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Bourbon & Whiskey News: December 2024 Insights

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01/01/25
Curated by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Happy New Year!

Bourbon & Whiskey News Highlights from December 2024 >> 29 Stories!

In December 2024, the bourbon and whiskey industry saw significant developments, including Ken Lewis becoming the new chair of the Kentucky Distiller’s Association and the establishment of American Single Malt as an official whiskey category. Other highlights include record auction prices, industry growth concerns, and various new product releases.

Industry Market News & Related Announcements >> 10 Stories

New Riff Distilling founder Ken Lewis named new chair of Kentucky Distiller’s Association

World Spirits Report 2024: American whiskey

Top 10 spirits acquisitions in 2024

What MGP’s Whiskey Production Scale-Down Signals for the American Whiskey Industry

Founder Wins Old Carter At Auction for $18.7 Million

American Single Malt Is Finally An Official Whiskey Category

KDA says return of tariffs on whiskey is a threat to growth of Kentucky’s distilled spirits industry

A Holiday Surprise for U.S. Distilleries: TTB Unveils Long-Awaited ‘American Single Malt’ Standard of Identity

AI sniffs out whiskey flavor notes as well as the pros

Bourbon Spirits Market Size Expected to Reach $12.8 Billion by 2031

Distillery News >> 5 Stories

Heritage Distilling Co. Expands into Kentucky with Keg 1 River City

Bardstown Bourbon Company and Brindiamo Expand Relationship with First-of-its-kind Barrel Leasing Program

JAMES B. BEAM DISTILLING CO. LAUNCHES “BEAM PRIVATE BARREL CLUB” – THE DISTILLERY’S FIRST CONSUMER SINGLE BARREL PROGRAM

KDA Announces Balance Distilling as Newest Member

Heaven Hill Distillery employee dies at Bardstown rickhouse

Distillery Trail >> No stories this month!

Awards Announced >> 6 Stories

St. Augustine Distillery wins Distillery of the Year award from national distillers group

The Best American Blended Whiskey According To The World Whiskies Awards 2024

Still Austin bourbon named one of the top 10 whiskies of 2024

Green River Distilling gets more honors

BOURBON PODCAST ANNOUNCES 2024 WHISKEY OF THE YEAR

Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2024 Ranked

Bourbon Festival News & Updates >> No stories this month!

Bottle Releases >> 8 Stories

Booker’s is releasing its fourth and final batch of bourbon in 2024

Woodford Reserve Announces Release of Batch Proof

Pappy release ‘unusual surplus’ of its coveted Van Winkle Collection. Here’s what we know

Hidden Barn Bourbon is releasing a new whiskey called Slow Fade

Town Branch®️ Releases Oldest Ever Bottled-in-Bond American Single Malt Whiskey

World Whiskey Society Launches 20-Year-Old Family Reserve Whiskey

Blue Run Spirits is releasing a limited-edition holiday bourbon

Jack Daniel’s Just Dropped a New Limited-Edition Whiskey Aged in Maple Barrels

Bourbon & Whiskey News: November 2024 Insights

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12/01/24
Curated by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Bourbon & Whiskey News Highlights from November 2024 >> 25 Stories!

In November 2024, the bourbon and whiskey industry saw significant highlights, including record-breaking sales, new distillery developments, and market forecasts. Key stories featured Maker’s Mark’s new master distiller, multi-million dollar investments, and notable bottle releases, while Kentucky bourbon continued to thrive, attracting increased whiskey tourism.

Industry Market News & Related Announcements >> 8 Stories

Van Winkle breaks record at $107,715

Global Bourbon Spirits Market Overview 2033 : Forecasted Market Size And Growth Rate

MGP to scale down whiskey production

Kentucky bourbon had another record year. Here’s how much it brought to the commonwealth

Kentucky’s Best Whiskey Blender Just Dropped a Hazmat-Level 33-Year-Old Canadian Whisky

Whiskey Market Opportunities and Key Growth Drivers: Regional Insights for 2024-2031 | Diageo plc, Pernod Ricard, William Grant and Sons Ltd.

