October 15, 2025 (VERSAILLES, KY) — Woodford Reserve is elevating the holiday season with the release of its 2025 holiday bottle, featuring artwork created by fashion designer Alexandra O’Neill, founder of the luxury brand Markarian. The design captures Markarian’s signature aesthetic while embracing the festive spirit of the season—effortlessly merging vintage influences…
FRANKFORT, Ky (OCT 8, 2025) – This fall, Buffalo Trace Distillery proudly celebrates the 25th release of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) with its first new addition in nearly two decades: Colonel E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. First introduced in 2000, the Antique Collection honors Buffalo Trace Distillery’s historic whiskey brands and the…
OCTOBER 2, 2025 (VERSAILLES, KY) — Today Woodford Reserve announced a new limited-edition bottle: Barrel Strength Rye. To craft this new expression, Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall used a pre-prohibition style mash bill of 53% rye, the same mash bill as Woodford Reserve Rye, but bottled it at the strength of…
FRANKFORT, KY (September 30, 2025) – In a celebration of tradition, craftsmanship, and growth, Buffalo Trace Distillery today announces the filling of its nine millionth barrel of bourbon since Prohibition. This historic accomplishment comes on the heels of Buffalo Trace completing its decade long, $1.2 billion expansion project earlier this year, which has…
FRANKFORT, Ky (September 10, 2025) – Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery and Buffalo Trace Distillery proudly announce the 2025 release of the coveted Van Winkle Whiskey Collection. Returning to shelves this September, the annual offering is a centerpiece for collectors and connoisseurs alike, showcasing the family’s renowned wheated bourbon and rye whiskey…
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 (VERSAILLES, KY) — Today, Woodford Reserve announces the 2025 Master’s Collection release - Sweet Oak Bourbon. Aged in rare Chinkapin oak barrels, this whiskey draws bold flavor and unique grain structure. Sweet Oak Bourbon marks the 21st release in Woodford Reserve’s Master’s Collection, continuing the brand’s exploration of…
FRANKFORT, KY (September 3, 2025) – Buffalo Trace Distillery announces today a first in the Distillery’s history: this fall, Buffalo Trace Distillery is taking its award-winning bourbon on the road with a brand-new traveling tasting experience. This October, the Distillery will launch Buffalo Trace Distillery On Tour, a tasting and retail experience…
AUGUST 14, 2025 (VERSAILLES, KY) — Today, Woodford Reserve introduces the latest expression in its Distillery Series – a 12-Year-Old American Single Malt Whiskey. To craft this new expression, Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall used 100% malted barley, triple pot distilled, and aged for 12 years in used whiskey barrels. Holding these barrels…
FRANKFORT, KY (August 12, 2025) - Buffalo Trace Distillery today announces the John G. Carlisle Cafe – a new, permanent dining option slated to open in Spring 2026 on the Distillery’s grounds. Named in honor of U.S. Congressman John G. Carlisle, a pivotal figure in both American spirits and Buffalo Trace…
FREDERICKSBURG, VA (August 4, 2025) – A. Smith Bowman Distillery today announces the release of Abraham Bowman Oak Series: Hungarian Oak, the third and final experimental whiskey from its Abraham Bowman Oak Series. Designed to explore cask maturation in different oak varietals from around the world, as well as the effect…