Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Podcast

22 New Bourbon and other American Whiskeys To Try! Since the Kentucky Bourbon Festival will be this weekend and we won't be having a podcast next Monday, this episode is going live now. Our next news episode will be Monday September 21. This week, Woodford Reserve Super Seasoned Oak, Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch and Old Forester Birthday Bourbon headline this early Kentucky Bourbon Festival-week roundup. We also have new releases from Sagamore, Basil Hayden, Baker's, Town Branch, Chattanooga Whiskey, Shortbarrel, Proof & Wood, Jeptha Creed, Remus and many more from Luxco. Tune in for all the details! CONTENTS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:22 Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection No. 22: Super Seasoned Oak 00:03:36 Four Roses 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch 00:06:38 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 00:08:38 Sagamore 8-Year Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey 00:10:12 Basil Hayden Cognac Cask Reserve 00:12:53 Baker’s 13 00:15:00 Town Branch Imperium MMXXVI 00:16:38 Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond: Fall 2022 Vintage 00:19:36 Shortbarrel Cigar Batch #4 00:21:26 Tumblin’ Dice 12 Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon 00:23:49  Jeptha Creed Solera Aged Bourbon 00:26:21 Remus Repeal Reserve Series X and First-Ever Remus Rye 00:28:44 Luxco Will Unveil Nine Additional Releases at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival   00:32:47 Closing If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

15 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know! Bonus Bourbon Litigation News Updates, too! Brown-Forman, Pernod Ricard and RNDC lead this week’s 15 bourbon industry news items. In addition, Elijah Craig and Evan Williams partner with UK Athletics; Old Louisville and New Era open new facilities; Buffalo Trace goes on tour; contests from NH Liquor and Garrison Brothers; and Kentucky Bourbon Festival news from Luxco, Whiskey House and Phifer Pavitt. We've also got updates on the Uncle Nearest, Kentucky Owl, Bardstown Bourbon Company and RNDC cases. Tune in for all the details! CONTENTS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:40 Brown-Forman Financials 00:06:19 Pernod Ricard Financials 00:11:00 Elijah Craig and Evan Williams and UK Athletics 00:16:35 American Whiskey Scholar  Certification 00:21:23 Old Louisville Whiskey Co.  00:24:35 New Era Whiskey Distillery and Social Club  00:27:04 Find Your Perfect Bourbon Contest 00:29:21 Garrison Brothers and Tuff Shed Backyard Bourbon Barn Sweepstakes 00:30:42 Buffalo Trace Distillery On Tour 00:32:41 BBQ, Bourbon & Burlesque Returns to Evansville 00:34:00 Volunteer for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 00:34:55 Luxco Events and Releases at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 00:37:05 Whiskey House Chalet 00:39:16 Phifer Pavitt Late Night and Reserve  00:41:49 Bourbon Litigation Update 00:42:15 Uncle Nearest 00:47:42 Kentucky Owl 00:50:30 Bardstown Bourbon Company 00:59:18 RNDC 01:05:18 Closing If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

21 New Bourbons and other American Whiskeys To Try! This week we have a 19-year bourbon finished for seven years in Mizunara oak, two new Bardstown Bourbon Company whiskeys and Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2026. The packed lineup also includes new bottles from Branch & Barrel, Little & Foster, Redwood Empire, Angel's Envy, Blue Note, Four Roses, Jack Daniel's, Michter's, New Riff, Cedar Ridge, Filmland Spirits, Starlight and Dark Arts Whiskey House. Tune in to learn all about them in this week's New Bourbon Releases News! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

14 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know! This week’s Bourbon and Distillery News leads with the expiration of President Trump’s temporary pause of tariffs tied to Canada’s restrictions on American alcohol, Sazerac Company’s acquisition of Garrard County Distilling, and Diageo’s $1 billion cost-savings plan and workforce reduction. Additional news comes from Suntory Holdings, Circle City Whiskey Co., Whiskey House of Kentucky, KEG 1 River City, Republic National Distributing Company, New Era Distillery & Social Club, Copper & Kings, Heaven Hill Brands, and Humble Baron at Uncle Nearest. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

9 (10) New Bourbon and other American Whiskeys To Try! This week, Jack Daniel's climbs to the top floor and 138.4 proof, Garrison Brothers' Cowboy Bourbon rides again, and Hard Truth, Chattanooga Whiskey, Redemption, Southern Grace, Ashland, Stetson and Ass Pocket Whiskey make this week's lineup anything but ordinary. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

