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October 22, 2025

Land Run Named Top 5 Rye at the 2025 Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards

Five rye whiskeys rose to the top at the 2025 Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards. The judges awarded two Platinum medals and three Gold medals.
June 5, 2025

DISTILLERY TASTING ROOM NEARS COMPLETION

While things may look quiet at 112 N. Main Street, there’s been no shortage of activity behind the scenes at Land Run Distillery.
June 2, 2025

Land Run Distillery prepares for next phase in Newkirk; Offices opening soon and tasting room coming this fall

Over the past several months, the team has been hard at work finalizing everything from marketing and distribution to the countless logistical steps required to bring a distillery to life.
July 27, 2023

A NEW CHAPTER FOR NEWKIRK

A Texas man with Newkirk ties and his wife have big plans for the area that include transformation of downtown buildings into offices, a loft, a whiskey tasting room and an event center.

October 16, 2026

Land Run Distillery’s Pecan Wood Finished Bourbon Named Oklahoma’s Best Bourbon by Mashed

In its nationwide roundup of the best bourbons from all 50 states, Mashed names Land Run Distillery’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished with Pecan Wood the best bourbon in Oklahoma.
June 27, 2026

LAND RUN DISTILLERY DEBUTS EVEL KNIEVEL SPECIAL RELEASE COLLECTION AT LAS VEGAS MUSEUM OPENING

Land Run Distillery introduced its three-bottle Evel Knievel Special Release Collection during the opening weekend of The Evel Knievel Experience in Las Vegas. Created in collaboration with American Icon Spirits and the Evel Knievel brand, the commemorative collection celebrates the legendary daredevil through three distinctive Land Run whiskeys and custom…
May 19, 2025

Land Run Distillery Wins Daring Distillers Award, Announces Limited Evel Knievel Commemorative Bottle

Land Run Distillery announced today two limited-edition bottles created to honor legendary daredevil Evel Knievel. The commemorative release follows Land Run’s recent win of the American Icon Spirits 2025 Daring Distillers Award, a national recognition for innovation in bourbon maturation and finishing.