Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Podcast

11 Bourbon News Stories You Need To Know! Buffalo Trace opens a new on-site café, Diageo unveils a $415M facility in Alabama, MGP navigates whiskey inventory headwinds, and RNDC continues a major market selloff. Plus, Yellowstone Bourbon tops $1M in national park donations and North Carolina cracks down on illegal bourbon sales. Listen in for all this and more in this week's Bourbon and Distillery News! 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 news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

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. 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 news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

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! 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 news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

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! 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 news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

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! 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 news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

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! 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 find the full reviews for each of the bourbons that I discuss over on BourbonObsessed.com. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

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! 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. Thanks for listening! See you next time! 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. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