Bourbon Whiskey Market Size, Forecast 2031 by Key Companies-Beam Suntory, Kirin Brewery, Bulleit Distilling Company, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Heaven Hill Distilleries

Whiskey Tourism Market on Track to Reach $41.7 Billion by 2031

Distillery News >> 4 Stories

Maker’s Mark names new master distiller

US-based High Basin Brands raises $4m, acquires local distiller

J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery Offering Customizable Bourbon for Corporate Gifting

This Michigan Distillery Is Making Whiskey With Rye Recovered From an 1876 Shipwreck

Distillery Trail >> No stories this month!

Awards Announced >> 3 Stories

Heaven Hill Distillery awarded IWSC’s 2024 Bourbon Producer Trophy

Traveller: double platinum whiskey

MICHTER’S NAMED WORLD’S MOST ADMIRED WHISKEY

Bourbon Festival News & Updates >> No stories this month!

Bottle Releases >> 10 Stories

Angel’s Envy tweaks cask-strength Bourbon

2XO Whiskey Releases Second Vintage of Gem of Kentucky, The Only Double Barreled, Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Rabbit Hole Just Dropped a New Limited-Edition 8-Year-Old Rye Whiskey

Templeton Releases New Flagship Templeton Straight Rye Whiskey

The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Returns For The Fall 2024 Season

Remus Gatsby Reserve Returns

Four Roses Distillery Unveils Single Barrel Collection, Honoring 20 Years Of Single Barrel Excellence

Milam & Greene Whiskey Cooper’s Hawk Single Barrel Bourbon Is Ready to Take Flight

Michter’s First Release of Its 20 Year Bourbon in Two Years

Hidden Barn Releases Perfect Harmony Madeira Finished Bourbon for 2024

Bourbon & Whiskey News: October 2024 Insights

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11/01/24
Curated by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Bourbon & Whiskey News Highlights from October 2024 >> 40 Stories!

In October 2024, the bourbon and whiskey industry experienced remarkable advancements, highlighted by an impressive boom in whiskey tourism and the expansion of festivals, alongside significant distillery growth. American whiskey production is on the rise, defying stagnant sales. Exciting new bourbons were launched from various brands, and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail proudly celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Industry Market News & Related Announcements >> 7 Stories

Whiskey Tourism Market Analysis Report 2024: Rise in Gastro-Distilleries, Growth of Whiskey Festivals, US Expansion – Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecasts to 2029

Investing in America’s Spirit: CaskX Highlights Bourbon Investment at 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Why American whiskey is raising its production while sales stay flat – Category Intel

California becomes powerhouse in bourbon business

American whiskey growth stalls in US

InvestBev Commits $50 Million to Fuel Growth in the Distillery and Bourbon Barrel Sector

MGP Ingredients Declares $0.12 Quarterly Dividend

Distillery News >> 8 Stories

Bardstown Bourbon Company Completes Most Significant Distillery Expansion to Date

Journeyman Opens a New Complex in Valparaiso, Indiana

Legendary Master Distiller, John Campbell, Joins Sespe Creek Distillery

Distillery building ranks among top Henderson projects in September

These two founders left Maker’s Mark to create their own distillery

Descendants of Bardstown’s founders set up distillery in Muhlenberg Co.

Green River Distilling Co. coming to Whiskey Row

Louisville distillery and brand to sell at auction in December

Distillery Trail >> 2 Stories

2.55 million tours and counting: Kentucky Bourbon Trail by the numbers

Kentucky Bourbon Trail | Distilleries celebrate 25 years since the iconic trail began

Awards Announced >> 5 Stories

IWSC announces 2024 Spirits trophy winners

Heaven Hill named Most Awarded US Distillery at international spirits competition

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Awarded Bourbon Trophy 2024

See how Kentucky bourbon, distilleries ranked in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Michter’s Receives The Industry’s Highest Honor: The 2024 World’s Most Admired Whiskey

Bourbon Festival News & Updates >> 1 Story

Record-setting attendance helps Bourbon & Beyond win national Festival of Year award

Bottle Releases >> 17 Stories

Mary Dowling Whiskey Company Introduces Winter Wheat Bourbon: A Toasted Barrel Masterpiece

