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Single Barrels, Upscale Brands Leading The Way For Bourbon

While Bourbon decreased 3% in volume nationwide last year, according to Impact Databank, leading upscale brands like Woodford Reserve (+3.7% to 1.5 million cases), Buffalo Trace (+17.5% to 600,000 cases), and Elijah Craig (+3.4% to 541,000 cases) continued to grow. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 22, 2025

News Briefs for February 9, 2024

•Ahead of the opening of the new Port Ellen Distillery in March, Diageo has announced Port Ellen Gemini, a set of two Islay single malts, including the oldest-ever expression released by the distillery. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 9, 2024

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 17, 2023

•Indiana-based Hard Truth Distilling is collaborating on a new series with Mellencamp Whiskey Company. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 17, 2023

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 20, 2023

•Waitsfield, Vermont-based Lawson’s Finest Liquids named Adeline Druart as its new CEO. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 20, 2023

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 29, 2023

•Indiana’s Hard Truth Distilling Co. has entered New York State through the distillery’s partnership with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 29, 2023

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 23, 2023

•Indiana’s Hard Truth Distilling began airing 15- and 30-second television commercials this week on streaming services in 10 key markets: Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus, Cincinnati, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, and Ft. Lauderdale. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 23, 2023