It’s This Week in Bourbon for October 16th, 2026. Ummmm; Wes Henderson, Uncle Nearest Inc. is nearing a potential asset sale, and Pursuit Releases XS Double Oak.
Show Notes:
- Glenns Creek Distillery fire destroys historic vacant structures without loss of spirits
- Federal probe examines hidden cameras seized from former Angel’s Envy founder Wes Henderson
- Receivership sale of Uncle Nearest assets nears Chapter 11 filing amid federal probes
- ACSA economic study shows U.S. craft spirits volume declined 8% in 2025
- Performance fuel maker VP Racing acquires Alamo Distilling in contract expansion
- JetBlue adds 50ml bottles of Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon to onboard flights
- Fourth annual National Bourbon Week announced for Bardstown, Kentucky, June 14–20, 2027
- Lofted Spirits promotes Nick Smith to Master Distiller following 1,000,000th barrel milestone
- Pursuit Spirits announces Pursuit United XS Double Oak Rye capped at 720 bottles
- Starlight Distillery debuts Estate Collection 7-Year Cask Strength Bourbon at 110.8 proof
- Woodford Reserve releases 30th anniversary Triple Pot Still and ceramic decanter offerings
- Russell’s Reserve debuts Single Rickhouse 2026 – Camp Nelson D at 120.8 proof
- Maker’s Mark debuts World Wood Collection Expedition 01 travel-retail exclusive at 101 proof
- High West releases A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 14 finished in Port and Sherry casks
- Kentucky Senator Bourbon debuts Thoroughbred Legacy Series dedicated to champion filly Nitrogen
- KNOBEL Tennessee Whiskey launches 7-Year Special Edition funding trade scholarships at $99.99
- Frey Ranch introduces Harvester Series Third Harvest featuring farm-grown triticale at 90 proof
- Old Forester debuts Tribute Series 12-Year Bourbon in historic decanter bottle for $299.99
- Wyoming Whiskey launches Queen of the Tetons Second Edition honoring Grizzly 399 at 99 proof