Widow Jane Releases 20-Year Black Opal Bourbon

Blade and Bow Re-Releases 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

King of Kentucky Bourbon Releases Seventh Edition

2XO Announces Release of The Sneakerhead Blend Bourbon

RD1 Spirits Unveils 10-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Brazilian Amburana Wood

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Releases Blackberry Farm Collab Whiskey

Milam & Greene Whiskey Barn Owl Single Barrel Bourbon is Ready to Fly

Brother’s Bond adds 7YO bonded Bourbon

Yellowstone Bourbon announces 2024 Bourbon Giftpack

Woodford Reserve Releases Master’s Collection Madeira Cask Finish

Jim Beam® Unveils Limited-Edition Winter Reserve To Unwrap The Spirit Of The Holidays

Baker’s Bourbon Launches New High-Rye Expression

A Very Rock n’ Roll Holiday: FEW Spirits Releases Icons of Rock Collection Featuring Whiskey Collabs with Legends of Modern Rock

Rabbit Hole Distillery Releases Limited Edition 8-Year-Old Boxergrail Founder’s Collection

‘Distillery of the Decade’ Releases Alberta Premium Batch 10 Legacy Reserve

Buffalo Trace Releases 2024 Antique Collection

Top Bourbon & Whiskey News from September 2024

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10/01/24
Curated by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Bourbon & Whiskey News Highlights from September 2024 >> 30 Stories!

In September 2024, the bourbon and whiskey industry showcased significant developments including market reports, distillery news, and new bottle releases. Highlights featured long-standing icons like Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary, new distilleries breaking ground, and the reveal of five inductees into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, reflecting ongoing growth and innovation.

Industry Market News & Related Announcements >> 3 Stories

Bourbon Spirits Market Report 2024: Industry Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Analysis, Forecast to 2033

Bourbon Spirits Market Segments, Drivers, Restraints, And Trends For 2024-2033

Bourbon Whiskey Market Insights: Navigating Opportunities for Growth

Distillery News >> 5 Stories

An Angel’s Envy Founder Reveals Plans for Ambitious New Distillery

Kentucky bourbon icon Jimmy Russell celebrates his 70th anniversary at Wild Turkey

Kentucky Distillers’ Association Welcomes Chicken Cock Whiskey as newest member

More than 230 years of history bottled at James B. Beam Distilling Company

Gov. Beshear joins Henderson Distilling Co. to break ground on $5M startup distillery

Distillery Trail >> 3 Stories

Casey Jones Distillery kicks off Mash Maker’s Experience

Tennessee Whiskey Trail Adds Two New Members

Kentucky’s Bourbon Boat Might Be The Best Way To Experience The Bourbon Trail

Awards Announced >> 1 Story

Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame reveals five new inductees

Bourbon Festival News & Updates >> 1 Story

2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Announces Dates

Bottle Releases >> 17 Stories

Filmland Spirits Releases QUADRAFORCE BOURBON: Behold the Blend of 4

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Introduces Silver Oak Finish, Discovery 12 in Time for Bourbon Heritage Month

Dierks Bentley To Introduce ROW 94 Whiskey

Maker’s Mark Debuts Its Most Mature Bourbon: Cellar Aged Returns With Highly Anticipated Second Release

Press Release: Wyoming Whiskey Introduces National Parks No. 4 and Old Faithful

Jack Daniel’s goes back to Coy Hill

Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond: Spring 2018 Vintage Release

O.H. Ingram River Aged 2024 Flagship Bourbon has Arrived

Costco’s Whiskey Advent Calendar Is Back For 2024: Here’s What’s Inside

Widow Jane releases amburana-finished Bourbon

Town Branch Overproof Kentucky Straight Whiskey Release – 90% Bourbon Whiskey and 100% Kentucky

Penelope Bourbon introduces premium 2024 Estate Collection

Rare Character Whiskey to Launch New Line “Rare Character Limited Release”

Barrell Craft Spirits® Unveils Newest Bourbon Blend in its Cask Finish Series: Ice Wine

McBrayer Legacy Spirits to Release Cedar Brook Wheated

Castle & Key Releases Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon

The One Bourbon You Should Bring Home From Every State

Not a Bottle, But Related

Cohiba Releases First Cigar Aged in Weller Bourbon Barrels

August 2024 Industry Highlights

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09/01/24
Curated by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Bourbon & Whiskey News Highlights from August 2024 >> 52 stories!

