The Kentucky Distiller’s Association (KDA), the trade grouping representing the Kentucky bourbon industry, has added four new craft members to its ranks: two in Northern Kentucky and two in Lexington. Those are Augusta Distillery and Pensive Distillery in the north, and Fresh Bourbon and RD1 Spirits in Lexington. It should be noted that the Lexington companies are relying on sourced ...

One of Speyside’s most picturesque distilleries will open to the public permanently following the success of their first ever public opening at this year’s Spirit of Speyside Festival. The new visitor experience will give whisky fans the chance to enjoy an authentic, behind-the-scenes experience of Speyside distilling life. After 126 years making award-winning single malt whiskies behind closed doors, Speyburn ...

The ultimate weekend for whisky lovers has announced its return this autumn, with tickets launching for the two-day event at noon on Monday 3rd July, celebrating the ever-evolving food and drink culture of the Speyside region. Fresh from a record-breaking whisky festival this spring, the Spirit of Speyside team are back with Distilled 2023, taking place 1st and 2nd of ...

B.R. Distilling Company, Memphis’ oldest licensed distillery, is elated to announce it is now offering tours at the distillery as well as tastings in a newly opened 550-square-foot tasting room. Fans of the award-winning bourbon line-up will now have the opportunity to learn about the brand as well as sample the three Blue Note Bourbons: Blue Note Juke Joint, Blue ...

Heaven’s Door Spirits, the whiskey brand founded by Bob Dylan, has announced its plans to open a new distillery in Pleasureville, Kentucky.  Located on over 160 acres of rolling hills astride Six Mile Creek, the picturesque property was once owned by Squire Boone, the brother of legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone. Geographically, Pleasureville is due north of Shelbyville, home of Jeptha ...