Bourbon & Whiskey News: November 2024 Insights

December 2, 2024 / bourbonjourney / 2 Comments

12/01/24
Curated by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Bourbon & Whiskey News Highlights from November 2024 >> 25 Stories!

In November 2024, the bourbon and whiskey industry saw significant highlights, including record-breaking sales, new distillery developments, and market forecasts. Key stories featured Maker’s Mark’s new master distiller, multi-million dollar investments, and notable bottle releases, while Kentucky bourbon continued to thrive, attracting increased whiskey tourism.

Industry Market News & Related Announcements >> 8 Stories

Van Winkle breaks record at $107,715

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MGP to scale down whiskey production

Kentucky bourbon had another record year. Here’s how much it brought to the commonwealth

Kentucky’s Best Whiskey Blender Just Dropped a Hazmat-Level 33-Year-Old Canadian Whisky

Whiskey Market Opportunities and Key Growth Drivers: Regional Insights for 2024-2031 | Diageo plc, Pernod Ricard, William Grant and Sons Ltd.

Bourbon Whiskey Market Size, Forecast 2031 by Key Companies-Beam Suntory, Kirin Brewery, Bulleit Distilling Company, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Heaven Hill Distilleries

Whiskey Tourism Market on Track to Reach $41.7 Billion by 2031

Distillery News >> 4 Stories

Maker’s Mark names new master distiller

US-based High Basin Brands raises $4m, acquires local distiller

J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery Offering Customizable Bourbon for Corporate Gifting

This Michigan Distillery Is Making Whiskey With Rye Recovered From an 1876 Shipwreck

Distillery Trail >> No stories this month!

Awards Announced >> 3 Stories

Heaven Hill Distillery awarded IWSC’s 2024 Bourbon Producer Trophy

Traveller: double platinum whiskey

MICHTER’S NAMED WORLD’S MOST ADMIRED WHISKEY

Bourbon Festival News & Updates >> No stories this month!

Bottle Releases >> 10 Stories

Angel’s Envy tweaks cask-strength Bourbon

2XO Whiskey Releases Second Vintage of Gem of Kentucky, The Only Double Barreled, Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Rabbit Hole Just Dropped a New Limited-Edition 8-Year-Old Rye Whiskey

Templeton Releases New Flagship Templeton Straight Rye Whiskey

The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Returns For The Fall 2024 Season

Remus Gatsby Reserve Returns

Four Roses Distillery Unveils Single Barrel Collection, Honoring 20 Years Of Single Barrel Excellence

Milam & Greene Whiskey Cooper’s Hawk Single Barrel Bourbon Is Ready to Take Flight

Michter’s First Release of Its 20 Year Bourbon in Two Years

Hidden Barn Releases Perfect Harmony Madeira Finished Bourbon for 2024

Bourbon & Whiskey News: October 2024 Insights

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

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

Whiskey Tourism Market Analysis Report 2024: Rise in Gastro-Distilleries, Growth of Whiskey Festivals, US Expansion – Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecasts to 2029

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

A Very Rock n’ Roll Holiday: FEW Spirits Releases Icons of Rock Collection Featuring Whiskey Collabs with Legends of Modern Rock

Rabbit Hole Distillery Releases Limited Edition 8-Year-Old Boxergrail Founder’s Collection

‘Distillery of the Decade’ Releases Alberta Premium Batch 10 Legacy Reserve

Buffalo Trace Releases 2024 Antique Collection

Top Bourbon & Whiskey News from September 2024

October 1, 2024 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

10/01/24
Curated by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Bourbon & Whiskey News Highlights from September 2024 >> 30 Stories!

In September 2024, the bourbon and whiskey industry showcased significant developments including market reports, distillery news, and new bottle releases. Highlights featured long-standing icons like Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary, new distilleries breaking ground, and the reveal of five inductees into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, reflecting ongoing growth and innovation.

Industry Market News & Related Announcements >> 3 Stories

Bourbon Spirits Market Report 2024: Industry Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Analysis, Forecast to 2033

Bourbon Spirits Market Segments, Drivers, Restraints, And Trends For 2024-2033

Bourbon Whiskey Market Insights: Navigating Opportunities for Growth

Distillery News >> 5 Stories

An Angel’s Envy Founder Reveals Plans for Ambitious New Distillery

Kentucky bourbon icon Jimmy Russell celebrates his 70th anniversary at Wild Turkey

Kentucky Distillers’ Association Welcomes Chicken Cock Whiskey as newest member

More than 230 years of history bottled at James B. Beam Distilling Company

Gov. Beshear joins Henderson Distilling Co. to break ground on $5M startup distillery

Distillery Trail >> 3 Stories

Casey Jones Distillery kicks off Mash Maker’s Experience

Tennessee Whiskey Trail Adds Two New Members