J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery of Frankfort, Kentucky, is releasing its highly anticipated Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) Bourbon April 21 as it kicks off new Sunday visitation hours. Also making its debut is an additional tasting experience which includes tastings straight from the barrel.   The CIB Bourbon is the latest bourbon release in J. Mattingly 1845’s CIB series.  Combat Infantry Badges are awarded to Army enlisted infantry or special forces officers in the grade of Colonel or below who were engaged in active ground combat. Each year J. Mattingly 1845 Di ..read more

Columbus, Ohio-based Watershed Distillery announces the release of batch 002 of Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon. The release is now available at the distillery and select Ohio liquor stores. This rare bourbon spends over four years in barrels until it is ready to be bottled without added water or filtration. Uncork each bottle to find exactly what was in the barrel—bourbon that is untouched, unbothered, uncut and unfiltered. Awarded a gold medal at the Fall 2023 John Barleycorn Awards, Watershed’s Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon is aged in a unique selection of char-5 barrels made at an Ohio cooperage. Tra ..read more

Lawrenceburg Bourbon Co. of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, announced the release of the distillery’s inaugural Pour for the Roses, a commemorative Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey to celebrate the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.   Pour for the Roses is an 8-year-old age-stated bourbon, presented single barrel and cask strength. This unfiltered bourbon comes out of the gate at 126.3 proof. Available only in Kentucky, the inaugural Pour for the Roses release is from one single barrel, with a total yield of 150 bottles. Lawrenceburg Bourbon debuts a new mash bill with Pour for the ..read more

Hye, Texas-based Garrison Brothers Distillery is proud to announce the release of its award-winning Lady Bird. First released in 2023, this limited expression was inspired by the legacy of its namesake, Lady Bird Johnson, and honors her commitment to the environment and Texas native wildflowers. This year’s Lady Bird release yielded a total of 7,002 bottles. On May 11, the first 1,000 bottles of Lady Bird will be available, first come first served at the distillery starting at 8 a.m. 2024 marks the second release year of Lady Bird which is the newest addition to Garrison Brothers’ b ..read more

BLACKENED Whiskey announces the release of the 2024 edition of Rye the Lighting, inspired by Metallica’s 6-times platinum sophomore album, “Ride the Lightning.” This limited-edition expression follows the highly acclaimed 2022 edition of Rye The Lightning, which received Gold from the John Barleycorn Awards, Best Finished Whiskey from Breaking Bourbon, a 93 rating from Whisky Advocate, and was awarded the #14 spot on Whisky Advocate’s 2022 Top 20 Most Exciting Whiskies of the World. Given the overwhelmingly positive response, BLACKENED master distiller & blender Rob Dietrich sought t ..read more

Blanco, Texas-based Milam & Greene Whiskey is introducing the second release of the 2024 Wildlife Collection: Mockingbird Single Barrel Bourbon, a limited-edition, cask-strength spirit. The trailblazing Wildlife series explores how extreme weather in the Texas Hill Country influences flavor development of aging bourbon and brings awareness to Texas Parks and Wildlife causes. Mockingbird Single Barrel Bourbon is part of this year’s collector theme which highlights the beautiful and intriguing birds of Texas. It will be available exclusively on the Milam ..read more

Ole Smoky Distillery of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is announcing the nation-wide distribution of its Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Barrel-aged for four years and true to Tennessee tradition, this high-quality whiskey expands Ole Smoky’s premium, straight whiskey offerings. Full-bodied and smooth for sipping, the Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey features rich, warm flavors with subtle hints of smoke, char and caramel. The new whiskey’s strong branding with direct screen print on glass, branded capsules, and a wooden cork stopper support the premium product positioning while coming armed wi ..read more

Frankfort, Kentucky-based J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery will celebrate National Pet Day on April 13 with two whiskey releases and an on-site festival complete with animals available for adoption from the Anderson County Humane Society, Buddy Love’s Food Trailer, and two limited-edition whiskeys, RuhRoh Rye and CIB Bourbon.   Both whiskeys have a special tie to animals and are limited editions. The RuhRoh Rye is a playful nod to the Scooby Doo cartoon and is a rye whiskey just under five years of age bottled at 113 proof. RuhRoh Rye’s nose includes buttery caramel and o ..read more

Rabbit Hole Distillery of Louisville, Kentucky, announced the second release of Mizunara, a remarkable 15-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey finished in the world’s most elusive barrels crafted from Japanese Mizunara Oak. Mizunara is the latest addition to the brand’s highly coveted Founder’s Collection.  Mizunara Oak – the white oak that grows on Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan – has a long and storied history. “Mizu” translates to water while “nara” translates to oak. It takes between 200 and 500 years for this elusive tree to reach maturity and only then can the mos ..read more

Waco, Texas-based Balcones Distilling proudly announces the launch of its latest whisky creation: Balcones Mirador Eclipse American Single Malt. Inspired by the extraordinary phenomenon of a solar eclipse, this limited edition release is a testament to the artistic whisky-making approach of Balcones and unwavering commitment to innovation and craftsmanship. The journey to Mirador Eclipse began with a reflection on the significant solar eclipse occurring across North America this year, right in the path of totality in the Balcones home base of Waco, Texas, and the profound ..read more