Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Podcast

Old Grand-Dad 114 Proof Single Barrel Aged 7 Years SRP: Unknown, but seems to be $50-$60 This bourbon just appeared out of the blue, but we are happy to see it, nonetheless! With richer flavors than the tradition Old Grand-Dad 114, and a bit less dominant spice, this is a delicious pour! Have you tried it yet? What did you think? If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

This week’s industry roundup is headlined by a potential "merger of equals" between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard, a move that would create a global spirits titan. We also cover the Chapter 7 bankruptcy of Rotten Little Bastard Distillery, the $1.2 million lawsuit halting Binder’s Stash's tasting room, and Alberta’s AI-drafted Alberta Whisky Act. Then we explore the debut of The 1933 Society at Hotel Distil, and the launch of Larry Rice’s Old Treasure. Finally, we break down critical economic reports from DISCUS and the American Whiskey Association (AWA) alongside Woodford Reserve’s $5,000 mint julep cup. Tune in to learn all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

In part two of this week's episode, we've got the "merger of equals" discussions between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard, a maritime showdown as Jefferson’s Bourbon announces a fleet-wide aging partnership with Holland America Line, while Milam & Greene launches its own 188-day world cruise experiment aboard Regent Seven Seas. But it’s not all smooth sailing; we’re also covering the ongoing Uncle Nearest saga, the lawsuits at Bardstown Bourbon Co., and the latest foreclosure and lien news out of LF Heritage Distilling Co. Also, National Bourbon Week tickets are now on sale, Kentucky Bourbon Festival tickets go on sale in just a couple of weeks, Chicken Cock rebrands their Louisville speakeasy and the IWSC returns to Bardstown! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Hold on to your Glencairns—this week is massive. From heavyweight drops like Jack Daniel’s Aged Series 2026 and Elijah Craig 15-Year Single Barrel to experimental pours like Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat and Old Forester High Angels’ Share, we’re tracking 23 new releases you need to see. We’ve also got the scoop on Blood Oath Pact 12, Michter’s 2026 limited editions, and many more. Tune in for all the details! This week our podcast is in two parts - Part 1 (this video) on new releases and Part 2 on bourbon & distillery news and the latest bourbon litigation updates. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Get ready for a massive week in whiskey! From the ultra-aged Heaven Hill Heritage 22-Year-Old and the port-finished Remus Experimental Series No. 2 to the smoky Bulleit Mesquite Smoked Malt Bourbon, we are covering a record-breaking list of new drops. Dive in for the latest on Maker’s Mark, New Riff, Milam & Greene, Woodford Reserve, Jack Daniel’s, Garrison Brothers, Augusta Distillery, Copper & Cask, Peg Leg Porker, Lost Lantern, Larrikin, and Frey Ranch. Whether you're hunting for a hazmat-proof Canadian blend or a rosewater-proofed spring sipper, listen in for the full breakdown! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

In this week's bourbon news: Mississippi ABC delays leave shelves empty, Iowa considers ending its state spirits monopoly, and Sazerac moves on Garrard County Distilling’s debt. Also this week: New Riff named Kentucky Bourbon Festival’s featured distillery, a new Bourbon Trail trip planner, Prova Spirits joins the KDA, alcohol spending trends shift, and financial reports from Diageo, Brown-Forman, and MGP Ingredients. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

This week's New Bourbon Releases News brings serious range -- from Heaven Hill Deatsville 13-Year-Old and the return of Michter's 10 Year Bourbon to Hard Truth's first 7-Year expressions, Yellowstone Recollection, Rebel Kyle Busch Single Barrel, Southern Star Paragon Zinfandel Finish, Bernheim's 20th Anniversary Limited Edition, Log Still Bishop's Blend Second Edition, and New Riff Entrepreneurial Spark 2026. And with St. Patrick's Day approaching, we're also highlighting Two Stacks The First Cut Signature Blend Irish Whiskey. Proof, pricing, limited releases, collaborations, and special finishes - tune in to learn more! Plus, we have updates on the ongoing distillery bankruptcies. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

