Starlight Distillery Celebrating 25th Anniversary with New Releases of 20-Year Reserve Brandy and 10-Year Reserve Bourbon
(Borden, IN)- Starlight Distillery is marking a quarter century of family craftsmanship with the release of two of its most anticipated and limited spirits to date: the 20-Year Reserve Brandy and the 10-Year Reserve Bourbon. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026, the Huber family-owned distillery is honoring its legacy of innovation, patience, and dedication to American craft spirits with these milestone releases, each showcasing decades of expertise, estate-grown ingredients, and a commitment to producing world-class whiskey and brandy in Southern Indiana.
90-year-old lost bourbon recipe to be resurrected
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.
Blue Lot Bourbon Marks Two Years as West Virginia's Own
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.
Woodinville Rolls-Out Handcrafted Single Barrel Cask Strength 7 Year Bourbon and 100% Rye Nationally
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.
Honoring Excellence: Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame To Induct New Members in September
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.
Koopers Whiskey Unveils New Look for Award-Winning Sweetheart of Rodeo Bourbon
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.
Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces "Camp Buffalo Trace", New Summer Experience Featuring Bourbon Education and Overnight Luxury Camping
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.
Bourbon & BBQ Festival Returns to Indiana’s Hard Truth Distilling Co. for Second Year
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.
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