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