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Heaven Hill Will Build $135M Distillery in Bardstown

As the modern American whiskey boom continues and Kentucky tourism heats up, Heaven Hill has disclosed plans for a new, $135-million distillery in Bardstown. The new site is slated to open by 2024. The distillery will...

Arnold Palmer Spiked Lite

After the national debut of Arnold Palmer Spiked Half & Half in 2018, the brand announced today the release of Arnold Palmer Spiked Lite, an updated version of the half-iced tea, half-lemonade FMB made...

Barrelsmith Ready to Drink Cocktails

Connecticut couple Martha Outlaw and Matt Ellenthal debut Barrelsmith, a new line of ready to pour cocktails — Negroni, Manhattan and Boulevardier. Barrelsmith cocktails are blended in small batches and then aged in oak...
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Full Sail Believing is Seeing Double IPA

The latest release in Full Sail Brewing Company’s Strong Current IPA Series is Believing is Seeing Double IPA, a West Coast Style IPA. The beer was developed by Brewmaster Greg Doss and the brew crew...
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Blue Run Spirits Launches Reflection I Bourbon

The fast-growing craft whiskey brand Blue Run Spirits has unveiled its latest expression: Reflection I Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This was contract distilled by the company’s liquid advisor, Bourbon Hall of Fame member Jim Rutledge. Blue...
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Jack Daniel’s Releases Two Bottled In Bond Whiskeys

The Jack Daniel Distillery has introduced Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennessee Whiskey and Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Blended Straight Whiskey as the first two permanent expressions in the brand’s new Bonded Series. Both Jack Daniel’s Bonded...

Black Infusions Expands Sales Team

The makers of Black Infusions have expanded their team to keep pace with growing demand. “Black Infusions vodkas are hitting a sweet spot for consumers and mixologists alike who are looking for lower ABV options...
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The Duckhorn Acquires 265-Acre Cab Sauv Vineyard in Paso Robles

The Duckhorn Portfolio has acquired the 289-acre Bottom Line Ranch in the San Miguel District sub-appellation of the Paso Robles AVA. Planted exclusively to 265 acres of cabernet sauvignon, the vineyard features seven clones on...
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Does Wine Really Breathe in Barrels?

Most modern wine is made in stainless-steel tanks. But winemakers still use traditional oak barrels to refine and improve most premium red wines and some whites too — most notably chardonnay — even if...

21st Amendment Brewery IPA

21st Amendment Brewery has updated its Brew Free! Or Die IPA with a new look and taste. The new Brew Free! Or Die IPA (6.8% ABV) is a re-imagined 2022 West Coast IPA that...