We lead with the most socially prominent case: the high-stakes federal receivership of Uncle Nearest. With a critical February 9th hearing behind us and a decision looming in mid-March, we discuss the battle for control between the founders and the court-appointed receiver. Next, we look at the bankruptcy and upcoming auction for Luca Mariano in Danville, followed by an update on the holding pattern at Garrard County Distilling, where a massive $250 million facility sits idle while receivers search for a buyer. Then, we navigate the "cluster" of the Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl bankruptcy in Texas, including the appointment of new trustees and the unusual legal fight over the brand's intellectual property. Finally, we break down the "breaking news" in the legal world: the 150-page verified complaint filed against Bardstown Bourbon Company, Pritzker Private Capital, and upper management. We analyze the allegations ranging from discrimination to regulatory concerns and discuss the potential for a "cultural change" within the company. It’s a candid, expert-led look at the legal battles shaping the future of these brands. Plus, we drop a hint about which Louisville producer might be the next to enter the bankruptcy courts. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

In this week's news, Kentucky lawmakers are proposing a major overhaul of alcohol taxes, Illinois could lower its DUI threshold to 0.05, Hotaling shuts down distilling in San Francisco, and the World Whiskies Awards name their 2026 America winners. Plus, a new Louisville whiskey venture and a Bardstown lawsuit. Here’s what you need to know this week! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

King of Kentucky goes Small Batch for the first time, Buffalo Trace turns up the volume on Traveller Whiskey with a 121-proof release, and Michter’s ships the ultra-rare 2025 Edition of Celebration Sour Mash. Plus, new Bottled-in-Bond releases from Kentucky Artisan Distillery, a unique Cabernet Sauvignon finish from Woodford Reserve, a new Rye from Lost Lantern, a limited edition from Buzzard’s Roost, a high proof wheated bourbon from Green River, a nationwide release from Shortbarrel and a new subscription service from Frey Ranch. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

This week's Bourbon and Distillery News covers Gallo's acquisition of Four Roses, WhistlePig's new CEO, Barrell Craft Spirits' facility sale, Uncle Nearest's receivership update, Kentucky bourbon's economic impact, Bourbon Women's 15th anniversary, Misunderstood Whiskey's charitable campaign, McTavish Spirits' partnership with DMY Brands, and Washington's move toward a 0.05% DUI limit. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Winchester Ammunition launches an official bourbon (and it’s not the one you think), Garrison Brothers releases its first Bottled-in-Bond, and Maker’s Mark finally adds an age statement to Cask Strength. Plus, a new High Rye Blue Corn release, Bardstown Bourbon Company gets a makeover, an AI bartender with attitude, and a sweet Valentine's deal on bourbon chocolates. Tune in to this week's New Bourbon Releases News for all the details! In this week's episode we also review the new Winchester Straight and Double Oaked Bourbons, and discuss how to figure out the number of calories in your bourbon with Ed's Bourbon Whiskey Calorie Calculator! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s Bourbon and Distillery News covers major board leadership changes at the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the sale of Casey Jones Distillery to B3 Beverage Company, and the appointment of a new CEO at Company Distilling. We also look at Whiskey House of Kentucky’s first K-RAX warehouse, the move by Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl into Chapter 7 liquidation, and new direct-to-consumer spirits rules in California. Distribution news includes Republic National Distributing Company and Reyes Beverage Group, while brand updates come from Whiskey JYPSI, The Daily Pour, and WhiskyX. Listen in for a full breakdown of what’s happening across the bourbon industry. if you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

