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Fred Minnick
fredminnick. com > 04/09/2026 > brother-justus-adopts-new-whiskey-category-logo

Brother Justus Adopts New Whiskey Category, Logo

4+ hour, 1+ min ago  (235+ words) Brother Justus Whiskey Company, a Minneapolis-based craft distillery, unveiled a blacksmith's hammer in front of a simple circle of light as its new logo and the" adoption of "American Whiskey" as its category, a change from its previous "American Single…...

Fred Minnick
fredminnick. com > 04/08/2026 > chattanooga-whiskey-brings-back-founders-anniversary-blend

Chattanooga Whiskey Brings Back Founder's Anniversary Blend

20+ hour, 1+ min ago  (453+ words) Fred Minnick Chattanooga Whiskey Brings Back Founder's Anniversary Blend Chattanooga Whiskey announced the return of its annual Founder's Anniversary Blend, scheduled for release at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery on Friday, April 10, 2026. To commemorate the fifth Founder's Blend, ticket holders…...

Fred Minnick
fredminnick. com > 04/08/2026 > kavalan-whisky-expands-into-kingdom-of-bahrain

Kavalan Whisky Expands into Kingdom of Bahrain

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (277+ words) Kavalan Distillery announced its expansion into Bahrain with the appointment of Gulf Brands International (GBI) as its official distributor in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Kavalan further strengthens its Middle East footprint with its debut in Bahrain. Kavalan will be introduced…...

Fred Minnick
fredminnick. com > 04/08/2026 > kentucky-artisan-expands-barrel-program-to-include-smaller-quantities

Kentucky Artisan Expands Barrel Program to Include Smaller Quantities

22+ hour, 20+ min ago  (360+ words) Emberson noted that the smaller barrels are the ideal size to commemorate special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and weddings, as well as corporate gifting opportunities. For restaurants or bars who are interested in testing out a single barrel program…...

Fred Minnick
fredminnick. com > 04/08/2026 > outlaw-distillery-expands-distribution-into-california

Outlaw Distillery Expands Distribution into California

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (208+ words) Outlaw Distillery announced a new distribution partnership that will bring the company's lineup of spirits to customers throughout the state of California. Beginning April 2026, California consumers will be able to find the distillery's flagship spirits in select big box retailers,…...

Fred Minnick
fredminnick. com > 04/07/2026 > buffalo-trace-releases-two-new-experimental-expressions

Buffalo Trace Releases Two New Experimental Expressions

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (270+ words) More about Single Oak Rye Bourbon The Single Oak Project began in 1999, when 96 oak trees were hand-selected from the Missouri Ozarks. Each tree was cut into a top and bottom section, yielding 192 unique pieces of wood and transformed into 192 individual…...

Fred Minnick
fredminnick. com > 04/07/2026 > redemption-launches-brand-reset-redesigned-bottle

Redemption Launches Brand Reset, Redesigned Bottle

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (322+ words) Redemption Whiskey unveiled a new packaging design and a new bourbon now bottled at 92 proof, marking a defining moment for the brand." At the heart of the relaunch is Redemption's new bottle design. The refreshed packaging features an eagle in…...

Fred Minnick
fredminnick. com > 04/07/2026 > pernod-ricard-usa-announces-distribution-changes

Pernod Ricard USA Announces Distribution Changes

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (172+ words) Pernod Ricard USA announced targeted changes to the distribution of its portfolio in select U. S. markets, reflecting a strategic, capability'driven approach to ensure excellence in execution, customer centricity and the long'term growth for its full portfolio of brands. As the distributor…...

Fred Minnick
fredminnick. com > 04/06/2026 > hard-truth-releases-french-oak-finished-bourbon

Hard Truth Releases French Oak Finished Bourbon

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (313+ words) Hard Truth Distilling Co. released its first Barrel Finish Reserve expression of 2026: French Oak Finished Bourbon. Distilled using the sweet mash method, the limited, grain-to-glass whiskey blends two mash bills: Hard Truth's straight bourbon and a unique, all-Indiana-grain bourbon. Each…...

Fred Minnick
fredminnick. com > 11/03/2025 > cedar-ridge-releases-double-barrel-expressions

Cedar Ridge Releases Double Barrel Expressions

5+ mon, 6+ day ago  (251+ words) The Cedar Ridge Distillery under the direction of Master Distiller Murphy Quint has released its Annual Double Barrel Bourbon and Double Barrel Rye Expressions. Both will be available November 7. While both releases are limited, the Double Barrel Bourbon and Double…...