Free Stagg Lottery Entry Is Live in Two States

Thursday's American Whiskey Industry Brief leads with Ohio and Pennsylvania opening their 2026 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection lottery portals — entry is free, takes sixty seconds, and closes in early June, with win probability around 10% on Stagg and Weller at confirmed $129.99 MSRP. First Sip covers pre-order, lottery, and walk-in access strategies — which mechanism fits which tier of bottle, and why today's BTAC portal is exactly the right tool for this release. Cut Spotlight: Larceny Barrel Proof C926, ship window closes tonight at $69.99. Bar Talk: Four Roses "Reunion" age premium. Full report at chasingtheunicornpodcast.com/the-brief.