It’s This Week in Bourbon for January 17th, 2025. Brown-Forman makes sweeping cuts across the organization and closes its cooperage, The TTB authorizes 13 new additional standard bottle sizes, and Woodford double double oak makes a national debut.
Show Notes:
- Brown-Forman restructures leadership and operations for $70M cost savings
- Rebecca Jago departs The Last Drop Distillers after 10+ years
- TTB expands standards of fill for wine and spirits containers
- Landry’s Inc. files trademark infringement lawsuit against Landry Distillery
- Kentucky corn farmers receive $2.8M initiative for regenerative practices
- Silverbelly Whiskey welcomes Mattie Jackson as Master Blender
- Heritage Distilling launches IPO and embraces Bitcoin for payments
- Yellowstone Bourbon named official partner of Ragnar Relay 2025
- InvestBev and Saga Spirits partner on 8-figure barrel financing deal
- Scottish Minister highlights whisky trade importance to US President Trump
- Raconteur Rye launches Miz Kiss Batch 3 featuring Mizunara finish
- Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon goes national at $199.99
- Old Forester releases 1910 Extra Old limited edition for $65
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