Join Ed & Karen as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! From Four Roses’ possible $1 billion sale by Kirin to Green River’s “Salute to Service” label program, there’s plenty happening across the bourbon world this week. MGP Ingredients, Campari Group, and Molson Coors all reported quarterly results, while Heritage Distilling announced tasting room closures and Luca Mariano Distillery prepared for a second bankruptcy filing. Plus, DISCUS celebrated new trade wins in Asia and 52 Eighty Distilling joined the growing list of U.S. craft closures. Tune in for all the details! Cheers!🥃 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 stories, 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 new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! From Lost Lantern’s Fall 2025 Scotch Lovers’ Collection to Whiskey JYPSI’s Legacy Batch 3: The Declaration, this week’s lineup is packed with standout releases. Jack Daniel’s introduces its high-proof Tanyard Hill Rye, Hardin’s Creek explores rickhouse terroir with its Warehouse Series, and Knob Creek reaches new heights with a 21-year-old bourbon. We also see the return of Remus Gatsby Reserve 2025, a collaborative Confluence Project from Chattanooga Whiskey and New Riff, and limited editions like High n’ Wicked Warlander Whiskey, Templeton Single Barrel Rye, and Jeptha Creed’s Red, White & Blue Bourbon Batch 4. Rounding things out are Town Branch’s 16-Year Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt and a first look at Keeper’s Heart American Pot Still Whiskey. 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 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! From billion-dollar expansions by Sazerac to Westward Whiskey's return to independent ownership, there's plenty happening across the bourbon world this week. MB Roland opened its new Cave City tasting room, Elijah Craig wrapped another successful Old Fashioned Week, Sherrie Moore joins Castle & Key and Evan Williams launched a new "Where Bourbon Begins" campaign. Meanwhile, California approved direct-to-consumer shipping for craft distillers, the American Craft Spirits Association reported continued industry contraction, and Wild Turkey partnered with The Farmlink Project and Andrew Rea ("Babish") for a Friendsgiving initiative. We also highlight the top bourbons from the New York World Spirits Competition. 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 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 new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! This week's new bourbon releases highlight both tradition and innovation across the whiskey landscape. Smokeye Hill debuts its first rye whiskey, while Sagamore Spirit and The Ingram Distillery introduce new high-rye and river-aged bourbons. Limited releases follow from Old Commonwealth, Old McBrayer, and Pursuit Spirits, along with seasonal or special editions from Woodford Reserve, Chattanooga Whiskey, and Heaven Hill. Rounding out the lineup are new expressions from Happenstance Whiskey, Old Overholt, Russell's Reserve, Frey Ranch, and Hazelbaker Bourbon, plus the 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. 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 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! From Jack Daniel’s and Crown Royal to Buffalo Trace, Chicken Cock, Sagamore Spirit, Pursuit Spirits, and CraftCo, this week’s Bourbon and Distillery News is packed with stories from across the whiskey world. We cover major announcements like Buffalo Trace’s 9 millionth barrel and the debut of E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond in the 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, as well as expansions, reopenings, and leadership changes shaping the industry’s future. Listen in for the latest from Kentucky to Maryland—and beyond—and stay informed on what’s happening in bourbon today! 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 new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! There are a 21 new bourbon (and other whiskey) releases this week, from Angel’s Envy 10 Cask Strength and Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Beacon to bold new expressions like Larrikin Hazmat American Light Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Sweet Mash, Barrell 12-Year French Oak, and Booker’s Jerry’s Batch. We also see high-age standouts such as World Whiskey Society’s Doc Holliday 16-Year and the 17-Year King of Kentucky, plus innovative collaborations from Wheel Horse and Narragansett and new small-batch offerings from Copper & Cask. Rounding out the lineup are limited releases from Frey Ranch, Milam & Greene, Baker’s, Eric LeGrand Bourbon, and Woodford Reserve, along with a hockey-centric bottle from J.P. Wiser’s and a new full-proof entry from ROW 94. Tune in to learn all about them! 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 world is full of major moves -- and meaningful moments. Leiper's Fork prepares for its next chapter with a key hire for its new Nashville Yards distillery, while Ingram expands north to Alaska and Dark Arts joins the KDA. Black Button gets a lifeline from Blackstar, and Jim Beam heads to the Formula 1 grid alongside Cadillac. Plus, we've got the latest results from the New York World Spirits Competition, comment on a major trade update from the American Whiskey Association, and news on Diageo's production pause at Balcones and George Dickel. Finally, we raise a glass in memory of Even Kulsveen, whose vision revived Willett Distillery and helped shape modern bourbon. 