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The Bruery has teased a new Black Tuesday Distiller's Coalition imperial stout, though its distillery partnerships remain unclear.
Redwood Empire Distilling marks its first year at the Mare Island distillery and visitor destination.
Penelope Bourbon debuts its Classic Series with a Kentucky Straight Bourbon and a Straight Rye Whiskey built on a 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% barley malt mashbill.
Heaven Hill combines two bourbon mashbills into a single Bottled-in-Bond release called Double Mash.
Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting will retire once a successor is named, with the board now searching for his replacement.
Heaven Hill extends Elijah Craig's single barrel line with a 15 year, 108 proof release arriving in April 2026.
Heaven Hill Brands profiles Distillery Utility Operator Carolyn Kurro and her unconventional route into the trade.
Woodford Reserve partnered with trainer Cherie DeVaux on a barrel selection that raised $5,000 for retired racehorses.
Holland America Line expands its Single Barrel Whiskey Program for 2026 sailing season.
The Indiana distillery launches its respected 2026 batch of 10-Year Reserve Bourbon.
The 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition has concluded, but specific bourbon winners await confirmation.
Dana Huber's second major blend combines two rye mashbills in a four-year bottled-in-bond expression.
The Indiana distillery releases a 10-year cask strength bourbon made entirely from estate-grown grains.
Woodford Reserve's latest Distillery Series expression uses heirloom red corn to create a bold, spicy bourbon profile.
Wood Hat Spirits releases a 250th Anniversary Commemorative All American Bourbon with accompanying release party.
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