This Week in Bourbon

This Week in Bourbon is your source for the weekly news of what’s happening in bourbon.

TWiB: A Brewer Sues Government To Distill as a Hobby, Chattanooga Batch 037: Ancient Wheat, Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish



It’s This Week in Bourbon for March 15th 2024. A brewer in Ohio is suing the federal government saying he should be able to distil as a hobby, Chattanooga is releasing DISCOVER EXPERIMENTAL BATCH 037: ANCIENT WHEAT!, and Limestone Branch Distillery has announced the second release in its Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection: Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish

Show Notes:

  • Should the government be able to stop you from making whiskey?
  • Buzzard’s Roost Ambuzzador
  • Rebel 100 6-Year Bourbon
  • Chattanooga is releasing Discover Experimental Batch 037: Ancient Wheat
  • Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish
  • @buzzardsroostwhiskey @chattwhiskey @rebelbourbon @yellowstonebourbon
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TWiB: National Buzzard’s Day Is a Thing, Old Forester High Angel’s Share, Pursuit Releases United Double Oaked Bourbon



It’s This Week in Bourbon for March 8th 2024. National Buzzard’s Day is a thing, Old Forester releases High Angel’s Share, and Pursuit Spirits finally releases their long awaited United Double Oaked Bourbon.

Show Notes:

  • March 15 is National Buzzards Day
  • Ohio Liquor Goes Irish
  • Old Forester High Angels’ Share
  • Milam & Greene 2024 Wildlife Collection, the Golden Eagle Single Barrel Bourbon
  • New Riff Distilling 8-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Woodford Reserve 2024 commemorative Derby bottle
  • 15 STARS First West Rye Whiskey and 8&15 YO Private Stock Fine Aged Bourbon
  • The Perfect Fifth 14-year-old American Whiskey
  • Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye
  • Peerless Toasted Bourbon – Batch 1
  • @buzzardsroostwhiskey @ohioliquor @oldforester @milamandgreenewhiskey @newriff @woodfordreserve @15starsbourbon @michterswhiskey @kentuckypeerless @theperfectfifth @bourbon_colonel86
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TWiB: Brown‑Forman Sells Its Jack Daniel Cooperage, WSWA Says Premiumization is Dead, Lost Lantern Releases the Spring 2024 Collection



It’s This Week in Bourbon for March 1st 2024. Brown‑Forman Corporation has sold its Jack Daniel Cooperage to Independent Stave Company, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America say that premiumization is dead, and Lost Lantern releases their Spring 2024 collection.

Show Notes:

  • Brown‑Forman Corporation has sold its Jack Daniel Cooperage
  • The Ripken Experience
  • Maker’s Mark labels for inspirational woman
  • Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey has opened a whiskey lodge in Aspen
  • Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America say that premiumization is dead
  • Justins’ has sued Kentucky ABC
  • Kentucky lawmakers are moving to close loopholes in the Vintage Distilled Spirits law
  • FC Dallas partnership with Campari America
  • Kentucky Bourbon Festival ticket sale dates
  • Jaywalk Straight Rye
  • Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing City Series Singapore Edition
  • Lost Lantern Spring 2024 collection
  • Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon with a commemorative 52nd Edition Gold Pegasus Pin
  • Still Austin Whiskey Co Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey
  • Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon
  • McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams and Garrison Bros Whiskey Pecan & Pralines
  • @jackdaniels_us @brownforman @makersmark @stranahans @fcdallas @campariusa @wildturkey @longbranchbourbon @kybourbonfest @lostlanternwhiskey @evanwilliamsbourbon @ewbourbonexperience @stillatx @caseyjonesdistillery @garrisonbros @mcconnellsicecreams
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TWiB: Bulleit and Redemption Are Back in Court, MGP Sues the Town of Williamstown, Kentucky, Woodford Reserve Batch Proof Announced



It’s This Week in Bourbon for February 16th 2024. Bulleit and Redemption whiskey brands are back at it in court, MGP is suing the city of Williamstown, Kentucky, and Woodford Reserve has released its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression Woodford Reserve Batch Proof.

Show Notes:

  • Woodford Reserve teams up with Sergio Hudson and Anifa Mvuemb for fashion
  • Bulleit and Redemption whiskey brand are back at it in court
  • Staghorn has named Lisa Wicker as the first Master Distiller
  • MGP is suing the city of Williamstown, Kentucky
  • Woodford Reserve Batch Proof
  • Bulleit American Single Malt
  • High n’ Wicked Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
  • Chattanooga Whiskey Barrel Finishing Series: White Port Cask Finished
  • Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop
  • @woodfordreserve @bulleit @redemptionwhiskey @chattwhiskey @drdre @snoopdogg
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TWiB: 2023 Bourbon Economic Impact Study, Bardstown Bourbon Company’s “House of Bardstown”, Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18 Year



It’s This Week in Bourbon for February 9th 2024. 2023 Bourbon Economic Impact Study is out, Bardstown Bourbon Company introduces the “House of Bardstown,” and Heaven Hill releases Heritage Collection 18-Year-Old Bourbon.