In this week's New Bourbon Releases News: Eli Manning picks a cask strength Knob Creek Bourbon, Old Forester 1924 returns, and High West drops a massive 6-20 year blend. Plus: Woodford Double Double Oaked, Rebel Root Beer, Bluegrass Distillers Roses, and the bourbon-infused S'mores chocolate bar you need right now. Finally, Lock Stock & Barrel 25 year old rye and New Riff's new Balboa Rye. Listen in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s Bourbon and Distillery News takes a closer look at what the 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines actually say about alcohol, highlights Bardstown Bourbon Company’s renewed ENERGY STAR certification, and covers the bankruptcy filing of Ohio’s A.M. Scott Distillery. We also share updates on Whiskey House of Kentucky’s new ISO certifications and a strategic minority investment from Meat Church BBQ into Pursuit Spirits. As an added bonus, our cohost and bankruptcy attorney, Dean Langdon, will update us on some of the ongoing distillery bankruptcies. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Do you want to cut back on your post-holiday alcohol consumption, but Dry January is a bit too extreme? Then, how about Damp January instead? Let's drink low proof bourbons, and lower our alcohol, as well as our calorie, intake! Listen in for some flavorful options! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can find the full reviews for each of the bourbons that I discuss over on BourbonObsessed.com. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week's Bourbon and Distillery News takes a deeper look at the renewed debate over alcohol and cardiovascular health sparked by a recent American Heart Association review and examined by The New York Times. In addition, we explore Suntory Global Spirits' decision to pause production at Beam's Clermont distillery, highlight Heaven Hill Brands' 90th anniversary, share encouraging Irish whiskey export and tourism data, and cover the Kentucky Distillers' Association's 2026 Leadership Academy class. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Karen as we discuss all the new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! This week’s New Bourbon (and other American Whiskey) Releases roundup includes Old Forester’s latest 117 Series, new age-stated whiskeys from Old Hickory Bourbon, Wilderness Trail’s commemorative 10-Year Wheated Bourbon, Heaven Hill’s Fall 2025 Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series, seasonal releases from Whiskey Thief and Larrikin Bourbon Co., a Spurs-themed single barrel from Garrison Brothers, and a new flavored release from World Whiskey Society. Tune in to catch up on every new bottle hitting shelves this week! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed and Dean as we taste and review the Barrel Proof version of the Pursuit United Triple Mash Rye! Triple Mash Rye is made from 3 different mash bills from two different distilleries: Bardstown Bourbon Co. 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Sagamore Spirit A: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley B: 52% Rye, 43% Corn, 5% Malted Barley It's bottled at barrel proof, and the proof varies between batches; ours is 121.8 proof. SRP is $79.99. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, over on BourbonObsessed.com you can also find many more bourbon reviews, my newsletters as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. We hope you have enjoyed our Pursuit United Triple Mash Barrel Proof Rye Review! Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃 Note: This sample was graciously provided by the brand for our review. We appreciate it!

