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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It’s This Week in Bourbon for January 10th, 2025. Redwood Empire Whiskey acquires Savage & Cooke distillery, Glencairn has taken legal action, and Old Forester 1924 is returning to shelves for a second year.

Show Notes:

• InvestBev Credit & Rare Character Whiskey
• Redwood Empire Acquires Savage & Cooke
• Glencairn Legal Action
• Give 270 Charity Raffle
• Fireball Flo Turns 106
• Log Still Trinity Blend
• WhistlePig Alcohol-Free Cocktail
• October London Bourbon Collaboration with Mr. and Mrs. Bourbon
• Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series #14
• Old Forester 1924 Returns
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Bourbon Pursuit’s year-end wrap-up with our Whiskeys of they Year and plans for 2025.

Show Notes:

• Year-End Reflections
• Podcast Highlights
• New Studio Excitement
• Pursuit Spirits Vision
• Anticipating PursuitPalooza
• Distillery Visits and Experiences
• Looking Ahead to 2025
• Membership and Engagement Plans
• Whiskeys of the Year
• Closing Thoughts and Cheers
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It’s This Week in Bourbon for December 20th, 2024. More barrel lending programs are becoming available, The Federal Trade Commission and Southern Wine & Glaziers are headed to court, Heaven Hill releases the Fall 2024 edition of Old Fitzgerald.

Show Notes:

• Bardstown Bourbon Company and Brindiamo Group launch an exclusive barrel leasing program
• Whiskey House and Whiskey Capital partner to provide non-dilutive, barrel-backed financing solutions for whiskey brands
• Jim Beam launches the Beam Private Barrel Club
• The FTC sues Southern Glazer’s for alleged anticompetitive pricing practices
• Balance Distilling Company resurrects the historic Mammoth Cave Bourbon brand
• Nordic Bourbon Company introduces direct-to-consumer shipping for American whiskey in Europe
• Fred Minnick hosts a top-tier whiskey and music event during Super Bowl week
• The TTB officially recognizes the American Single Malt Whiskey category
• Old Forester 117 Series Warehouse I
• Hidden Barn Series One Slow Fade
• Pendleton 1910 Bourbon
• Oakley Spirits 20-Year Bourbon
• High West & Casa Noble Partnership
• Town Branch Single Malt Archive Series
• Old Fitzgerald Fall 2024 Release
• Woodford Reserve Batch Proof
• Chattanooga Whiskey Vault Series Return
• Penelope Bourbon Havana
• Van Winkle Whiskey Collection 2024
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It’s This Week in Bourbon for December 6th, 2024. Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, signaling shifts in the whiskey landscape. Ohio proposes a bourbon flipping bill, stirring debate among consumers. Hosts Kenny and Ryan share holiday reflections and discuss Jack Daniels’ Barrel Tree Sale for service members. New Riff’s bottled in bond is named Whiskey of the Year, while Elijah Craig unveils the festive Craignog cocktail kit. Highlights also include Booker’s Bourbon “Jimmy’s Batch” honoring industry legends and Bakta Spirits’ Bakta 2005, which raises skepticism with its marketing. Tune in for more bourbon news and discussions next week!

Show Notes:

• Ohio Bill Targets Bourbon “Flippers” with Open-Bottle Rule
• Jack Daniel’s Barrel Tree Sale Supports Military Families
• New Riff Bourbon Wins Whisky Exchange’s 2025 Award
• Ken Lewis Elected Kentucky Distillers’ Association Chair
• Stoli Group (USA) Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
• Woodford Reserve Debuts Limited-Edition Chocolate Bourbon Bar
• McDonald’s Offers Beer in Select International Locations
• Watch Hill Whiskey Releases 20-Year Bourbon Batch 02
• Blue Run Spirits Releases Ember
• Preservation Distillery Launches Wheated Pot Distilled Bourbon
• Elijah Craig Introduces “Craig Nog” Eggnog Cocktail Kit
• Booker’s Bourbon Honors Jimmy Russell with 2024-04 Batch
• BHAKTA Launches Rare 2005 Bourbon at $1000
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It’s This Week in Bourbon for November 29th 2024. Kentucky will start its first online confiscated alcohol auction this week, New Riff Distilling will deck the halls rerelease of its Winter Whiskey, and we talk a bit about Thanksgiving.