The August 2024 Bourbon & Whiskey News encompass a wide range of industry updates. Notable highlights include market growth projections, distillery expansions, award recognitions, festival updates, and new bottle releases. Industry shifts like self-distribution benefits and market demands in premium whiskey are also discussed, reflecting a dynamic and evolving landscape in the bourbon and whiskey sector.

Industry Market News & Related Announcements >> 9 Stories

MGP Ingredients Declares $0.12 Quarterly Dividend

Distilleries benefit from new law allowing them to self-distribute

If US whiskey glut does emerge, major distillers will be fine – but small may suffer

Irish Whiskey Market size is set to grow by USD 2.40 billion from 2024-2028, Increasing demand for premium whiskey boost the market, Technavio

Kentucky Distillers’ Association Joins Prestigious World Spirits Alliance

‘A fast-growing industry,’ with more potential: 10 years in, Indiana’s craft distillers look ahead

CT’s craft distillery industry has grown, but distribution among key challenges

Drink to that! NY Gov. Hochul signs law allowing distilleries to ship direct to consumers

Single Malt Whiskey Market Overview & Growth Rate Forecast for the Next 5 Years: JB Dewar, Bacardi, Beam Suntory

Distillery News >> 12 Stories

Horse Soldier Bourbon investing in Somerset with planned dis­tillery

Jim Beam distillery expanding into Fulton County

RD1 Spirits creates R&D master distiller role

Jackson Purchase Distillery opens $10M rickhouse

Infamous Whiskey Announces Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) Permit Approval

Ole Smoky Distillery Makes the Inc. 5000 for the Fifth Year in a Row

Ingram River Aged Keeps Expanding, Purchases 24 Acres of Land

Jim Beam celebrates 90 years in the Kentucky bourbon industry

Whiskey Thief Distilling Company To Expand Signature Single-Barrel Tasting & Thieving Experience Into Louisville

Bourbon distiller Maker’s Mark plans $18.5 million expansion

Green River seeing record number of visitors

Distiller seeks $5m for community-led distillery

Kentucky Castle owner plans new $92 million Versailles whiskey distillery

Distillery Trail >> 3 stories

25th anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Whiskey Americana: 4 of the Best Whiskey Trails of the South

Casey Jones Distillery Launches First-Ever Mash Maker’s Experience As Exclusive Bourbon Trail Tour Stop in Hopkinsville, KY

Awards Announced >> 5 stories

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2024

New Riff Distilling Wins ‘Best High Rye Bourbon’ at New Orleans Spirits Competition

Elkhart, Indiana: Golden Spike Distillery Wins National Award for Its Bourbon

St. Augustine Named “2024 Distillery Of The Year” By The ADI

Women of Whiskey WOW Award Winners 2024

Bourbon Festival News & Updates >> 5 stories

Bourbon & Beyond Daily Music Schedule Announced And New App Launched

Bourbon & Beyond Still has Tickets Available

Bourbon on the Banks has Tickets Available

St. Louis Bourbon Festival has Tickets Available

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is SOLD OUT

Bottle Releases >> 18 stories

Woodford Reserve Releases Blended Malt Whiskey

2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Announces French Oak, A New Release in the Award Winning Oak Series

Elijah Craig Launches Toasted Rye Whiskey

Four Roses 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon To Launch September 14

Three Chord Bourbon Announces 2024 Backstage Series Bourbon Release with The Allman Brothers Band

Ross & Squibb Distillery celebrates the repeal of Prohibition with the release of Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII

On The Tenth Anniversary of Its Debut, Michter’s is Releasing Its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon Once Again

Penelope Bourbon introduces tastes of Spain with Valencia

Buzzard’s Roost Celebrates Five Years with Pair of Releases

Lux Row Distillers releases the third edition of its Blood Oath Trilogy featuring Pacts 7, 8 and 9

