Whether your first or the most recent, we invite you to discover another in a line of Jameson Distillery expressions. Released in the United States this past August, we sit down with Distiller's Batch. A marriage of old-world and new world techniques, relive the distillery's history, the background

Heaven Hill’s 20th Parker’s Heritage Collection release is a 14-year-old, 118-proof Kentucky straight bourbon made with rye backset. Limited to 100 barrels, it arrives nationally in September at $199.99 for 750ml. A portion of proceeds benefits the ALS Association.

MGP Chapter One: Out of the Shadows, the first bourbon released under the MGP name, arrives nationwide this fall. The 10-year-old straight bourbon is 111 proof and $69.99 per 750mL. A high-rye mash delivers, among other notes, butterscotch, burnt sugar, cherry, chocolate, sassafras and leather note

Pursuit Spirits and Shortbarrel launch Found Footage Sept. 11 at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The 700ml, 112.4-proof barrel-proof bourbon-and-rye blend combines maple-finished bourbon with double-oak rye. It offers notes of brown sugar, Belgian waffles, ginger, chocolate doughnuts, cinnamon candy

East Vancouver (a.k.a. 'Yeast Van') is getting a new 70-seat taproom and brewery, and it's expected to open this year.

Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection No. 22: Super Seasoned Oak is a 700mL, 100.4-proof (50.2% ABV) bourbon priced at $179.99. It has notes of caramel, vanilla, almond, cherry and dried apple aromas, with orange oils, cinnamon and clove on the palate and a warm cinnamon finish.

Chicken Cock Whiskey celebrates 170 years with two limited Kentucky straight bourbons debuting Sept. 10, 2026. The $199.99 Rooster Decanter holds 8-year-old bourbon at 115 proof (57.5% ABV), while the $99.99 Legacy Bourbon is aged at least six years and bottled at 115 proof.

Given the latest developments, the owners of Mother Mushroom Brewery & Farmstay, have decided they can no longer operate out of their oceanfront lot on Campobello Island.

We sit down with 15 STARS' latest in their First West series, celebrating Kentucky's early history as the first state west in the United States. Unlike many distilleries we've written about, this is another blender who marries various expressions to create something unique and inspired.

The establishment will feature an espresso bar that turns into a taproom as well as an outdoor beer garden.

River Barrel Distributing is adding Left Hand, Anderson Valley, Occidental, and Steeplejack to its Western Washington craft beer portfolio. Left Hand says the partnership reflects “independence, quality” and customer education, while touting Milk Stout Nitro and Dry Dock’s Apricot Blonde as #1 natio

Bruichladdich’s Octomore 17 Series brings four limited Islay single malts, from the $204.99 17.1 to the $279.99 17.3. Tasting notes are included in the article.

Basil Hayden Cognac Cask Reserve is a limited-edition, 80-proof bourbon finished in French oak Cognac casks aged 20–25 years. With notes of warm caramel, dried fruit, spice, vanilla and oak, the 40% ABV whiskey is now available for $49.99 at exclusive retailers. Freddie Noe says the finish “put[s] a

Fremont Brewing’s 6 Killer Native Lager, is a collaboration with Seattle football icon Sonny Sixkiller and the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. The 4.8% ABV lager offers a clean malt body and light hop finish and comes in 16-ounce four-packs and on draft. Out now and available during the Huskies Football

The 2026 Washington Beer Awards Fresh Hop Competition returns as a standalone contest, with medals in at least nine categories. Registration opens Sept. 8, judging takes place Oct. 11 and winners are announced Oct. 15. Organizers aim “to recognize the unique characters of the fresh hop beers” and ce

Chris Hemsworth has joined Australian distillery Archie Rose as co-owner ahead of its U.S. launch in late 2026 amid a global expansion. The 450+ award-winning brand's accolades include World’s Best Rye Whisky and Australia’s Best Single Malt Whisky wins. Hemsworth calls Archie Rose “a brilliant exa

Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt Whiskey goes nationwide with a limited annual release, marking the distillery's first national rollout of a 100% malted barley whiskey. The 90-proof (or 45% alcohol by volume) expression is aged in new charred oak and finished in Oloroso Sherry casks. Master Dist

Dolly Parton, country music legend, dead at 80.

Redwood Empire The Hyperion Batch 001 is a 750ml, $99 limited-edition California whiskey released in August 2026. The 110-proof (55% ABV) blend of bourbon, rye, wheat whiskey and single malt brings walnut, roasted apricot, pomegranate molasses, stone fruit, baking spice, toffee and toasted malt.

Larrikin Bourbon Co.’s Australia Series features three 11-year-old, cask-strength bourbons finished in Manuka Honey, Golden Wattle and Sugar Cane Rum barrels. Made from six barrels of Old Elk high-rye bourbon, the limited releases debut September 11–13 at the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival.

Filmland Spirits’ is releasing The Malted Mummy, an 86-proof or 43% alcohol by volume American Single Malt, Aug. 29, 2026. Made from 100% malted barley and aged five years in previous-use IPA casks, the blender has described it as having notes of sugar cookie, lemon zest, honey, sourdough, leather

Let me take on a quick journey through Torabhaig's distillery past and present, followed by a breakdown of its latest expressoin - Taighh. Swirling and sniffing, early impressions includes notes of sulfur, pit master barbecue smoke, orchard fruit, baking spice, and some vanilla bean. Sipping, early

Portland craft beer distributor Day One Distribution celebrates 10 years with “Dayapalooza” tap takeovers at three Loyal Legion Beer Halls Aug. 19–21, featuring 30+ beer and cider brands. Founder Robby Roda calls it “a major milestone” and a chance to celebrate the industry friends, suppliers and cu

One beer “gave us a vocabulary that includes the word pilsner for a...

Announced last week, Double Mountain has released vintage 2025 Pêche Mode and 2024 Devil’s Cuvée Kriek Brewer’s Reserve sour ales. Quick notes: Pêche Mode offers peach, citrus and farmhouse notes with a crisp, tart finish; Devil’s Cuvée brings black cherry, blackberry, currant, vanilla and oak. ABV

Stone Chill Villain IPA, a 7% ABV West Coast IPA from Stone Brewing, exclusively sold in Southern California from July 2026 to December 2026. Available in 16oz six-packs and on draft. Made with Simcoe, Citra and Strata hops, sensory notes include lime, pine, pineapple, mango, grapefruit and dank not

A brewery that promised free beer when President Donald Trump dies is set to lose its liquor license after state officials moved to revoke its alcohol permit.

Dancing Goat Distillery has released Stillman's Sonder 10-Year Bourbon (94 proof/47% ABV) and 10-Year American Single Malt (96.4 proof/48.2% ABV). The 750ml whiskeys retail for $70 and feature American and Andean oak bourbon plus a multi-cask-finished single malt.