It's This Week in Bourbon for January 17th, 2025. Brown-Forman makes sweeping cuts across the organization and closes its cooperage, The TTB authorizes 13 new additional standard bottle sizes, and Woodford double double oak makes a national debut.
Show Notes:
Brown-Forman restructures leadership and operations for $70M cost savingsRebecca Jago departs The Last Drop Distillers after 10+ yearsTTB expands standards of fill for wine and spirits containersLandry’s Inc. files trademark infringement lawsuit against Landry DistilleryKentucky corn farmers receive $2.8M initiative for regenerative practicesSilverbelly Whiskey welcomes Mattie Jackson as Master BlenderHeritage Distilling launches IPO and embraces Bitcoin for paymentsYellowstone Bourbon named official partner of Ragnar Relay 2025InvestBev and Saga Spirits partner on 8-figure barrel financing dealScottish Minister highlights whisky trade importance to US President TrumpRaconteur Rye launches Miz Kiss Batch 3 featuring Mizunara finishWoodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon goes national at $199.99Old Forester releases 1910 Extra Old limited edition for $65Support this podcast on Patreon