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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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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