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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....

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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/

thebourbonflight Dec 9

Lofted Spirits breaks ground on major bottling expansion

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (December 10, 2025) — While the broader distilled spirits industry continues to face well-documented headwinds, Lofted Spirits continues to make decisive moves that underscore their confidence in the category and their contract offering. The producer of award-winning brands Bardstown Bourbon Company and Green River Distilling Co., and largest distiller of Kentucky custom contract whiskey, has broken ground on an 4,000 square-foot expansion that will nearly double the footprint of its existing bottling operation while cementing the company’s position as the nimblest independent copacker in the state....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/lofted-spirits-breaks-ground-on-major-bottling-expansion/

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Lofted Spirits breaks ground on major bottling expansion

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (December 10, 2025) — While the broader distilled spirits industry continues to face well-documented headwinds, Lofted Spirits continues to make decisive moves that underscore their confidence in the category and their contract offering. The producer of award-winning brands Bardstown Bourbon Company and Green River Distilling Co., and largest distiller of Kentucky custom contract whiskey, has broken ground on an 4,000 square-foot expansion that will nearly double the footprint of its existing bottling operation while cementing the company’s position as the nimblest independent copacker in the state....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/lofted-spirits-breaks-ground-on-major-bottling-expansion/

thebourbonflight Dec 9

Barrell Bourbon 21-Year-Old Toasted Single Barrel today!

Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) will launch an extremely limited production (108 bottles) of its 21-year-old Toasted Single Barrel, Tuesday December 9th at 10am ET online for an SRP of $199.99. This is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys distilled in TN, KY, and IN and finished at 124.56 proof (62.28% ABV). In 2018, BCS introduced the first release of BCS 15-year-old Gray Label Bourbon, During the production of that bourbon, a portion of the blend was transferred into nine custom raised American oak barrels that were toasted to BCS` specification....

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Barrell Bourbon 21-Year-Old Toasted Single Barrel today!

Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) will launch an extremely limited production (108 bottles) of its 21-year-old Toasted Single Barrel, Tuesday December 9th at 10am ET online for an SRP of $199.99. This is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys distilled in TN, KY, and IN and finished at 124.56 proof (62.28% ABV). In 2018, BCS introduced the first release of BCS 15-year-old Gray Label Bourbon, During the production of that bourbon, a portion of the blend was transferred into nine custom raised American oak barrels that were toasted to BCS' specification....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/barrell-bourbon-21-year-old-toasted-single-barrel-today/

thebourbonflight Dec 8

Solar installation helps Castle & Key offset rising costs

VERSAILLES, Ky. – With rising energy costs impacting industry across the United States, one Kentucky distillery is turning to solar energy to help offset these challenges while advancing its sustainability commitments. Castle & Key Distillery has invested in a large-scale solar installation designed to reduce operating costs and support long-term energy independence. Phase I of the project was completed in 2024, with Phase II currently underway....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/solar-installation-helps-castle-key-offset-rising-costs/

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Solar installation helps Castle & Key offset rising costs

VERSAILLES, Ky. – With rising energy costs impacting industry across the United States, one Kentucky distillery is turning to solar energy to help offset these challenges while advancing its sustainability commitments. Castle & Key Distillery has invested in a large-scale solar installation designed to reduce operating costs and support long-term energy independence. Phase I of the project was completed in 2024, with Phase II currently underway....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/solar-installation-helps-castle-key-offset-rising-costs/

thebourbonflight Dec 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye named Whisky Advocate’s 2025 “Whisky of the Year”

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Elijah Craig, the award-winning family of premium American Whiskeys, is proud to announce that Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye has been named Whisky Advocate`s 2025 Whisky of the Year, topping the publication`s coveted Top 20 list. This honor recognizes not only the exceptional quality of this inaugural Barrel Proof Rye release, but also Elijah Craig`s continued leadership in defining excellence within American Whiskey....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/elijah-craig-barrel-proof-rye-named-whisky-advocates-2025-whisky-of-the-year/

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye named Whisky Advocate’s 2025 “Whisky of the Year”

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Elijah Craig, the award-winning family of premium American Whiskeys, is proud to announce that Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye has been named Whisky Advocate's 2025 Whisky of the Year, topping the publication's coveted Top 20 list. This honor recognizes not only the exceptional quality of this inaugural Barrel Proof Rye release, but also Elijah Craig's continued leadership in defining excellence within American Whiskey....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/elijah-craig-barrel-proof-rye-named-whisky-advocates-2025-whisky-of-the-year/

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/

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