This Week in Bourbon

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

TWiB: Catoctin Creek and GWAR Team Up Again, Jack Daniel’s Introduces Coy Hill High Proof, Stellum Black Announces Specialty Blends



It’s This Week in Bourbon for July 1st 2022. Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. and heavy metal rock band legends GWAR are back for the second annual release. Jack Daniel introduces Small Batch Special Release Coy Hill High Proof in 375ml bottles. Stellum Spirits introduces Stellum Black specialty blends.

Show Notes:

  • Scotch Whiskey exports gave the UK $175 per second in 2021
  • Researchers released a report on the economic impact Texas distillers made
  • Limestone Branch Distillery has donated $25,000 to aid floods impacting Yellowstone National Park
  • Five new laws passed for licensees and applicants of Virginia
  • Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. and GWAR are back for the second annual release
  • Hotaling & Co. relaunches Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey
  • Redbreast has unveiled Kentucky Oak as the first release in its new American Oak series
  • High West Distillery has launched the 2022 edition of its Spring Rendezvous Rye
  • Jack Daniel introduces Small Batch Special Release Coy Hill High Proof
  • Stellum Spirits introduces Stellum Black specialty blends
  • @limestonebranch @yellowstonenp @abc_va @catoctincreek @gwar @hotalingandco @redbreastwhiskeyus @drinkhighwest @jackdaniels_us @stellumspirits
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TWiB: Jackie Zykan Steps Away From Old Forester, King’s County and Irish Whiskey Assoc. Battle, Bardstown Bourbon Collab with Plantation Rum

It’s This Week in Bourbon for June 24th 2022. Master Taster Jackie Zykan steps away from Old Forester. King’s County Distillery has been served a cease-and-desist letter by the Irish Whiskey Association. Bardstown Bourbon Company’s newest Collaborative Series with Plantation Rum

Show Notes:

  • Master Taster Jackie Zykan steps away from Old Forester
  • Sought-after American whiskies at Whisky Hammer’s The Spirit of America Whiskey Auction
  • TTB Approved 177.7K Products L12M through May 2022
  • Registration is open for the 2022 American Distilling Institute Craft Spirits Conference & Expo
  • Augusta Distillery has broken ground on a $23 million distillery
  • Absolut Company has partnered with Blue Ocean Closures to develop a natural fiber-based cap
  • King’s County Distillery has been served a cease-and-desist letter by the Irish Whiskey Association
  • Lugh Gill Distillery in Ireland announces its acquisition by the Sazerac Company
  • Bardstown Bourbon Company’s newest Collaborative Series with Plantation Rum
  • Coal Pick Distillery out of Drakesboro, Kentucky has released their first wheated bourbon
  • Wyoming Whiskey announces its limited edition Powder River straight bourbon whiskey
  • FEW Spirits releases Motor Oil Whiskey collab with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
  • Tamworth Distilling is making its whiskey from an unusual ingredient, the green crab
  • @jackiezykan @brownforman @whiskyhammer @americandistilling @augustakydistillery @absolutus @kingscountydistillery @bardstownbourbonco @plantation.@rum @wyomingwhiskey @fewspirits @brmcofficial @tamworth_distilling
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TWiB: Is Bourbon Losing to Tequila and Mezcal?, WhistlePig Launches Two Bottled-in-Bond Whiskeys, Pursuit United Wins Best Bourbon at Barleycorn



It’s This Week in Bourbon for June 17th 2022. Pursuit United has been crowned “Best Bourbon” at the 2022 John Barleycorn Awards. Is bourbon losing popularity to tequila and mezcal? WhistlePig has launched two new bottled-in-bond whiskeys.