7 Bourbon Legal Cases You’ll Want to Know About What’s happening inside some of bourbon’s most closely watched legal and financial cases? Dean and Ed examine the latest developments involving Uncle Nearest, including the completed Martha’s Vineyard property sale and what may come next for the company. They also break down three separate former-employee lawsuits involving Bardstown Bourbon Company, review Kentucky Owl’s bankruptcy activity, and check in on the construction disputes involving The Kentucky Castle and Binder’s Stash. Plus, they discuss the proposed sale of Luca Mariano and take a deeper look at RNDC’s bankruptcy plan—including what drove the distributor’s long decline, what its owners are contributing, and how much suppliers could still be owed. All claims discussed are allegations unless established or resolved in court. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

13 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know! This week we cover everything from Sazerac's renewed pursuit of Brown-Forman and RNDC's bankruptcy to financial results from MGP, Diageo and Campari. We've also got news from Jameson & the NFL, Jim Beam, SirDavis, Wheatley Vodka & NASCAR, Chicken Cock, Oaklore, Unreined and H. Obernauer & Co. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

20 New Bourbon and other American Whiskeys To Try! We have twenty new bourbons and American whiskeys to discuss this week, including Woodinville’s 7-Year cask strength single barrel bourbon and rye, Garrison Brothers Hye Rye, Bardstown Bourbon Company Victoria Pineapple Barrel, Old Forester Triple Char, Bulleit ’87 and Old Elk’s 10-Year Collection. We also cover Stillman’s Sonder, Stranahan’s Bottled-in-Bond, New Riff Headliner, Larrikin 9 Year Kentucky Rye, Root Shoot’s peach-brandy-cask-finished single malt and more. Tune in to learn about them! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Dragon Con Bourbon 2026 Straight Bourbon Whiskey 94 Proof SRP: $39.99 Please enjoy our Dragon Con Bourbon 2026 Review! **Celebrating Dragon Con’s 40th Anniversary** Dragon Con is one of the largest multi-media popular culture conventions in the United States, focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. Held annually in downtown Atlanta over Labor Day weekend, it draws tens of thousands of attendees from around the world. Dragon Con Bourbon 2026 is the second annual bourbon release created in collaboration with Atlanta’s Old Fourth Distillery. This limited-edition release celebrates the convention’s 40th anniversary. Each annual edition features a new collector’s label. **Details** * Distillery: Old Fourth Distillery * Name: Dragon Con Bourbon 2026 * Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey * Mash Bill: 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley * Age: 4–6 years * Proof: 94 * ABV: 47% * Bottle Size: 750 mL * Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 * Availability: Limited to 3,700 bottles * Engraving: Available for an additional $15 * Release: Second annual Dragon Con Bourbon edition If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

14 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know! In this week's news, WhistlePig joins the KDA, Gen Z is drinking, both Alabama Cooperage and Moonshine University are headed for closure, and Southern Glazer's and Diageo are cutting jobs. Tune in to learn all about these news stories and more in this week's Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon and Distillery News! Cheers!🥃 If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

32 New Bourbon and other American Spirits To Try! In this week's New Bourbon Releases News, Buffalo Trace unveils its third Prohibition Collection, Heaven Hill introduces Double Mash Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, and 1792 adds its first rye and oldest bourbon. Plus, new releases from Starlight, Yellowstone, Jackson Purchase, Whiskey JYPSI, Black Maple Hill and more. Listen in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃  

In our latest Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Litigation Update, Dean Langdon, a seasoned bankruptcy attorney, and I discuss the latest legal developments involving Uncle Nearest, Garrard County Distilling, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Luca Mariano, Kentucky Owl, and TKC Distilling. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

10 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know This week brings four new Kentucky Bourbon Trail destinations, new tasting rooms in Bardstown, major bourbon industry legislation, Goodwood's bankruptcy, and the latest Bourbon Litigation News. It's been another busy couple of weeks in the bourbon world, and we're covering all of that and much more in this week's Bourbon and Distillery News! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

What happens when a mechanical engineer builds a distillery instead of a traditional distiller?   This week we're joined by Southern Distilling co-founder Pete Barger for a fascinating conversation about contract distilling, regenerative farming, engineering-driven whiskey production, the current state of the bourbon industry, and why he believes American Single Malt has an exciting future. We also taste several Southern Star bourbons and ryes while discussing the philosophy behind one of North Carolina's most innovative distilleries. Tune in to hear all the details!   If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can find a whole lot more bourbon-related content over on BourbonObsessed.com. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃  

