Pursuit Spirits Launches XS Double Oak Rye
Why did Pursuit Spirits pay six times the usual price for barrels? Meet XS Double Oak Rye, a 720-bottle, barrel-proof release you can only get in Louisville.
The World’s Best Whisky According To The IWSC 2026 Trophies
What links a Kentucky-only bonded bourbon, a Jura-finished whiskey, and a coronation blend? All won IWSC 2026 Trophies. Meet the seven winners.
Lofted Spirits Promotes Nick Smith to Master Distiller
Who is taking over from Bourbon Hall of Famer Steve Nally at Bardstown Bourbon Company? Meet the Jim Beam alum behind its High Wheat bourbon.
Why Bartenders Prefer Rye: 5 Award-Winning Ryes That Dominated the Bartender Spirits Awards
Why do bartenders reach for rye in a Manhattan? We explain, and reveal five American ryes that bartender judges awarded Double Gold.
Wanderfolk Distillery Launches Tallbird American Whiskey
Can a well-aged bourbon still cost just $25? Wanderfolk’s Tallbird blends seven-year-old straight bourbons for classic cocktails—and a sonic boom backstory.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Maison Ferrand Finish II Review
What happens when you double the Cognac-cask finish on a Bardstown bourbon blend? This 111.8-proof release trades sweetness for a bold, sophisticated new character.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish Review
Can rare Oregon White Oak transform mature bourbon? Bardstown’s Cascadia finishes in just ten Garryana barrels—but does its 107.5 proof help or hurt the pour?
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Double Barreled American & Hungarian Oak Review
Bardstown’s first-ever double barreled bourbon blends four Kentucky straight bourbons aged 8 to 15 years. But does swinging for the fences actually pay off?
Bardstown Bourbon Unveils 2026 Annual Releases: Lochs of Jura & Discovery
What happens when Kentucky bourbon meets casks from a remote Scottish isle with just 238 residents? Bardstown’s award-winning Lochs of Jura delivers the answer.
Bardstown Bourbon Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend Review
What happens when you co-age Kentucky bourbon and Japanese single malt in the same barrel for a year? This Double Gold winner creates something entirely new.
7 Award-Winning Flavored Whiskeys You Should Actually Try From IWSC 2026
Think flavored whiskey is just a gimmick? We tasted the best honey, peach, cherry, and pineapple bottles to find out which ones truly deserve a spot on your shelf.
Stetson Bourbon Debuts, Paying Homage To The American West
What happens when the 160-year-old brand that invented the cowboy hat makes bourbon? Meet Stetson’s first-ever high-rye Kentucky straight whiskey.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Launches Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finish Whiskey
Can a whiskey capture tropical pineapple without tasting artificial? Bardstown Bourbon Company’s new Kentucky-exclusive release aims to prove it can—here’s how.
The World’s Best Whiskies According To The Bartender Spirits Awards 2026
Which whiskies earn their place on a back bar when working bartenders do the scoring? These seven hit Double Gold at the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards.
The World’s Best Bourbons According To The International Wine & Spirits Competition 2026
Which bourbons nearly topped IWSC 2026? Explore the 96+ point winners—two Gold Outstanding bottles, tasting notes, and where to find them.
Bardstown x Mars Co-Aged Japanese Blend Debuts
What happens when Japanese single malt and Kentucky bourbon co-age in one barrel for a year? Bardstown and Mars reveal a first-of-its-kind blend.
Bardstown Bourbon Launches NFC-Powered Gifting Program
What if a bourbon bottle could deliver a personal video message with a single tap of your phone? Bardstown Bourbon’s new NFC gifting program makes it real.
Virginia Distillery Co. Launches Split Barrel Bourbon-Malt Blend
What happens when you blend Kentucky Straight Bourbon with American Single Malt? Virginia Distillery Co.’s new Split Barrel Project claims to be a US first.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Finishes In Garryana Oak
What happens when rare Pacific Northwest oak meets exceptional aged bourbon? Bardstown’s Cascadia Garryana Oak finish delivers a flavor profile unlike any American whiskey.
25 Must-Try American Whiskeys For 2026
Think American whiskey starts and ends with bourbon? From peated bourbons to stout-cask single malts, these 20 bottles prove the category has never been more exciting.