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10 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know
This week brings four new Kentucky Bourbon Trail destinations, new tasting rooms in Bardstown, major bourbon industry legislation, Goodwood's bankruptcy, and the latest Bourbon Litigation News. It's been another busy couple of weeks in the bourbon world, and we're covering all of that and much more in this week's Bourbon and Distillery News!
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What happens when a mechanical engineer builds a distillery instead of a traditional distiller?
 
This week we're joined by Southern Distilling co-founder Pete Barger for a fascinating conversation about contract distilling, regenerative farming, engineering-driven whiskey production, the current state of the bourbon industry, and why he believes American Single Malt has an exciting future. We also taste several Southern Star bourbons and ryes while discussing the philosophy behind one of North Carolina's most innovative distilleries. Tune in to hear all the details!
 
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18 New Bourbons and Other American Whiskeys To Try!
This week's New Bourbon Releases News features Four Roses Experimental Series No. 001 finished in Mizunara oak, Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon (the first-ever blend of straight bourbon from all 50 states), Bulleit 20-Year-Old Rye, several America 250-themed whiskeys and many more. Tune in for all the details!
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Most maple-finished bourbons are all about sweetness.
Shortbarrel says Sapsquatch is different.
• 110 Proof• Blend of 6-8 year Kentucky and Indiana bourbons• Barrels sourced from Jim Beam, Barton, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Green River, and MGP• Finished using sugar maple infusion spirals and former maple syrup barrels• Non-chill filtered• $89.99 MSRP
Listen to our review and tell us: Did Shortbarrel get it right?
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13 Bourbon Industry News Stories and Bourbon Litigation Updates You Need to Know!
In this week’s Bourbon and Distillery News we cover the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and IWSC results, North Carolina’s proposed minimum liquor pricing, Willett’s new Springfield distillery, the Uncle Nearest receivership, a major bourbon cargo theft, and much more. Listen in to learn more!
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29 New Bourbon & Other American Whiskey Releases To Try!
In this week’s New Bourbon Releases News, we cover 29 new bourbon and American whiskey releases, including Michter’s 10 Year Rye, Four Roses Anthology Series Chapter One: Origin 21-Year-Old Bourbon, Old Forester President’s Choice, Booker’s Milkshake Batch, Frey Ranch 10-Year-Old Bourbon, and many more. Tune in for all the details!
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6 Bourbon Litigation Updates That You Need To Know!
A potential buyer emerges for Uncle Nearest, Garrard County Distilling heads toward a foreclosure sale, new rulings are issued in the Bardstown Bourbon litigation, lawsuits target TKC Distilling and related entities, there may finally be a buyer for Luca Mariano, and a whole lot more on this week’s Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Litigation News.
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10 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know!
Whiskey House lays off around 30% of their workforce, RNDC has unpaid bills, Brown-Forman reports fiscal 2026 results, Sazerac releases a  Tennessee Whiskey, there’s a potential buyer for Uncle Nearest, and a whole lot more on this week’s Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon and Distillery News.
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Can a bourbon finished in SIX different casks actually work? 🤔 We're tasting Gambit Number 6 from Chip Tate (founder of Balcones). This 92-proof Kentucky Bourbon spends time in Sonoma Chardonnay, Sonoma Cabernet, Apple Brandy, Oloroso Sherry, Moscatel, and Tokaji casks. The flavor profile changes with every single sip!
Watch our full thoughts on this complex, fruit-forward pour. Have you tried Gambit Number 6? Let us know!
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We hit the road to Matthews, NC (just outside of Charlotte) to hang out with Matt and Tom, the founders of Oaklore Distilling Co.!
 
From walking their kids to the bus stop to launching one of the most exciting craft distilleries in North Carolina, their journey is packed with passion, late-night ideas, and a serious obsession with the magic of oak maturation.
 
In this episode, we’re breaking down:
How they accidentally won a blind tasting with their own whiskey 🥃
The science of the Piedmont climate on aging barrels ☀️🍁
A sneak peek at their upcoming Prohibition Oak release (aged with actual 100-year-old wood!) 🪵👀
Why they treat every single bottle with a strict "make it right" philosophy.
Grab a pour, sit back, and come along for the ride!
👉Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your thoughts on Oaklore Distilling!
 
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