Join me for my latest episode of Bourbon Obsessed's Bourbon News Podcast! This week I am again joined by my good friend and bourbon aficionado, Dean Langdon. We discuss the latest bourbon news and releases, and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

This is the podcast version of my biweekly newsletter that is published on BourbonObsessed.com. You can subscribe to my newsletter and read the full reviews and articles there.

This week's news includes: Kentucky Bourbon Festival tickets sales dates; the Kentucky Bourbon Festival Distiller's Dinner featuring Angel's Envy; a contest to win a lifetime supply of Fireball (if you're over 90); Mary Dowling Book Tour; James B. Beam Institute's First Bourbon; Mellow Moments Club updates and World Whiskey Awards Global Results.

We also discuss new bourbon releases from Old Forester, Maker's Mark, Buzzard's Roost, Booker's, New Riff, Beam, World Whiskey Society, Veritable Distillery, Lux Row and Michter's.

I hope you enjoy listening. Have a great week, and and some great pours! Cheers!

Join me for my latest episode of Bourbon Obsessed's Bourbon News Podcast! This week I am again joined by my good friend and bourbon aficionado, Dean Langdon. We discuss the latest bourbon news and releases, and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

This is the podcast version of my biweekly newsletter that is published on BourbonObsessed.com. You can read the full reviews and articles there, and also find links to the press releases for the topics mentioned in this podcast.

This week's episode includes news about production pauses at Diageo and Irish Distillers distilleries, a London Distillery making bourbon-style whiskey, Green River Distilling Co layoffs and the University of Kentucky Estate Whiskey Certification program.

We also discuss new bourbon releases from Whiskey JYPSI, Yellowstone, Wheel Horse, 15 STARS, Garrison Brothers and Kentucky Peerless.

I hope you enjoy listening. Have a great week, and and some great pours! Cheers!

Join me for the third episode of Bourbon Obsessed's Bourbon News! This is the news from my biweekly newsletter that is published on BourbonObsessed.com. (you can read reviews and press releases there.) There are a whole bunch of new releases this week from Old Commonwealth Distillery, Eric LeGrand Spirits, Beam, Ross & Squibb, Angel's Envy, and more. In addition, there is exciting news from Four Roses, Maker's Mark, Fire & Flask and Evan Williams. Tune in to hear all about them! Cheers!

Join me for the second episode of Bourbon Obsessed's Bourbon Release News! This is the news from my biweekly newsletter that is published on BourbonObsessed.com. There are a whole bunch of new releases this week from James B. Beam, Russell's Reserve, Castle and Key, Woodford Reserve, Penelope Bourbon and many others. Tune in to hear all about them! Cheers!

Join me for the inaugural episode of Bourbon Obsessed's Bourbon Release News! This is the release news from my biweekly newsletter that is published on BourbonObsessed.com. There are a whole bunch of new releases this week from Maker's Mark, Jack Daniel's, Bulleit, Wild Turkey and many others. Tune in to hear all about them! Cheers!

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Join me for my latest episode of Bourbon Obsessed's Bourbon News Podcast! This week I am joined by Dean Langdon, a bourbon aficionado and my good friend. We discuss the latest bourbon news and releases, and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

This is the podcast version of my biweekly newsletter that is published on BourbonObsessed.com. You can read the full reviews and articles there, and also find links to the press releases for the topics mentioned in this podcast.

This week's episode includes news about Nashville Craft Distillery, Bardstown's National Bourbon Week, Buffalo Trace Distillery's Bourbon Sets for Charities, Lofted Spirits, Southern Distilling, Uncle Nearest's Newest Board Member, Brother's Bond Bourbon's Global Expansion and the Sale of Old Carter Whiskey Co.

We also discuss new bourbon releases from Lost Lantern, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Jack Daniel's, Old Elk, Michter's, Orphan Barrel, Woodford Reserve, World Whiskey Society, Rebel Bourbon, Penelope and Remus Bourbon.

I hope you enjoy listening. Have a great weekend, and I hope you have some great pours! Cheers!

Join me for my latest episode of Bourbon Obsessed's Bourbon Podcast! This week I am joined by Dean Langdon, a bourbon aficionado and my good friend. We discuss the latest bourbon news and releases, and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

This is the podcast version of my biweekly newsletter that is published on BourbonObsessed.com. You can read the full reviews and articles there, and also find links to the press releases for the topics mentioned in this podcast.

This week's episode includes news about India's Whiskey Tariffs, Jack Daniel's Warehouse Partial Collapse, Sazerac's California Wildfire Relief Fundraiser, Green River Whiskey's Daytona 500 Racing Team Sponsorship and Yellowstone Bourbon's National Parks Conservation Donations. We also discuss new bourbon releases from Blue Note, Evan Williams, Three Chord, A. Smith Bowman, Bulleit, Edmond's Honor and Woodford Reserve.

