Kentucky may have written bourbon into America’s DNA — its limestone-filtered water, hot summers, cool winters, and time-honored distilling traditions gave it an unrivaled claim to the spirit’s soul. For generations, if you wanted the best bourbon, it was assumed that you needed one from Kentucky. But bourbon is not bound by the Bluegrass State. Across the U.S., distillers are harnessing their own landscapes, grains, and water sources to create uniquely regional interpretations of Ameri...| VinePair
It started with European farmers distilling corn whiskey in late-1700s Kentucky. Today, bourbon is beloved worldwide and anchors a multi-billion-dollar industry — though its rise was a slow burn. From the spirit’s beginnings through much of the 20th century, bourbon saw important innovations and huge leaps forward, yet the category largely retained a modest, everyman image. That changed after the category rebounded from the bourbon glut of the late 1900s. The landscape has shifted dramati...| VinePair
After establishing itself as a key player in the modern rye landscape, Vermont’s Whistlepig Whiskey is making waves in the American single malt category. The cult brand’s latest release? WhistlePig 30 Single Malt “The BigShǝBàng,” which, after aging for three decades, will be the brand’s oldest single malt to ever hit the market. WhistlePig released its first single malt in 2023, a 21-year-old expression called “The Béhôlden.” The following year, it upped the ante with the l...| VinePair
Houston will host its first Texas Cocktail Week from September 14-21, featuring international guest bartenders and exclusive events at over 15 venues citywide. Read the full article at Houston To Host Inaugural Texas Cocktail Week in September| The Whiskey Wash
Chattanooga's Intergalactic Comet Crusher is an experimental whiskey infused with over 40 botanicals, creating a unique spirit that bridges the gap between whiskey and gin with notes of ginger, citrus, and juniper. Read the full article at Chattanooga Whiskey Intergalactic Comet Crusher Review| The Whiskey Wash
Monroe will host the inaugural Michigan Craft Distillers Festival September 11-13, 2025, featuring 12 acclaimed distilleries for three days of tastings and entertainment in the historic downtown area. Read the full article at Michigan Craft Distillers Festival Set to Transform Monroe Into Spirits Destination| The Whiskey Wash
Memphis-based Old Dominick Distillery will release its first eight-year-aged bourbon on September 5, marking a milestone for the craft producer that opened in 2017. Read the full article at Old Dominick Launches 8-Year Bourbon Reserve| The Whiskey Wash
Big Easy Whiskey launched in New Orleans earlier this year, offering a botanical-infused American whiskey aged five years and featuring 24 natural infusions. Read the full article at Big Easy Whiskey Brings New Orleans Flavor to Premium Spirits Market| The Whiskey Wash
The 2025 International Whisky Competition crowned its champions, with Taiwan's Kavalan making history as the first non-Scottish whisky to win the Golden Barrel Trophy. From Virginia bourbon to Colorado single malt, these five exceptional whiskies scored highest in blind tastings by expert judges.| The Whiskey Wash
The 2025 International Whisky Competition crowned its champions, with Taiwan's Kavalan making history as the first non-Scottish whisky to win the Golden Barrel Trophy. From Virginia bourbon to Colorado single malt, these five exceptional whiskies scored highest in blind tastings by expert judges.| The Whiskey Wash
Jack Daniel's has launched Tennessee Blackberry, a 70-proof flavored whiskey combining its Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey with sweet and tangy blackberry notes.| The Whiskey Wash
Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack is crafted using a unique double-mellowing process that sets it apart from the brand’s classic Old No. 7.| The Whiskey Wash
While bourbon and rye often dominate conversations in American whiskey, wheat whiskey is quietly carving out its niche.| The Whiskey Wash
As 2024 draws to a close, why not explore America’s quality spirits with these three bourbon and American whiskey advent calendars?| The Whiskey Wash