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thebourbonflight Jan 21

The Bourbon Buzz is here with exciting updates from the bourbon industry! Maker’s Mark unveils a fresh look for its Cask Strength expression, showcasing the true essence of their distillation process. Additionally, Whiskeyland premieres a documentary on Old Forester’s remarkable 156-year history, while the Kentucky Distillers’ Association introduces a new Board of Directors. Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Distillery celebrates its best year ever, and Woodford Reserve brings back its indulgent Double Double-Barreled Bourbon. Stay updated and pour yourself a glass! #BourbonBuzz #WhiskeyIndustry #Maker`sMark #OldForester #KentuckyDistillers

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The Bourbon Buzz is here with exciting updates from the bourbon industry! Maker’s Mark unveils a fresh look for its Cask Strength expression, showcasing the true essence of their distillation process. Additionally, Whiskeyland premieres a documentary on Old Forester’s remarkable 156-year history, while the Kentucky Distillers’ Association introduces a new Board of Directors. Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Distillery celebrates its best year ever, and Woodford Reserve brings back its indulgent Double Double-Barreled Bourbon. Stay updated and pour yourself a glass! #BourbonBuzz #WhiskeyIndustry #Maker'sMark #OldForester #KentuckyDistillers

thebourbonflight Jan 21

Woodford Reserve reintroduces its most indulgent Double Double-Barreled Bourbon

VERSAILLES, Ky. — Woodford Reserve is once again inviting bourbon enthusiasts to experience one of its most luxurious expressions with the return of its highly anticipated double double barreled release, a whiskey defined by patience, precision, and unparalleled depth of flavor. “Our most indulgent double-barreled expression is back,” said Elizabeth McCall, Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve. “This bourbon undergoes an extended slumber in a second, custom-crafted barrel....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/woodford-reserve-reintroduces-its-most-indulgent-double-double-barreled-bourbon/

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Woodford Reserve reintroduces its most indulgent Double Double-Barreled Bourbon

VERSAILLES, Ky. — Woodford Reserve is once again inviting bourbon enthusiasts to experience one of its most luxurious expressions with the return of its highly anticipated double double barreled release, a whiskey defined by patience, precision, and unparalleled depth of flavor. “Our most indulgent double-barreled expression is back,” said Elizabeth McCall, Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve. “This bourbon undergoes an extended slumber in a second, custom-crafted barrel....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/woodford-reserve-reintroduces-its-most-indulgent-double-double-barreled-bourbon/

thebourbonflight Jan 21

Maker’s Mark® announces a new look for its Cask Strength expression

LORETTO, Ky., January 21, 2026 – Maker`s Mark®, the iconic handmade Kentucky bourbon, today announced a new look for its Cask Strength expression, featuring a premium glass bottle and label with its precise age statement. Blended and bottled straight from the barrel, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength is considered the truest expression of Maker’s Mark’s distillation and aging process, and it is the starting point for all the brand’s innovations, including Maker’s Mark 46, Cellar Aged and Wood Finishing Series releases....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/makers-mark-announces-a-new-look-for-its-cask-strength-expression/

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thebourbonflight Jan 21

Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Distillery celebrates best year ever

Louisville, KY – Jan. 19, 2026 – Buzzard’s Roost Distillery finished 2025 flying high. The pioneering craft whiskey producer enjoyed record revenue growth of 23% and forecasts double-digit growth in 2026. The five-year-old craft whiskey distillery in downtown Louisville, KY accomplished this in a year that saw overall U.S. whiskey revenue decrease by 5.1%. There were plenty of stories about production slow-downs and even distillery closures in 2025 – but Buzzard’s Roost thrived....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/buzzards-roost-whiskey-distillery-celebrates-best-year-ever/

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Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Distillery celebrates best year ever

Louisville, KY – Jan. 19, 2026 – Buzzard’s Roost Distillery finished 2025 flying high. The pioneering craft whiskey producer enjoyed record revenue growth of 23% and forecasts double-digit growth in 2026. The five-year-old craft whiskey distillery in downtown Louisville, KY accomplished this in a year that saw overall U.S. whiskey revenue decrease by 5.1%. There were plenty of stories about production slow-downs and even distillery closures in 2025 – but Buzzard’s Roost thrived....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/buzzards-roost-whiskey-distillery-celebrates-best-year-ever/

thebourbonflight Jan 20

Kentucky Distillers’ Association announces new Board of Directors

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Gigi DaDan has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors for the 146-year-old non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. DaDan, General Manager of Louisville Distilling Co., which owns the Angel’s Envy brand and distillery, will serve through December. She succeeds Ken Lewis, founder of New Riff Distilling and member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame®....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/kentucky-distillers-association-announces-new-board-of-directors/

