A Tax Law Just Expanded Your Bourbon Shelf — Heaven Hill 2033

Monday's American Whiskey Industry Brief leads with Heaven Hill's Q3 2026 Bardstown production expansion — Master Distiller Conor O'Driscoll named Kentucky's barrel inventory tax phase-out as the direct trigger, making it the first Big 4 public confirmation that the 20-year phase-out is redirecting fiscal relief into new-make capacity rather than margin. First Sip covers what actually moves bourbon prices — the short list behind why the same bottle costs $45 in Kentucky and $85 in Utah. Chase Spotlight: Parker's Heritage 2026 Barrel Proof Bottled-in-Bond at $129.99, pre-allocation opening today. Full report at chasingtheunicornpodcast.com/the-brief.