Show Notes:

  • Pursuit United has been crowned “Best Bourbon” at the 2022 John Barleycorn Awards for Spring
  • Is bourbon losing popularity to tequila and mezcal?
  • Brindiamo Group released a new video series called “The Business of Bourbon”
  • Ezra Brooks 99 and Rebel 100 brands will be available in 1.75L bottles
  • Pennsylvania may get rid of government-ran liquor sales
  • Nine distilleries have joined forces to create the Sonoma County Distillery Pass
  • Michigan Craft Distillers Association announced the Michigan Distilled Festival
  • Boundary Oak Distillery announces a $4 million expansion
  • The annual Kentucky Bourbon Affair fantasy camp won’t happen in September 2022
  • Hella Cocktail Co. announced a $5 million investment from Uncle Nearest
  • Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci unveiled Rock the Barrel 2
  • O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. has launched Keeper’s Heart Bourbon + Irish
  • Goodwood Brewing + Spirits is releasing a collaboration with Three Chord Bourbon
  • Frank August 100 Proof Small Batch Bourbon has been announced
  • Brown-Forman Corporation and The Coca-Cola Company announced Jack & Coke RTD
  • Nevada Distilling has a new product called Smoke Wagon Uncut The Younger
  • WhistlePig has launched two new bottled-in-bond whiskeys
  • @pursuitspirits @ezrabrooksbourbon @jackdaniels_us @brindiamogroup @rebelbourbon @sonomacounty @mispirits @boundaryoakdistillery @ky_bourbonaffair @hellacocktailco @johnpetrucciofficial @ironsmoke @odistillingco @goodwoodbrewing @threechordbourbon @thefrankaugust @brownforman @cocacola @smokewagonwhiskey @whistlepigwhiskey
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TWiB: Heaven Hill Breaks Ground on New Distillery, Wilderness Trail Release an 8-year Bourbon, Playboy Has a Bourbon with Rare Hare



It’s This Week in Bourbon for June 10th 2022. Heaven Hill broke ground on a $135 million distillery called Heaven Hill Springs Distillery, Wilderness Trail announces the release of first 8-year bourbon, Playboy is releasing their first bourbon called Rare Hare 1953 Anniversary Edition

Show Notes:

  • Heaven Hill broke ground on a $135 million distillery called Heaven Hill Springs Distillery
  • Four Roses Bourbon will investing $23M in new warehouses
  • Bulleit vs Redemption Rye lawsuit gets a verdict
  • Maker’s® 46 announces partnership with flavor company Spiceology
  • Edible QR codes could authenticate whiskey
  • Booker’s Batch 2022-01 released called “Ronnie’s Batch”
  • Frey Ranch Distillery releases a limited-edition Single Barrel Rye
  • Wyoming Whiskey announces release of limited edition National Parks No. 2
  • Cascade Moon 15 Year Old Barrel Proof
  • Woodford Reserve releases new Distillery Series bottle, Toasted Oak Oat Grain
  • Playboy releases Rare Hare 1953 Anniversary Edition
  • @heavenhilldistillery @bulleit @bulleitwhiskey @fourrosesbourbon @makersmark @freyranchdistillery @wyomingwhiskey @cascadehollowdistillingco @woodfordreserve @playboy
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TWiB: TTB Proposes Removing Bottle Size Regulations, New World Record for the Largest Bottle, J. Rieger & Co. Release First Bottled-in-Bond



It’s This Week in Bourbon for June 3rd 2022. The TTB proposes removing all standard bottle sizes for spirits, A new Guinness Book of World Records has been set for the largest bottle of whisky ever sold, J. Rieger & Co. recently released its first bottled-in-bond straight bourbon whiskey.

Show Notes:

  • TTB proposes removing all standard bottle sizes for spirits
  • Frazier Museum in downtown Louisville is bringing back Michter’s Speakeasy
  • New Guinness Book of World Records has been set for the largest bottle of whisky ever sold – The Intrepid
  • Tarnished Truth launched new barrel pick experience
  • Mashed “The Simple Hack That Will Take Cheap Bourbon To The Next Level”
  • Next Century Spirits has launched Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey
  • Victor George Spirits launches Fort Mosé 1738
  • Chattanooga Whiskey releases their Bottled in Bond Vintage Series: Spring 2018 Vintage
  • J. Rieger & Co. releases its first bottled-in-bond straight bourbon whiskey
  • @frazierhistorymuseum @usmacallan @the_macallan @tarnishedtruth @mashedfood @thisismashed @nextcenturyspirits @vgvodka @chattwhiskey @jriegerco
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TWiB: Wild Turkey Advertising Backfires on Spotify, Jim Beam Launches Hardin’s Creek, Dixon Dedman Announces 2XO



It’s This Week in Bourbon for May 27th 2022. Spotify accidentally advertises Wild Turkey on every podcast in a bad way, Jim Beam launches Hardin’s Creek, and Dixon Dedman announces his highly anticipated next creation 2XO.

