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Remastered in celebration of Metallica’s 12th studio album

Jun 21, 2023 The Bourbon Flight

BLACKENED Whiskey celebrates Metallica’s highly acclaimed new album with the…

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Middle West Spirits increases distribution partnership

Jun 21, 2023 The Bourbon Flight

Middle West Spirits announced an expanded distribution partnership with the Independent…

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Woodford Reserve just dropped a surprise

Jun 20, 2023 The Bourbon Flight

Batch Proof celebrates Woodford Reserve’s proprietary process – blending barrels…

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22 Salute releases Fig-Vanilla Bourbon ‘With a Purpose’

Jun 20, 2023 The Bourbon Flight

22 Salute Spirits & Coffee, the renowned provider of artisan…

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The Ten Recipe Tasting Experience from Four Roses

Jun 20, 2023 The Bourbon Flight

Four Roses Distillery, the award-winning Kentucky-based bourbon brand, announces its…

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New Riff founder announces retirement

Jun 20, 2023 The Bourbon Flight

New Riff Distilling founder, co-owner and chief executive officer Ken…

thebourbonflight Oct 24

The Chicago Blackhawks kicked off their centennial season by auctioning off a $177,800 once-in-a-lifetime tasting experience with Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Danny Wirtz, legendary bourbon maker Julian Van Winkle. The exclusive experience offered six guests the chance to sample Very Very Old Fitzgerald Blackhawk 18-Year, 121 Proof, pre-Prohibition bottles, and vintage Van Winkle expressions. The Blackhawk 18-Year bottle came directly from the Wirtz Family Archive never traded, sold, or shipped, and never before released outside the family’s possession....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/bidders-spend-177k-to-sip-rare-whiskey/

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The Chicago Blackhawks kicked off their centennial season by auctioning off a $177,800 once-in-a-lifetime tasting experience with Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Danny Wirtz, legendary bourbon maker Julian Van Winkle. The exclusive experience offered six guests the chance to sample Very Very Old Fitzgerald Blackhawk 18-Year, 121 Proof, pre-Prohibition bottles, and vintage Van Winkle expressions. The Blackhawk 18-Year bottle came directly from the Wirtz Family Archive never traded, sold, or shipped, and never before released outside the family’s possession....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/bidders-spend-177k-to-sip-rare-whiskey/

thebourbonflight Oct 24

Sazerac Distillers, the powerhouse behind some of bourbon’s most beloved brands—Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Blanton’s, Weller, and 1792 has announced yet another major expansion, this time in Campbellsville, Kentucky. The family-owned spirits company recently wrapped up a decade-long, $1.2 billion expansion at its world-famous Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort. That project, completed in January 2025, more than doubled distilling capacity from 200,000 barrels per year to over 500,000....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/sazerac-expands-again-with-1-billion-kentucky-investment/

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Sazerac Distillers, the powerhouse behind some of bourbon’s most beloved brands—Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Blanton’s, Weller, and 1792 has announced yet another major expansion, this time in Campbellsville, Kentucky. The family-owned spirits company recently wrapped up a decade-long, $1.2 billion expansion at its world-famous Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort. That project, completed in January 2025, more than doubled distilling capacity from 200,000 barrels per year to over 500,000....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/sazerac-expands-again-with-1-billion-kentucky-investment/

thebourbonflight Oct 23

Lynchburg, Tennessee (October 22, 2025) – The Jack Daniel Distillery announces Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Tanyard Hill Rye as the latest edition in its annual series of limited whiskeys. The Special Release Tanyard Hill Rye is a Barrel Proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey matured in one of the oldest barrelhouses at the Jack Daniel Distillery. Tanyard Hill, located next to the acclaimed Coy Hill at the Jack Daniel Distillery, is home to four barrel houses built in the early 1960s....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/jack-daniel-distillery-announces-jack-daniels-single-barrel-special-release-tanyard-hill-rye/

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Lynchburg, Tennessee (October 22, 2025) – The Jack Daniel Distillery announces Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Tanyard Hill Rye as the latest edition in its annual series of limited whiskeys. The Special Release Tanyard Hill Rye is a Barrel Proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey matured in one of the oldest barrelhouses at the Jack Daniel Distillery. Tanyard Hill, located next to the acclaimed Coy Hill at the Jack Daniel Distillery, is home to four barrel houses built in the early 1960s....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/jack-daniel-distillery-announces-jack-daniels-single-barrel-special-release-tanyard-hill-rye/

thebourbonflight Oct 22

Stay informed with The Bourbon Buzz! Dive into articles on the world`s best wheated bourbon, Sazerac`s $38M expansion creating new jobs, and exciting new experiences from Buzzard’s Roost Distillery. Don`t miss out on Thanksgiving-inspired cocktail ideas! #BourbonBuzz #DistilleryNews #BourbonCulture #JobGrowth #CocktailCrafting