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 new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Karen as we discuss all the latest new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! It’s another busy release week, with new whiskeys spanning heritage names, craft distillers, and purpose-driven collaborations. Highlights include the 2025 Van Winkle Collection, 15 STARS Artisan Collection, Rabbit Hole Regallier French-oak finish, Blue Run “Glimmer” finished in gin barrels, Sagamore Spirit 10-Year Rye, Ingram’s Uncharted Wheated Bourbon, Garrison Brothers Sonora finished in rye barrels, Woodford Reserve Sweet Oak Master’s Collection, Treaty Oak Rum-cask Anniversary Bourbon, and Elijah Craig’s first Barrel Proof Rye. Other notable releases come from Southern Distilling, Heaven Hill, Yellowstone, Blue Note, Milam & Greene, New Era Whiskey, Woodinville, Brother’s Bond, Middleburg Barrel Co., 1792, and Penelope Bourbon. Listen in to learn 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 new releases, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃    

Join Ed & Karen as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s Bourbon & Distillery News is packed: Heaven Hill opens its new Heaven Hill Springs Distillery and releases Master Distillers Unity and a Bottled-in-Bond Artist Series. Jack Daniel’s launches its 2025 Heroes Selection, Buffalo Trace takes bourbon on tour, and the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame welcomes its 2025 class. Plus, Purple Toad joins the KDA, Southern Distilling wins ADI Distillery of the Year, and Sazerac Barrel Select launches an Elmer T. Lee charity sweepstakes. Other highlights include Wild Turkey’s global campaign, ROW 94’s hologram at Louisville Airport, Diageo’s Crown Royal bottling shift, Nashville Barrel’s Louisville expansion, Von Payne’s new Castle distillery, and On Your 6 joining Caesars’ beverage program. Listen in for the full roundup! 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 new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases!! This week’s New Bourbon Releases News is packed with fresh bottles from Old Forester, Old McBrayer, Quartz Mountain, Maker’s Mark, Michter’s, Pursuit Spirits, Chicken Cock, Kings County, Jack Daniel’s, Baker’s, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Larrikin, Burnt Tavern, Jackson Purchase, Penelope, Rebel, Remus, and Cathead/Old Soul. Plus, quick hits from Boone County and Chattanooga Whiskey, along with reminders on Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch and Beam’s Pin Bottle. Listen in to learn 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 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 the latest bourbon and distillery news!This week's Bourbon and Distillery News is packed: The Uncle Nearest saga continues, Middle West Spirits brings on former Old Elk CEO Luis Gonzalez, and Pursuit Spirits opens its new Whiskey Row brand home and cocktail bar. Buffalo Trace announced the John G. Carlisle Cafe, while Garrison Brothers launched their nationwide Hye Fashioned Takeover. The University of Kentucky's Estate Whiskey Alliance awarded its first research grants, Gallup reported U.S. drinking rates at historic lows, and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is preparing for its World Bourbon Toast. _Never Say Die Bourbon also makes its mark, sponsoring America's richest turf sprint for female horses and debuting its first national TV ads. Listen in to learn 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 items, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss the latest bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! This week’s new releases include a wide range of limited editions and special expressions from brands including Barmen 1873, Heaven Hill, Doc Holliday, High West, A. Smith Bowman, New Riff, Jack Daniel’s, Old Fitzgerald, Garrison Brothers, Old Louisville Whiskey Co., and Woodford Reserve. From bottled-in-bond bourbons to cask finishes and single malts, there’s something here for every whiskey lover. 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 items, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as they discuss the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s bourbon news includes a new distillery opening from Wenzel Whiskey, a charitable bottle release from J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery, and a new alternating proprietorship program from Lofted Custom Spirits. Jackson Purchase Distillery has been elevated to Heritage Member status by the KDA, and Sazerac Company has filed a lawsuit over counterfeit bourbon sold through fake social media accounts. Uncle Nearest faces a $100 million lawsuit from its primary lender, and Copper & Kings has been acquired by Louisville-based Bourdon Spirits Company. Plus, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and National Bourbon Week have announced their 2026 dates, Sagamore Spirit joins the BMW Championship as preferred whiskey sponsor, and Q2 financial results are in for Campari Group, Diageo, and MGP Ingredients. 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 items, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as they discuss the latest bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! Rare wheated whiskeys. Bold rye finishes. Anniversary blends. Festival news. 