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thebourbonflight Nov 11

Exciting news in the bourbon world! The latest edition of The Bourbon Buzz features exclusive releases from Father Jim Sichko, Heaven Hill, and more. From collectible series to limited-edition finishes, there`s something for every whiskey enthusiast. Stay tuned for updates on the Doc Holliday 16 Year Cigar Blend and Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026. Cheers to innovation and tradition! #BourbonBuzz #WhiskeyNews #CraftSpirits #BourbonCommunity #SpiritsIndustry

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Exciting news in the bourbon world! The latest edition of The Bourbon Buzz features exclusive releases from Father Jim Sichko, Heaven Hill, and more. From collectible series to limited-edition finishes, there's something for every whiskey enthusiast. Stay tuned for updates on the Doc Holliday 16 Year Cigar Blend and Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026. Cheers to innovation and tradition! #BourbonBuzz #WhiskeyNews #CraftSpirits #BourbonCommunity #SpiritsIndustry

thebourbonflight Nov 11

Louisville, KY (November 10, 2025) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today released its 10th annual limited edition Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026. The blend of whiskeys was distilled in Indiana (5, 6, 8, 11 & 13-year), Kentucky (5, 6 & 10-year), Tennessee (8, 10, & 16-year), Wyoming (9 & 13-year), Maryland (7 & 8-year), New York (5-year) and Ohio (5-year), and features a derived mash bill of 74% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley, and 1% wheat....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/barrell-craft-spirits-releases-barrell-bourbon-new-year-2026/

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Louisville, KY (November 10, 2025) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today released its 10th annual limited edition Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026. The blend of whiskeys was distilled in Indiana (5, 6, 8, 11 & 13-year), Kentucky (5, 6 & 10-year), Tennessee (8, 10, & 16-year), Wyoming (9 & 13-year), Maryland (7 & 8-year), New York (5-year) and Ohio (5-year), and features a derived mash bill of 74% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley, and 1% wheat....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/barrell-craft-spirits-releases-barrell-bourbon-new-year-2026/

thebourbonflight Nov 11

Lexington, Ky. – Nov. 11, 2025 – The popular, collectible “Papal Series” of bourbon releases from Father Jim Sichko of Lexington wrap up with a first. To mark the occasion of the historic election of the first American-born Pontiff, Fr. Jim and a curated group of bourbon experts and corporate executives selected a first-ever 11-year Family Estate Wheated Bourbon bottled at 125 proof....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/father-jim-sichko-of-lexington-releases-the-holy-of-holy-spirits/

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Lexington, Ky. – Nov. 11, 2025 – The popular, collectible “Papal Series” of bourbon releases from Father Jim Sichko of Lexington wrap up with a first. To mark the occasion of the historic election of the first American-born Pontiff, Fr. Jim and a curated group of bourbon experts and corporate executives selected a first-ever 11-year Family Estate Wheated Bourbon bottled at 125 proof....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/father-jim-sichko-of-lexington-releases-the-holy-of-holy-spirits/

thebourbonflight Nov 11

Lynchburg, TN (November 11, 2025) – For the 15th consecutive year, the Jack Daniel Distillery and the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) are joining forces for "Operation Ride Home" (ORH), a program that helps junior-enlisted service members and their families travel home for the holidays. Since its inception in 2011, ORH has brought 14,361 service members and their loved ones together, ensuring they can create cherished holiday memories....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/jack-daniels-and-the-asymca-launch-15th-year-of-operation-ride-home/

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Lynchburg, TN (November 11, 2025) – For the 15th consecutive year, the Jack Daniel Distillery and the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) are joining forces for "Operation Ride Home" (ORH), a program that helps junior-enlisted service members and their families travel home for the holidays. Since its inception in 2011, ORH has brought 14,361 service members and their loved ones together, ensuring they can create cherished holiday memories....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/jack-daniels-and-the-asymca-launch-15th-year-of-operation-ride-home/

thebourbonflight Nov 11

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Forester is proud to announce a commemorative single barrel whiskey release honoring Elmer Lucille Allen, the first African American chemist at Brown-Forman and esteemed pioneering figure in the bourbon industry. This special bottling celebrates Elmer`s extraordinary legacy and decades long career as a scientist, artist, and advocate for diversity in the spirits industry and within the community....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/old-forester-honors-elmer-lucille-allen-with-special-single-barrel-release/

