March 2024 Industry Highlights

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.

American whiskey exports bring in record US$1.4bn

Beam Suntory and University of Kentucky Advance Strategic Partnership

Log Still Distillery to open luxury restaurant in downtown Louisville

Frey Ranch Distillery expands into new markets

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

February 2024 Industry Highlights

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.

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.

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

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

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

Bourbon on the Banks Festival Date and Ticket Sales

BBQ and Barrels Festival Dates and Ticket Sales