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thebourbonflight Jan 20

Whiskeyland debuts documentary on Old Forester’s 156 year history

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new documentary exploring the 156-year history Old Forester – the only bourbon to exist before, during and after Prohibition – debuts today. The film, by the Balas Brothers of Brooklyn and their Whiskeyland series, is being released to celebrate the return of 1924, Old Forester`s 10-year-old age-stated bourbon, part of the celebrated Whiskey Row series....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/whiskeyland-debuts-documentary-on-old-foresters-156-year-history/

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Whiskeyland debuts documentary on Old Forester’s 156 year history

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new documentary exploring the 156-year history Old Forester – the only bourbon to exist before, during and after Prohibition – debuts today. The film, by the Balas Brothers of Brooklyn and their Whiskeyland series, is being released to celebrate the return of 1924, Old Forester's 10-year-old age-stated bourbon, part of the celebrated Whiskey Row series....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/whiskeyland-debuts-documentary-on-old-foresters-156-year-history/

thebourbonflight Jan 14

The Bourbon Buzz is here! Celebrate Burnt Tavern Bourbon`s Gold win at The Fifty Best competition, where excellence meets craftsmanship. Plus, dive into the inspiring growth of Whiskey Thief Distilling and the innovative blend of Puerto Rican heritage by Fincasa Whiskey. Don`t miss the completion of the K-RAX warehouse and the unveiling of “The 13 Colonies” at the Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration. Join us as we toast to the vibrant bourbon community! #BourbonBuzz #WhiskeyGrowth #CraftSpirit #Innovation #KentuckyBourbon

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The Bourbon Buzz is here! Celebrate Burnt Tavern Bourbon's Gold win at The Fifty Best competition, where excellence meets craftsmanship. Plus, dive into the inspiring growth of Whiskey Thief Distilling and the innovative blend of Puerto Rican heritage by Fincasa Whiskey. Don't miss the completion of the K-RAX warehouse and the unveiling of “The 13 Colonies” at the Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration. Join us as we toast to the vibrant bourbon community! #BourbonBuzz #WhiskeyGrowth #CraftSpirit #Innovation #KentuckyBourbon

thebourbonflight Jan 14

Knob Creek® releases Eli Manning’s Bold Pick 2026

LERMONT, Ky., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2025-2026 football season reaches its pinnacle, Knob Creek®, the founding spirit of the James B. Beam Small Batch Bourbon Collection™ and a leader in American Whiskey, announces its second limited-edition barrel release, Knob Creek® Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon, Eli Manning`s Bold Pick: 2026 Batch. Available nationwide, the special edition rounds out its season-long partnership with the legendary quarterback....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/knob-creek-releases-eli-mannings-bold-pick-2026/

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Knob Creek® releases Eli Manning’s Bold Pick 2026

LERMONT, Ky., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2025-2026 football season reaches its pinnacle, Knob Creek®, the founding spirit of the James B. Beam Small Batch Bourbon Collection™ and a leader in American Whiskey, announces its second limited-edition barrel release, Knob Creek® Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon, Eli Manning's Bold Pick: 2026 Batch. Available nationwide, the special edition rounds out its season-long partnership with the legendary quarterback....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/knob-creek-releases-eli-mannings-bold-pick-2026/

thebourbonflight Jan 14

Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration reveals “The 13 Colonies”

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2026) — The Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration (KBCA) today announced another extraordinary luxury lot to be offered during its inaugural event over Presidents Day Weekend, Feb. 13–15, 2026. Appropriately titled “The 13 Colonies,” the lot pays tribute to the 13 original colonies that gave rise to the United States, commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary with 13 once-in-a-lifetime bottles from Brown-Forman’s historic portfolio....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/kentucky-bourbon-country-auction-celebration-reveals-the-13-colonies/

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Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration reveals “The 13 Colonies”

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2026) — The Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration (KBCA) today announced another extraordinary luxury lot to be offered during its inaugural event over Presidents Day Weekend, Feb. 13–15, 2026. Appropriately titled “The 13 Colonies,” the lot pays tribute to the 13 original colonies that gave rise to the United States, commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary with 13 once-in-a-lifetime bottles from Brown-Forman’s historic portfolio....

https://www.thebourbonflight.com/kentucky-bourbon-country-auction-celebration-reveals-the-13-colonies/

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