Old Forester announces 2024 Birthday Bourbon

Old Elk® Distillery Announces its First Straight Wheat Whiskey Finished in French Limousine Cognac Casks

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Releases High Wheat Bourbon

Heritage Distilling Co. Launches “War Dogs” Whiskey to Honor U.S. Military Working Dogs

Little Book® Announces Inaugural Series, ‘The Infinite’, A Perpetual Tribute To Three Generations Of James B. Beam Distilling Co. Master Distillers

Heaven Hill Reveals 2024 Parker’s Heritage Release: 14-Year-Old Kentucky Malt Whiskey

The Angel’s Envy Line Expands With Its First Cask Strength Rye Whiskey

Booker’s Bourbon Announces New Annual Series: The Reserves

July 2024 Industry Highlights

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08/01/24

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

June 2024 Industry Highlights

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07/01/24

Bourbon & Whiskey News Highlights from June 2024.

This monthly post contains a collection of article links from June that have been grouped by topic. Some highlights include market updates, distillery news, awards, festival ticket sales, and new bottle releases. Highlights encompassed stock fluctuations, new distillery additions, and various festival and product launches. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail was a key focus, with expanded features and anniversary celebrations. Multiple distilleries also unveiled new bourbon releases.

Industry Market News & Related Announcements

Brown-Forman Stock Falls as Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Sales Slump and Revenue Drops

The Council of Whiskey Masters Reveals New Members

Is MGP Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGPI) the Best Whiskey Stock?

2023’s Biggest-Selling World Whisky Brands

Distillery News

Western Kentucky Distilling Adding Warehouses

The James B. Beam Distilling Co. Announces New Visitor Experiences And Events Calendar

Here’s How Many Bourbon Distilleries Are In Kentucky

This Kentucky Distillery Is The Only Company In The World That Ages Spirits On The River

New Riff Distilling Marks Decade Milestone with Limited Release, 10 Days of Celebrations

Distillery Trail

7 Tips For Visiting Bourbon Distilleries And Traveling The Kentucky Bourbon Trail

A Guide to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

25th Anniversary Of The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Celebrated At The Frazier Museum

Expanded Kentucky Bourbon Trail To Feature Both Age-Old Distilleries And Relative Newcomers

Awards Announced

Ingram River Aged Takes Home Top Honors at Multiple Spirits Competitions

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company Adds to an Impressive Awards Portfolio

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 Soon

Bottle Releases

Lux Row Distillers introduces Rebel 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon

Green River Releases Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Knob Creek® Expands Portfolio With Knob Creek® 10 Year Old Rye

Heaven Hill Introduces Old Fitzgerald BiB Spring ’24 Edition

Angel’s Envy Debuts Its First Unfinished Whiskey

Jim Beam Announces The Re-Launch Of Jim Beam Black®

Old Forester® Releases President’s Choice for Father’s Day

Penelope Bourbon releases Rosé Cask Finish

Russell’s Reserve Introduces 15-Year-Old Limited Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon

This new Maker’s Mark bourbon comes from the heart and is ‘a pure delight.’ Where to find it

Chattanooga Whiskey Founder’s 12th Anniversary Blend

Heaven Hill Distillery Launches Heaven Hill Grain to Glass

One of Texas’s Best Distilleries Just Released a Bourbon Made From Red Corn

Michter’s Distillery to Release 2024 Legacy Series

May 2024 Industry Highlights

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Bourbon & Whiskey News Highlights from May 2024.

This monthly post contains a collection of article links from May that have been grouped by topic. Some highlights include Kentucky tourism on a record-setting pace, 2024 Annual Master Exams by the Council of Whiskey Masters, 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Results, Bourbon Festival Tickets on sale, and numerous bottle releases.

