American Whiskey News and New Releases
At The Whiskey Wash, we cover the latest news and new releases in American whiskey. From bourbon and rye to craft distilleries and limited editions, stay updated on the trends and innovations shaping this exciting whisky category.
American Whiskey News & New Releases
Stephen Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut Unveils Japanese-Inspired Player Exclusive Bourbon
What happens when an NBA legend finishes 11-year bourbon in Japan’s most coveted oak? Gentleman’s Cut Shacho brings Mizunara magic to just 850 bottles.
Buffalo Trace Announces Eagle Rare 30 Year Old, Its Oldest Bourbon Yet
What happens when Kentucky bourbon ages for three decades? Buffalo Trace’s Eagle Rare 30 is heading to auction via Bonhams — and the first bottle could fetch $13,000.
Frey Ranch Expands to Alabama and Mississippi
How does a 2,500-acre Nevada farm produce one of America’s top ultra-premium bourbons — and why is it now donating thousands to save the bees?
Wigle Whiskey Launches NFL Draft Bourbon Old Fashioned
What happens when Pittsburgh’s most awarded craft distillery meets NFL Draft fever? Wigle Whiskey’s limited-edition bottled Old Fashioned is the answer.
Shared Spirit: New London Whisky Festival Debuts June 2026
What happens when you strip the gatekeeping from whisky events and build a summer fair instead? Shared Spirit launches in London with a radically inclusive vision.
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Branch & Barrel Wins Double Gold at Denver Spirits Competition
What makes a Colorado distillery’s wheated bourbon rank among the world’s best? Branch & Barrel’s latest Double Gold medal adds to a remarkable streak of wins.
Sazerac Approaches Brown-Forman Amid Pernod Ricard Talks
Two suitors, one iconic whiskey company. With Sazerac and Pernod Ricard both circling Brown-Forman, which deal could reshape the global spirits industry?
Angel’s Envy 2026: First 10-Year Rye & Cask Strength Bourbon
Angel’s Envy just made history with its first-ever age-stated rye. What makes this 10-year, rum-cask-aged expression and its bourbon counterpart so special?
Hoochenanny Festival 2026: Tickets, Lineup & Whiskey Tasting
What happens when you combine My Morning Jacket, Modest Mouse, and 30 distilleries under one tent? Hoochenanny Festival 2026 has your answer—and tickets are on sale now.
Casey Jones Revere Bourbon: Limited 250th Anniversary Release
What does Paul Revere’s midnight ride have to do with bourbon? Casey Jones Distillery answers with a limited semiquincentennial release aged five years at 100 proof.
Kentucky Artisan Distillers Launches More Affordable Small-Barrel Single Barrel Program
Can’t justify a full 53-gallon barrel? KAD’s new small-barrel program lets you customize your own single barrel bourbon starting at just 15 gallons and 65 bottles.
Rémy Cointreau Unveils RC Forward Transformation Plan
Can Rémy Cointreau break free from macroeconomic cycles? Its bold new RC Forward plan and sweeping leadership shake-up aim to do exactly that.
Tamworth Distilling Outlines Sustainability Push
Can a craft distillery be truly sustainable — from grain to glass? Tamworth Distilling says yes, with a zero-heat barrelhouse and spirits made from invasive crabs.
Brother Justus Rebrands After TTB Single Malt Ruling
What happens when a craft distillery is told it can’t call its whiskey “single malt”? Brother Justus fights back with a bold rebrand, a manifesto, and a defiant stance.
Basil Hayden Unveils Golden Rye & Refreshes Portfolio Structure
Why is Basil Hayden splitting its entire lineup into three distinct tiers—and what does the new Golden Rye bring to the table? Here’s the full breakdown.
Sazerac Names AJ Bond Distillery, Tennessee Whiskey Coming 2026
Why did Sazerac name its Tennessee distillery “AJ Bond”? The answer lies in a 20-year partnership between two distillers—and a legacy that outlasted one of them.
Buffalo Trace Adds Two New Bourbons To Experimental Collection
What happens when Buffalo Trace tracks a single oak tree for over two decades—and barrels bourbon at pre-Prohibition proof? Two extraordinary new releases reveal the answers.
Redemption Whiskey Unveils New Bottle Design & 92 Proof Bourbon
A trademark dispute forced Redemption Whiskey to rethink everything. How did a legal setback spark a bold new bottle design and a higher-proof bourbon?
Chattanooga Whiskey’s Founder’s Anniversary Blend Returns
What makes Chattanooga Whiskey’s 14th Anniversary Blend unrepeatable—and how can you blend it like the founder at home?
Cedar Ridge Pete & Sherri Married 2nd Anniversary Release
What happens when an award-winning Iowa distillery marries peated and sherry-finished single malts across three cask types? Cedar Ridge’s latest release answers boldly.
Jim Beam Launches “Home Field Advantage” Campaign Ahead of World Cup
How is Jim Beam turning backyard barbecues and living room watch parties into the ultimate home field advantage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? 🥃⚽
Wigle Whiskey Launches Five New Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Can Pennsylvania’s most awarded craft distillery conquer the booming RTD market? Wigle Whiskey bets big with five new canned cocktails built on bourbon and vodka.
US Spirits Exports Drop 3.8% in 2025 Amid Trade Wars
US spirits exports fell 3.8% in 2025—but what happens when you remove Canada from the equation? The surprising answer reveals where American whiskey’s future truly lies.
The 1933 Society Speakeasy Opens on Louisville’s Whiskey Row
What happens when you go underground on Louisville’s legendary Whiskey Row? A new speakeasy pays tribute to the rebels who kept bourbon alive during Prohibition.
Hard Truth Launches First Barrel Finish Reserve of 2026: French Oak Finish
What happens when you blend two sweet mash bourbons and finish them in century-old French oak cooperage casks? Hard Truth’s newest limited release has the answer.
Knob Creek Announces Blender’s Edition Series
What happens when Knob Creek’s blenders chase the sweeter side of bourbon? The new Blender’s Edition 01 is a 10-year, 106-proof answer worth exploring.
Foley Family Wines & Spirits Finishes Bourbon In Six Different Barrel Types
What happens when a master distiller finishes bourbon in six different barrel types—from Chardonnay to Tokaji? Gambit No. 6 reveals the answer.