The Proof Just Confirmed Your Next Woodford Buy

Tuesday's American Whiskey Industry Brief leads with the federal label approval confirming Woodford Reserve Batch Proof 2026 at 123.2 proof — the highest in the expression's five-year history — and explains why specialty retailers open pre-allocation lists six weeks before any announcement reaches the market. First Sip covers what barrel proof actually means and why water is a tool, not a concession. Chase Spotlight: Four Roses Single Barrel Select "Reunion" 2026, OBSV recipe, 11-year, 115.8 proof, $99.99, shipping this week. Full report at chasingtheunicornpodcast.com/the-brief.