Seventy-Two Hours. Then It's Gone.

Tuesday's American Whiskey Industry Brief opens on the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof D926 TTB COLA confirmation — 130.4 proof, same as the C926 that sold through most retailers in 72 hours, with pre-allocation at $69.99 to $79.99 expected to open any day. The Cut Spotlight is Elijah Craig 18-Year 2026: pre-allocation at $89.99, hard close June 25, two days left — Whisky Advocate has scored the expression within one point of Knob Creek 18 across four vintages while Knob Creek runs $49 higher for the same age statement. Secondary Spotlight: Parker's Heritage Collection 2025 Heavy Char at $274 realized, down 29.7% from its $390 peak.Today's full written brief (free): https://chasingtheunicornpodcast.com/podcast/2026-06-23-the-cut-daily/The American Whiskey Industry Brief: https://chasingtheunicornpodcast.com/the-brief/