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Bourbon & Whiskey News Highlights from July 2024.

The bourbon and whiskey news highlights from July 2024 include a judge ruling the tax code’s home distilling ban as unconstitutional, notable distillery news, upcoming bourbon festivals and events, new limited-edition bourbon releases, and the launch of special whiskey series. Additionally, industry developments and new whiskey blends are also featured in the update.

Industry Market News & Related Announcements

Tax Code’s Home Distilling Ban Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

Distillery News

Bespoken Spirits Joins KDA as Craft Level Member

Whiskey House of Kentucky Begins Production at Industry Transforming Distillery

Bespoken Spirits brings technology to Bourbon Trail

Officials hope new distillery in Morehead will extend Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail east

Kentucky residents fight Rabbit Hole distillery expansion

5 people killed in explosion at Jose Cuervo distillery

Death toll rises to 6 in explosion and fire at tequila factory in Mexico

Ohio’s largest distillery expands, has plans to keep up with Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Distillery Trail

8 Ideal Kentucky Destinations For A 3-Day Weekend In 2024

Here are 5 food and bourbon walking tours you can take in Louisville

Buffalo Trace Distillery Just Opened a Pop-Up in Paris — and It’s Serving Some Seriously Premium Pours

Awards Announced

Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Class

Bourbon Women Announce 2024 WOW Awards Finalists

Bourbon Festival News

Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets on Sale Now

Bourbon & Beyond Tickets on Sale Now

Bourbon on the Banks Festival Tickets on Sale Now

St. Louis Bourbon Festival Tickets on Sale Now

Busch Gardens announces new Bourbon & BBQ Festival

Bourbon and Beyond announces Sting as new headliner. Get tickets today

Bottle Releases

Old Forester Just Dropped a New Limited-Edition Bourbon Aged in Rum Barrels

Cedar Ridge Distillery Announces The Quintessential Special Release: The Untitled Cigar Malt Project

Elijah Craig Just Dropped a New Toasted Rye Whiskey Unlike Anything You’ve Sipped

Knob Creek® Bourbon X Rye Blends The Best Of Knob Creek® Bourbon And Rye

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey To Launch ‘Lost Chapter’ Series Commemorating Founder Fawn Weaver’s Best-Selling Book, Love & Whiskey

American Whiskey Distillers Are Reclaiming the Bourbon-Rye Blend

A $6,000 Weller Bourbon Was Spotted At Costco. What Makes It So Special?

Limestone Branch Distillery announces 2024 Yellowstone Bourbon Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Rye Is the Best-Tasting Rye Whiskey This Year

New Green River expression eyes the on-premise

Two Souls Releases Summer 2024 Whiskey Trio