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This Week’s Featured Bourbon Review: Wilderness Trail 8-Year Small Batch Bottle-in-Bond Wheated Bourbon

Aug 3, 2023 The Bourbon Flight Staff

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Hudson Whiskey partners with New York Mets

Aug 2, 2023 The Bourbon Flight

Hudson Whiskey unveils its latest limited-edition offering in partnership with…

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James B. Beam Institute innovation hub to open

Aug 2, 2023 The Bourbon Flight

A vision conceived more than a decade ago is coming…

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EPA launches energy performance indicator for distilleries

Aug 2, 2023 The Bourbon Flight

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new Energy…

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Heaven Hill Distillery announces the filling of ten millionth barrel

Aug 2, 2023 The Bourbon Flight

Leaders from Heaven Hill Distillery in Nelson County celebrated the…

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Midwest Barrel Co. expands with Kentucky warehouse

Aug 1, 2023 The Bourbon Flight

Need barrels? Go to the source. That's the strategy for…

thebourbonflight Dec 17

Kentucky Distillers’ Association announces class of its 2026 Leadership Academy

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced the incoming class of its 2026 Leadership Academy, an immersive program designed to provide a comprehensive view of the global distilling landscape and the pivotal role KDA plays in shaping Kentucky’s Bourbon industry. Launched in 2022, KDA’s Leadership Academy spans 10 sessions held January through November, giving participants from distilling and industry affiliated member companies hands-on exposure to every facet of the Bourbon industry....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/kentucky-distillers-association-announces-class-of-its-2026-leadership-academy/

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Kentucky Distillers’ Association announces class of its 2026 Leadership Academy

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced the incoming class of its 2026 Leadership Academy, an immersive program designed to provide a comprehensive view of the global distilling landscape and the pivotal role KDA plays in shaping Kentucky’s Bourbon industry. Launched in 2022, KDA’s Leadership Academy spans 10 sessions held January through November, giving participants from distilling and industry affiliated member companies hands-on exposure to every facet of the Bourbon industry....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/kentucky-distillers-association-announces-class-of-its-2026-leadership-academy/

thebourbonflight Dec 15

Heaven Hill Distillery announces Fall 2025 Edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter series

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (December 15, 2025) - Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of the Fall 2025 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, an 11-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Comprised of barrels produced in the fall of 2014, and bottled in the fall of 2025, the sixteenth national release ushers in the latest hallmark series to the bottled-in-bond legacy....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/heaven-hill-distillery-announces-fall-2025-edition-of-the-old-fitzgerald-bottled-in-bond-decanter-series/

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Heaven Hill Distillery announces Fall 2025 Edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter series

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (December 15, 2025) - Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of the Fall 2025 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, an 11-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Comprised of barrels produced in the fall of 2014, and bottled in the fall of 2025, the sixteenth national release ushers in the latest hallmark series to the bottled-in-bond legacy....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/heaven-hill-distillery-announces-fall-2025-edition-of-the-old-fitzgerald-bottled-in-bond-decanter-series/

thebourbonflight Dec 15

Wilderness Trail Distillery unveils a limited-edition 10-Year wheated bourbon

DANVILLE, Ky., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilderness Trail Distillery is proud to unveil a limited-edition 10-Year Wheated Bourbon, crafted specifically to commemorate the 250th anniversary of The Wilderness Road —the historic Kentucky trail that played a pivotal role in America`s Westward expansion. This marks only the second public release of a 10-year-old bourbon from Wilderness Trail. The highly anticipated barrel-proof, small-batch bourbon will be available exclusively at the Wilderness Trail Distillery Visitor Center starting December 12, 2025....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/wilderness-trail-distillery-unveils-a-limited-edition-10-year-wheated-bourbon/

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Wilderness Trail Distillery unveils a limited-edition 10-Year wheated bourbon

DANVILLE, Ky., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilderness Trail Distillery is proud to unveil a limited-edition 10-Year Wheated Bourbon, crafted specifically to commemorate the 250th anniversary of The Wilderness Road —the historic Kentucky trail that played a pivotal role in America's Westward expansion. This marks only the second public release of a 10-year-old bourbon from Wilderness Trail. The highly anticipated barrel-proof, small-batch bourbon will be available exclusively at the Wilderness Trail Distillery Visitor Center starting December 12, 2025....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/wilderness-trail-distillery-unveils-a-limited-edition-10-year-wheated-bourbon/

thebourbonflight Dec 12

Heaven Hill Brands marks 90 Years

BARDSTOWN, KY (December 12, 2025) — Heaven Hill Brands, the largest independent family owned and led distilled spirits company of brands in the United States, celebrates its 90th anniversary on Dec.13, 2025 with a look back at a defining legacy and a clear view of the decades ahead. On Friday the 13th in 1935, the founders opened their doors with no brands, no inventory, and no stock....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/heaven-hill-brands-marks-90-years/

