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Elijah Craig Rolls Out 15 Year Single Barrel

Heaven Hill Distillery · July 4, 2026

Heaven Hill extends Elijah Craig's single barrel line with a 15 year, 108 proof release arriving in April 2026.

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Heaven Hill Puts a Face on the Distillery Floor

Heaven Hill Distillery · July 4, 2026

Heaven Hill Brands profiles Distillery Utility Operator Carolyn Kurro and her unconventional route into the trade.

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Woodford Reserve Barrel Pick Sends $5,000 to Retired Racehorses

Woodford Reserve Distillery · July 3, 2026

Woodford Reserve partnered with trainer Cherie DeVaux on a barrel selection that raised $5,000 for retired racehorses.

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Holland America Expands Ship Whiskey Program for 2026

Woodford Reserve Distillery · June 14, 2026

Holland America Line expands its Single Barrel Whiskey Program for 2026 sailing season.

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Starlight Returns 10-Year Reserve for 2026

Starlight Distillery · June 13, 2026

The Indiana distillery launches its respected 2026 batch of 10-Year Reserve Bourbon.

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San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026 Results Released

Woodford Reserve Distillery · June 13, 2026

The 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition has concluded, but specific bourbon winners await confirmation.

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Starlight Bottled in Bond Rye Blends Two Mashbills

Starlight Distillery · June 12, 2026

Dana Huber's second major blend combines two rye mashbills in a four-year bottled-in-bond expression.

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Starlight Releases 10-Year Estate-Grown Cask Strength Bourbon

Starlight Distillery · June 12, 2026

The Indiana distillery releases a 10-year cask strength bourbon made entirely from estate-grown grains.

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Woodford Reserve Returns to Heirloom Red Corn for Distillery Series

Woodford Reserve Distillery · June 12, 2026

Woodford Reserve's latest Distillery Series expression uses heirloom red corn to create a bold, spicy bourbon profile.

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Wood Hat Spirits Marks Anniversary with Commemorative Bourbon

Wood Hat Spirits · June 12, 2026

Wood Hat Spirits releases a 250th Anniversary Commemorative All American Bourbon with accompanying release party.

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Elijah Craig Brings Back 21-Year Single Barrel After Years Away

Heaven Hill Distillery · June 11, 2026

Heaven Hill reintroduces Elijah Craig 21-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon after years of absence from their lineup.

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Starlight Distillery Takes Six Honors at San Francisco Competition

Starlight Distillery · June 11, 2026

Indiana's Starlight Distillery earned six awards including two perfect Double Gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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Starlight Distillery Announces Indiana Straight 10-Year Reserve Bourbon

Starlight Distillery · June 9, 2026

Starlight Distillery has announced the release of its 10-Year Reserve Bourbon, a limited-edition expression crafted from estate-grown grains. This ten-barrel blend, featuring 3-grain and 4-grain mash bills, was aged for a decade in a dynamic environment to develop exceptional depth and character. Approximately 2,000 bottles will be available starting June 20, 2026, at the distillery, select markets, and online, with a public event planned for the release.

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HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY UNVEILS RITTENHOUSE UNITED STATES 250TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE EDITION STRAIGHT RYE WHISKY

Heaven Hill Distillery · June 9, 2026

Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the release of the Rittenhouse United States 250th Anniversary Commemorative Edition, a 10-year-old Bottled-in-Bond Rye Whisky. This limited-edition release, launching in May 2026, celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence and honors Rittenhouse's Pennsylvania heritage.

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Heaven Hill PR Team Takes Global Recognition

Heaven Hill Distillery · June 9, 2026

Heaven Hill's PR team received global recognition for their communications work across the distillery's bourbon portfolio.

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