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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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