Eastern Light Distilling celebrates a major milestone with the groundbreaking of their new $143.7 million distillery in Morehead, Kentucky. Joined by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and local officials along with cofounders Caleb Kilburn and Cordell Lawrence, this project promises 50 new jobs and innovation in bourbon production. Set to open in late 2025, the distillery will strengthen Kentucky’s bourbon heritage and support craft distillers statewide.
Widow Jane’s New Baby Jane Bourbon: First Bourbon Ever Made from Proprietary Heirloom Corn Brand Says
Baby Jane Bourbon by Widow Jane from Brooklyn, features a new proprietary strain of heirloom corn, thought to be the first bourbon of its kind. Developed through the natural cross-pollination of Bloody Butcher and Wapsie Valley corn, this blend embodies a decade of dedicated cultivation and innovation. Aged 4-6 years and available nationwide, Baby Jane marks a new chapter for Widow Jane Distillery.
Belmont Stakes 2024 Winner: If It Were a Whiskey, Here’s What It Would Be
Belmont Stakes 2024 winner: Discover what the champion would be if it were a whiskey, featuring insights from Albany Distilling Co. Watch our bourbon tasting and review with Albany Distilling Co. and Ironweed Bourbon Whiskey live from the distillery as we enjoy race day for the 155th Belmont Stakes being held this year at Saratoga Race Course.
Knob Creek 10-Year-Old Rye Whiskey: New Permanent Addition to Portfolio
Knob Creek 10-Year-Old Rye Whiskey is a new and permanent addition to the Knob Creek portfolio. Crafted in a pre-Prohibition style and aged for a decade in deeply charred barrels at James B. Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. Available nationwide in June 2024 for $69.99.
Crown Royal’s First Ever Single Malt Whisky
Crown Royal’s first-ever Single Malt Canadian Whisky, crafted from 100% malted barley at Valleyfield Distillery in Quebec. This new whiskey is enhanced by Canada’s cool climate and is “cut from the cold.” It will be available nationwide June 7, 2024.
Green River Releases New Full Proof Bourbon Whiskey
Green River Full Proof Bourbon Whiskey review from BourbonBlog along with details on the new release at 117.3 proof, priced at $49.99. From Owensboro, Kentucky’s Green River Distilling Co. Full Proof is a blend of 5 to 7-year-old bourbons with a high rye mash bill.
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 Bourbon Whiskey Returns
Smooth Ambler’s Old Scout 7 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey is back after a hiatus. Discover this high-rye, 99 proof bourbon, aged for 7 years and embraced for its robust flavor. Available now for $64.99 a bottle. All bourbons are sourced and brought together at their distillery based in Maxwelton, West Virginia. Smooth Ambler Founder John Little tells us more.
Weller Millennium: The $7,500 Rare Release Is Not Bourbon, So What Is It?
While other rare Weller bourbons have fetched serious prices on the secondary market and at liquor stores after significant markups beyond MSRP, Weller Millennium sets a new benchmark with an MSRP of $7,500, making it the highest-priced Weller whiskey ever released by Buffalo Trace. However, Weller Millennium technically isn’t classified as a bourbon. Weller Millennium… Read more »
Oxmoor Bourbon Company Opening Soon in Louisville, Kentucky
A new Kentucky bourbon trail opens Oxmoor Farm in Louisville as Oxmoor Bourbon Company will soon open to tell the story of the birthplace of Bourbon laws, the Bullitt family, and Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Bourbon tours and tastings at Oxmoor Bourbon Co. begin in June 2024. Explore the largest private home library in Kentucky and enjoy a one-of-a-kind whiskey tour through bourbon history, with the opportunity to purchase a bottle of Oxmoor Bourbon Whiskey.
Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala: 2024 Celebrity Lineup
The Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala, internationally recognized as the “premier” Kentucky Derby gala and counted among the “Ten Best Parties in the World” by Condé Nast, share the 2024 celebrity lineup with BourbonBlog.com. We’re also including below one of our many interviews with actor Stephen Amell from several years back at Barnstable Brown…. Read more »
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