Tag Archives: Whiskey News

Old Forester Extends Whiskey Row Series

Old Forester has announced a brand extension to their Whiskey Row Series. Inaugurated several years ago, that series has consisted of four bourbons, all spins on the basic Old Forester: the 1870 Original; the 1897 Bottled in Bond (ironic, given that George Garvin Brown opposed the Bottled in Bond Act); the 1910 Double Barreled; and the high proof 1920 Prohibition ...

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Indiana’s West Fork Whiskey Gets New Investment

Central Indiana based whiskey distillery, West Fork Whiskey Co.,announced that they entered a partnership with Indianapolis based Ouabache Investments. The additional capital will allow the distillery to dramatically expand production and accelerate growth. While initial investment totals $3M, an additional $10M to $15M will be spent supporting production contracts and real estate development. “We are constantly looking for ways to ...

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Bruichladdich Opens Year With New, Very Local Whisky

Bruichladdich has announced they will kick off 2024 with a new single malt, Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014, set for release in February. This release will also kick off the distillery’s new Barley Exploration Series. Since the Islay distillery Bruichladdich was revived in 2001, the distillery has focused much of their new production on the idiosyncratic style of unpeated, grain-forward whiskies. ...

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Virginia’s Catoctin Creek To Mark 15 Years With Aged Rabble Rouser

Purcellville, Virginia’s Catoctin Creek Distilling Co., has marked its 15 year journey on February 14, 2024. Founded in 2009 by the husband and wife team, Scott and Becky Harris, who continue to lead as owner/operators of the independently-owned and most awarded distillery in Virginia. To commemorate this milestone, Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. will unveil its most mature release to date ...

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RD1 Spirits Breaks Ground On New Kentucky Distillery

Newcomer Kentucky bourbon brand RD1 Spirits has unveiled plans for its $4.8 million brand destination, RD1 Distillery at The Commons. This new location will serve as the anchor tenant of The Commons, Lexington’s newest entertainment district, uniting life, work, and play. RD1 Distillery at The Commons will honor Lexington’s bourbon history dating back to 1865 while showcasing modern-day innovation with ...

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