The Dalmore unveils its rare $399.99 Cigar Malt 18-Year-Old Scotch Whisky, aged in bourbon casks and finished in Sherry and wine casks. Plus, our Richard Paterson interview.
High West Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 14 Breaks Tradition With 3 New Sherry Finishes for 2026
High West celebrates its 20th anniversary with A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 14, introducing three Sherry cask finishes alongside traditional Ruby and Tawny Port. Discover the 2026 release, proof, age and price.
Better Than Ezra’s Tommy D on Friction, Baby at 30, Closer at 25—and a Possible 2027 Album
Ahead of Better Than Ezra’s Bourbon & Beyond performance, Tommy D catches up with Tom Fischer about the Friction, Baby and Closer anniversaries, the new song “Song of the Summer,” and his hopes for a 2027 album. He also shares how a Stranger Things pinball machine led to his New Orleans business, Pinstar NOLA.
Eastern Light Distilling Secures $60 Million for Kentucky’s Largest Dedicated Contract Distillery
Eastern Light Distilling secures over $60M to advance its Morehead, Kentucky, contract distillery, with plans for 125,000+ barrels annually and a 2027 launch for the bourbon whiskey.
WhistlePig 10-Year Bourbon Finished in Rye Casks Debuts at 100 Proof
WhistlePig debuts a new 100-proof 10-Year Bourbon finished in Rye casks, now exclusive to The Vault in Louisville before a national 2027 release.
Elmer T. Lee 40th Anniversary Bourbon Goes Uncut and Unfiltered: How to Enter the Drawing to Buy One
Buffalo Trace debuts Elmer T. Lee 40th Anniversary Bourbon, its first uncut and unfiltered ETL, at up to 138.6 proof. Here’s how to enter the bottle draw.
Before You Join the Line: Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2026 Bottles, Pours and Debuts
Which KBF bottles can you actually buy—and which are only being poured or debuted? BourbonBlog’s verified 2026 guide separates confirmed sales, restricted releases, special pours and official Distillers’ Row selections.
Pappy Van Winkle Returns for 2026: Prices Rise on Five of Six Bottles
The 2026 Van Winkle Whiskey Collection returns with all six bourbon and rye expressions. See the complete lineup, official tasting notes, new suggested prices and exactly what changed from 2025.
WhistlePig The Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh Rye Whiskey Uses Egyptian Black Honey and Tiger Nuts
WhistlePig unveils Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh, a $599.99 rye finished with Egyptian black honey and tiger nuts, plus 12 years of BourbonBlog coverage.
Six Barrels Each: Virginia Distillery Co. Unveils New Whiskey Collaborations with The Bruery and Revolution Brewing
Virginia Distillery Co. introduces two 100-proof whiskeys finished in The Bruery’s Black Tuesday imperial stout barrels and Revolution Brewing’s Straight Jacket barleywine barrels. Just six barrels of each expression, with bottle prices and ordering details.
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