Bourbon on the Banks Festival®

Kentucky’s Premier Bourbon Tasting Experience

Bourbon on the Banks Festival®, is an annual celebration of Kentucky’s finest bourbons, taking place along the historic Kentucky River at River View Park in Frankfort, KY. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 3, 2026, and get ready for an unforgettable experience                                                 

As the Spokane Complex Fire continues to burn across Eastern Washington, Copperworks Distilling Co. is turning to a whiskey rooted in the region to support the community impacted by the disaster.

Throughout August, the Seattle-based distillery will donate $20 from every bottle sold of Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey to the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Spokane Complex Fire Relief Fund. The fund provides short- and long-term rent assistance, medical equipment, transportation services, and other critical resources to help the community recover. Those who wish to contribute directly may also donate at https://my.spokanecity.org/endinghomelessness/donations.

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — August 5, 2026 — Unreined Whiskey today announced the grand opening of its visitor's center and rickhouse at WildHorse Ranch in College Station, taking place this Saturday, August 8. The Unreined rickhouse, where spirits are stored and aged, is based on traditional Kentucky styled rickhouses, offering guests a rare opportunity to step inside and experience the aging environment firsthand.

FALLON, NV (August 5, 2026) — Frey Ranch^® Distillery – one of the only true farm-to-glass American Whiskey distilleries – today announces the launch of a new whiskey membership in partnership with Flaviar fittingly called the “Tractor Tailgate Club.”  Rolling out to its 40,000+ newsletter subscribers through

KIRBY, Wyo. –– Wyoming Whiskey, the state's first legal distillery, proudly introduces State of the Union, a limited-edition straight bourbon whiskey created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Inspired by the grit, resolve, and independent spirit that have shaped the nation for two and a half centuries, the release honors both America's history and the enduring character of the American West.

Never Say Die, the multi-award-winning bourbon distilled in Kentucky, ocean-aged across the Atlantic and matured in England, will open its first brand home in the heart of downtown Lexington, Kentucky in fall 2026.  

NEW YORK, NY (August 4, 2026) — Stetson, America's most iconic Western brand today announces the launch of Stetson Bourbon. Backed by a legacy of Western heritage, quality, and craftsmanship, Stetson Bourbon is a super-premium, high-rye proprietary blend distilled and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky. After a three-year journey of sourcing and tasting, Stetson found the perfect blending partner in Kentucky Master Blender Dan Callaway. Together, they developed a bourbon that reflects the uncompromising standards expected of a spirit worthy of the Stetson name.

Lynchburg, Tennessee (August 4, 2026) – The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Distillery Series #17, a batch proof High Angel’s Share Tennessee Whiskey, as the latest innovation in its line of experimental whiskeys.