Show Notes:

  • Spotify accidentally advertises Wild Turkey on every podcast and it backfires in a bad way
  • Jim Beam announces the global launch of Welcome Sessions with Muse
  • Florida Craft Spirits Association launches The Florida Distillery Trail
  • Jim Beam is launching a new line extension called Hardin’s Creek
  • Barrell Craft Spirits will introduce BCS Gold Label Seagrass
  • Balcones Distilling announces Big Baby 2022
  • Cedar Ridge Distillery is set to release a commemorative label on its Iowa Bourbon
  • Milam & Greene Whiskey second release of The Castle Hill Series Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Sagamore Spirit announces the national launch of its ready-to-drink canned craft cocktails
  • Smooth Ambler is launching Founders’ Cask Strength Series Bourbon
  • Rabbit Hole presents Nevallier Founder’s Collection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in French Oak
  • Dixon Dedman announces his highly anticipated next creation, 2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • @wildturkey @spotify @jimbeamofficial @floridacraftspirits @barrellbourbon @balconesdistilling @cedarridgeiowa @milamandgreenewhiskey @sagamorespirit @rabbithole @dixon_dedman
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TWiB: EXCLUSIVE: Evan Williams Single Barrel Removed from National Markets with Josh Hafer of Heaven Hill, Freddie Noe Becomes Master Distiller, Thieves Arrested From $150k In Stolen Bourbon



**EXCLUSIVE**
It’s This Week in Bourbon for May 20th 2022. Evan Williams Single Barrel is being removed nationally and we’ve got an exclusive with Heaven Hill spokesperson, Josh Hafer, Freddie Noe has been given the title of 8th generation Master Distiller, $150k in stolen bourbon has been recovered and thieves have been arrested.

Show Notes:

  • **EXCLUSIVE** Evan Williams Single Barrel is being removed from national markets, made KY-only release. Joined by Heaven Hill spokesperson Josh Hafer
  • Freddie Noe has been given the title of 8th generation master distiller
  • Celebrate National Bourbon Day in the  Bourbon Capital of the World June 9-12, 2022
  • Angel’s Envy $8.2M Expansion
  • Evan Williams Bourbon announced the 2022 class of veterans selected as American-Made Heroes
  • Beverage Information & Insight Group on Whiskey Growth
  • Elijah Craig’s new multi-year partnership with PGA TOUR golfer, Talor Gooch
  • $150k in stolen bourbon has been recovered and thieves have been arrested
  • Lost Lantern releases 7 single barrels
  • Budverse Legends: Dwyane Wade x Budweiser Zero Edition NFTs
  • @evanwilliamsbourbon @heavenhill @kybourbonfest @beamgeneration8 @jimbeamofficial @angelsenvy @elijahcraig @lostlanternwhiskey @budweiser
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TWiB: Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets Go On Sale , Longbranch Launches the Wonder What If Campaign, Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Gets NFTs

It’s This Week in Bourbon for May 13th 2022. Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets Go on sale, Longbranch and McConaughey launch the Wonder What If Campaign, Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Enters the NFT space.