18 New Bourbons and Other American Whiskeys To Try! This week's New Bourbon Releases News features Four Roses Experimental Series No. 001 finished in Mizunara oak, Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon (the first-ever blend of straight bourbon from all 50 states), Bulleit 20-Year-Old Rye, several America 250-themed whiskeys and many more. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Most maple-finished bourbons are all about sweetness. Shortbarrel says Sapsquatch is different. • 110 Proof • Blend of 6-8 year Kentucky and Indiana bourbons • Barrels sourced from Jim Beam, Barton, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Green River, and MGP • Finished using sugar maple infusion spirals and former maple syrup barrels • Non-chill filtered • $89.99 MSRP Listen to our review and tell us: Did Shortbarrel get it right? If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

13 Bourbon Industry News Stories and Bourbon Litigation Updates You Need to Know! In this week’s Bourbon and Distillery News we cover the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and IWSC results, North Carolina’s proposed minimum liquor pricing, Willett’s new Springfield distillery, the Uncle Nearest receivership, a major bourbon cargo theft, and much more. Listen in to learn more! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

29 New Bourbon & Other American Whiskey Releases To Try! In this week’s New Bourbon Releases News, we cover 29 new bourbon and American whiskey releases, including Michter’s 10 Year Rye, Four Roses Anthology Series Chapter One: Origin 21-Year-Old Bourbon, Old Forester President’s Choice, Booker’s Milkshake Batch, Frey Ranch 10-Year-Old Bourbon, and many more. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

6 Bourbon Litigation Updates That You Need To Know! A potential buyer emerges for Uncle Nearest, Garrard County Distilling heads toward a foreclosure sale, new rulings are issued in the Bardstown Bourbon litigation, lawsuits target TKC Distilling and related entities, there may finally be a buyer for Luca Mariano, and a whole lot more on this week’s Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Litigation News. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find a whole lot more bourbon-related content, as well as links to support us and buy some swag. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

10 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know! Whiskey House lays off around 30% of their workforce, RNDC has unpaid bills, Brown-Forman reports fiscal 2026 results, Sazerac releases a  Tennessee Whiskey, there’s a potential buyer for Uncle Nearest, and a whole lot more on this week’s Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon and Distillery News. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Can a bourbon finished in SIX different casks actually work? 🤔 We're tasting Gambit Number 6 from Chip Tate (founder of Balcones). This 92-proof Kentucky Bourbon spends time in Sonoma Chardonnay, Sonoma Cabernet, Apple Brandy, Oloroso Sherry, Moscatel, and Tokaji casks. The flavor profile changes with every single sip! Watch our full thoughts on this complex, fruit-forward pour. Have you tried Gambit Number 6? Let us know! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

We hit the road to Matthews, NC (just outside of Charlotte) to hang out with Matt and Tom, the founders of Oaklore Distilling Co.!   From walking their kids to the bus stop to launching one of the most exciting craft distilleries in North Carolina, their journey is packed with passion, late-night ideas, and a serious obsession with the magic of oak maturation.   In this episode, we’re breaking down: How they accidentally won a blind tasting with their own whiskey 🥃 The science of the Piedmont climate on aging barrels ☀️🍁 A sneak peek at their upcoming Prohibition Oak release (aged with actual 100-year-old wood!) 🪵👀 Why they treat every single bottle with a strict "make it right" philosophy. Grab a pour, sit back, and come along for the ride! 👉Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your thoughts on Oaklore Distilling!   If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

25 New Bourbons (and other American Whiskey) Releases To Try! Wild Turkey revives “Cheesy Gold Foil,” Heaven Hill declares 2026 the “Year of Wheat,” Green River finishes bourbon with real honey, and Remus honors Lou Gehrig with a symbolic limited release. We have these stories and many more in this week’s New Bourbon Releases News. Listen in to learn all about them! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

11 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know! Sazerac loses a fifteen-billion-dollar play, RNDC continues a major market selloff, Buffalo Trace new café is open, and the American Craft Spirits Association launches an official craft seal. All this and more in this week’s Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon and Distillery News! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

14 New Bourbon (and other American Whiskey) Releases To Try! From a 163.2-proof Stitzel Reserve 31-Year-Old Bourbon to Little Book Chapter 10, the Formula 1-inspired Jack Daniel's Halo MK1, and Preservation Distillery's 2nd ever release of Very Olde St. Nick Immaculata, this week brings 14 exciting new bourbons and other American whiskey releases! Listen in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

