Louisville, KY (July 22, 2026) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today introduced Barrell Decade 2, a carefully crafted blend of whiskeys distilled each year from 1995 to 2005 showcasing secondary maturation in Spanish brandy and Hungarian oak casks.

HYE, TX (July 21, 2026) – Garrison Brothers, the first and oldest legal whiskey distillery in Texas, has announced its first pre-sale opportunity for Hye Rye Bourbon Whiskey, one of the distillery’s most coveted and hardest-to-find releases. Hye Rye first debuted on December 5, 2020, in recognition of the 87th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition in America and in celebration of founder Dan Garrison’s birthday. That first release was available only at the distillery and yielded 1,000 bottles, each priced at $99.99.

LEDBETTER, Texas (July 21, 2026) — After two years as one of the top-selling bottles available only to visitors of its Ledbetter tasting room, Koopers Whiskey blending house is making its Barrel Reserve Bourbon available for online purchase for the first time, with direct shipping to eligible states. The release follows sustained demand from customers who previously had to travel to the tasting room to buy the bourbon. Koopers Barrel Reserve Bourbon remains a core offering and will continue to be released in batches.

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (July 21, 2026) — Of the hundreds of flavor compounds found in American Whiskey, few are more elusive than genuine tropical fruit. Bardstown Bourbon Company set out to explore whether those flavors could be achieved through patience, process, and barrel influence rather than shortcuts in its new Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finish Whiskey.

Newport, KY (July 17, 2026) - - - New Riff Distilling’s highly anticipated Headliner release returns for a third year, celebrating the distillery’s independent spirit with a blend of three distinct whiskeys, all aged at least 10 years. Proceeds from the release will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati and Tri-State Trails. For more information, visit newriffdistilling.com.

ST. LOUIS, MO (July 15, 2026) – Today, Yellowstone Bourbon announced the release of Yellowstone Limited Edition 2026, the 11th expression in its annual Limited Edition series. Crafted by Master Distiller Stephen Beam, this year's highly anticipated release is a blend of 7- and 14-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons finished separately in Ruby and Tawny Port casks before being married and bottled at 101 proof.

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (July 15, 2026) – Heaven Hill Distillery, the world's largest family owned and operated distillery and the leader in Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey, proudly announces the launch of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash, an innovative new expression that brings together two distinct mashbills in one remarkable Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. The release joins the award-winning Heaven Hill portfolio, alongside Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond, the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection and Heaven Hill Grain to Glass, further showcasing the distillery's commitment to producing exceptional American Whiskeys that honor tradition while embracing innovation.A first-of-its-kind release, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash unites two-thirds traditional Bourbon mashbill (78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley) with one-third Wheated Bourbon mashbill (68% corn, 20% wheat and 12% malted barley), both aged for nine years and bottled at 100 proof in accordance with the strict standards established by the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. The result is a layered, balanced Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that showcases the richness and structure of traditional Bourbon alongside the softer, rounded character imparted by wheat.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has welcomed WhistlePig Whiskey as one of the newest members of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry.  

Founded in 2007 on a historic 500-acre farm in Vermont, WhistlePig has expanded its spirits portfolio to Kentucky, opening both a production facility in Meade County and an immersive tasting experience in downtown Louisville.

The Vault, located at 403 East Market St. in NuLu, offers a curated experience and full cocktail menu inside a restored 1911 bank building, as well as the brand’s collection of rye, Bourbon and reserve whiskeys.