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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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06/01/24

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






January 2024 Industry Highlights

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02/01/24

There were several important happenings in the bourbon industry this past month including announcements of expansions, ground breaking, new releases, and festival news.

Distillery News

Angel’s Envy announced expansion plans.

New Riff named their first Master Distiller – Brian Sprance.

Rabbit Hole Distillery announced expansion plans.

RD1 Spirits broke ground January 10, 2024, for their $4.8 million brand destination.

Bottle Releases

Buffalo Trace releases Traveller Whiskey, a collaboration with Chris Stapleton

Green River to release their Green River Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey on February 1, 2024.

Woodford Reserve released their Double Double Oaked January 23, 2024

Festival News

Bourbon & Beyond 2024 released their lineup.