11 Bourbon News Stories You Need To Know! Buffalo Trace opens a new on-site café, Diageo unveils a $415M facility in Alabama, MGP navigates whiskey inventory headwinds, and RNDC continues a major market selloff. Plus, Yellowstone Bourbon tops $1M in national park donations and North Carolina cracks down on illegal bourbon sales. Listen in for all this and more in this week's Bourbon and Distillery News! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

6 Distillery Bankruptcies, Lawsuits & Liens The Uncle Nearest Martha’s Vineyard house moves a little closer to sale, Luca Mariano can’t find a buyer, and Kentucky Owl sells off their whiskey. All this and more on this episode of the Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Litigation News Update Podcast! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃  

24 New Bourbon (and other American Whiskey) Releases To Try! Get the inside scoop on 24 massive new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases, headlined by the landmark Eagle Rare 30-Year-Old and five distinct, high-proof batches of Jack Daniel’s Special Release Small Batch Rye. We also dive into the encore Batch 2 release of the award-winning Wenzel Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon, the six-bottle Starlight Terroir Collection, and Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm Wheat Whisky. Plus, we have additional don't-miss new drops like Michter’s Barrel Strength Sour Mash, Rabbit Hole Raceking, and the Elijah Craig 2026 PGA Championship Edition. Listen in for all the details on these and more in this week's New Bourbon Releases News! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

14 Bourbon Industry news stories you need to know! From a potential $15 billion merger to a sudden production pause at major Kentucky distilleries, this week’s industry news is moving fast. We dive into Sazerac’s bid for Brown-Forman, MGP's inventory adjustments, The Ingram Distillery's new tours, the return of home distilling and a "Legacy" trademark battle that forced a local Michigan distillery to rebrand. Plus, we have financial reports from Pernod-Ricard and Constellation and breaking news from Lofted Spirits. Listen in for all the details on these news items and more in our latest Bourbon and Distillery News Podcast! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Buffalo Trace Single Oak Rye Bourbon and a new Experimental Collection release lead a packed week of new bourbon releases, joined by Angel’s Envy 2026 Cask Strength Bourbon and 10-Year Rye, Knob Creek Blender’s Edition 01, Cedar Ridge Pete & Sherri Married — 2nd Anniversary, Castle & Key Cherry Liqueur Finished Rye, Gambit No. 6, New Riff DUET American Whiskey, Basil Hayden Golden Rye, Oak & Age Founders Pick Single Barrels, Casey Jones Revere Bourbon, Chattanooga Whiskey Founder’s 14th Anniversary Blend, and more. Listen in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Old Grand-Dad 114 Proof Single Barrel Aged 7 Years SRP: Unknown, but seems to be $50-$60 This bourbon just appeared out of the blue, but we are happy to see it, nonetheless! With richer flavors than the tradition Old Grand-Dad 114, and a bit less dominant spice, this is a delicious pour! Have you tried it yet? What did you think? If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

This week’s industry roundup is headlined by a potential "merger of equals" between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard, a move that would create a global spirits titan. We also cover the Chapter 7 bankruptcy of Rotten Little Bastard Distillery, the $1.2 million lawsuit halting Binder’s Stash's tasting room, and Alberta’s AI-drafted Alberta Whisky Act. Then we explore the debut of The 1933 Society at Hotel Distil, and the launch of Larry Rice’s Old Treasure. Finally, we break down critical economic reports from DISCUS and the American Whiskey Association (AWA) alongside Woodford Reserve’s $5,000 mint julep cup. Tune in to learn all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃  

In part two of this week's episode, we've got the "merger of equals" discussions between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard, a maritime showdown as Jefferson’s Bourbon announces a fleet-wide aging partnership with Holland America Line, while Milam & Greene launches its own 188-day world cruise experiment aboard Regent Seven Seas. But it’s not all smooth sailing; we’re also covering the ongoing Uncle Nearest saga, the lawsuits at Bardstown Bourbon Co., and the latest foreclosure and lien news out of LF Heritage Distilling Co. Also, National Bourbon Week tickets are now on sale, Kentucky Bourbon Festival tickets go on sale in just a couple of weeks, Chicken Cock rebrands their Louisville speakeasy and the IWSC returns to Bardstown! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Hold on to your Glencairns—this week is massive. From heavyweight drops like Jack Daniel’s Aged Series 2026 and Elijah Craig 15-Year Single Barrel to experimental pours like Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat and Old Forester High Angels’ Share, we’re tracking 23 new releases you need to see. We’ve also got the scoop on Blood Oath Pact 12, Michter’s 2026 limited editions, and many more. Tune in for all the details! This week our podcast is in two parts - Part 1 (this video) on new releases and Part 2 on bourbon & distillery news and the latest bourbon litigation updates. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Get ready for a massive week in whiskey! From the ultra-aged Heaven Hill Heritage 22-Year-Old and the port-finished Remus Experimental Series No. 2 to the smoky Bulleit Mesquite Smoked Malt Bourbon, we are covering a record-breaking list of new drops. Dive in for the latest on Maker’s Mark, New Riff, Milam & Greene, Woodford Reserve, Jack Daniel’s, Garrison Brothers, Augusta Distillery, Copper & Cask, Peg Leg Porker, Lost Lantern, Larrikin, and Frey Ranch. Whether you're hunting for a hazmat-proof Canadian blend or a rosewater-proofed spring sipper, listen in for the full breakdown! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