I hope you enjoy listening. Have a great weekend, and I hope you have some great pours! Cheers!

Join me for my latest episode of Bourbon Obsessed's Bourbon Podcast! This week I am joined by Dean Langdon, a bourbon aficionado and my good friend. We discuss the latest bourbon news and releases, and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

This is the podcast version of my biweekly newsletter that is published on BourbonObsessed.com. You can read the full reviews and articles there, and also find links to the press releases for the topics mentioned in this podcast.

I hope you enjoy listening. Have a great weekend, and I hope you have some great pours! Cheers!

Join me for another episode of Bourbon Obsessed's Bourbon Podcast! This is the podcast version of my biweekly newsletter that is published on BourbonObsessed.com. You can read the full reviews and articles there, and also find links to the press releases for the topics mentioned in this podcast. There's some interesting news in this episode, including the big recent announcements from Brown-Forman, as well as news items from Four Branches, The Kentucky Distillers' Association, Chicken Cock and the bourbon investment group, the ASM Capital Group who have a new American Single Malt Fund. We also talk about some new content on our website, including my article about the Kentucky distilleries with on-site restaurants and our visit to Garrard County Distilling Co.

I hope you enjoy listening. Cheers!

Join me for another episode of Bourbon Obsessed's Bourbon Podcast! This is the podcast version of my biweekly newsletter that is published on BourbonObsessed.com. You can read the full reviews and articles there, and also find links to the medical publications mentioned in this podcast. There's some interesting news this week, particularly two reports on the relationship of alcohol consumption and health. We also have new releases from Heaven's Door and Old Forester, as well as a bunch of new bourbon reviews. I hope you enjoy listening. Cheers!

Join me for another episode of Bourbon Obsessed's Bourbon News Podcast! This is the podcast version of my biweekly newsletter that is published on BourbonObsessed.com. (You can read the full reviews and articles there.) Because of the holidays, there are really only 3 big news stories this week. They involve American Single Malt, MGP and Southern Glazer's. Since we have a little extra time, I also have included a nice list of available and affordable bourbons to serve at your holiday party, and a bunch of bourbon reviews. 

Join me for another episode of Bourbon Obsessed's Bourbon News Podcast! This is the podcast version of my biweekly newsletter that is published on BourbonObsessed.com. (You can read the full reviews and press releases there.) There's quite a bit of news and new bourbon releases this week from Buffalo Trace Distillery, Heaven Hill, Beam, Still Austin, Penelope, Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Hidden Barn, Bardstown Bourbon Company and more!  

Join me for the fourth episode of Bourbon Obsessed's Bourbon News Podcast! This is the podcast version of my biweekly newsletter that is published on BourbonObsessed.com. (you can read reviews and press releases there.) There's quite a bit of news and new bourbon releases this week from Brown-Forman, Preservation Distillery, Michter's, Hidden Barn, Pocket Whiskey, Casey Jones Distillery and more! Enjoy! Cheers!

Bourbon Release News for April 17, 2025

This week’s new whiskey and bourbon releases include exciting entries from Copper & Cask, The Last Drop Distillers, Penelope Bourbon, Elijah Craig, Good Trouble Bourbon, Wild Turkey, Jack Daniel’s, Pursuit Spirits, Casey Jones Distillery, Maker’s Mark, Jefferson’s, New Riff Distilling, Rolling Fork Spirits, and Chattanooga Whiskey. From high-proof cigar blends and historic brand revivals to peach cocktails and wheat whiskeys, there’s something for every kind of whiskey fan in this week’s lineup.

Late entries include Chicken Cock Ryeteous Rye, ANGEL’S ENVY®’s Newest Cellar Collection Series and RD1 Spirits 12-Year Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon which commemorates their new home and brand destination, RD1 Distillery at The Commons, in Lexington, Ky. We'll discuss these new whiskeys in-depth on our next episode.

You can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases and/or brand information for each whiskey.

Have a great rest of the weekend and week ahead! Cheers!🥃

Join me for the latest episode of the Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon News Podcast!

This week I am again joined by my good friend and bourbon aficionado, Dean Langdon. We discuss the latest bourbon news, and have a whole lot of fun along the way. Due to the large amount of news this week, we are having a separate Bourbon Release News Podcast which will be released later this week. Stay tuned!

In this episode we have news about record-setting bourbon tourism, major distillery milestones, historic floods in Kentucky, bankruptcy filings, high-end Derby charity cups, and the first-ever wheat whisky from Maker’s Mark — plus updates from Bardstown Bourbon Company, Heaven Hill Distillery, Westward Whiskey, and more.

This is the podcast version of my biweekly newsletter that is published on BourbonObsessed.com. There, you can subscribe to my newsletter, as well as find the links to all of the articles mentioned in this podcast.

