The popular distiller of whiskey, vodka, gin, and rum closes its distilleries and tasting rooms. In 2025, U.S. spirits sales and volume declined amid rising costs and changing consumer attitudes ...

Americans may find themselves paying more for a bourbon neat these days. U.S. whiskey distillers throughout the liquor industry are facing financial hardship lately, and economic experts are pointing ...

Heaven Hill, a family-owned spirits company, is approaching its 90th anniversary on Dec. 13. Founded by five brothers in 1935, the company is now led by the third generation of the founding family.

MGP Ingredients is transitioning from a commodity distiller to a premium branded spirits company, driving higher margins and diversified revenue streams. Despite a challenging whiskey market and a 16% ...

An increasing number of distilleries are experimenting with aging their whiskey in barrels made from this flavorful variety of oak. One of the key reasons why bourbon tastes like bourbon is that it’s ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill heading to the Illinois House floor could update state regulations for craft brewers and distillers to help grow business. The plan could create a Class 3 craft ...

One of Kentucky’s biggest bourbons is for sale. According to the Financial Times, Japanese brewer Kirin has put Four Roses up for sale for $1 billion. Financial Times cited people familiar with the ...

Three Michigan gin, whiskey and spirit distillers are among the best in the U.S., USA TODAY readers say. Granor Farm, in Three Oaks, Long Road Distillers, in Grand Rapids, and Traverse City Whiskey Co ...

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The narrative around tequila is shifting in exciting ways: an increasing number of women are claiming the title of master distiller, rising the ranks of storied brands and blending centuries old ...

Peach Street Distillers in Palisade is under new ownership with a focus on leading with the award-winning spirits the distillery produces. Palisade natives Michael and Cody Butters Lewis purchased the ...

Locals have been enjoying the spoils of Winter Park Distilling Company‘s stills since 2010, but when their dual public house, which was also home to the Bear & Peacock Brewery, shuttered its doors on ...