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Woodford Reserve $5,000 and $1,000 Mint Julep Cups return for Kentucky Derby 151 in 2025. Crafted by Louisville;s Makers House, supporting retired fillies at Our Mims Haven. How to buy a $1,000 Mint Julep Cup and also the 2025 Mint Juelp cocktail recipe honoring Derby legends.

Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, has temporarily closed due to severe flooding. Photos and full story about the distillery which remains closed through at least April 10, 2025, pending safety assessments as floodwaters have submerged buildings, parking lots, and vehicles on the property. The Kentucky River, which runs near the distillery, approached record-high levels, nearing the 48.5-foot crest recorded in December 1978.

The Last Drop’s 2025 Collection features rare whiskies including Buffalo Trace 27-year-old 22 Year Old Japanese from Hanyu Distillery, 55 Year Old Single Malt Scotch from Tomintoul Distillery.

15 STARS releases Three Ports Fine-Aged Bourbon, a blend of 9- and 15-year-old Kentucky bourbons finished in tawny, white, and ruby port barrels.

Woodford Reserve and Gigi Burris partners to debut a handcrafted hat collection for the 151st Kentucky Derby, blending artistry with bourbon-inspired design.

Blood Oath Pact 11, a tequila barrel-finished bourbon from Lux Row Distillers, launches April 2025. Here’s how to get your hands on this rare release in a Bardstown, Kentucky release event.

Buzzard’s Roost introduces Signature Double Oak Bourbon, a 100-proof whiskey finished in proprietary toasted barrels for a layered, double-oaked flavor.

Diesel expands its Vintage Series Maduro and Natural lines with a new 6″ x 60 Gigante frontmark, featuring aged tobaccos and two distinct wrapper types.

Michter’s will release its 2025 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon this April. Bottled at 94.4 proof, the whiskey is aged beyond 10 years and priced at $195.

Bourbons Bistro in Louisville, Kentucky is commemorating its 20th anniversary on March 27, 2025. Established in 2005 by co-founders Jason Brauner and John Morrison, it was among the first bourbon-centric establishments in Louisville, playing a pivotal role in the city’s bourbon renaissance and continuing to support its thriving bourbon culture.