I hope you enjoy listening and have a great week, and some great pours! Cheers!

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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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."

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Join Karen and Ed as we visit the J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, and chat with company president Harry Richart. We talk about the distillery’s history, their bourbon, where they are now, and where they are going. Harry will also enlighten us on their signature Double Staving process and the different experiences that they have in store for visitors. While we were there, I also did J Mattingly's Bourbon Blending Experience. It was a lot fun, and I left with a fantastic bourbon in a beautiful bottle.

J. Mattingly 1845 is located right across the street from Buffalo Trace Distillery. So, the the next time you’re in the area, be sure to check them out!

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Join Dean and Ed as we discuss the latest bourbon releases! This week, RD1 Spirits debuts RD1 Sister Cities, Lost Lantern highlights four estate distilleries in its Summer Collection, Fire & Flask releases Didymium Batch 4, and Stitzel-Weller unveils Stitzel Reserve 24 Year. Buffalo Trace introduces Eagle Rare 12, while Heaven Hill launches Old Fitzgerald 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond. Old Forester expands its President’s Choice Bourbon and Rye, Heritage Distilling embraces crypto with Bitcoin Bourbon, and 15 STARS releases Founder’s Reserve Fine Aged Rye. Also out are new whiskeys from Four Branches, Redemption, and Oaklore. Quick mentions include upcoming or limited releases from Kentucky Owl, JD Shelburne and Inclusion Brand, Remus, Penelope, Boone County, Horse Soldier, and Pursuit United.

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Join Karen and I as we discuss this week's news: First, Lisa Wicker joins Whiskey Thief Distilling as Director of Distilling, while Binder’s Stash announces a strategic partnership with Willett Distillery. Both Whiskey House of Kentucky and Luca Mariano Distillery face significant liens, even as Luca Mariano prepares for its official grand opening. Brown-Forman sells its Louisville cooperage to Independent Stave Company, and Sazerac launches its new Legacy de Forge e-commerce platform. Finally, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) plans to exit the California market by September.

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Join me, Ed, and my wonderful and knowledgeable wife, Karen, for this week's episode of the Bourbon Obsessed New Bourbon Releases News Podcast!

We have many new whiskey releases to discuss this week. New Riff Distilling celebrates its 10th anniversary with the launch of its First Decade Bourbon and Rye, while Blue Run Spirits unveils its third Flight Series blending Kentucky bourbons and ryes. Green River Distilling Co. honors the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary with a commemorative bottling, and Boone County Distilling Co. debuts its limited Portrait Series. Woodford Reserve adds a Tawny Port Finish to its Distillery Series, and Michter’s announces the 2025 release of its 10-Year Rye. World Whiskey Society releases a 20-Year American Light Whisky Cigar Blend, and Cathead Distillery introduces its first Estate Collection wheat whiskey. Glacier Distilling presents Logan Pass, a 12-year-old Montana-made wheated single malt, and Kings County Distillery launches an American Single Malt under the new category designation. Finally, Milam & Greene compares Texas and Kentucky aging in their two-bottle release, “The Answer.”

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Join me, Ed, and my cohost, Dean, for this week's episode of the Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon News Podcast!

In this week’s news, Andy and Charlie Nelson reclaim Belle Meade Bourbon, while Middle West Spirits acquires Old Elk Distillery. Dan Callaway is named Master Blender at Lofted Spirits, parent to Bardstown Bourbon Company and Green River Distilling, and Knob Creek expands its Single Barrel Select program with new Cask Strength bourbon and rye offerings. Meanwhile, the Pappy with a Purpose raffle launches to benefit Lexington Habitat for Humanity, and Buffalo Trace announces the Pour it Forward for Kentucky fundraiser to aid storm recovery. In Maryland, a special release marks the kickoff of the Rye Curious campaign, and Jack Daniel’s rolls out a new global ad campaign. On the trade front, the Distilled Spirits Council secures USDA support to boost American whiskey exports, and Diageo unveils a $500 million cost-saving plan. Rounding out the news, the Loch Lomond Group acquires New York Distilling Co., the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition results are announced, and Bardstown’s Bourbon Capital Alliance gears up for its first-ever Mash Up event.

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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!

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Join me, Ed, and my cohost, Dean, for this week's episode of the Bourbon Release News Podcast as we discuss the many new bourbon and other whiskey releases.

In this week's episode we have a white port-finished sequel from Filmland Spirits, a five-grain anniversary edition from Frey Ranch, and two offerings from Heaven Hill: the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Spring 2025 Edition and the Grain to Glass Bourbon Second Edition. Old Commonwealth resurrects a 15-year-old bourbon, while World Whiskey Society unveils a brandy-cask-finished 12-year-old bourbon and Pursuit Spirits adds two new proofs to their lineup. Rounding out the list are Southern Grace's Conviction Naranja and W.H. McBrayer Kentucky Bourbon Batch 5.

