May 26, 2026 (Bardstown, KY.) — Instead of leaving annual volume loss to the angels, Bardstown Bourbon Company has found a way to fill the empty space in its latest Distillery Reserve. Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend, a pioneering release that bridges Kentucky bourbon and Japanese whisky traditions in an entirely new way, is available in extremely limited quantities beginning May 29, 2026. Developed in collaboration with Japan’s Mars distilleries, this limited release...

Photo provided by Bardstown Bourbon Company January 27, 2026 (Bardstown, KY.) — Bardstown Bourbon Company, one of the most innovative distillers in American whiskey, will reveal a comprehensive packaging transformation across its core portfolio this year. The bold new design reflects the brand's continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of bourbon while maintaining the exceptional quality standards of their award-winning American whiskey portfolio. Strategic Brand Evolution Enhances...

"Would now, it were old Orleans whiskey, or old Ohio, or unspeakable old Monongahela!" - Herman Melville, Moby Dick Between the early 1800s and Prohibition, Pennsylvania and Maryland were the epicenters of rye whiskey production. Through careful preservation, the dream of a modern rye renaissance has never been closer to a reality. In December of 2025, in celebration of Repeal Day, members of the Vintage Whiskey Society descended on Western Pennsylvania to answer a haunting old question:...