It may be a dark liquor, but bourbon is the clear leader of the spirit trend, fueled by the renewed interest in authenticity and craft heritage products, innovation from distilleries and elevated cocktail programs.

Bell chefs and flavorists developed a wide range of flavor combinations for beverage, sweet and savory dishes. Tasting samples included an Aged Cider Mint Julep, Colonial Pound Cake, and Kentucky Rabbit Ricotta Toast.

The next big thing coming to a store near you will be new takes on peanut butter, protein-packed jerky, and smoked flavor in unexpected places

The more than $100 million investment includes the addition of stills, barrel warehouses, and related infrastructure to support the expanding operations.

Thanasi Foods LLC has launched all-natural Duke's Small Batch Smoked Meats.

Beam Inc. announced a deal to buy Pinnacle vodka and another brand from White Rock Distilleries Inc. for about $600 million.