02/28/24
There were many interesting articles in February. The annual market analysis and economic impact reports on spirits, bourbon, and the Kentucky bourbon industry were released. February was filled with award ceremonies and new bottle releases. Plus, several annual bourbon festivals finalize dates and announce ticket prices and on sale dates.
Industry Market News
Bourbon Spirits Market Analysis Report released.
Kentucky bourbon industry is projected to create $9 billion in economic impact for 2024.
Kentucky Senate Bill Would Enhance Distribution Options for Craft Distilleries.
Whiskey Market Size Has Anticipated Growth Acceleration for 2024.
Distillery News
Staghorn opens Garrard County Distilling Co in Lancaster, KY.
Staghorn names Lisa Wicker Master Distiller of Garrard County Distilling Co.
Henderson Distilling Co closes on property
Bottle Releases
A Kansas City distillery, J. Rieger & Co, released a boxed set that salutes the Negro Baseball League.
Heaven Hill releases 18-year-old bourbon for their 2024 Heritage Collection.
Trey Zoeller, Jefferson’s Bourbon, discusses plans for future releases.
Hard Truth releases their first set of homemade bourbons – Sweet Mash Bourbon, Sweet Mash Wheated Bourbon, and Sweet Mash Four Grain Bourbon.
Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection are on the market again.
Bulleit Unveils American Single Malt.
Penelope’s Small Batch Tokaji Cask Finish Returns.
Woodford Releases Limited Edition Barrel Strength Bourbon.
Bob Dylan Launches Exploration Series of Heaven’s Door
Chattanooga Whiskey Unveils White Port Cask Finish
Awards Announced
World Whiskies Awards announced at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY.
Whisky Magazine Awarded Back-to-Back Distiller of the Year to Heaven Hill.
Four Roses Wins Best Single Barrel Bourbon at the World Whiskies Awards.
Bourbon Festival News
Kentucky Bourbon Festival Dates and Ticket Sales
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