Industry Market News

Bourbon Spirits Market Size Projected to Surge $16.8 Billion Growth by 2033, Exhibit a CAGR of 7.2%

MGP Ingredients Declares $0.12 Quarterly Dividend

The Council of Whiskey Masters Names 9 New Masters of Scotch, 2 New Masters of Bourbon and 6 Masters of Whiskey Following the 2024 Annual Master Exams

Kentucky Tourism Continues Record-Setting Pace in 2023 With Nearly $14 Billion in Economic Impact

Distillery News

Bardstown Bourbon Company Adds to C-Suite

Augusta Distillery appoints first master distiller

Distillery Trail

First-ever Ohio Distillery Trail launches at the end of May

Wild Turkey Opens The Jimmy Russell Wild Turkey Experience, a Modernized Visitor Center Welcoming Bourbon Enthusiasts to Visit an American Icon

Awards Announced

Blue Note Bourbon Achieves Platinum Status at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

New Riff Distilling Wins 10 Medals at Prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition

12 Ohio distilleries win 39 medals in San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Diageo Receives Thirty Double Gold Medals at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Cheers! Alberta distillery awarded best whisky at San Francisco competition

2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Results

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 June 10

Bottle Releases

Dickel’s Bottled-In-Bond Whisky Returns For The First Time Since 2022

Old Forester Celebrates 150 Years With Release Of Its Rarest Bourbon

Jeptha Creed Distillery Launches 6-Year Wheated Bourbon

RD1 Spirits Launches Unique Wood-Finished Bourbon Flight Experience

Milam & Greene Whiskey Unveils its First Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The 2024 Bardstown Whiskey Collection Features Rare Bottles From Popular Distilleries

The World’s Most Admired Whiskey Announces 2024 Release Of 10 Year Rye

Evan Williams Bourbon announces 2024 class of American-Made Heroes to be featured on bottles nationwide

Wild Turkey®’s New Master’s Keep Release, Triumph, Celebrates The Spirit Of Kentucky And Evolution Of Rye Whiskey

Buffalo Trace Announces Weller Millennium, An Ultra-Aged Whiskey






April 2024 Industry Highlights

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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

Templeton debuts its inaugural Bourbon

2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Releases The Kiawah Blend

Ole Smoky Distillery Launches New Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey Nationally

Heaven Hill Announces Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition

Rabbit Hole Distillery Unveils Founder’s Collection Limited-Release Mizunara

Chicken Cock Whiskey Releases Limited Edition Double Oak With PGA TOUR Pro Kevin Kisner

Booker’s Bourbon First Release of 2024 “Springfield Batch”

Bulleit’s 12-Year-Old Rye Whiskey Is Back

Milam & Greene Whiskey Introduces Mockingbird Single Barrel Bourbon, the Second 2024 Release in Their Wildlife Collection

Chattanooga Releases Founder’s 12th Anniversary Blend

Lux Row Distillers’ Blood Oath Pact 10 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey arrives at retail in April

Jeptha Creed Distillery Launches 6-Year Wheated Bourbon

Basil Hayden reintroduces Subtle Smoke Bourbon

March 2024 Industry Highlights

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04/01/24

The bourbon and whiskey market continues to perform well. American whiskey exports hit a record US$1.4bn. Beam Suntory and University of Kentucky deepen partnership. Log Still Distillery to open luxury restaurant in downtown Louisville. Frey Ranch Distillery expands into new markets. Multiple notable bourbon releases and festival announcements. New Orleans Bourbon Festival and Whisky Magazine Awards winners announced.

Industry Market News

American whiskey exports bring in record US$1.4bn

Beam Suntory and University of Kentucky Advance Strategic Partnership

Distillery News

Log Still Distillery to open luxury restaurant in downtown Louisville

Frey Ranch Distillery expands into new markets

Bottle Releases

Michter’s is Releasing its Barrel Strength Rye Again

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company Releases Toasted Bourbon Batch 1

New Riff Distilling Unveils Eight-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey

Old Forester Releases 117 Series: High Angels’ Share

Yellowstone launches rum-finished Bourbon

Penelope Bourbon returns to Rio

Woodford Reserve releases rare $15,000 whiskey in crystal decanter for Kentucky Derby 150

Bardstown Collection 2024 Release During National Bourbon Week

Michter’s Is Releasing Its 10 Year Bourbon

Hard Truth and Mellencamp Whiskey Co. Just Dropped a Blend of Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys That Supports American Farmers

Awards Announced

New Orleans Bourbon Festival Tasting Winners

Whisky Magazine Awards 2024 global results revealed

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