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s Bourbon & Distillery News covers major updates from The Ingram Distillery, Lofted Spirits, Maker’s Mark, Benson Valley Bourbon, Misunderstood Brands, WhistlePig, Old Steelhouse Distillery, and Brown-Forman, plus new insights from IWSR on U.S. drinking trends, an abstinence study update, and a Pappy raffle from Ronald McDonald House Charities. Tune in to get caught up on everything happening in bourbon! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Dean and Ed as we taste Larrikin American Light Whiskey, a 7-year-old, single-barrel, cask-strength HAZMAT release bottled at 143.6 proof. In addition to tasting and reviewing the whiskey, we spend some time discussing what defines American Light Whiskey, how it differs from bourbon, and why this category exists. Tune in to learn all about it! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can also find a whole lot more bourbon and distillery information, news and reviews over on BourbonObsessed.com. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! This week’s New Bourbon Releases News is packed full with exciting content! First, we start off sampling a Melbourne Mule made with Larrikin Bourbon Company's 143.6 proof American Light Whiskey and their Fat Wombat hard ginger beer. Then, we go on to discuss all the new releases: Bardstown Bourbon Company's Normandie, Rabbit Hole Distillery's Amrûlé, Chip Tate’s new Ampersand line, Wilderness Trail Distillery's 6-year single barrels, Archer Eland’s rye lineup, Rare Character’s Hurst Knoll, Ole Smoky's new bourbon, Jack Daniel's Distillery Series #16, Cathead’s Tintype #3, Copperworks Kilt Lifter, Dark Arts' Ripple Rye Vol. 2, and Preservation Distillery's oldest releases yet. Listen in to get caught up on every new drop! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s Bourbon & Distillery News covers big wins for Starlight and Wenzel, business updates from Brown-Forman, Black Button, Rogue, Luca Mariano, and Tennessee Distilling, plus new tourism news from VisitLEX, charitable efforts from Jack Daniel’s, and event updates from Buffalo Trace, Kroger, and the Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction. Listen in to get caught up on everything happening across the bourbon world! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! This week’s New Bourbon Releases news is filled with some big ones, including Castle & Key’s latest Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon and Rhum-finished Rye, Garrison Brothers’ 2025 Cowboy Bourbon, Little Book The Infinite: Edition II, and Heaven Hill’s 90th Anniversary Bourbon. You’ll also find new releases from Southern Star, Michter’s, Willett, Doc Holliday, Milam & Greene, Copper & Kings, Booker’s, Wheel Horse, Blade and Bow, and Buffalo Trace’s new Sazerac Rye Full Proof — plus quick updates from Old Forester and Barrell Craft Spirits. Listen in to hear all about what’s new this week! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Karen as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! From Four Roses’ possible $1 billion sale by Kirin to Green River’s “Salute to Service” label program, there’s plenty happening across the bourbon world this week. MGP Ingredients, Campari Group, and Molson Coors all reported quarterly results, while Heritage Distilling announced tasting room closures and Luca Mariano Distillery prepared for a second bankruptcy filing. Plus, DISCUS celebrated new trade wins in Asia and 52 Eighty Distilling joined the growing list of U.S. craft closures. Tune in for all the details! Cheers!🥃 If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! From Lost Lantern’s Fall 2025 Scotch Lovers’ Collection to Whiskey JYPSI’s Legacy Batch 3: The Declaration, this week’s lineup is packed with standout releases. Jack Daniel’s introduces its high-proof Tanyard Hill Rye, Hardin’s Creek explores rickhouse terroir with its Warehouse Series, and Knob Creek reaches new heights with a 21-year-old bourbon. We also see the return of Remus Gatsby Reserve 2025, a collaborative Confluence Project from Chattanooga Whiskey and New Riff, and limited editions like High n’ Wicked Warlander Whiskey, Templeton Single Barrel Rye, and Jeptha Creed’s Red, White & Blue Bourbon Batch 4. Rounding things out are Town Branch’s 16-Year Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt and a first look at Keeper’s Heart American Pot Still Whiskey. Listen in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! From billion-dollar expansions by Sazerac to Westward Whiskey's return to independent ownership, there's plenty happening across the bourbon world this week. MB Roland opened its new Cave City tasting room, Elijah Craig wrapped another successful Old Fashioned Week, Sherrie Moore joins Castle & Key and Evan Williams launched a new "Where Bourbon Begins" campaign. Meanwhile, California approved direct-to-consumer shipping for craft distillers, the American Craft Spirits Association reported continued industry contraction, and Wild Turkey partnered with The Farmlink Project and Andrew Rea ("Babish") for a Friendsgiving initiative. We also highlight the top bourbons from the New York World Spirits Competition. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! This week's new bourbon releases highlight both tradition and innovation across the whiskey landscape. Smokeye Hill debuts its first rye whiskey, while Sagamore Spirit and The Ingram Distillery introduce new high-rye and river-aged bourbons. Limited releases follow from Old Commonwealth, Old McBrayer, and Pursuit Spirits, along with seasonal or special editions from Woodford Reserve, Chattanooga Whiskey, and Heaven Hill. Rounding out the lineup are new expressions from Happenstance Whiskey, Old Overholt, Russell's Reserve, Frey Ranch, and Hazelbaker Bourbon, plus the 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! From Jack Daniel’s and Crown Royal to Buffalo Trace, Chicken Cock, Sagamore Spirit, Pursuit Spirits, and CraftCo, this week’s Bourbon and Distillery News is packed with stories from across the whiskey world. We cover major announcements like Buffalo Trace’s 9 millionth barrel and the debut of E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond in the 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, as well as expansions, reopenings, and leadership changes shaping the industry’s future. Listen in for the latest from Kentucky to Maryland—and beyond—and stay informed on what’s happening in bourbon today! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! There are a 21 new bourbon (and other whiskey) releases this week, from Angel’s Envy 10 Cask Strength and Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Beacon to bold new expressions like Larrikin Hazmat American Light Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Sweet Mash, Barrell 12-Year French Oak, and Booker’s Jerry’s Batch. We also see high-age standouts such as World Whiskey Society’s Doc Holliday 16-Year and the 17-Year King of Kentucky, plus innovative collaborations from Wheel Horse and Narragansett and new small-batch offerings from Copper & Cask. Rounding out the lineup are limited releases from Frey Ranch, Milam & Greene, Baker’s, Eric LeGrand Bourbon, and Woodford Reserve, along with a hockey-centric bottle from J.P. Wiser’s and a new full-proof entry from ROW 94. Tune in to learn all about them! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week's bourbon world is full of major moves -- and meaningful moments. Leiper's Fork prepares for its next chapter with a key hire for its new Nashville Yards distillery, while Ingram expands north to Alaska and Dark Arts joins the KDA. Black Button gets a lifeline from Blackstar, and Jim Beam heads to the Formula 1 grid alongside Cadillac. Plus, we've got the latest results from the New York World Spirits Competition, comment on a major trade update from the American Whiskey Association, and news on Diageo's production pause at Balcones and George Dickel. Finally, we raise a glass in memory of Even Kulsveen, whose vision revived Willett Distillery and helped shape modern bourbon. Listen in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Karen as we discuss all the latest new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! It’s another busy release week, with new whiskeys spanning heritage names, craft distillers, and purpose-driven collaborations. Highlights include the 2025 Van Winkle Collection, 15 STARS Artisan Collection, Rabbit Hole Regallier French-oak finish, Blue Run “Glimmer” finished in gin barrels, Sagamore Spirit 10-Year Rye, Ingram’s Uncharted Wheated Bourbon, Garrison Brothers Sonora finished in rye barrels, Woodford Reserve Sweet Oak Master’s Collection, Treaty Oak Rum-cask Anniversary Bourbon, and Elijah Craig’s first Barrel Proof Rye. Other notable releases come from Southern Distilling, Heaven Hill, Yellowstone, Blue Note, Milam & Greene, New Era Whiskey, Woodinville, Brother’s Bond, Middleburg Barrel Co., 1792, and Penelope Bourbon. Listen in to learn all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Karen as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s Bourbon & Distillery News is packed: Heaven Hill opens its new Heaven Hill Springs Distillery and releases Master Distillers Unity and a Bottled-in-Bond Artist Series. Jack Daniel’s launches its 2025 Heroes Selection, Buffalo Trace takes bourbon on tour, and the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame welcomes its 2025 class. Plus, Purple Toad joins the KDA, Southern Distilling wins ADI Distillery of the Year, and Sazerac Barrel Select launches an Elmer T. Lee charity sweepstakes. Other highlights include Wild Turkey’s global campaign, ROW 94’s hologram at Louisville Airport, Diageo’s Crown Royal bottling shift, Nashville Barrel’s Louisville expansion, Von Payne’s new Castle distillery, and On Your 6 joining Caesars’ beverage program. Listen in for the full roundup! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases!! This week’s New Bourbon Releases News is packed with fresh bottles from Old Forester, Old McBrayer, Quartz Mountain, Maker’s Mark, Michter’s, Pursuit Spirits, Chicken Cock, Kings County, Jack Daniel’s, Baker’s, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Larrikin, Burnt Tavern, Jackson Purchase, Penelope, Rebel, Remus, and Cathead/Old Soul. Plus, quick hits from Boone County and Chattanooga Whiskey, along with reminders on Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch and Beam’s Pin Bottle. Listen in to learn all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week's Bourbon and Distillery News is packed: The Uncle Nearest saga continues, Middle West Spirits brings on former Old Elk CEO Luis Gonzalez, and Pursuit Spirits opens its new Whiskey Row brand home and cocktail bar. Buffalo Trace announced the John G. Carlisle Cafe, while Garrison Brothers launched their nationwide Hye Fashioned Takeover. The University of Kentucky's Estate Whiskey Alliance awarded its first research grants, Gallup reported U.S. drinking rates at historic lows, and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is preparing for its World Bourbon Toast. _Never Say Die Bourbon also makes its mark, sponsoring America's richest turf sprint for female horses and debuting its first national TV ads. Listen in to learn all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news items, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss the latest bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! This week’s new releases include a wide range of limited editions and special expressions from brands including Barmen 1873, Heaven Hill, Doc Holliday, High West, A. Smith Bowman, New Riff, Jack Daniel’s, Old Fitzgerald, Garrison Brothers, Old Louisville Whiskey Co., and Woodford Reserve. From bottled-in-bond bourbons to cask finishes and single malts, there’s something here for every whiskey lover. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news items, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as they discuss the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s bourbon news includes a new distillery opening from Wenzel Whiskey, a charitable bottle release from J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery, and a new alternating proprietorship program from Lofted Custom Spirits. Jackson Purchase Distillery has been elevated to Heritage Member status by the KDA, and Sazerac Company has filed a lawsuit over counterfeit bourbon sold through fake social media accounts. Uncle Nearest faces a $100 million lawsuit from its primary lender, and Copper & Kings has been acquired by Louisville-based Bourdon Spirits Company. Plus, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and National Bourbon Week have announced their 2026 dates, Sagamore Spirit joins the BMW Championship as preferred whiskey sponsor, and Q2 financial results are in for Campari Group, Diageo, and MGP Ingredients. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news items, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as they discuss the latest bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! Rare wheated whiskeys. Bold rye finishes. Anniversary blends. Festival news. 🥃 This week’s New Bourbon Releases Podcaste has it all. 15 STARS rolls out its First West bourbon line, New Riff drops its 11th‑anniversary Headliner, and Minden Mill takes its Single Estate Rye nationwide. Proof & Wood brings apple brandy‑finished Tumblin’ Dice Rye, Buffalo Trace delivers Sazerac Rye 100 Proof plus the ultra‑rare Weller Millennium #2 and Weller 18 Year Old, and Hard Truth unveils a Mizunara Finished Sweet Mash Rye. Also, Bardstown Bourbon Company just announced their KBF After-Party!! Listen in to hear all of the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news items, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Karen as they discuss the latest bourbon and distillery news! From major leadership changes at Diageo and Brown‑Forman to new campaigns and creative partnerships, this week's bourbon and distillery news is full of developments across the industry. Hidden Barn welcomes a new Master Taster, Buffalo Trace partners with Meridian Biotech, I.W. Harper unveils its rarest release ever, and Brothers Wright Distilling brings new life to a Pikeville landmark. Bardstown Bourbon Company showcases its drive for innovation with a new campaign, while Luca Mariano's bankruptcy filing draws scrutiny from creditors. Plus, we've got results from the latest spirits competitions. Listen in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news items, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss the latest bourbon releases! This week brings a wave of noteworthy whiskey releases. Old Grand-Dad returns with a 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond, E.H. Taylor