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James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits - Commercialization of Distilled Spirits to Launch Kentucky Wildcask Bourbon

James B. Beam Institute launches ‘Kentucky Wildcask Bourbon’: Teaching Students How to Commercialize Distilled Spirits

The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits – JBBI at the University of Kentucky has been teaching students

Buffalo Trace Distillery - Hundreds of Pounds of Fish Rescued from Receding Flood Waters at Distillery

Hundreds of Fish Rescued from Receding Flood Waters at Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, is known for a lot of things. It is the home to Buffalo Trace Bourbon,

Buffalo Trace Distillery - Historic April 2025 Flooding, Cover Wide

Buffalo Trace Distillery Hit with Epic Flooding – See Dramatic Before and After Drone Footage (Timeline)

‘Aqua Vitae’ is Latin for ‘Water of Life’. It is a term broadly used to describe distilled spirits

Maker's Mark Distillery Introduces Star Hill Farm American Wheat Whiskey - The First New Product in 70+ Years

Maker’s Mark Introduces its 1st New Mash Bill Since 1953 – It All Began with Soft Red Winter Wheat Bread (Full Recipe Included)

For 70+ years, Maker's Mark has been known for making one thing, a wheated bourbon. For the first time, they've introduced a non-bourbon.

Heaven Hill Springs Distillery - First Barrel Fill April 7, 2025,

Heaven Hill Fills its 1st Barrel of Bourbon in Bardstown in 29 Years as it Fires Up New $200 Million Distillery

After a nearly 30-year hiatus, Heaven Hill Distillery filled its first barrel of Kentucky bourbon whiskey in Bardstown, Kentucky, the

Maker's Mark Distillery - 2025 Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series, The Keeper's Release

Maker’s Mark 2025 ‘The Keepers Release’ Features the Warehouse Team and 10 Virgin Oak Staves [VIDEO]

Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, is entering year number two of its five year Wood Finishing Series plan. The

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Moonshine University Answers the Question. Where Do the Flavors of Gin Come From? [BrandScape]

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Independent Stave Company - European Oak Offers Exceptional Flavor and Exceptional Value, Compare American Oak, French Oak and European Oak Radar

Independent Stave Company’s European Oak Barrels – Offering Exceptional Flavor, Exceptional Value [BrandScape]

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Independent Stave Company - Boswell Family Barrel Warehouse at University of Kentucky, Testing Char Levels

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Southern Distilling Company - Introducing Statesville Contract Distilling Bulk Spirits, Co-Packing, and Warehousing, Cover

Southern Distilling Company Strengthens Focus on Decade-Long Contract Services Success with Statesville Contract Distilling

Southern Distilling Company is proud to announce Statesville Contract Distilling, the newly named division that honors the company’s longstanding commitment to contract distilling and co-packing services. Since

Woodford Reserve Distillery - Woodford Reserve 2025 Kentucky Derby 151 Bottle and Artwork Release

Woodford Reserve Distillery Releases 2025 Kentucky Derby Bottle Featuring ‘Carrera Dinamica’ Artwork

For the 2025 Woodford Reserve bourbon bottle the distillery has chosen to work with artist Humberto Lahera, known for his photorealistic paintings that blend classical techniques with contemporary influences.