Show Notes:

  • Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets are now on sale
  • Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has signed a four-year distribution agreement with Beam Suntory
  • California Senate Bill 620 makes big changes to DTC language
  • North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission cracks down on illegal shipments
  • Liberty Pole Spirits will build a new distillery campus
  • Longbranch and McConaughey launch the Wonder What If Campaign
  • Maria Pearman CPA has written a new book called Distillery Finance
  • Chicken Cock’s new limited-edition release of Island Rooster Rum Barrel Rye.
  • Traverse City Whiskey Co. announces American Lakeside Peach Whiskey
  • Balcones Distilling and ZZ Top re-release Tres Hombres
  • Westward Whiskey releases Westward American Single Malt Elements: High Desert to Klamath Basin
  • Brad Paisley launches American Highway Reserve Route 2
  • Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Enters the NFT space
  • @kybourbonfest @kybourbonfestival @visitbardstown @sgwinespirits @beamsuntory @libertypolespirits @longbranchbourbon @officialmcconaughey @chickencockwhiskey @tcwhiskey @balconesdistilling @westwardwhiskey @bradpaisley @americanhighwayreserve @gooseisland
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TWiB: $72M Contract Facility To Be Built in Etown KY, Buffalo Trace Fights Backlash of Local Residents, Jack Daniel’s Reveals 2 New Line Extensions



It’s This Week in Bourbon for May 6th 2022. A new state of the art $72M contract distillation facility will be built in Elizabethtown, KY, Buffalo Trace is fighting backlash from local residents of Peak’s Mill as bourbon warehouse expansion begins, and Jack Daniel’s introduces Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennessee Whiskey and Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Blended Straight Whiskey

Show Notes:

  • David Mandell and John Hargrove are building a new state of the art 72M contract distillation facility will be built in Elizabethtown, KY
  • Casey Jones Distillery will expand operations with a $1.9 million project
  • New proposals to establish a standard of identity for American Single Malt Whiskey
  • Buffalo Trace is fighting backlash from local residents of Peak’s Mill as bourbon warehouse expansion begins
  • Shake Shack has unveiled its latest partnership, and it’s with Maker’s Mark
  • “The Real Housewives of New York City,” Bluestone Manor Bourbon
  • Blackened American Whiskey has announced the release of Rye the Lightning
  • Jeptha Creed Distillery is Re-Releases 90% Bloody Butcher Corn Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • New Riff Sherry Finish 100% Malted Rye Whiskey, Barrel Proof and Without Chill Filtration and aged for at least six years
  • Blue Run Spirits announces Blue Run “Reflection I” Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Jack Daniel’s introduces Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennessee Whiskey and Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Blended Straight Whiskey
  • @mandelldavid @johnny.@whiskey @caseyjonesdistillery @buffalotracedistillery @shakeshack @makersmark @bluestonemanor_bourbon @blackenedamericanwhiskey @jepthacreed @newriff @bluerunspirits @jackdaniels_us
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TWiB: Heaven Hill To Build A New $135M Distillery, ACSA Elects All Female Board of Directors, Chattanooga Announces 10th Anniversary Blend



It’s This Week in Bourbon for April 29th 2022. Heaven Hill will build a new $135M distillery in Bardstown,
the American Craft Spirits Association elects an all female board of directors, and Chattanooga Whiskey announces its Founder’s 10th Anniversary Blend.

Show Notes:

  • Heaven Hill will build a new $135M distillery in Bardstown
  • American Craft Spirits Association elects an all female board of directors
  • Horse Soldier Bourbon will open a smart-casual dining and cocktail restaurant in Somerset KY
  • The Kentucky Turtle Derby returns this year on the first Saturday in May
  • Aaron Goldfarb of Vinepair tracked down an artists who uses Van Winkle bottles as a canvas
  • RStreet reveals new data on underage drinking not correlated to direct to consumer shipments
  • Amazon introduces “Just Walk Out” technology for wine stores
  • Green River Distilling Co. has announced a partnership with the Ohio River Foundation
  • Bulleit Frontier Whiskey has met its goal of planting one million trees by 2025
  • Popular clothing brand Troll Co. has launched its first bourbon, Five Nine Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Woodford Reserve introduces its first-ever ‘Derby In A Box’
  • PATRÓN Tequila and John Geiger, have teamed up to launch limited-edition GF-01 sneakers
  • @heavenhilldistillery @craftspiritsus @horsesoldierbourbon @woodfordreserve @aarongoldfarb @vinepair @greenriverdistilling @bulleit @bulleitwhiskey @trollcoclothing @patron @johngeiger_
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