What does it mean for the state of bourbon when a major distillery announces that its main facility will cease production for all of 2026? That's the situation whiskey aficionados find themselves in with the news that Jim Beam's primary distillery, located in Clermont, Kentucky, will not produce any new whiskey for the whole of 2026. That does not mean that Jim Beam (AKA the James B. Beam Distilling Co.) is ceasing all production for the year - more on that later -
That's right: the Portland Mercury's Holiday Drink Week returns for another glorious marathon of festive booze magic! From December 1 through December 7, the city's best bartenders are shaking, stirring, and summoning up brand new, holiday-themed cocktails- and they're only $10 each! We've once again teamed up with some of Portland's finest bars and restaurants-plus our spirited pals at Jim Beam and Travel Portland -to deliver a week-long sleigh ride of delicious, limited-edition cocktails!
Sunshine Blend is crafted for those very moments. It's bourbon with its sleeves rolled up-easygoing, chilled out, and tailored for daytime sipping.