Bourbon Tariffs and Trade: What Distillers Really Think
Speaking with whiskey makers at the New Orleans Bourbon Festival, their outlook on Bourbon is cautiously optimistic with potential tariffs, oversupply, and market contraction ahead of them.
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Now Distilling: First barrel filled at Heaven Hill Springs plant in Bardstown
“It’s more than the state-of-the-art facility, more than a place to make whiskey,” O’Driscoll said. “It is a symbol of bold thinking and believing, inspired by our legacy, driven by sustainability, and it’s designed for the future. It reflects not only where we’ve come from, but where we are going.”
Van Winkle Bourbon Bottle Sets New Auction Record at Staggering $125,000 via Sotheby’s
The dice were hot and rolling at a recent Sotheby’s Auction. Reported Friday, March 21, setting a new record for American Whiskey auction sale (post prohibition) at $125,000 for this lone bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle “Van Winkle Selection” Kentucky Bourbon Festival Master Distiller’s Auction 2007. Projected to fetch an estimate range of $30,000 […]
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The Secret Stash: What’s Under the Table at Whiskey Festivals?
It’s a well-known secret at whiskey festivals—some brands stash away something special for those who are in the know. Maybe it’s a rare single barrel, a high-proof experimental batch, or even a unicorn bottle that never sees a retail shelf. But you won’t find it on display—you have to ask.
Whiskey in the Winter 2024: Exploring the Future of Bourbon
Explore the bourbon bubble debate with insights from Whiskey in the Winter 2024. Watch industry experts discuss the future of bourbon. 🥃
Bourbon slowdown is officially and undeniably real
Whether viewed from the 10,000 foot perspective of a publicly traded global company or the grass roots of ‘Merica, the story is the same. The whiskey industry that we’ve fallen in madly in love with—and sometimes hatefully mad at—is no longer the juggernaut it was 10 years ago.
MGPI CEO to resign as sales slide, inventories swell, stock sinks
MGPI’s struggles with soft sales and high inventory appears to reflect similar battles being fought at American whiskey makers large and small. Since about the middle of 2023, all American whiskey sales have declined steadily.
Beam Launches “Beam Private Barrel Club”
Jim Beam®, is excited to announce the launch of the Beam Private Barrel Club, a community of whiskey fans and enthusiasts who, for the first time, can buy and personalize their own single barrel directly from the distillery, creating an entirely new way to experience the iconic distiller.
Henderson’s high energy, imaginative mind, give life to True Story whiskies
“I was at home one evening, and all of a sudden, it popped into my head, ‘Hey, wow, The Kentucky Castle. Wow! What a place to do a bourbon; have a bourbon affiliated with the Castle! Have the Castle as a destination.’ That’s really where it started with just that crazy-ass idea.”
Bardstown Bourbon doubles capacity with distillery expansion
Bardstown Bourbon announces the completion of its most significant expansion to date, which pushes the organization’s capacity to more than 18 million proof gallons while focusing on conserving natural resources.