Show Notes:

  • 2023 Bourbon Economnic Impact Study is out.
  • Bardstown Bourbon Company introduces the “House of Bardstown”
  • Old Forester named Caleb Trigo as Assistant Master Distiller
  • Distilled Living is an Official Sponsor of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
  • Bourbon Strong 50-4-50 charity raffle
  • Distilled in Washington, A History new book
  • Will the Apple Vision Pro change the drinks industry forever?
  • The Fielder’s Choice Collection
  • Four Gate Triple Oak
  • Puncher’s Chance THE UNIFIED BELT
  • Jack Daniel’s Batch 2 of its 12-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey and Batch 3 of its 10-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey
  • Path of Totality Bourbon Whiskey
  • Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A124
  • Penelope Bourbon Tokaji Cask Finish
  • Kentucky Old Fashioned Bourbon Barrel Ale
  • Heaven Hill releases Heritage Collection 18-Year-Old Bourbon
  • @bardstownbourbonco @oldforester @distilledliving @give270 @jriegerco @fourgatewhiskey @puncherschancebourbon @jackdaniels_us @haynerdistilling @elijahcraig @penelopebourbon @heavenhilldistillery @heavenhillbrands @alltechbrews
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TWiB: Elijah Craig and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Southern Glazer’s Sued By Provi, Buzzard’s Roost American Whiskey



It’s This Week in Bourbon for February 2nd 2024. Eijah Craig returns as the Official Bourbon of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Southern Glazer’s is being sued by online platform Provi, and Buzzard’s Roost introduces their American Whiskey.

Show Notes:

  • ReserveBar partners with delivery.com
  • Old Forester featured in Argylle
  • Southern Glazer’s is being sued by online platform Provi
  • Elijah Craig is the Official Bourbon of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
  • Buzzard’s Roost introduces their American Whiskey
  • @reservebarspirits @oldforester @deliverdotcom @oldforester @elijahcraig @buzzardsroostwhiskey
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TWiB: 2023 Craft Spirits Data Project, New Riff Appoints a Master Distiller, Green River Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey



It’s This Week in Bourbon for January 26th 2024. Craft Spirits Data Project has released is 2023 data, New Riff Distilling announces a master distiller, and
Green River Distilling will release its highly anticipated Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.

Show Notes:

  • Craft Spirits Data Project has released is 2023 data
  • New Riff has named a master distiller
  • Diageo has lost its appeal to dismiss a lawsuit
  • Lexington beams messages to outer space
  • Green River Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
  • Multifarious and Purple Karma Pinnacle from Patty Green Whiskey Distillers
  • Nelson Brothers Maple Cask Finish
  • Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon
  • @newriff @woodfordreserve @greenriverdistillingco @nelsonsgreenbrier
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TWiB: Uber Shuts Down Drizly, Woodford Partners With Compartes for Valentines, Old Forester Whiskey Row Series 1924



It’s This Week in Bourbon for January 19th 2024. Uber is shuttering alcohol delivery service Drizly, Woodford Reserve has partnered with award-winning gourmet chocolate brand for Valentines Day, and Old Forester® announces the newest release in its Whiskey Row Series 1924.

Show Notes:

  • Woodford Reserve partners with Compartés for Valentines Day
  • RD1 Spirits has unveiled plans for its $4.8 million brand destination
  • Uber Technologies is shuttering alcohol delivery service Drizly
  • The States That Drink the Most Alcohol in America
  • Diageo and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs have settled their legal disputes
  • Staghorn is opening its first distillery, Garrard County Distilling Co.
  • Old Forester 1924
  • Garrison Brothers 2024 Guadalupe
  • six-year-old Rabble Rouser Bottled-in-Bond Rye Whisky from Catoctin Creek
  • @woodfordreserve @rd1spirits @compartes @vinepair @oldforester @garrisonbros @catoctincreek
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TWiB: New Documentary Called Bourbon Blaze, Rebel Bourbon Joins NASCAR, Templeton Whiskey Unveils Templeton Bourbon



It’s This Week in Bourbon for January 12th 2024. A new bourbon documentary comes out today called Bourbon Blaze, Rebel Bourbon has signed a sponsorship agreement with Richard Childress Racing, and Templeton Whiskey Unveils their Templeton Straight Bourbon.

Show Notes:

  • Spec’s had their massive drop. So camping is alive and well.
  • Bourbon Blaze: The Night That Tested America’s Spirit
  • Banks Festival demonstrates its commitment to community impact
  • Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has acquired US-based independent bottler Single Cask Nation
  • Middle West Spirits has completed a new world-class distillery in Columbus, Ohio
  • Rebel Bourbon has signed a sponsorship agreement with Richard Childress Racing
  • Traveller Whiskey
  • Templeton Straight Bourbon
  • @specs1962 @bourbononthebanks @singlecasknation @middlewestspirits @rebelbourbon @templetondistillery
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TWiB: Marianne Eaves Sues Castle & Key, RD1 Spirits Plans A New Location, A Look Back on 2023



It’s This Week in Bourbon for December 29th 2023. Marianne Eaves is suing Castle & Key, RD1 Spirits in Lexington has announced plans to build a new location, and a look back on 2023.

Show Notes:

  • Anthony Dias Blue, founder of the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, has passed
  • Marianne Eaves is suing Castle & Key
  • Algoma Capital has closed a strategic transaction with Off Hours Bourbon
  • Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company joins the KDA
  • A new lawsuit against the federal ban on at-home distilling
  • Federal tobacco regulators ban Luckee Vape Daniels branded products
  • RD1 Spirits in Lexington has announced plans to build a new location.
  • Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Single Batch Series: Batch 035: Centenary Cask
  • Very Olde St. Nick Winter Maple
  • Look back on our biggest accomplishments this year
  • @mariannebmd @castleandkey @drinkoffhours @lawrenceburgbourbon @rd1spirits @chattwhiskey @preservationdistillery
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