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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Angel`s Envy is proud to announce the debut of Angel`s Envy 10 Cask Strength, the distillery`s first-ever age-stated release. Launching nationwide on October 10, this limited-edition whiskey is crafted with a cumulative aging time of 10 years in new American oak and port wine barrels, representing a landmark moment for the brand, delivering an unparalleled depth of flavor and complexity....

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thebourbonflight Oct 6

LOUISVILLE — Brown-Forman Corp. Board of Directors has approved a $400 million share repurchase authorization, commencing October 1, 2025, through October 1, 2026, subject to market and other conditions. “Despite an increasingly competitive environment, we remain confident in our ability to generate strong cash flow,” said Brown-Forman President and Chief Executive Officer, Lawson Whiting. “This repurchase is aligned with our broader capital deployment priorities and reflects our commitment to returning capital to shareholders while maintaining flexibility to invest in growth.”...

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LOUISVILLE — Brown-Forman Corp. Board of Directors has approved a $400 million share repurchase authorization, commencing October 1, 2025, through October 1, 2026, subject to market and other conditions. “Despite an increasingly competitive environment, we remain confident in our ability to generate strong cash flow,” said Brown-Forman President and Chief Executive Officer, Lawson Whiting. “This repurchase is aligned with our broader capital deployment priorities and reflects our commitment to returning capital to shareholders while maintaining flexibility to invest in growth.”...

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/brown-forman-board-oks-share-repurchases-of-400m-through-oct-1-2026/

thebourbonflight Oct 6

Frankfort, Kentucky – October 6, 2025 – Steeped in Kentucky whiskey history, Castle & Key Distillery today announces the brand has expanded distribution alignment with Skurnik Wines & Spirits throughout the state of California, effective this month. With the addition of California, Skurnik will now represent the landmark producer of award-winning Kentucky spirits in four markets: Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and California....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/castle-key-distillery-expands-distribution-alignment-with-skurnik-wines-spirits-throughout-california/

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thebourbonflight Oct 6

Baltimore, Md. - October 6, 2025 - Sagamore Spirit, the leading and award-winning Maryland rye distillery, proudly announces the promotion of Ryan Norwood from Vice President of Operations to Master Distiller. In this new role, Norwood will lead innovation and oversee production, continuing to shape the distinctive character of Sagamore’s rye while honoring its legacy. Norwood joined Sagamore Spirit in 2016, relocating across the country to join the brand when it opened in 2017....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/ryan-norwood-named-master-distiller-at-sagamore-spirit/

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thebourbonflight Oct 3

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – Elizabethtown-based nonprofit Give 270 is set to host a bourbon raffle featuring several limited and allocated prizes to benefit Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH). The Bourbon Strong 50-4-50 raffle will feature a total of 50 prizes, including three grand prizes: a six-bottle "Pappy” Vertical, a five-bottle Buffalo Trace Antique Collection set and a six-bottle Weller set. Tickets are now on sale for the raffle, which is set to take place Wednesday, Oct....

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ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – Elizabethtown-based nonprofit Give 270 is set to host a bourbon raffle featuring several limited and allocated prizes to benefit Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH). The Bourbon Strong 50-4-50 raffle will feature a total of 50 prizes, including three grand prizes: a six-bottle "Pappy” Vertical, a five-bottle Buffalo Trace Antique Collection set and a six-bottle Weller set. Tickets are now on sale for the raffle, which is set to take place Wednesday, Oct....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/rare-pappy-btac-and-weller-collections-headline-give-270-raffle/

thebourbonflight Oct 3

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The legacy continues into the heart of modern bourbon tourism as Chicken Cock Whiskey, one of America`s oldest whiskey brands, announces plans to open its doors in NuLu. This opening will mark the second location of the brand`s Circa 1856 tasting rooms, this time in the heart of the Louisville neighborhood known for its dynamic blend of art, dining, and culture....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/chicken-cock-whiskey-plans-to-open-its-doors-in-nulu/

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thebourbonflight Oct 2

Exciting news in the bourbon world! The Bourbon Buzz highlights the return of King of Kentucky in 2025, featuring a remarkable high-proof single barrel aged for 17 years. Alongside this, Widow Jane Distillery unveils the seventh edition of The Vaults, and Buffalo Trace Distillery achieves a historic milestone by filling its nine millionth barrel since Prohibition. Stay tuned for more updates on the whiskey landscape. #BourbonBuzz #WhiskeyNews #KingOfKentucky #BuffaloTrace #DistilleryUpdates

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Exciting news in the bourbon world! The Bourbon Buzz highlights the return of King of Kentucky in 2025, featuring a remarkable high-proof single barrel aged for 17 years. Alongside this, Widow Jane Distillery unveils the seventh edition of The Vaults, and Buffalo Trace Distillery achieves a historic milestone by filling its nine millionth barrel since Prohibition. Stay tuned for more updates on the whiskey landscape. #BourbonBuzz #WhiskeyNews #KingOfKentucky #BuffaloTrace #DistilleryUpdates

thebourbonflight Oct 2

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Casinos? Check. Elvis chapels? Naturally. But a bright green orchard limo cruising down the Vegas Strip? That`s a first, and it`s all Fireball. This fall, Sin City meets its match as Fireball Cinnamon Whisky rolls in (literally) to celebrate its first-ever flavor extension, Fireball Blazin` Apple, with Orchard Overdrive, a one-of-a-kind adult apple orchard on wheels....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/fireball-cinnamon-whisky-celebrates-a-one-of-a-kind-adult-apple-orchard-on-wheels/

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Casinos? Check. Elvis chapels? Naturally. But a bright green orchard limo cruising down the Vegas Strip? That's a first, and it's all Fireball. This fall, Sin City meets its match as Fireball Cinnamon Whisky rolls in (literally) to celebrate its first-ever flavor extension, Fireball Blazin' Apple, with Orchard Overdrive, a one-of-a-kind adult apple orchard on wheels....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/fireball-cinnamon-whisky-celebrates-a-one-of-a-kind-adult-apple-orchard-on-wheels/

thebourbonflight Oct 2

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global spirits company Sazerac today announces its acquisition of Western Son Vodka and Distillery, a Texas-based, small batch spirits company. "We are excited to bring Western Son to Sazerac," says Jake Wenz, CEO of Sazerac. "The company has created a strong brand and it provides us an opportunity to continue to augment our portfolio, while also adding additional production capacity and capabilities to our network."...

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/sazerac-acquires-western-son-vodka-and-distillery-in-texas/

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