Australian actor and producer Chris Hemsworth is now a co-owner of Archie Rose Distilling Co.
News Notes: Buffalo Trace Back On Tour, Chris Hemsworth Buys Into Australia's Archie Rose
August 28, 2026 –––––– Aubrey Thompson
Buffalo Trace On Tour Is Back For The Second Year of Cross-Country Tastings
Buffalo Trace Distillery On Tour returns this October, bringing its traveling tasting experience to four cities: Kansas City (the only returning stop), Branson, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Denver. Like last year, guests can reserve complimentary guided tastings featuring the distillery's flagship brands, including Buffalo Trace, Weller, Eagle Rare, and more, along with exclusive city-specific barware available for purchase.
Reservations open September 2 at 10 a.m. ET online. While the guided tastings have been shortened from 90 to 75 minutes, each stop now offers 14 sessions over four days, up from 10 during last year's tour.
- Branson, Missouri at Big Cedar Lodge – October 1-4
- Kansas City, Missouri at The Bauer – October 8-11
- Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas at The Laurel – October 14-17
- Denver, Colorado at Church Ranch Event Center – November 12-15
Chris Hemsworth Joins Australia’s Archie Rose Distilling Co. as Co-Owner
Sydney-based Archie Rose Distilling Co., known for its Australian-grown and heirloom grain whiskies, is getting the star treatment as actor and producer Chris Hemsworth joins founder Will Edwards as co-owner ahead of the brand's U.S. debut this fall. Hemsworth has also co-created three new whiskies slated for release in Asia and New Zealand later this year.
La Pulga Releases Third Annual Bottle in Partnership with Texas Christian University’s Football Team
Fort Worth, Texas-based La Pulga has unveiled the third annual Horned Frogs Collector's Bottle in partnership with Texas Christian University football team, the Horned Frogs. The limited-edition tequila features the brand's flagship blanco labeled with TCU's signature purple accents and its Horned Frog alebrije artwork inspired by traditional Mexican folk art. Priced at $50 and available exclusively online, it joins the 2024 and 2025 editions in a collectible gift box, also available online.