Show Notes:

• Heritage Distilling Co is aiming to raise $6.75 million through an initial public offering (IPO)
• Proper No Twelve is being pulled from shelves in Ireland
• The Overholt Chore Coat
• Kentucky will start its first online confiscated alcohol auction this week
• New Riff Winter Whiskey
• Casey Jones Founder’s 10th Anniversary Blend
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It’s This Week in Bourbon for November 22nd 2024. Maker’s Mark appointed a new master distiller and lead blender, Still Austin has a new KentuckyFU campaign, and Four Roses introduces the Single Barrel Collection.

Show Notes:

• Black Diamond and Hocking Valley create the first railroad box car barrel storage
• Evan Williams announced 15 recipients of the American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund grants
• Maker’s Mark appointed a new master distiller and lead blender
• Buffalo Trace Bourbon collaboration with Bettinardi Golf
• Tariffs on American whiskey exports to Europe could resume in March 2025
• Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery has named Brandon O’Daniel as the new head distiller
• High Basin Brands has reached an agreement for an asset purchase of Treaty Oak Brewing and Distilling
• An Indiana man was sentenced to 48 months in prison and over $100k in fines for killing 3 people with an unregistered still
• Still Austin has a new KentuckyFU campaign
• Remus Gatsby Reserve 2024 Edition
• Elkwood 15-Year Single Barrel Bourbon
• Milam & Greene Whiskey Cooper’s Hawk Single Barrel Bourbon
• Hidden Barn Bourbon 2024 Madeira finished bourbon
• Laws Whiskey House Honey Cask Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey finished in a Cognac Foeder
• Abraham Bowman Oak Series: American Oak
• Michter’s 20 Year
• Four Roses introduces the Single Barrel Collection
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It’s This Week in Bourbon for November 8th 2024. A brief history of alcohol and Election Day, MGP pulls back on distilling, and Wyoming Whiskey proudly introduces Queen of the Tetons.

Show Notes:

• brief history of alcohol and Election Day
• MGP pulls back on distilling
• Old Grand-Dad 16 years
• Wyoming Whiskey Queen of the Tetons
• Stock Exchange Club of Los Angeles
• Saints Alley Nobleman
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It’s This Week in Bourbon for November 1st 2024. Buffalo Trace Antique Collection has returned for 2024, Rabbit Hole Distillery releases Boxergrail Founder’s Collection, andd Bourbon de Luxe the famous brand from the 1900s makes it triumphant return.

Show Notes:

• Fraser & Thompson launched Uncorked
• The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2024
• B. H. James Distillers celebrates their second Anniversary with 3 releases
• Wheel Horse Whiskey Cigar Blend Bourbon
• Woodford Reserve annual holiday bourbon bottle.
• Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Founder’s Collection
• Blue Note Honey Bourbon Cask
• Jeptha Creed Red, White & Blue Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Frank August CASE STUDY: 04
• Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
• Rolling Fork Spirits announces Bourbon de Luxe
• Josh Howes and Tommy Craggs launch Watch Hill Whiskey Company with 20 year bourbons
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It’s This Week in Bourbon for October 25th 2024. A new record breaking sale happend for a private Van Winkle bottling at auction, Old Carter and all its assets go up for auction, Baker’s releases a limited edition high rye bourbon.

Show Notes:

• Van Winkle 18 Year Special Reserve Bourbon Binnys Private Barrel Selection Highest Unicorn Auction
• Green River Distilling moving to Whiskey Row
• Jackson Purchase Distillery will open a new corporate office in Louisville
• Old Carter for the entire brand and assets go up for auction
• Jim Beam Winter Reserve
• Monk’s Road Rye Whiskey
• Baker’s High-Rye Bourbon
• Lost Lantern Fall 2024 Collection
• Buzzard’s Roost Kindred Collaboration Bourbon
• New Riff Distilling Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey made with biscuit malt
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