02/01/25
Curated by Rebecca Herman McBrayer
Bourbon & Whiskey Industry Highlights from January 2025 >> 41 Stories!
In January 2025, Kentucky’s whiskey industry experienced significant developments, including Brown-Forman layoffs, a focus on regenerative farming, and new distillery expansions. Noteworthy bottle releases included Old Forester’s 1924 bourbon and Buffalo Trace’s 2025 Prohibition Collection. Despite market corrections, industry leaders emphasized Kentucky’s bourbon sector remains robust.
Industry Market News & Related Announcements >> 10 Stories
Jan 14: Kentucky whiskey giant Brown-Forman laying off hundreds, closing Louisville cooperage
Jan 14: Is Kentucky’s bourbon boom over? What’s behind Brown-Forman layoffs, slipping sales
Jan 16: Bourbon Pioneers: How Kentucky Brothers Are Leading a European Craft Spirits Revolution
Jan 16: Amid uncertainty, leaders say Kentucky’s bourbon industry ‘is very strong’
Jan 21: Suntory CEO says the company has stockpiled whiskey in Europe due to possible Trump tariffs
Jan 21: ‘A correction in the market:’ How could Surgeon General’s warning impact Kentucky bourbon?
Jan 21: Distillers, industry experts discuss what the future might hold for bourbon
Jan 23: This New Investment Group Will Focus on Funding American Single Malt Whiskey
Jan 23: Cost highway: American whiskey’s affordable focus
Distillery News >> 6 Stories
Jan 02: Redwood Empire Whiskey owner buys Californian distillery
Jan 09: Buffalo Trace’s $1 Billion Expansion Means More of Your Favorite Whiskey
Jan 14: WhistlePig Whiskey Announces Leadership Transition
Jan 19: A New Distillery Foregoes a Master Distiller
Jan 30: Distillery reopens with finely crafted spirits and Old Vegas swagger
Jan 30: Diageo to end bottling operations at Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Shively. What to know
Distillery Trail >> 7 Stories
Jan 07: Bourbon is booming: Here are 8 new projects, experiences opening in Kentucky in 2025
Jan 14: Visitor count at Green River doubled in ’24
Jan 20: The best places to explore Kentucky’s bourbon heritage
Jan 21: My Old Ky Home State Park campground getting $4M upgrade
Jan 25: Louisville tourism leaders expect the industry to bring in major economic impact in 2025
Jan 30: Ky Bourbon Trail named Best of Business at World Beverage Innovation Awards
Awards Announced >> 2 Stories
Jan 13: The World’s Best Whiskey—2024 Competition Edition
Jan 30: Ky Bourbon Trail named Best of Business at World Beverage Innovation Awards
Bourbon Festival News & Updates >> No stories this month!
Bottle Releases >> 16 Stories
Jan 07: Old Forester 1924 Returns: 10-Year-Old Bourbon Back on the Shelf Nationwide
Jan 10: Drinking Bourbon with Dierks Bentley
Jan 13: Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked goes national
Jan 15: Penelope Bourbon releases rare American Light Whiskey
Jan 15: Buffalo Trace Unveils 2025 Prohibition Collection
Jan 17: Stranahan’s Just Released One of Its Oldest and Highest Proof Whiskeys to Date
Jan 21: World Whiskey Society Launches Limited Edition Doc Holliday Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Jan 21: Chattanooga Whiskey Introduces Batch 042: Amaro Barrel Finished Rye
Jan 22: Old Forester Announces Return of 117 Series: 1910 Extra Old
Jan 24: New Riff Balboa Rye Back for ’25
Jan 28: Lux Row Distillers makes Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish available nationwide
Jan 28: Barrell Craft Spirits® Launches Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon
Jan 29: Penelope Bourbon expands its award-winning portfolio with Wheated
Your Bourbon Journey 