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Join Ed and Dean as they taste and discuss Westward Whiskey Cask Strength American Single Malt Whiskey and Club Release Stout Finished American Single Malt Whiskey.

Westward Whiskey of Portland, OR makes a wide range of American Single Malts. Although they have been producing these spirits for over 20 years, they are new to us. Spoiler alert: we are their newest fans!

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Join me, Ed, and my cohost, Dean, for this week's episode of the Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon News Podcast!

In this week's Bourbon and Distillery news: National Bourbon Week 2025 returns to Bardstown with exclusive events and tastings, while MGP Ingredients reports mixed first-quarter 2025 results. Heaven Hill celebrates Bernie Lubbers as he transitions to Whiskey Ambassador Emeritus, and Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Traveller Whiskey, co-created with Chris Stapleton, becomes the first Official Whiskey of Major League Baseball. Meanwhile, Good Trouble Bourbon, is bringing its mission of blending purpose, culture and community to Baltimore through a two-day event series and It's Bourbon Night's Sara Ahlgrim Joins Dark Arts Whiskey House. Finally, media outlets are reporting that EH Taylor Bottled in Bond Bourbon is the latest addition to the highly sought after Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

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Join me, Ed, and my cohost, Dean, for this week's episode of the Bourbon Release News Podcast as we discuss the many new bourbon releases.

The latest releases features new expressions from a wide range of distilleries. Chicken Cock Whiskey introduces its 10-Year Double Oak Kentucky Whiskey and revives Ryeteous Blonde in collaboration with Goodwood Brewing. New Riff Distilling launches its 2025 Single Malt, while Minden Mill Distilling debuts its American Single Malt Whiskey. MB Roland Distillery adds Old 2nd District Bottled in Bond Bourbon, and Oaklore Distilling Co. expands distribution of its Four Grain Bourbon. Stellum Spirits partners with Star Trek Spirits for two Romulan Ale-bottled whiskeys. Rabbit Hole Distillery unveils the Velardé Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon and the Adourra Armagnac Cask Finish Bourbon, the latest Founder’s Series release. Calumet Farm celebrates its centennial with a multi-bottle collection including its first rye. Barrell Craft Spirits introduces its Full Proof Bourbon, and Sagamore Spirit releases its latest Cask Strength Rye Whiskey. Whiskey Row Bourbon announces three new expressions: Triple Wood, Bottled in Bond, and Cask Strength. Johnnie Walker reveals a sustainably packaged Blue Label Ultra, and Larrikin Bourbon Company debuts a unique Rosewater Bourbon for Derby season. Lastly, Angel’s Envy launches Cellar Collection Vol 5, a straight rye finished in Extra Añejo Tequila Barrels.

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Join me as I speak with Barry Brinegar, Co-Founder and National Brand Ambassador of RD1 Spirits! We discuss their new brand destination coming this month to The Commons in Lexington, KY, as well as their new Limited Edition release, Sister Cities, and a special 12-year-old bourbon release to commemorate the new brand destination's opening.

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Join us for the latest episode of the Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon News Podcast!

This week, my usual co-host, good friend and bourbon aficionado, Dean Langdon, is unable to join me. However, my wife, Karen, has stepped in to take his place. Join us as we discuss the latest bourbon and distillery news!

This week's Bourbon and Distillery News includes major updates from Garrard County Distilling Co., which has entered receivership amid over $28 million in debt, and layoffs at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery. The Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025 sold out in record time, while Gregg Snyder joins Four Branches Bourbon as Master Distiller. Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its post-flood recovery, and new Bourbon Trail-themed lottery games have launched in partnership with the Kentucky Lottery and the Kentucky Distillers' Association. Left Bank Bourbon joins the KDA, and James B. Beam Distilling Co. has announced its 2025 event lineup. Devils River Distillery's assets are set for auction, and RD1 Spirits will open a new Lexington brand destination distillery alongside a special 12-year release. Also in the news: The Obscure Distillery in California is challenging New York's direct shipping law in federal court.

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Join Ed & Dean as we review two Brush Creek Whiskeys: Brush Creek Bourbon and Brush Creek Rye. These two whiskeys come to us from the Brush Creek Distillery, on the Brush Creek Ranch, in  Saratoga, Wyoming. Brush Creek Distillery is currently distilling and aging their own whiskeys. While those whiskeys are maturing, they are crafting blends from bourbons and ryes sourced from Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Brush Creek Bourbon is a blend of whiskeys from all three states, while Brush Creek Rye is a blend of two different rye mash bills from Indiana. Both their rye and bourbon are bottled at 94 proof. What are they like? Let's find out!

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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!

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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!🥃

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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!

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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! 

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