09/01/24
Curated by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Bourbon & Whiskey News Highlights from August 2024 >> 52 stories!

The August 2024 Bourbon & Whiskey News encompass a wide range of industry updates. Notable highlights include market growth projections, distillery expansions, award recognitions, festival updates, and new bottle releases. Industry shifts like self-distribution benefits and market demands in premium whiskey are also discussed, reflecting a dynamic and evolving landscape in the bourbon and whiskey sector.

Industry Market News & Related Announcements >> 9 Stories

MGP Ingredients Declares $0.12 Quarterly Dividend

Distilleries benefit from new law allowing them to self-distribute

If US whiskey glut does emerge, major distillers will be fine – but small may suffer

Irish Whiskey Market size is set to grow by USD 2.40 billion from 2024-2028, Increasing demand for premium whiskey boost the market, Technavio

Kentucky Distillers’ Association Joins Prestigious World Spirits Alliance

‘A fast-growing industry,’ with more potential: 10 years in, Indiana’s craft distillers look ahead

CT’s craft distillery industry has grown, but distribution among key challenges

Drink to that! NY Gov. Hochul signs law allowing distilleries to ship direct to consumers

Single Malt Whiskey Market Overview & Growth Rate Forecast for the Next 5 Years: JB Dewar, Bacardi, Beam Suntory

Distillery News >> 12 Stories

Horse Soldier Bourbon investing in Somerset with planned dis­tillery

Jim Beam distillery expanding into Fulton County

RD1 Spirits creates R&D master distiller role

Jackson Purchase Distillery opens $10M rickhouse

Infamous Whiskey Announces Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) Permit Approval

Ole Smoky Distillery Makes the Inc. 5000 for the Fifth Year in a Row

Ingram River Aged Keeps Expanding, Purchases 24 Acres of Land

Jim Beam celebrates 90 years in the Kentucky bourbon industry

Whiskey Thief Distilling Company To Expand Signature Single-Barrel Tasting & Thieving Experience Into Louisville

Bourbon distiller Maker’s Mark plans $18.5 million expansion

Green River seeing record number of visitors

Distiller seeks $5m for community-led distillery

Kentucky Castle owner plans new $92 million Versailles whiskey distillery

Distillery Trail >> 3 stories

25th anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Whiskey Americana: 4 of the Best Whiskey Trails of the South

Casey Jones Distillery Launches First-Ever Mash Maker’s Experience As Exclusive Bourbon Trail Tour Stop in Hopkinsville, KY

Awards Announced >> 5 stories

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2024

New Riff Distilling Wins ‘Best High Rye Bourbon’ at New Orleans Spirits Competition

Elkhart, Indiana: Golden Spike Distillery Wins National Award for Its Bourbon

St. Augustine Named “2024 Distillery Of The Year” By The ADI

Women of Whiskey WOW Award Winners 2024

Bourbon Festival News & Updates >> 5 stories

Bourbon & Beyond Daily Music Schedule Announced And New App Launched

Bourbon & Beyond Still has Tickets Available

Bourbon on the Banks has Tickets Available

St. Louis Bourbon Festival has Tickets Available

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is SOLD OUT

Bottle Releases >> 18 stories

Woodford Reserve Releases Blended Malt Whiskey

2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Announces French Oak, A New Release in the Award Winning Oak Series

Elijah Craig Launches Toasted Rye Whiskey

Four Roses 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon To Launch September 14

Three Chord Bourbon Announces 2024 Backstage Series Bourbon Release with The Allman Brothers Band

Ross & Squibb Distillery celebrates the repeal of Prohibition with the release of Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII

On The Tenth Anniversary of Its Debut, Michter’s is Releasing Its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon Once Again

Penelope Bourbon introduces tastes of Spain with Valencia

Buzzard’s Roost Celebrates Five Years with Pair of Releases

Lux Row Distillers releases the third edition of its Blood Oath Trilogy featuring Pacts 7, 8 and 9

Old Forester announces 2024 Birthday Bourbon

Old Elk® Distillery Announces its First Straight Wheat Whiskey Finished in French Limousine Cognac Casks

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Releases High Wheat Bourbon

Heritage Distilling Co. Launches “War Dogs” Whiskey to Honor U.S. Military Working Dogs

Little Book® Announces Inaugural Series, ‘The Infinite’, A Perpetual Tribute To Three Generations Of James B. Beam Distilling Co. Master Distillers

Heaven Hill Reveals 2024 Parker’s Heritage Release: 14-Year-Old Kentucky Malt Whiskey

The Angel’s Envy Line Expands With Its First Cask Strength Rye Whiskey

Booker’s Bourbon Announces New Annual Series: The Reserves