January 2026 - Distillery Trail

Bardstown Bourbon Company - BBC Does Its First Bottle Redesign since its Founding in 2014

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Launches First Bottle Label Redesign Since Its Founding in 2014

January 29, 2026 / Distillery Trail / Bardstown Bourbon Company, Bottles, Design

Bardstown Bourbon Company in Bardstown, Kentucky, was founded in 2014, started bourbon production two years later in 2016. The

Fred Minnick’s ‘Bottom Shelf – How a Forgotten Brand of Bourbon Saved One Man’s Life’ – A New Must Read Book

January 26, 2026 / Distillery Trail / Fred Minnick

Before Fred Minnick became a whiskey writer, he was a combat veteran wrestling with the invisible wounds of war. Whiskey became a way to calm his mind, reconnect with his senses, and slowly rebuild a life.

1980 - 2025 Alcohol Guidelines for Americans - Limit Alcoholic Beverages

A Deep Dive on the Evolution of HHS & USDA Alcohol Guidelines for Americans from 1980 through 2025

January 9, 2026 / Distillery Trail

Distilled spirits, beer and wine industry professionals pay very close attention to the Dietary Guidelines

2025 - 2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans - Limit Alcoholic Beverages

Distilled Spirits, Beer & Wine Associations Support New Health and Human Services 2025-2030 ‘Dietary Guidelines for Americans’

January 9, 2026 / Distillery Trail / American Craft Spirits Association, American Distilling Institute, Distilled Spirits Council

The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) have published Dietary