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
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
Rabbit Hole Distillery Releases Limited Edition 8-Year-Old Boxergrail Founder’s Collection
‘Distillery of the Decade’ Releases Alberta Premium Batch 10 Legacy Reserve
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