In this week's bourbon news: Mississippi ABC delays leave shelves empty, Iowa considers ending its state spirits monopoly, and Sazerac moves on Garrard County Distilling’s debt. Also this week: New Riff named Kentucky Bourbon Festival’s featured distillery, a new Bourbon Trail trip planner, Prova Spirits joins the KDA, alcohol spending trends shift, and financial reports from Diageo, Brown-Forman, and MGP Ingredients. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

This week's New Bourbon Releases News brings serious range -- from Heaven Hill Deatsville 13-Year-Old and the return of Michter's 10 Year Bourbon to Hard Truth's first 7-Year expressions, Yellowstone Recollection, Rebel Kyle Busch Single Barrel, Southern Star Paragon Zinfandel Finish, Bernheim's 20th Anniversary Limited Edition, Log Still Bishop's Blend Second Edition, and New Riff Entrepreneurial Spark 2026. And with St. Patrick's Day approaching, we're also highlighting Two Stacks The First Cut Signature Blend Irish Whiskey. Proof, pricing, limited releases, collaborations, and special finishes - tune in to learn more! Plus, we have updates on the ongoing distillery bankruptcies. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

We lead with the most socially prominent case: the high-stakes federal receivership of Uncle Nearest. With a critical February 9th hearing behind us and a decision looming in mid-March, we discuss the battle for control between the founders and the court-appointed receiver. Next, we look at the bankruptcy and upcoming auction for Luca Mariano in Danville, followed by an update on the holding pattern at Garrard County Distilling, where a massive $250 million facility sits idle while receivers search for a buyer. Then, we navigate the "cluster" of the Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl bankruptcy in Texas, including the appointment of new trustees and the unusual legal fight over the brand's intellectual property. Finally, we break down the "breaking news" in the legal world: the 150-page verified complaint filed against Bardstown Bourbon Company, Pritzker Private Capital, and upper management. We analyze the allegations ranging from discrimination to regulatory concerns and discuss the potential for a "cultural change" within the company. It’s a candid, expert-led look at the legal battles shaping the future of these brands. Plus, we drop a hint about which Louisville producer might be the next to enter the bankruptcy courts. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

In this week's news, Kentucky lawmakers are proposing a major overhaul of alcohol taxes, Illinois could lower its DUI threshold to 0.05, Hotaling shuts down distilling in San Francisco, and the World Whiskies Awards name their 2026 America winners. Plus, a new Louisville whiskey venture and a Bardstown lawsuit. Here’s what you need to know this week! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

King of Kentucky goes Small Batch for the first time, Buffalo Trace turns up the volume on Traveller Whiskey with a 121-proof release, and Michter’s ships the ultra-rare 2025 Edition of Celebration Sour Mash. Plus, new Bottled-in-Bond releases from Kentucky Artisan Distillery, a unique Cabernet Sauvignon finish from Woodford Reserve, a new Rye from Lost Lantern, a limited edition from Buzzard’s Roost, a high proof wheated bourbon from Green River, a nationwide release from Shortbarrel and a new subscription service from Frey Ranch. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

This week's Bourbon and Distillery News covers Gallo's acquisition of Four Roses, WhistlePig's new CEO, Barrell Craft Spirits' facility sale, Uncle Nearest's receivership update, Kentucky bourbon's economic impact, Bourbon Women's 15th anniversary, Misunderstood Whiskey's charitable campaign, McTavish Spirits' partnership with DMY Brands, and Washington's move toward a 0.05% DUI limit. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Winchester Ammunition launches an official bourbon (and it’s not the one you think), Garrison Brothers releases its first Bottled-in-Bond, and Maker’s Mark finally adds an age statement to Cask Strength. Plus, a new High Rye Blue Corn release, Bardstown Bourbon Company gets a makeover, an AI bartender with attitude, and a sweet Valentine's deal on bourbon chocolates. Tune in to this week's New Bourbon Releases News for all the details! In this week's episode we also review the new Winchester Straight and Double Oaked Bourbons, and discuss how to figure out the number of calories in your bourbon with Ed's Bourbon Whiskey Calorie Calculator! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃  