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Stay informed with The Bourbon Buzz! Dive into articles on the world's best wheated bourbon, Sazerac's $38M expansion creating new jobs, and exciting new experiences from Buzzard’s Roost Distillery. Don't miss out on Thanksgiving-inspired cocktail ideas! #BourbonBuzz #DistilleryNews #BourbonCulture #JobGrowth #CocktailCrafting

thebourbonflight Oct 22

Thanksgiving is all about family, tradition, and a shared meal, but it also comes with its fair share of chaos. Between the classic kitchen stress, nosy relatives, and kids running wild, it’s easy to forget how to really enjoy the day. Luckily, there’s one thing that can make the holiday a little smoother (and tastier). These Thanksgiving-inspired cocktails embrace cozy fall flavors while offering a fun way to unwind and bring everyone together....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/thanksgiving-inspired-cocktails/

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Thanksgiving is all about family, tradition, and a shared meal, but it also comes with its fair share of chaos. Between the classic kitchen stress, nosy relatives, and kids running wild, it’s easy to forget how to really enjoy the day. Luckily, there’s one thing that can make the holiday a little smoother (and tastier). These Thanksgiving-inspired cocktails embrace cozy fall flavors while offering a fun way to unwind and bring everyone together....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/thanksgiving-inspired-cocktails/

thebourbonflight Oct 22

Louisville, KY – Oct. 21, 2025 – Buzzard’s Roost Distillery is introducing an all-new single-barrel pick experience at its Whiskey Row distillery and tasting room. While barrel picks are common for restaurants, bars and retailers, Buzzard’s Roost is now making the experience available to individuals, including clubs, charities, corporate groups and whiskey-loving friends and families. “We are excited to make barrel picks available to more people,” says Buzzard’s Roost Co-founder and CEO Judy Hollis Jones....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/buzzards-roost-distillery-introduces-an-all-new-single-barrel-pick-experience/

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Louisville, KY – Oct. 21, 2025 – Buzzard’s Roost Distillery is introducing an all-new single-barrel pick experience at its Whiskey Row distillery and tasting room. While barrel picks are common for restaurants, bars and retailers, Buzzard’s Roost is now making the experience available to individuals, including clubs, charities, corporate groups and whiskey-loving friends and families. “We are excited to make barrel picks available to more people,” says Buzzard’s Roost Co-founder and CEO Judy Hollis Jones....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/buzzards-roost-distillery-introduces-an-all-new-single-barrel-pick-experience/

thebourbonflight Oct 22

OWENSBORO, Ky. (October 21, 2025) — Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon is the world’s best according to the 2025 New York World Spirits Competition — beating out some of the most sought-after wheated bourbons in the world – a category ripe with hype and inflated pricing. The recognition underscores Green River’s unwavering commitment to delivering an unprecedented mix of quality and value....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/green-river-kentucky-straight-wheated-bourbon-is-the-worlds-best/

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OWENSBORO, Ky. (October 21, 2025) — Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon is the world’s best according to the 2025 New York World Spirits Competition — beating out some of the most sought-after wheated bourbons in the world – a category ripe with hype and inflated pricing. The recognition underscores Green River’s unwavering commitment to delivering an unprecedented mix of quality and value....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/green-river-kentucky-straight-wheated-bourbon-is-the-worlds-best/

thebourbonflight Oct 17

NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Sazerac of Indiana, doing business as Northwest Ordinance Distilling, announced plans to expand operations in New Albany, following approval of a local property tax abatement by the New Albany City Council. The project represents a capital investment of more than $38 million, including over $35 million in new equipment and over $2 million in real property improvements....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/sazerac-investing-38m-to-expand-in-new-albany-with-25-new-jobs/

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NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Sazerac of Indiana, doing business as Northwest Ordinance Distilling, announced plans to expand operations in New Albany, following approval of a local property tax abatement by the New Albany City Council. The project represents a capital investment of more than $38 million, including over $35 million in new equipment and over $2 million in real property improvements....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/sazerac-investing-38m-to-expand-in-new-albany-with-25-new-jobs/

thebourbonflight Oct 17

Discover the latest from the bourbon world in this edition of The Bourbon Buzz! Buffalo Trace Distillery is unveiling its new Halloween experience, "Night at the Distillery." Plus, check out Russell’s Reserve`s Single Rickhouse release and the debut of Sagamore Spirit`s High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Stay updated on industry movements, including Westward Whiskey`s asset sale and Middle West Spirits` innovative Pumpernickel Rye. Join the bourbon conversation! #BourbonBuzz #BuffaloTrace #RussellsReserve #SagamoreSpirit #MiddleWestSpirits

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Discover the latest from the bourbon world in this edition of The Bourbon Buzz! Buffalo Trace Distillery is unveiling its new Halloween experience, "Night at the Distillery." Plus, check out Russell’s Reserve's Single Rickhouse release and the debut of Sagamore Spirit's High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Stay updated on industry movements, including Westward Whiskey's asset sale and Middle West Spirits' innovative Pumpernickel Rye. Join the bourbon conversation! #BourbonBuzz #BuffaloTrace #RussellsReserve #SagamoreSpirit #MiddleWestSpirits

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