LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 21, 2026) - Sazerac announced today that it has acquired Garrard County Distilling facility in Lancaster, Kentucky, marking the latest step in the company’s continued growth and long-term investment across the Commonwealth. The facility joins Sazerac’s broader distilling network in the state, including Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown and The Glenmore Distillery in Owensboro. The acquisition represents an important addition to Sazerac’s production capabilities, providing additional capacity to support continued growth across the company’s portfolio of spirits brands.

CLERMONT, Ky., [August 21, 2026] — Jim Beam®, The World’s #1 Bourbon, announces the return of one of the most iconic bottles in the brand’s history: Beam’s Ten-Pin Decanter. Returning as a 2026 limited release, the distinctive bowling pin-shaped decanter pays tribute to the collectible Jim Beam bottles first introduced in the 1950s.Originally gifted by Jim Beam to friends, family and business associates, the Ten-Pin decanter went on to become one of the most recognizable and sought-after releases in the brand’s history. Today, these vintage bottles remain prized collectibles among Jim Beam fans and whiskey enthusiasts.

Copperworks Distilling Co.’s soon-to-be-released summer Whiskey Club offering was crafted in collaboration with beloved local brand Urban Family Brewing.

‍The award-winning Seattle distillery will soon unveil Copperworks American Single Malt Urban Family Barley Wine Cask, available exclusively to Whiskey Club members. Memberships are still available.

LEDBETTER, Texas (August 19, 2026) — Koopers Whiskey blending house is introducing its limited release, Koopers Whiskey Texas Oak Bourbon, a first-of-its-kind expression for the brand, finished in Texas-grown white oak barrels. A limited number of 360 bottles of 8-year-old Koopers Whiskey Texas Oak Bourbon will be available for purchase online beginning at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 22, and at the Koopers Whiskey tasting room.

Los Angeles, CA (August 19, 2026) – Filmland Spirits today unearthed their first American Single Malt, an 86 proof Straight American Whiskey crafted from 100 percent malted barley and aged for five years in Oak IPA Barrels.  The Malted Mummy is premiering at BrewzleFest, August 29, 2026.
“After years as a niche product, American Single Malt is the bright spot on whiskey shelves; it has been one of the fastest-growing categories of whiskey in the world for several years now and has great potential in the US,” said Filmland Spirits Founder and CEO Troy Bolotnick. “We procured these barrels from a distillery in Iowa several years ago, and after letting them age in Kentucky, we felt now was the time for The Malted Mummy to join the Filmland family.”

The American Single Malt Whiskey Market was valued at USD 846.3 Million in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 1500 Million by 2035, at a CAGR of 5.9%.

Launched in 2022, Filmland Spirits blends serious whiskey with serious fun. Every element – from the original and outrageous B-movie concepts which inspire each whiskey, to the custom-designed bottles, to the immersive movie posters which serve as labels – has been purposely created to deliver a unique, entertaining and exceptional experience for consumers. Through its skilled blending team, unique packaging and passion for storytelling, Filmland Spirits is bringing innovation and creativity to American whiskey, while delivering exceptional bourbons and ryes — each of which have won a Gold or Double Gold Medal.

The Malted Mummy chronicles the saga of Raiya, an Egyptian beauty who is left slain in the grain by a jealous Queen. Thousands of years later her spirit is reanimated by a pour of whiskey and she roams the Midwest desperate to quench her thirst, regain her beauty and recapture a lost love. To watch the trailer, click here.

On the nose, The Malted Mummy is aromatic and sweet, with scents of sugar cookie. Hints of lemon zest and honey come through on the tongue with a long, enveloping finish that layers in notes of sourdough, leather and smoke.

“The years spent in the Oak IPA Barrels have added slightly sweet honey notes that bourbon fans will enjoy,” added Bolotnick. “The Brewzle community has been very supportive of us, so we are excited to give them the first sip.”

The Malted Mummy is a limited-edition release. It will be available in retail in 19 states and online. (SRP: $74.99).

For more information about The Malted Mummy or Filmland Spirits, visit www.FilmlandSpirits.com.

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (August 18, 2026) — Bardstown Bourbon Company continues its pursuit of pushing the boundaries of bourbon with two limited fall releases that explore whiskey innovation in entirely different ways. Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish Whiskey demonstrates how extraordinary casks can shape whiskey in unexpected ways while 2026 Discovery showcases the art of blending through an exceptional combination of mature Kentucky bourbons.

LORETTO, Ky., August 18, 2026 — Maker's Mark®, the iconic handmade Kentucky bourbon, today announced the 2026 release of Maker's Mark Cellar Aged. Now in its fourth year, the annual release showcases one of the distillery's most mature blends to date, combining 11-, 12- and 14-year-old Maker's Mark bourbons. Aged to taste, not time, this year's release builds on the hallmark character of Cellar Aged, revealing new layers of depth, complexity and flavor through extended maturation.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. [August 17, 2026] — Heaven Hill Brands is bringing some of its most recognizable spirits to primetime through a partnership with E!’s new mixology competition series, Cocktail Wars, premiering Tuesday, August 18 at 10 p.m. ET with two back-to-back episodes.