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Forester is proud to announce a commemorative single barrel whiskey release honoring Elmer Lucille Allen, the first African American chemist at Brown-Forman and esteemed pioneering figure in the bourbon industry. This special bottling celebrates Elmer's extraordinary legacy and decades long career as a scientist, artist, and advocate for diversity in the spirits industry and within the community....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/old-forester-honors-elmer-lucille-allen-with-special-single-barrel-release/

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Deck the halls? More like deck the Ballz. Meet Ballz on the Wallz, a limited-edition BuzzBallz holiday shelf that chills your ready-to-drink cocktails, lights up your space, and makes you the ballziest host of the season. "Skip decking the halls with holly this season and hang your Ballz on the Wallz instead," said Jess Scheerhorn, Vice President of BuzzBallz....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/buzzballz-decks-the-walls-with-ballz/

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Deck the halls? More like deck the Ballz. Meet Ballz on the Wallz, a limited-edition BuzzBallz holiday shelf that chills your ready-to-drink cocktails, lights up your space, and makes you the ballziest host of the season. "Skip decking the halls with holly this season and hang your Ballz on the Wallz instead," said Jess Scheerhorn, Vice President of BuzzBallz....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/buzzballz-decks-the-walls-with-ballz/

thebourbonflight Nov 11

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown-Forman proudly announced today the U.S. launch of New Mix, Mexico`s #1 ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail, setting a new standard for quality, authenticity, and convenience in the RTD category. Crafted and canned at Casa Herradura in Jalisco, Mexico, New Mix is made with award-winning El Jimador® Blanco Tequila and offers bold, refreshing flavors inspired by the genuine spirit of Mexico....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/brown-forman-brings-mexicos-1-ready-to-drink-cocktail-to-the-u-s/

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown-Forman proudly announced today the U.S. launch of New Mix, Mexico's #1 ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail, setting a new standard for quality, authenticity, and convenience in the RTD category. Crafted and canned at Casa Herradura in Jalisco, Mexico, New Mix is made with award-winning El Jimador® Blanco Tequila and offers bold, refreshing flavors inspired by the genuine spirit of Mexico....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/brown-forman-brings-mexicos-1-ready-to-drink-cocktail-to-the-u-s/

thebourbonflight Nov 7

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of Michter`s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Shipments of this rare whiskey to bars, restaurants, and stores will begin December 1st. This release comes three months after Michter`s was named The World`s Most Admired Whiskey for an unprecedented third time....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/michters-to-release-it-20-year-bourbon/

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of Michter's 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Shipments of this rare whiskey to bars, restaurants, and stores will begin December 1st. This release comes three months after Michter's was named The World's Most Admired Whiskey for an unprecedented third time....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/michters-to-release-it-20-year-bourbon/

thebourbonflight Nov 7

OXNARD, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2025) — Sespe Creek Distillery has announced the release of Batch 22, the newest addition to its acclaimed Warbringer Southwest Bourbon collection — and the first expression blended entirely under the direction of renowned Scottish Master Distiller John Campbell, formerly of Laphroaig. The release marks a milestone for the Oxnard-based distillery, which brought Campbell aboard less than a year ago to lead production and innovation....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/sespe-creek-distillery-announces-the-release-of-batch-22/

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OXNARD, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2025) — Sespe Creek Distillery has announced the release of Batch 22, the newest addition to its acclaimed Warbringer Southwest Bourbon collection — and the first expression blended entirely under the direction of renowned Scottish Master Distiller John Campbell, formerly of Laphroaig. The release marks a milestone for the Oxnard-based distillery, which brought Campbell aboard less than a year ago to lead production and innovation....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/sespe-creek-distillery-announces-the-release-of-batch-22/

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