From the Black Sea to Tennessee: Chattanooga Whiskey Releases First Ice Wine Cask Finish
Chattanooga, TN (August, 2026) – Chattanooga Whiskey announced the newest release in their acclaimed Barrel Finishing Series: Moldovan Ice Wine Cask Finished, arriving at their Experimental Distillery on Thursday, Aug. 13.
Garrison Brothers’ Legendary COWBOY BOURBON Rides Again
HYE, Texas (August 11, 2026) – Garrison Brothers, the first and oldest legal whiskey distillery in Texas to produce authentic, handcrafted, corn-to-cork bourbon whiskey, is proud to announce the 2026 release date for Cowboy Bourbon®. The first 1,000 bottles of the limited-edition bourbon will be available at Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, Texas, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, beginning at 8 a.m.
Circle City Whiskey Co. Celebrates Success As It Expands 50/50 Club Whiskey Program Offering
INDIANAPOLIS — August 10th, 2026 — Circle City Whiskey Co., an independent bottler of the finest in American whiskey, is proud to announce the expansion of its popular 50/50 Club offering into several Midwestern states. The result of a very deliberate blending process, the 50/50 Club whiskeys represent the pinnacle in the idea of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. This expansion comes as the brand undergoes significant positive growth and growing industry recognition of its quality offerings.
Whiskey House of Kentucky Achieves Fourth ISO Certification in Two Years
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Aug. 10, 2026) — Whiskey House of Kentucky announced it achieved ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through A2LA for laboratory testing, marking the fourth ISO certification in just two years since the start of production — a first in the distilling industry. The latest certification demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to quality, technical competence, operational discipline, and customer confidence.
PINHOOK'S KENTUCKY BOURBON AND RACING EXPERIENCE
Two (2) winners will each receive an exclusive experience package for two (2) people, featuring premium Saturday tickets to a Kentucky horse racing experience during the October 30th weekend.
Each package includes an air transportation stipend, overnight hotel accommodations for two (2) nights, and a spending stipend for meals and ground transportation.
Bourbon on the Banks Festival
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
Copperworks Distilling Co.’s Spokane-Rooted Farmsmith Whiskey Supports Wildfire Relief
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.
Unreined Whiskey Debuts Immersive Visitor Experience and Rickhouse at WildHorse Ranch
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.
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