Distiller’s Council revives 19th-century sour mash methods, and Barrell’s Decade blends whiskeys from 1995–2005. Bardstown Bourbon unveils a Mizunara oak finish, Uncle Nearest marks eight years with a Master Blend, and Starlight debuts its first 10-Year Bourbon. Three Chord reimagines its core lineup, and Wolves teams up with Willett for a 10-Year Rye. There are also new offerings from Gold Bar, Kings County, Rabbit Hole, Copper & Cask, Jim Beam, Old Forester, Old Pogue, Kentucky Owl, Booker’s, The Perfect Fifth, Wheel Horse, Old Potrero, and Grand Traverse. Listen in to hear all the details! We would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to our podcast if you enjoy it, and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news items, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed and Dean as they discuss the latest Bourbon and Distillery News! This week, Jackie Zykan departs Hidden Barn, while J. Mattingly 1845 announces a shift in ownership. Whiskey House of Kentucky secures additional capital, and Gen Z's alcohol consumption shows a surprising rebound, according to IWSR. Brendan Coyle leaves High West to focus on cider, while the distillery teams up with Luke Grimes for a conservation initiative. Heaven Hill unveils a refreshed corporate brand and new Louisville headquarters. New Riff partners with LifeSciKY on a bourbon benefiting Kentucky biotech innovation, and Maker's Mark joins forces with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to launch a championship bourbon supporting wildfire relief. Listen in for all the details! We would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to our podcast if you enjoy it, and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news items, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed and Dean as we taste and discuss the Green River US Army 250th Anniversary Bourbon! It's a special release to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States Army. The bourbon is a blend of 4-7 year old barrels made from a mash bill of 77 percent corn, 14 percent rye and 9 percent malted barley, and bottled at 111.1 proof. It is available at select military bases, Green River's homeplaces in Owensboro and Louisville, and select online and physical retail locations throughout the country. Its suggested retail price is $49.99. Listen in to hear our thoughts on this special bourbon! We would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to our podcast. In addition, if you head on over to BourbonObsessed.com, you can also find over 300 bourbon reviews and a wealth of additional bourbon related content. But wait, that's not all! You can read and subscribe to my newsletter while you're there, too! Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as they discuss the latest bourbon releases. This week features ten new whiskey releases, including Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B525, Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B525, and Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye from Heaven Hill Distillery. Little Book Chapter 9, Shenk’s Homestead, and Bomberger’s Declaration offer fresh 2025 editions, while Boone County debuts its Lewis Loder 15-Year Bourbon. Dierks Bentley, in partnership with Lofted Spirits and Green River, introduces ROW 94 Broken Branches Bourbon, and Jacob’s Pardon launches its 16-Year-Old Cask Collective release. Also included is something a bit different—Two Stacks Single Grain Double Barrel, an award-winning Irish whiskey aged in ex-bourbon and sherry casks. Listen in to hear all about them! We would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to our podcast. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or articles for each of the new bourbon releases. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as they discuss the latest bourbon and distillery news! In this week's news, the Kentucky Distillers' Association announces the 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductees; Maker's Mark unveils plans for a new Chihuly exhibit and the reopening of Star Hill Provisions; and Green River Distilling celebrates the opening of its new Whiskey Row tasting room while honoring the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary with a commemorative bourbon. Bluegrass Distillers opens its new Elkwood Farm campus in Midway and Georgetown launches its "Bourbon Genesis" campaign. Whiskey House of Kentucky teams up with the Koetter Group on high-tech rickhouses, Old Forester adds cocktail cherries to its barware line, and Fireball spices up the fairway with cinnamon-scented golf balls and retriever "caddies." We would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to our podcast. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or articles for each of the new bourbon releases. Thanks for listening! See you next week for our Bourbon Releases News Podcast! Cheers!🥃