TWiB: Fawn and Keith Weaver have been terminated, Canadian US alcohol boycott investigated, Barton new 1792 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
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This episode covers recent developments in the bourbon industry, including the termination of Fawn and Keith Weaver and a new investigation into Canada's alcohol boycott.
It's This Week in Bourbon for July 10th 2026. Fawn Weaver and Keith Weaver have been terminated from Uncle Nearest, a new investigation into Canada's ongoing boycott of American alcohol, and Barton now has their 1792 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.Show Notes: Court-appointed receiver terminates Fawn and Keith Weaver from Uncle Nearest, Inc. amidst Humble Baron's collapse Jack Daniel Distillery partners with USO for national "United We Toast" campaign honoring the Armed Forces WhistlePig Whiskey sells Moriah Business Park auxiliary facility for over $17,000,000 to Zags 26 Wyoming Whiskey returns to local ownership as WW Partners, LLC acquires an 80% stake from Edrington Congresswoman Claudia Tenney introduces the "Canada Act" to investigate Canada's ongoing boycott of American alcohol Country Boy Brewing expands into spirits production with Country Boy Distilling launching this autumn Shady Knoll Orchards & Distillery fights Washington's direct-to-consumer shipping restrictions in federal appeals court Kentucky Bourbon Trail expands to 74 total stops by welcoming four new distilleries to the trail Buffalo Trace Distillery debuts "Camp Buffalo Trace" immersive overnight adult summer…
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