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Preservation Distillery Arrives in Arkansas: A Bourbon Legends Exclusive
Big news for Arkansas bourbon hunters! Central and Moon Distributors are bringing the legendary Preservation Distillery to our state. From the Stitzel-Weller connections of founder Marci Palatella to the ultra-rare "Immaculata" releases, here is everything you need to know about these small-batch Bardstown gems arriving on local shelves.
Bourbon Club of Arkansas Announces Final Results of 2026 Blind Whiskey of the Year Competition
PUBLISH DATE: March 5, 2026 The Bourbon Club of Arkansas (BCA) has revealed the final rankings from its annual Blind Whiskey of the Year competition, one of the most anticipated internal tastings within Arkansas’s bourbon community. Each year, BCA members…
Supreme Court May Revisit Interstate Alcohol Shipping — Why the Next Big Liquor Case Matters for Arkansas
The United States Supreme Court may soon step back into one of the most important debates in modern alcohol law: whether states can block out-of-state liquor retailers from shipping directly to consumers. A closely watched case, Day v. Henry, is…
Arkansas Meadery Opens Tasting Room in Alexander, Arkansas
PUBLISH DATE: February 24, 2026 Arkansas Meadery has opened its tasting room and is now accepting limited reservations for an exclusive private mead experience. Located in Alexander, Arkansas, this long-anticipated opening gives Arkansans a rare opportunity to step inside one…
CrossRoads Wine & Spirits Increases Weekly Wine Discount to 20%
Arkansas wine shoppers just got a mid-week upgrade. CrossRoads Wine & Spirits has officially announced a change to its popular weekly wine discount program — and it is good news for customers. Beginning March 1st, the store’s longstanding 15% off…
Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Price Jumps 25% in Arkansas as New Bottle Hits Shelves Nationally
PUBLISH DATE: February 21, 2026 Early Times Bottled-in-Bond is quietly becoming one of the most talked-about budget bourbons in Arkansas — not because of a new award or a flashy barrel pick, but because of a 25% price increase and…
Gutter Bound Set to Close Without Buyer or Investor
If you’ve ever driven toward Nashville or logged long miles along I-40, there’s a good chance you passed a small, easy-to-miss distillery sitting quietly off the highway — Gutter Bound Distillery. For many travelers, it was one of those places…
Memphis Liquor Wars: Buster’s Email Escalates the Fight Over a 1,500-Foot Rule
For many Arkansas bourbon and wine enthusiasts, Memphis is part of the regular hunting route. East Memphis stores—especially Buster’s Liquors & Wines—have long been destinations for store picks, premium wine, and the occasional allocated surprise. Now, a legal and regulatory…
Warehouse Liquor Teases a Possible New Logo
It appears that Warehouse Liquor may be experimenting with a refreshed visual identity. Yesterday, Warehouse Liquor posted an updated logo to its official Facebook page. At this time, it’s unclear whether the new design represents an official rebrand or simply…
Arkansas Barrel Heads and Bourbon Club of Arkansas Announce Official Partnership
PUBLISH DATE: January 18, 2026 A major development in the Arkansas whiskey community was announced this week as Arkansas Barrel Heads (ABH) and the Bourbon Club of Arkansas (BCA) formally established a new partnership that strengthens both organizations while preserving…