Puncher’s Chance Bourbon LLC launched its pure Kentucky Straight Bourbon. 

Woodford Reserve released its oldest bourbon yet — Woodford Reserve Very Fine Rare Bourbon — as part of the distillery's 2020 Master’s Collection, it says.

Brough Brothers Distillery, Louisville, Ky., the first Black-owned distillery in Kentucky, opened its doors for business.

After a months-long process, Matt Porter was named the 2020 “World’s Top Whiskey Taster” by Bardstown Bourbon Co. The Hartford, Conn., resident earned a perfect score in the regional competition. 

Laws Whiskey House announced the launch of its limited-edition Experiential Series Ruby Port Finished Bourbon, adding another expression of Laws’ classic Four Grain Straight Bourbon finished in ruby port casks, it says.

San Antonio, Texas-based Devils River Distillery released its latest premium whiskey expression: Devils River Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a "grain-to-glass" 100 percent Texas straight bourbon.

As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the United States, everyday heroes stepped up to support family, friends, neighbors and strangers. These "local legends" have provided unity, comfort, nourishment and relief during these unprecedented health and economic challenges. To show support, Matthew McConaughey and Wild Turkey give thanks and celebrate four selfless individuals from Austin, Chicago, Dallas, and New Orleans who've demonstrated unwavering conviction in serving their communities.

Weed Cellars was onsite at this year’s Hospitality Tour, pouring drinks as part of the event that raises money to support those in the hospitality industry who are struggling due to COVID-19. 

As consumers demand more from today’s beverages, today’s manufacturers continue to develop innovative new products that deliver function and convenience. Kudos to Big Easy Bucha’s new line of functional shots, which won Beverage Industry’s New Product of the Month for August. 

The Evan Williams Bourbon family, a brand family within Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Ky., announced its Evan Williams Black, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Evan Williams Flavors will receive a new signature bottle with updated label designs.