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Kentucky Distillers’ Association Announces New Board Officers & Directors

Dec 4, 2024 The Bourbon Flight

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) today announced…

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Sazerac Company Named American Whiskey Producer of the Year

Oct 16, 2024 The Bourbon Flight

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 16, 2024) - The Sazerac Company, one…

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World’s First Online Comparison Site Launched for Whisk(e)y

Oct 10, 2024 The Bourbon Flight

One of the largest global online whisky communities, The Whiskey…

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Kentucky Distiller’s Association Welcomes Chicken Cock Whiskey as Newest Member

Sep 16, 2024 The Bourbon Flight

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) today announced…

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Tradition Meets Innovation: The state of the bourbon industry in Kentucky in 2024

Sep 16, 2024 The Bourbon Flight

As we move through 2024, the bourbon industry in Kentucky…

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The Spirits Industry Fuels New Dedicated Glass Recycling Program

Aug 28, 2024 The Bourbon Flight

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 28, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear…

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

thebourbonflight Oct 17

Frey Ranch has a new Malted Four Grain Single Barrel Bourbon. Formerly known as Frey Ranch Quad Malt is reemerging as Frey Ranch Malted Four Grain Bourbon - both in a HOTLY ANTICIPATED 750ml Single Barrel format and the original 375ml 90-proof format. At $114 a bottle, these three distinct Single Barrel Bourbons are their first foray into releasing a high proof whiskey featuring malted versions of their core four grains - 100% non-GMO corn, winter rye, winter wheat and two-row barley - all slow-grown on the Frey Farm....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/frey-ranch-releases-malted-four-grain-single-barrel-bourbon/

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Frey Ranch has a new Malted Four Grain Single Barrel Bourbon. Formerly known as Frey Ranch Quad Malt is reemerging as Frey Ranch Malted Four Grain Bourbon - both in a HOTLY ANTICIPATED 750ml Single Barrel format and the original 375ml 90-proof format. At $114 a bottle, these three distinct Single Barrel Bourbons are their first foray into releasing a high proof whiskey featuring malted versions of their core four grains - 100% non-GMO corn, winter rye, winter wheat and two-row barley - all slow-grown on the Frey Farm....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/frey-ranch-releases-malted-four-grain-single-barrel-bourbon/

thebourbonflight Oct 17

Founded in 2008 in Columbus, Ohio, Middle West Spirits is an award-winning craft distillery rooted in the heart of the state’s grain belt. Overseeing every step of production—from seed selection to distilling, aging, blending, and bottling—the team is dedicated to a true grain-to-glass approach. Known for blending innovation with tradition, Middle West crafts a portfolio of whiskeys, vodkas, gins, and specialty spirits using locally sourced ingredients and time-honored techniques....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/middle-west-spirits-introduces-1st-pumpernickel-rye-in-north-america/

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Founded in 2008 in Columbus, Ohio, Middle West Spirits is an award-winning craft distillery rooted in the heart of the state’s grain belt. Overseeing every step of production—from seed selection to distilling, aging, blending, and bottling—the team is dedicated to a true grain-to-glass approach. Known for blending innovation with tradition, Middle West crafts a portfolio of whiskeys, vodkas, gins, and specialty spirits using locally sourced ingredients and time-honored techniques....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/middle-west-spirits-introduces-1st-pumpernickel-rye-in-north-america/

thebourbonflight Oct 17

October 16, 2025 (Portland, Ore.) – On October 1, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved the sale of most of Westward Whiskey’s assets to a group of private investors who financed the company during its bankruptcy process. The transaction is expected to close by November 3, and the company will then operate under a new, 100% independent ownership structure....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/united-states-bankruptcy-court-approves-the-sale-of-most-of-westward-whiskeys-assets/

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October 16, 2025 (Portland, Ore.) – On October 1, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved the sale of most of Westward Whiskey’s assets to a group of private investors who financed the company during its bankruptcy process. The transaction is expected to close by November 3, and the company will then operate under a new, 100% independent ownership structure....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/united-states-bankruptcy-court-approves-the-sale-of-most-of-westward-whiskeys-assets/

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