TWiB: New updates happening in the Uncle Nearest case, Wild Turkey brings back the Cheesy Gold Foil, Bardstown Bourbon Company is going to Mars

About this episode

This episode covers the latest updates in the bourbon industry, including legal developments, new product releases, and festival news.

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 29th 2026. New updates happening in the Uncle Nearest case, Wild Turkey brings back the Cheesy Gold Foil, and Bardstown Bourbon Company is going to Mars.Show Notes: A federal judge has expanded Uncle Nearest's receivership to investigate a secret $20 million loan from Jay-Z's firm. Blending pioneer Nancy Fraley is retiring from Jos. A. Magnus & Co., leaving her legacy with Head Distiller Will Fabry. The Kentucky Bourbon Festival introduces a secure, face-value official ticket resale platform via TIXR. Filmland Spirits releases The Crimson Cask, a 90-proof noir-inspired bourbon exclusive to Kentucky. Blue Run Spirits collaborates with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a limited-edition 111-proof bourbon. Evan Williams launches officially licensed America250 commemorative whiskeys, donating $75,000 to Folds of Honor. Titanic Hotel Belfast partners with Titanic Distillery to launch an exclusive historic Quarter experience package. Heaven Hill designates its 2026 Grain to Glass lineup as the "Year of Wheat" across three limited expressions. Remus Bourbon introduces the Lou Gehrig Reserve, donating proceeds to the Live Like Lou ALS charity…

People in this episode

Host: Bourbon Pursuit

Topics covered

• Uncle Nearest case
• Wild Turkey
• Bardstown Bourbon
• bourbon news
• whiskey releases
• Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Keywords

• Uncle Nearest
• Wild Turkey
• Bardstown Bourbon
• bourbon news
• whiskey releases
• Kentucky Bourbon Festival
• Jay-Z

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Uncle Nearest, Wild Turkey, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Jos. A. Magnus & Co., Kentucky Bourbon Festival, TIXR, Filmland Spirits, Blue Run Spirits, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Evan Williams

Products: The Crimson Cask, 111-proof bourbon, 2026 Grain to Glass lineup, Lou Gehrig Reserve, Sapsquatch Bourbon, 10-year-old Rittenhouse Rye

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