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Woodford Reserve Distillery - Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris and Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall, Her 1st Toast

Watch as Elizabeth McCall Gives Her 1st Public Toast as the New Woodford Reserve Master Distiller [VIDEO]

Kentucky Derby, Woodford Reserve

Woodford Reserve Distillery's Elizabeth McCall gives her first public toast as Woodford Reserve's Master Distiller.

Woodford Reserve Distillery - 2023 Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Bottle Features the 50th Anniversary of Secretariat

Woodford Reserve’s 2023 Kentucky Derby Bottle Celebrates Secretariat’s 50th Anniversary Triple Crown Win [VIDEO]

Kentucky Derby, Woodford Reserve

When people think of Kentucky there are generally two things that that come to mind – The Kentucky Derby and

Blue Run Spirits New $51 Million Distillery will ‘Meander’ for a Half-Mile Under a Photovoltaic Roof [Renderings]

Blue Run Spirits

The recipe for making bourbon whiskey is pretty simple really – grains, yeast, water and a new charred oak barrel.

Pernod Ricard - Acquires Majority Stake in Skrewball Peanut Flavored Whiskey

Pernod Ricard Acquires Majority Stake in Skrewball Peanut Butter Flavored Whiskey

Mergers & Acquisitions, Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard USA announced today the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in Skrewball, the

Jack Daniels Distillery - Jack Daniel's vs. Bad Spaniels Dog Toy Goes to the Supreme Court

Jack Daniel’s Whiskey v. Bad Spaniels Squeaky Toy Trademark Dispute Goes to the Supreme Court March 22, 2023

Distilled Spirits Council, Jack Daniel's, Law

Tennessee whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s and VIP Products, the makers of Silly Squeakers dog toys are heading to the Supreme Court

Brown Forman Distillery - Barrel Warehouses on Brown Forman Road, Utica, Indiana 1962-1984

Could Kentucky Bourbon Makers Move Their Barrels to Another State to Avoid Taxes? Yes, And it’s Been Done Before.

Kentucky Distillers' Association, Law

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” Though there is no

Kentucky Distillers' Association - Barrel Taxes

Kentucky House Passes HB5 to Put an End to Bourbon Barrel Tax; Bill Moves on to Senate

Kentucky Distillers' Association, Law

There are two thing that are certain in life and that is death and taxes. But, the bourbon barrel tax

Distillery Trail - Most Popular Distilleries and Suppliers of 2022

DistilleryTrail’s Top 10 Most Popular Stories, Distilleries & Suppliers of 2022

2022 was a good year for distilled spirits. With the Covid pandemic mostly in the rear view mirror people started to return to distillery tourism in record numbers and industry trade shows returned to in-person events.

Kentucky Proposal Would Eliminate $40 Million Annual Bourbon Barrel Tax Bill – The Only One in the U.S.

Kentucky Distillers' Association

On May 4, 1964, the United States Congress by a majority vote passed a concurrent resolution that said, “Bourbon Whiskey

Old Forester Distillery Opens Up Prohibition Era Whiskey Row ‘Sleepeasy’ on Vrbo [PHOTOS]

Old Forester

Did you ever want to spend the night on Louisville’s Whiskey Row? Well now you can in Old Forester Distillery’s

Buffalo Trace Distillery - Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Doubling of Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Production

Watch as Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley & Freddie Johnson Cut the Ribbon to Celebrate 2x Whiskey Production [VIDEO]

Buffalo Trace Distillery, Thermaltech Engineering, Vendome Copper & Brass Works

When it comes to Buffalo Trace Distillery there are a handful of words that often come to mind for whiskey

Buffalo Trace Distillery - VIP Visitor Lead Freddie Johnson and Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley

It’s Official: Buffalo Trace Distillery Commissions New Still & Doubles Bourbon Whiskey Production Capacity

Buffalo Trace Distillery, Thermaltech Engineering, Vendome Copper & Brass Works

Commercial distilling has been taking place at the Buffalo Trace Distillery site in Frankfort, Kentucky since the 1800s. As recently as 1992 during the

Kentucky Bourbon Trail - Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcomed More Than 2 Million Visitors in 2022

Bourbon Fans Returned to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in Record Numbers in 2022 – Visitors Exceed 2+ Million

Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Kentucky Distillers' Association

2020 and 2021 were off years for tourism across the world but with Covid restrictions mostly in the rearview mirror,

Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Lands a Nest on Whiskey Row with New Micro-Distillery, Bar & Visitor Experience

Buzzard's Roost Whiskey

Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskey has been flying without a nest since it was founded in 2019. Now after much searching the startup whiskey brand has landed a home in an old building on Louisville Kentucky’s famed Whiskey Row.

Woodford Reserve Distillery Names Elizabeth McCall Master Distiller, Chris Morris Moves to Master Distiller Emeritus Role

Woodford Reserve

Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky is filled with a rich whiskey history. There has been a distillery on this

Bluegrass Distillers Breaks Ground at Historic Elkwood Farm – New $8 Million Distillery to Increase Production 100x

Bluegrass Distillers

Bluegrass Distillers, a craft distillery in Lexington, Kentucky was founded in 2013. What better way to celebrate your 10th Anniversary then with

Barrels of Heart - Kentucky’s First Bourbon Barrel Art Exhibit

‘Barrels of HeART’ Presents Kentucky’s 1st Bourbon Barrel Art Exhibit for Charity [Vote for Your Favorite Artist]

Frazier History Museum, Kentucky Bourbon Trail

It’s often said that bourbon brings people together. Layer art on top of that art and you have something special.

Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2023 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection – A 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey

Heaven Hill

Heaven Hill Distillery has announced its Spring 2023 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection release with a 20 year old, 115 straight corn whiskey.

Detroit City Distillery Announces Annual ‘Pączki Day Vodka’ Release – Distilled with Polish Vodka & Fresh Raspberry Donuts

Detroit City Distillery

Detroit City Distillery located in Detroit’s Eastern Market, Michigan is home to the world famous Pączki Vodka. The vodka that

Henderson Distilling Co. - Co-Founder and President Andrew Powell and Co-Founder and Head Distiller Meredith Powell

Startup Henderson Distilling Co. to build $5 Million Distillery & Destination in Western Kentucky

Henderson Distilling Company has announced they are building a new distillery and tourist destination in Henderson, Kentucky. The project will

Michter’s Distillery Releasing ‘Celebration Sour Mash Whiskey’ for the 1st Time Since 2019 – A Blend from 12 to 30+ Years

Michter's Distillery

Michter’s Distillery on Whiskey Row in Louisville, Kentucky has announced the first release of it Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash Whiskey since 2019. This