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The Gift for the Bourbon Lover Who Has Everything
For those searching for a gift that will impress even the hardest-to-please bourbon enthusiast, the search may be over. Calumet Farm 18-Year-Old Centennial Bourbon Whiskey, which has been touted by industry experts and connoisseurs alike as “bourbon of the year,” is still available. Whether it’s for a collector, your boss, or someone who simply appreciates the finer things, this is…
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Bird Dog Whiskey Launches Select Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bird Dog Whiskey has launched a new offering that the fanbase has been clamoring for: a purebred Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. At 86 proof, Bird Dog Select Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey is smooth enough to sip on the porch, yet rich enough to be the backbone of Saturday tailgate cocktails. The nose opens with buttery caramel and roasted almonds, while…
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Highgrove and Cotswolds Distillery unveil “Highgrove Evergreen” – a tribute to the English countryside
Highgrove and the Cotswolds Distillery are proud to announce the release of Highgrove Evergreen English Whisky, a beautifully crafted single malt that celebrates nature, heritage and the enduring craftsmanship of English whisky making. Highgrove and Cotswolds Distillery unveil “Highgrove Evergreen” Highgrove Evergreen is distilled from Plumage Archer barley, a traditional heritage variety grown on the Highgrove Estate. The whisky has…
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J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery Brings Back Popular Custom Bourbon for Gift Giving
J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery is bringing back its third annual ultimate bourbon gift experience with its customizable bourbon for the holiday season, at special Black Friday pricing. Create your own bottle with J. Mattingly 1845’s award-winning double-staved™ bourbon or rye. Choose your wax colors for the bottle’s seal. Then dream up your bottle’s name. The J. Mattingly 1845 elves will hand…
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Mezcal El Silencio Returns: IJW Whiskey Revives the Iconic Oaxacan Brand
Mezcal El Silencio is back and under new ownership, beginning a transformative era for the pioneering artisanal brand that introduced a new generation to mezcal. Following IJW Whiskey’s acquisition earlier this year, El Silencio returns with renewed momentum, expanded resources, and its new “Find Your Silence” campaign—a celebration of pause, reflection, and the art of savoring every moment. Mezcal El Silencio…
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UNREINED WHISKEY LAUNCHES AS OFFICIAL WHISKEY OF TEXAS A&M ATHLETICS
Unreined Whiskey, founded in 2025, is proud to announce its designation as the official whiskey of Texas A&M Athletics. Starting this season, the brand is prominently featured throughout Kyle Field. Fans and former students can enjoy Unreined Whiskey at Texas A&M events where spirits are served and find it now available at Spec’s, Total Wine, and local retailers across Texas.…
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Bardstown Bourbon Scales Centuries Through Latest Distillery Reserve Launch, Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish
Proving that there is nowhere Bardstown Bourbon Company won’t go to push the boundaries of whiskey innovation, the latest launch from the brand’s Distillery Reserve is an elevated marriage of French tradition and American craft. Once forbidden by the Minister of State Jean-Baptiste Colbert to protect the French wine brandy trade, cider eau-de-vie, Calvados, made the journey from the white chalk cliffs of Normandy…
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Gen Z Swaps Coffee for Cocktails
Nearly half of Gen Z Brits say they prefer to end a meal with an Espresso Martini cocktail instead of an espresso, according to a new survey by Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held international spirits company. While 48 percent of 18-29 year-olds prefer an Espresso Martini cocktail, that number falls to 20 percent for those aged 45 years or older. Gen…
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Old Forester King Ranch Returns to Texas in Fourth Annual Limited-Run
Old Forester proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated King Ranch Edition — a limited release that celebrates the enduring legacy of Texas and the pioneering spirit of bourbon. Now in its fourth year, the 2025 edition features a refreshed label. The design features the legendary King Ranch Quarter Horse Peppy San Badger whose power, agility, and spirit embody…
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TWO NEW RELEASES FROM FORTY CREEK CELEBRATE RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF WHISKY INNOVATION
Forty Creek, recognized as Whisky Maker of the Decade for its consistent innovation, proudly announces the debut of Chronology, a historic release that brings together the distillery’s past, present, and future in a single bottle. The announcement follows the prior 2025 release of Niagara Triple Reserve, Forty Creek’s bold cask strength expression crafted through a triple-barrel process and finished in Niagara Cabernet wine casks.…
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