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thebourbonflight Dec 4

Exciting news in the bourbon world! Bird Dog Whiskey introduces its new Kentucky Straight Bourbon, perfect for sipping or mixing. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win a Jim Gaffigan bourbon prize set! Explore holiday offerings and events from various distilleries. Stay in the loop with the latest bourbon trends. #BourbonBuzz #KentuckyBourbon #HolidayCheers #DistilleryNews #SipSmart

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Exciting news in the bourbon world! Bird Dog Whiskey introduces its new Kentucky Straight Bourbon, perfect for sipping or mixing. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win a Jim Gaffigan bourbon prize set! Explore holiday offerings and events from various distilleries. Stay in the loop with the latest bourbon trends. #BourbonBuzz #KentuckyBourbon #HolidayCheers #DistilleryNews #SipSmart

thebourbonflight Dec 4

Woodford County launches “Old Fashioned Christmas” weekend

Woodford County, KY — Woodford County invites locals and visitors to kick off the holiday season with its inaugural Old Fashioned Christmas Weekend, a three-day celebration running December 5–7, showcasing exclusive holiday Old Fashioneds, bourbon-inspired treats, festive shopping, and local hospitality across the county. During the event, each participating business will feature its own unique twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, all crafted with Woodford County–made bourbon or local…...

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/woodford-county-launches-old-fashioned-christmas-weekend/

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Woodford County launches “Old Fashioned Christmas” weekend

Woodford County, KY — Woodford County invites locals and visitors to kick off the holiday season with its inaugural Old Fashioned Christmas Weekend, a three-day celebration running December 5–7, showcasing exclusive holiday Old Fashioneds, bourbon-inspired treats, festive shopping, and local hospitality across the county. During the event, each participating business will feature its own unique twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, all crafted with Woodford County–made bourbon or local…...

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/woodford-county-launches-old-fashioned-christmas-weekend/

thebourbonflight Dec 4

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey supports the nation’s military community through Operation Ride Home

Lynchburg, TN (December 1, 2025) – This holiday season, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is spreading cheer while supporting the nation’s military community through its annual “Barrel Tree” sale, which helps junior-enlisted service members and their families travel home for the holidays. Barrels from each of 12 Jack Daniel’s “Barrel Trees” currently on display across the country are now available for $200 each at operationridehome.com....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/jack-daniels-tennessee-whiskey-supports-the-nations-military-community-through-operation-ride-home/

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Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey supports the nation’s military community through Operation Ride Home

Lynchburg, TN (December 1, 2025) – This holiday season, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is spreading cheer while supporting the nation’s military community through its annual “Barrel Tree” sale, which helps junior-enlisted service members and their families travel home for the holidays. Barrels from each of 12 Jack Daniel’s “Barrel Trees” currently on display across the country are now available for $200 each at operationridehome.com....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/jack-daniels-tennessee-whiskey-supports-the-nations-military-community-through-operation-ride-home/

thebourbonflight Dec 4

Wilderness Trail Distillery debuts 6-Year-Old Private Barrel Offering

DANVILLE, Ky., Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilderness Trail, the award-winning Kentucky Distillery known for using modern science to optimize old-world distilling traditions, is proud to announce the launch of 6-Year-Old Private Barrel offerings in their single barrel lineup. This marks a notable milestone for the young craft distillery, which was founded only 13 years ago. The collection features three distinct 6-year-old, single-barrel, cask-strength, non-chill filtered expressions including a Wheated Bourbon, a High-Rye Bourbon, and a Rye Whiskey....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/wilderness-trail-distillery-debuts-6-year-old-private-barrel-offering/

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Wilderness Trail Distillery debuts 6-Year-Old Private Barrel Offering

DANVILLE, Ky., Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilderness Trail, the award-winning Kentucky Distillery known for using modern science to optimize old-world distilling traditions, is proud to announce the launch of 6-Year-Old Private Barrel offerings in their single barrel lineup. This marks a notable milestone for the young craft distillery, which was founded only 13 years ago. The collection features three distinct 6-year-old, single-barrel, cask-strength, non-chill filtered expressions including a Wheated Bourbon, a High-Rye Bourbon, and a Rye Whiskey....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/wilderness-trail-distillery-debuts-6-year-old-private-barrel-offering/

thebourbonflight Dec 4

The Gift for the Bourbon Lover Who Has Everything

BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For those searching for a gift that will impress even the hardest-to-please bourbon enthusiast, the search may be over. Calumet Farm 18-Year-Old Centennial Bourbon Whiskey, which has been touted by industry experts and connoisseurs alike as "bourbon of the year," is still available. Whether it`s for a collector, your boss, or someone who simply appreciates the finer things, this is the kind of gift that doesn`t get forgotten....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/the-gift-for-the-bourbon-lover-who-has-everything/

