WhistlePig Declaration Wheat Whiskey is released, and bourbon expert Tom Fischer reviews it with Meghan Ireland at WhistlePig Farm in Vermont, exploring its flavor, double aging and 250th anniversary release.

 
Four Roses Debuts Its First-Ever Experimental Series Bourbon Finished in Mizunara Oak

Four Roses launches its first-ever Experimental Series release: No. 001, a six-year-old OBSK bourbon finished in rare Japanese Mizunara oak. The $55 for a 375ml bottle arrives July 30 at the Four Roses Distillery Visitor Center in Cox’s Creek and Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

 
Belmont Stakes Runs Tonight at Saratoga for the Final Time: What to Drink, and Which Horses to Watch

The Belmont Stakes runs at Saratoga for the final time before returning to Belmont Park in 2027. Here’s what to know, what to drink, and why the Belmont Jewel with Redemption Bourbon is part of the story.

 
Bobbleheads of Beer? Schlitz Golden Goddess Collectibles Honor the Final Brewing of an Iconic Brand

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled two limited-edition Schlitz Golden Goddess bobbleheads commemorating the final brewing of Schlitz, the historic Milwaukee beer brand founded in 1849 and long known as “the beer that made Milwaukee famous.”

 
Macanudo Launches Ecuadorian Shade, Sumatra, and M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum Cigars

Macanudo launches three new cigars for summer 2026: Ecuadorian Shade, Sumatra, and M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum, blending smooth craftsmanship, richer wrapper-driven flavor, and a Jamaica-inspired rum collaboration.

 
15 STARS Debuts Kentucke County: New Whiskey Line Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

15 STARS debuts Kentucke County, a 250th anniversary whiskey line featuring a 12 Year American Whiskey at $57.99 and 6 Year Bourbon at $37.99.

 
15 STARS Launches First West Explorer: First 100% In-House Distilled Bourbon

15 STARS launches First West Explorer Bourbon Whiskey, a 5+ year, 95 proof Kentucky bourbon made with proprietary baby black corn and 100% in-house distilled whiskey.

 
Buffalo Trace Brings Back Two Iconic Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Bourbons: Four Grain and Cured Oak

Buffalo Trace Distillery reintroduces Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain and Cured Oak Bourbons, two 100-proof, 10-year-old limited releases returning in 2026 with Four Grain becoming an annual limited release and Cured Oak returning as a rare offering.

 
Bourbon & Cigars Masters Series Co-Hosted by Tom Fischer and Sean Williams Now Airing on the Wine, Watches & Whiskey Channel

Wine, Watches & Whiskey Channel premieres the first-of-its-kind Bourbon & Cigars Masters Series with bourbon expert Tom Fischer and Cohiba’s Sean Williams, available to stream on Roku, Fire TV, and STIRR.

 
Wild Turkey Debuts Austin Nichols Archives Collection with 16-Year Gold Foil Edition Bourbon

Wild Turkey launches Austin Nichols Archives Gold Foil Edition, a 16-year, 120-proof bourbon led by Bruce Russell and inspired by vintage 12-year “Cheesy Gold Foil” bottles, with a $400 SRP.