Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Podcast

Join me for my weekly podcast discussing new bourbon releases and other related bourbon news. We also throw in some bourbon reviews and recommendations, as well! Brought to you by Ed from BourbonObsessed.com.

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Episodes

Feb 2, 2026

55 min

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!🥃
 

Feb 2, 2026

55 min

Jan 26, 2026

49 min

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news!
This week’s Bourbon and Distillery News covers major board leadership changes at the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the sale of Casey Jones Distillery to B3 Beverage Company, and the appointment of a new CEO at Company Distilling. We also look at Whiskey House of Kentucky’s first K-RAX warehouse, the move by Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl into Chapter 7 liquidation, and new direct-to-consumer spirits rules in California. Distribution news includes Republic National Distributing Company and Reyes Beverage Group, while brand updates come from Whiskey JYPSI, The Daily Pour, and WhiskyX. Listen in for a full breakdown of what’s happening across the bourbon industry.
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!🥃

Jan 26, 2026

49 min

Jan 19, 2026

33 min

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!🥃

Jan 19, 2026

33 min

Jan 12, 2026

55 min

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news!
This week’s Bourbon and Distillery News takes a closer look at what the 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines actually say about alcohol, highlights Bardstown Bourbon Company’s renewed ENERGY STAR certification, and covers the bankruptcy filing of Ohio’s A.M. Scott Distillery. We also share updates on Whiskey House of Kentucky’s new ISO certifications and a strategic minority investment from Meat Church BBQ into Pursuit Spirits. As an added bonus, our cohost and bankruptcy attorney, Dean Langdon, will update us on some of the ongoing distillery bankruptcies. 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!🥃

Jan 12, 2026

55 min

Jan 8, 2026

17 min

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!🥃

Jan 8, 2026

17 min

Dec 29, 2025

42 min

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news!
This week's Bourbon and Distillery News takes a deeper look at the renewed debate over alcohol and cardiovascular health sparked by a recent American Heart Association review and examined by The New York Times. In addition, we explore Suntory Global Spirits' decision to pause production at Beam's Clermont distillery, highlight Heaven Hill Brands' 90th anniversary, share encouraging Irish whiskey export and tourism data, and cover the Kentucky Distillers' Association's 2026 Leadership Academy class. 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!🥃
 

Dec 29, 2025

42 min

Dec 22, 2025

26 min

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!🥃
 

Dec 22, 2025

26 min

Dec 18, 2025

2 min

Join Ed and Dean as we taste and review the Barrel Proof version of the Pursuit United Triple Mash Rye!
Triple Mash Rye is made from 3 different mash bills from two different distilleries:Bardstown Bourbon Co.95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
Sagamore Spirit A: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley B: 52% Rye, 43% Corn, 5% Malted Barley
It's bottled at barrel proof, and the proof varies between batches; ours is 121.8 proof.  SRP is $79.99.
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, over on BourbonObsessed.com you can also find many more bourbon reviews, my newsletters as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content.
We hope you have enjoyed our Pursuit United Triple Mash Barrel Proof Rye Review!
Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃
Note: This sample was graciously provided by the brand for our review. We appreciate it!

Dec 18, 2025

2 min

Dec 15, 2025

48 min

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!🥃

Dec 15, 2025

48 min

Dec 11, 2025

7 min

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!
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 also find a whole lot more bourbon and distillery information, news and reviews over on BourbonObsessed.com.
Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Dec 11, 2025

7 min

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