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The Gift for the Bourbon Lover Who Has Everything

BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For those searching for a gift that will impress even the hardest-to-please bourbon enthusiast, the search may be over. Calumet Farm 18-Year-Old Centennial Bourbon Whiskey, which has been touted by industry experts and connoisseurs alike as "bourbon of the year," is still available. Whether it's for a collector, your boss, or someone who simply appreciates the finer things, this is the kind of gift that doesn't get forgotten....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/the-gift-for-the-bourbon-lover-who-has-everything/

thebourbonflight Dec 4

Bird Dog Whiskey has launched a new Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bird Dog Whiskey has launched a new offering that the fanbase has been clamoring for: a purebred Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. At 86 proof, Bird Dog Select Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey is smooth enough to sip on the porch, yet rich enough to be the backbone of Saturday tailgate cocktails. The nose opens with buttery caramel and roasted almonds, while the palate delivers layers of toffee, warm brown sugar, and a hint of walnut that lingers without overstaying....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/bird-dog-whiskey-has-launched-a-new-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey/

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Bird Dog Whiskey has launched a new Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bird Dog Whiskey has launched a new offering that the fanbase has been clamoring for: a purebred Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. At 86 proof, Bird Dog Select Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey is smooth enough to sip on the porch, yet rich enough to be the backbone of Saturday tailgate cocktails. The nose opens with buttery caramel and roasted almonds, while the palate delivers layers of toffee, warm brown sugar, and a hint of walnut that lingers without overstaying....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/bird-dog-whiskey-has-launched-a-new-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey/

thebourbonflight Dec 4

J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery brings back popular custom bourbon for Christmas

FRANKFORT, Ky., Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery is bringing back its third annual ultimate bourbon gift experience with its customizable bourbon for the holiday season, at special Black Friday pricing. Create your own bottle with J. Mattingly 1845`s award-winning double-staved™ bourbon or rye. Choose your wax colors for the bottle`s seal. Then dream up your bottle`s name....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/j-mattingly-1845-distillery-brings-back-popular-custom-bourbon-for-christmas/

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J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery brings back popular custom bourbon for Christmas

FRANKFORT, Ky., Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery is bringing back its third annual ultimate bourbon gift experience with its customizable bourbon for the holiday season, at special Black Friday pricing. Create your own bottle with J. Mattingly 1845's award-winning double-staved™ bourbon or rye. Choose your wax colors for the bottle's seal. Then dream up your bottle's name....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/j-mattingly-1845-distillery-brings-back-popular-custom-bourbon-for-christmas/

thebourbonflight Dec 4

Give 270 to give away Jim Gaffigan bourbon prize set

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – Elizabethtown-based nonprofit Give 270 has announced that ticket buyers for Round 17 of their weekly Whiskey Wednesdays raffle series will now have a chance to win an exclusive bourbon set hand-selected and signed by comedian Jim Gaffigan. The one-of-a-kind collection features a full vertical of single barrel selections chosen personally by Gaffigan, complete with commemorative decals and his signature....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/give-270-to-give-away-jim-gaffigan-bourbon-prize-set/

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Give 270 to give away Jim Gaffigan bourbon prize set

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – Elizabethtown-based nonprofit Give 270 has announced that ticket buyers for Round 17 of their weekly Whiskey Wednesdays raffle series will now have a chance to win an exclusive bourbon set hand-selected and signed by comedian Jim Gaffigan. The one-of-a-kind collection features a full vertical of single barrel selections chosen personally by Gaffigan, complete with commemorative decals and his signature....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/give-270-to-give-away-jim-gaffigan-bourbon-prize-set/

thebourbonflight Nov 25

Exciting updates in the world of bourbon! The Bourbon Buzz highlights a rare opportunity to bid on a barrel of Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, with proceeds benefitting the White Oak Initiative. Discover innovative blends from Ampersand, and check out the new Jack Daniel’s x Johnston & Murphy Holiday Collection. Explore the latest advancements in whiskey technology, and find the perfect holiday bourbons to gift. Stay informed with these remarkable stories! #BourbonBuzz #WhiskeyInnovation #HolidayGifting #BourbonAuction #CraftSpirits

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Exciting updates in the world of bourbon! The Bourbon Buzz highlights a rare opportunity to bid on a barrel of Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, with proceeds benefitting the White Oak Initiative. Discover innovative blends from Ampersand, and check out the new Jack Daniel’s x Johnston & Murphy Holiday Collection. Explore the latest advancements in whiskey technology, and find the perfect holiday bourbons to gift. Stay informed with these remarkable stories! #BourbonBuzz #WhiskeyInnovation #HolidayGifting #BourbonAuction #CraftSpirits

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