, culminating in a rare opportunity for select guests to extend their adventure with an overnight stay in luxury camping accommodations on-site.

NASHVILLE, Ind. (July 7, 2026) – Hard Truth Distilling Co. announces the return of the Bourbon & BBQ Festival, now in its second year, to the Hard Truth destination distillery campus in Brown County. The Saturday, July 18 event will feature 25 teams competing in barbecue and Charred Truth live fire competitions, vying for prizes that include a People’s Choice Award and a golden ticket to the World Food Championships taking place in Indianapolis later this year.
The grain-to-glass distillery’s forested backdrop will set the stage for guests with live music from Ariana & the Bourbon Britches with the Blue Bridge Boys, two new Hard
Truth Whiskey releases, and samples from the competitors.

HYE, TX (July 7, 2026) – On Saturday, August 8, 2026, Garrison Brothers, the first and oldest legal whiskey distillery in Texas, will release one of its most anticipated and allocated expressions: 2026 Garrison Brothers Laguna Madre Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This year’s release event also introduces a first for the Laguna Madre lineup—a limited-release Cask Strength Single Barrel Laguna Madre, bottled at 135.4 proof and created for collectors seeking the bourbon at its most powerful and uncut. The distillery gates will open at 8A in Hye, Texas, welcoming bourbon aficionados and Garrison Brothers fans eager to be among the first to secure a bottle. Now in its lucky seventh year, the 2026 Laguna Madre release yielded 3,000 total bottles, with the first 1,000 available during the August 8 event. The remaining 2,000 bottles will be available at key accounts and offered through Garrison Brothers’ e-commerce site beginning Friday, August 14, 2026.