April 2024 Industry Highlights

05/01/24

The bourbon and whiskey market continues to perform well and tourism in Texas has seen a significant increase. There is innovation happening with Beam Suntory as they have laid claim to the world’s first hydrogen-powered whisky distilling. There were several interesting distillery happenings including Buffalo Trace in London. In addition, more awards were announced. While there were likely more, over a dozen bottle releases were publicized.

Industry Market News

Texas Distillery Tourism Brings In More Than $830 Million For State Economy

Beam Suntory claims ‘world-first’ hydrogen-powered whisky distilling

Distillery News

$70M distillery project in Springfield, Ky., gets state incentives

RD1 Spirits Adds Seven States to U.S. Distribution

Yellowstone Bourbon Launches Once-in-a-Lifetime Getaway Contest

Buffalo Trace London Distillery Will Officially Open to Public on May 6

Blue Note Named Official Bourbon of Major League Pickleball

Awards Announced

Veteran Owned Lawrenceburg Bourbon Co. Named Distillery of the Year

St. Louis-based Still 630 Distillery wins Best in Class Rum from American Craft Spirits Association

The Best Bourbon and Whiskey According To The International Whisky Competition

Bourbon Festival News

Kentucky Bourbon Festival Dates and Ticket Sales

Bourbon on the Banks Festival Date and Ticket Sales

BBQ and Barrels Festival Dates and Ticket Sales

Bottle Releases