It’s This Week in Bourbon for April 24th 2026. Sazerac has formally offered $15 billion to buy Brown Forman, Uncle Nearest could be forced to shut down within 30 days, and Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the release of Eagle Rare 30.
Show Notes:
- Jeptha Creed Distillery launches new visitor experiences and single-barrel programs to mark 10th anniversary
- Sazerac launches $15 billion acquisition bid for rival Brown-Forman
- Uncle Nearest faces potential shutdown and insolvency amid financial crisis and default
- Diageo opens new $415 million automated manufacturing facility in Alabama
- Buffalo Trace announces Eagle Rare 30, its oldest age-stated bourbon, for $12,500
- Kentucky Senator Bourbon and PDJF partner for limited 140-bottle charity release
- Jack Daniel Distillery debuts Special Release Small Batch Rye aged 10 years
- Michter’s announces first-ever release of US*1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash in May
- Hard Truth Distilling Co. unveils limited Mizunara Finished Wheated Bourbon
- B.R. Distilling launches unfiltered Blue Note Small Batch Wheated Bourbon
- Maker’s Mark releases 2026 edition of wheat-forward Star Hill Farm Whisky
- Four Roses rolls out second rotation of its Single Barrel Collection nationwide