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2025 Spent Grains Summit brings distilling leaders to UK campus for idea sharing

Sep 3, 2025 The Bourbon Flight

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Spent grains are a byproduct produced during the…

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UK students get hands-on look at bourbon commercialization

Nov 15, 2024 The Bourbon Flight

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The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits is hosting its sixth annual Industry Conference March 17-19, 2025

Sep 10, 2024 The Bourbon Flight

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Beam Institute hires first class of interns

Jul 29, 2024 The Bourbon Flight

LEXINGTON, Ky.— The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits welcomes its…

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....

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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....

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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....

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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....

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

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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/

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