National Bourbon Day Debate Has Real Numbers and a Deadline on One Side

Friday's American Whiskey Industry Brief opens with National Bourbon Day 48 hours out and the sharpest community one-bottle debate in years: Larceny Barrel Proof A926 at 126.8 proof and $69.99 versus Wild Turkey Master's Keep Triumph 2026 at 116.4 proof, 17 years, and $199.99. Triumph allocation window closes June 15 — one side of this debate has an action clock. Cut Spotlight: A926, BUY AT MSRP. First Sip Concept 24 covers the framework for comparing two bottles smartly. Full analysis at chasingtheunicornpodcast.com/the-brief.