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Bardstown, KY ( May 26, 2026) - 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 , is a pioneering release that bridges Kentucky bourbon and Japanese whisky traditions in an entirely new way.  It is available in extremely limited quantities beginning May 29, 2026.   Developed in collaboration with Japan's Mars disilleries, this limited release represents a first-of-its kind co-aging proces, uniting two distinct whisky cultures within a single barrel. Japanese single malt whisky from Mars Komagatake and Tsunuki distilleries was shipped to Bardstown, Kentucky, where it was introduced into barrels containing mature bourbon.  Rather than a traditional finishing approach, the Japanese whisky and Kentucky bourbon were aged together in-barrel.  This allowed the spirits to fully integrate and evolve, emerging tw...

  Remus Bourbon Honors Baseball Legend Lou Gehrig with New Reserve Release Ultra-Limited Bourbon Pays Tribute to the Iron Horse in a Collectible New Expression Inspired by One of Baseball’s Most Enduring Icons Lawrenceburg, IN (May 19, 2026) – Today, Remus Bourbon , the award-winning whiskey produced by MGP’s Ross & Squibb Distillery , announced the launch of Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve Bourbon. Following the success of the brand’s Remus Babe Ruth Reserve Bourbon in 2024 and 2025, this year’s release honors Lou Gehrig, the iconic New York Yankees first baseman known as the “Iron Horse” for his extraordinary durability, humility, and enduring impact on the game. The limited-edition release is rich with symbolic details inspired by Gehrig’s legendary career and legacy. Crafted by Master Distiller Ian Stirsman, Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve incorporates four distinct mash bills in tribute to Gehrig’s legendary No. 4 jersey, while the bourbon’s 109 proof pays homage to the 100th annivers...

  Green River Distilling Co. Introduces Honey  Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey   Made with 100% Honey and No Artificial Sweeteners or Additives   Owensboro, Ky. ( May 12 , 2026) —  Green River Distilling Co. ,  known for classic, approachable Kentucky bourbon, expands its award-winning portfolio this month with the launch of  Green River Honey Finished Bourbon Whiskey . The new expression offers a fundamentally different take on honey whiskey by finishing  real  Kentucky  Straight   B ourbon with  100%  real  local honey inside the barrel, rather than relying on  additives and sweeteners .   While the honey whiskey category has  largely  moved  toward lower proof, heavily sweetened  liqueur blends ,  Green River Honey  takes a simple, honest, and more deliberate approach.    Green River Honey begins as  four-year-old  Green River Kentucky Straight...