Join host Chris Kumnick on Whisky & Smoke News Network Episode 17 (April 5, 2026) for your weekly deep dive into the latest whisky, cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news! In this jam-packed episode, we break down the massive potential Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman (Jack Daniel’s) “merger of equals,” plus exciting new releases including Ardbeg Dolce, Knob Creek Blender’s Edition, Nikka Miyagikyo 10-Year-Old, Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon & Rye, Talisker Magma 47-Year-Old, Milam & Greene Bourbon Quest sea-aged whiskey, Kiyokawa Distillery’s farm-to-glass single malt, Glencadam cask finishes, Yeats Irish Whiskey, Gambit No. 6 Bourbon, Hard Truth French Oak Finished Bourbon, and Gallo’s acquisition of Four Roses. Cigar news covers new launches from JRE Tobacco (Gorbusto by Aladino), Fratello Camo Cigarillos, Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Doble Diamante Red, Micallef Color Blend Bundles, Black Label Trading Co. Macabre, Ashton San Cristobal Golden Hour, HVC 500 Years Lancero, and many more PCA 2026 debuts. We also preview upcoming events like the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in New Orleans, Texas Whiskey Festival, Spirit of Speyside, and more. Plus, enjoy an in-depth “Pop the Cork” interview with Dr. Don Livermore, Master Blender at JP Wiser’s in Windsor, Ontario, discussing Canadian whisky, yeast’s role in flavor, and his journey in the industry. We wrap it up with a funky “What is Chris Putting in His Mouth?” pairing of Filmland Spirits Moonlight Mayhem! 2 White Port Wolf bourbon and Micallef White Label cigar. Whether you love Scotch, bourbon, Irish whiskey, Japanese whisky, premium cigars, or pipes, this episode delivers entertainment, insight, and industry intel. Subscribe, hit the bell, like, comment, and drink & smoke responsibly! #WhiskyNews #CigarNews #WhiskyAndCigars #CanadianWhisky #Bourbon #ScotchWhisky #JPWisers #DrDonLivermoreSocial Media LinksWhisky & Smoke News NetworkInstagram - / whiskynsmokenn Facebook - / whiskynsmoke Please subscribe, ring the bell, like, and comment below!!