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s Bourbon and Distillery News covers major board leadership changes at the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the sale of Casey Jones Distillery to B3 Beverage Company, and the appointment of a new CEO at Company Distilling. We also look at Whiskey House of Kentucky’s first K-RAX warehouse, the move by Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl into Chapter 7 liquidation, and new direct-to-consumer spirits rules in California. Distribution news includes Republic National Distributing Company and Reyes Beverage Group, while brand updates come from Whiskey JYPSI, The Daily Pour, and WhiskyX. Listen in for a full breakdown of what’s happening across the bourbon industry. if you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

In this week's New Bourbon Releases News: Eli Manning picks a cask strength Knob Creek Bourbon, Old Forester 1924 returns, and High West drops a massive 6-20 year blend. Plus: Woodford Double Double Oaked, Rebel Root Beer, Bluegrass Distillers Roses, and the bourbon-infused S'mores chocolate bar you need right now. Finally, Lock Stock & Barrel 25 year old rye and New Riff's new Balboa Rye. Listen in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s Bourbon and Distillery News takes a closer look at what the 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines actually say about alcohol, highlights Bardstown Bourbon Company’s renewed ENERGY STAR certification, and covers the bankruptcy filing of Ohio’s A.M. Scott Distillery. We also share updates on Whiskey House of Kentucky’s new ISO certifications and a strategic minority investment from Meat Church BBQ into Pursuit Spirits. As an added bonus, our cohost and bankruptcy attorney, Dean Langdon, will update us on some of the ongoing distillery bankruptcies. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Do you want to cut back on your post-holiday alcohol consumption, but Dry January is a bit too extreme? Then, how about Damp January instead? Let's drink low proof bourbons, and lower our alcohol, as well as our calorie, intake! Listen in for some flavorful options! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can find the full reviews for each of the bourbons that I discuss over on BourbonObsessed.com. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week's Bourbon and Distillery News takes a deeper look at the renewed debate over alcohol and cardiovascular health sparked by a recent American Heart Association review and examined by The New York Times. In addition, we explore Suntory Global Spirits' decision to pause production at Beam's Clermont distillery, highlight Heaven Hill Brands' 90th anniversary, share encouraging Irish whiskey export and tourism data, and cover the Kentucky Distillers' Association's 2026 Leadership Academy class. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃  

Join Ed & Karen as we discuss all the new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! This week’s New Bourbon (and other American Whiskey) Releases roundup includes Old Forester’s latest 117 Series, new age-stated whiskeys from Old Hickory Bourbon, Wilderness Trail’s commemorative 10-Year Wheated Bourbon, Heaven Hill’s Fall 2025 Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series, seasonal releases from Whiskey Thief and Larrikin Bourbon Co., a Spurs-themed single barrel from Garrison Brothers, and a new flavored release from World Whiskey Society. Tune in to catch up on every new bottle hitting shelves this week! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃  

Join Ed and Dean as we taste and review the Barrel Proof version of the Pursuit United Triple Mash Rye! Triple Mash Rye is made from 3 different mash bills from two different distilleries: Bardstown Bourbon Co. 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Sagamore Spirit  A: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley  B: 52% Rye, 43% Corn, 5% Malted Barley It's bottled at barrel proof, and the proof varies between batches; ours is 121.8 proof.  SRP is $79.99. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, over on BourbonObsessed.com you can also find many more bourbon reviews, my newsletters as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. We hope you have enjoyed our Pursuit United Triple Mash Barrel Proof Rye Review! Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃 Note: This sample was graciously provided by the brand for our review. We appreciate it!

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s Bourbon & Distillery News covers major updates from The Ingram Distillery, Lofted Spirits, Maker’s Mark, Benson Valley Bourbon, Misunderstood Brands, WhistlePig, Old Steelhouse Distillery, and Brown-Forman, plus new insights from IWSR on U.S. drinking trends, an abstinence study update, and a Pappy raffle from Ronald McDonald House Charities. Tune in to get caught up on everything happening in bourbon! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