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Heaven Hill Brands marks 90 Years

BARDSTOWN, KY (December 12, 2025) — Heaven Hill Brands, the largest independent family owned and led distilled spirits company of brands in the United States, celebrates its 90th anniversary on Dec.13, 2025 with a look back at a defining legacy and a clear view of the decades ahead. On Friday the 13th in 1935, the founders opened their doors with no brands, no inventory, and no stock....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/heaven-hill-brands-marks-90-years/

thebourbonflight Dec 12

Brother’s Bond Bourbon wraps 2025 with strong global growth and market momentum

PLANO, Texas (December 10, 2025) — In a year when much of the whiskey sector has faced contraction and caution, Brother’s Bond Bourbon is closing 2025 with decisive global traction. The award-winning bourbon brand, known for its American-made, premium four-grain bourbons and founded by actors, longtime friends, and whiskey enthusiasts Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, continues to stand out through strategic international expansion, strong travel retail performance, and a string of top-tier industry accolades....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/brothers-bond-bourbon-wraps-2025-with-strong-global-growth-and-market-momentum/

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thebourbonflight Dec 12

Maker’s Mark® will be the first Official Spirits Partner of Unrivaled

LORETTO, Ky., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the league`s second season in January, Maker`s Mark®, the iconic handmade Kentucky bourbon, today announced it will be the first Official Spirits Partner of Unrivaled presented by Samsung Galaxy — the athlete-founded and player-owned women`s basketball league ushering in a new era for the game. This is Maker`s Mark`s first-ever sports league sponsorship....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/makers-mark-will-be-the-first-official-spirits-partner-of-unrivaled/

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Maker’s Mark® will be the first Official Spirits Partner of Unrivaled

LORETTO, Ky., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the league's second season in January, Maker's Mark®, the iconic handmade Kentucky bourbon, today announced it will be the first Official Spirits Partner of Unrivaled presented by Samsung Galaxy — the athlete-founded and player-owned women's basketball league ushering in a new era for the game. This is Maker's Mark's first-ever sports league sponsorship....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/makers-mark-will-be-the-first-official-spirits-partner-of-unrivaled/

thebourbonflight Dec 12

Kentucky Distillers’ Association announces Benson Valley Bourbon as the newest member

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced Benson Valley Bourbon as the newest member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Established on historic property acquired by the company in 2022, Benson Valley Bourbon is located along the banks of Benson Creek on land that was once home to the former Old Kennebec Distillery....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/kentucky-distillers-association-announces-benson-valley-bourbon-as-the-newest-member/

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Kentucky Distillers’ Association announces Benson Valley Bourbon as the newest member

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced Benson Valley Bourbon as the newest member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Established on historic property acquired by the company in 2022, Benson Valley Bourbon is located along the banks of Benson Creek on land that was once home to the former Old Kennebec Distillery....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/kentucky-distillers-association-announces-benson-valley-bourbon-as-the-newest-member/

thebourbonflight Dec 10

The bourbon industry is witnessing significant developments as Lofted Spirits breaks ground on a major bottling expansion, demonstrating confidence amid industry challenges. Additionally, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye has been honored as Whisky Advocate`s 2025 "Whisky of the Year." Castle & Key is also taking strides with solar installations to offset rising costs. Discover more about these advancements in The Bourbon Buzz. #BourbonBuzz #Whisky #DistilledSpirits #IndustryNews #Sustainability

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The bourbon industry is witnessing significant developments as Lofted Spirits breaks ground on a major bottling expansion, demonstrating confidence amid industry challenges. Additionally, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye has been honored as Whisky Advocate's 2025 "Whisky of the Year." Castle & Key is also taking strides with solar installations to offset rising costs. Discover more about these advancements in The Bourbon Buzz. #BourbonBuzz #Whisky #DistilledSpirits #IndustryNews #Sustainability

thebourbonflight Dec 9

Recipe of the month for December

Nakatomi Punch Typically this cocktail starts to make an appearance around Thanksgiving time for me. I am putting my Holiday movie list together and there it is, that movie that we will eternally debate whether it is really a Christmas movie or not- Die Hard. This fantastic cocktail includes not one, but TWO Make & Muddle products, 7 Syrup and Orange Ginger Cranberry shrub....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/recipe-of-the-month-for-december/

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Recipe of the month for December

Nakatomi Punch Typically this cocktail starts to make an appearance around Thanksgiving time for me. I am putting my Holiday movie list together and there it is, that movie that we will eternally debate whether it is really a Christmas movie or not- Die Hard. This fantastic cocktail includes not one, but TWO Make & Muddle products, 7 Syrup and Orange Ginger Cranberry shrub....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/recipe-of-the-month-for-december/

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