TWiB: Old Elk Gets Acquired, BBCs New Master Blender, Blue Run Flight Series



It’s This Week in Bourbon for May 16th, Old Elk has been acquired by Middle West Spirits, Bardstown Bourbon Co has named a Master Blender, and Blue Run releases the Blue Run Flight Series

Show Notes:

  • Old Elk acquired by Middle West Spirits; tasting room closed.
  • Oregon ethics panel rejects Pappy Van Winkle scandal fine.
  • InvestBev invests eight-figure sum in Registered Distillery One.
  • Smoke & Oak book explores bourbon and cigar history, pairings, out May 28.
  • Lofted Spirits elevates Dan Callaway to Master Blender.
  • Knob Creek Single Barrel Select now cask strength, Bourbon & Rye, $69.99 SRP.
  • Hard Truth releases American Odd Sweet Mash Bourbon, 100 proof, $69.99.
  • Blue Run Spirits releases Flight Series III “micro batch” whiskeys, $124.99 SRP each.
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