🥃 This week’s New Bourbon Releases Podcaste has it all. 15 STARS rolls out its First West bourbon line, New Riff drops its 11th‑anniversary Headliner, and Minden Mill takes its Single Estate Rye nationwide. Proof & Wood brings apple brandy‑finished Tumblin’ Dice Rye, Buffalo Trace delivers Sazerac Rye 100 Proof plus the ultra‑rare Weller Millennium #2 and Weller 18 Year Old, and Hard Truth unveils a Mizunara Finished Sweet Mash Rye. Also, Bardstown Bourbon Company just announced their KBF After-Party!! Listen in to hear all of 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 items, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Karen as they discuss the latest bourbon and distillery news! From major leadership changes at Diageo and Brown‑Forman to new campaigns and creative partnerships, this week's bourbon and distillery news is full of developments across the industry. Hidden Barn welcomes a new Master Taster, Buffalo Trace partners with Meridian Biotech, I.W. Harper unveils its rarest release ever, and Brothers Wright Distilling brings new life to a Pikeville landmark. Bardstown Bourbon Company showcases its drive for innovation with a new campaign, while Luca Mariano's bankruptcy filing draws scrutiny from creditors. Plus, we've got results from the latest spirits competitions. 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 items, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss the latest bourbon releases! This week brings a wave of noteworthy whiskey releases. Old Grand-Dad returns with a 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond, E.H. Taylor Distiller’s Council revives 19th-century sour mash methods, and Barrell’s Decade blends whiskeys from 1995–2005. Bardstown Bourbon unveils a Mizunara oak finish, Uncle Nearest marks eight years with a Master Blend, and Starlight debuts its first 10-Year Bourbon. Three Chord reimagines its core lineup, and Wolves teams up with Willett for a 10-Year Rye. There are also new offerings from Gold Bar, Kings County, Rabbit Hole, Copper & Cask, Jim Beam, Old Forester, Old Pogue, Kentucky Owl, Booker’s, The Perfect Fifth, Wheel Horse, Old Potrero, and Grand Traverse. Listen in to hear all the details! We would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to our podcast if you enjoy 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 items, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃  

Join Ed and Dean as they discuss the latest Bourbon and Distillery News! This week, Jackie Zykan departs Hidden Barn, while J. Mattingly 1845 announces a shift in ownership. Whiskey House of Kentucky secures additional capital, and Gen Z's alcohol consumption shows a surprising rebound, according to IWSR. Brendan Coyle leaves High West to focus on cider, while the distillery teams up with Luke Grimes for a conservation initiative. Heaven Hill unveils a refreshed corporate brand and new Louisville headquarters. New Riff partners with LifeSciKY on a bourbon benefiting Kentucky biotech innovation, and Maker's Mark joins forces with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to launch a championship bourbon supporting wildfire relief. Listen in for all the details! We would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to our podcast if you enjoy 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 items, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed and Dean as we taste and discuss the Green River US Army 250th Anniversary Bourbon! It's a special release to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States Army. The bourbon is a blend of 4-7 year old barrels made from a mash bill of 77 percent corn, 14 percent rye and 9 percent malted barley, and bottled at 111.1 proof. It is available at select military bases, Green River's homeplaces in Owensboro and Louisville, and select online and physical retail locations throughout the country. Its suggested retail price is $49.99. Listen in to hear our thoughts on this special bourbon! We would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to our podcast. In addition, if you head on over to BourbonObsessed.com,  you can also find over 300 bourbon reviews and a wealth of additional bourbon related content. But wait, that's not all! You can read and subscribe to my newsletter while you're there, too! Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as they discuss the latest bourbon releases. This week features ten new whiskey releases, including Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B525, Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B525, and Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye from Heaven Hill Distillery. Little Book Chapter 9, Shenk’s Homestead, and Bomberger’s Declaration offer fresh 2025 editions, while Boone County debuts its Lewis Loder 15-Year Bourbon. Dierks Bentley, in partnership with Lofted Spirits and Green River, introduces ROW 94 Broken Branches Bourbon, and Jacob’s Pardon launches its 16-Year-Old Cask Collective release. Also included is something a bit different—Two Stacks Single Grain Double Barrel, an award-winning Irish whiskey aged in ex-bourbon and sherry casks. Listen in to hear all about them! We would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to our podcast. 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 articles for each of the new bourbon releases. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Join Ed & Dean as they discuss the latest bourbon and distillery news! In this week's news, the Kentucky Distillers' Association announces the 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductees; Maker's Mark unveils plans for a new Chihuly exhibit and the reopening of Star Hill Provisions; and Green River Distilling celebrates the opening of its new Whiskey Row tasting room while honoring the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary with a commemorative bourbon. Bluegrass Distillers opens its new Elkwood Farm campus in Midway and Georgetown launches its "Bourbon Genesis" campaign. Whiskey House of Kentucky teams up with the Koetter Group on high-tech rickhouses, Old Forester adds cocktail cherries to its barware line, and Fireball spices up the fairway with cinnamon-scented golf balls and retriever "caddies." We would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to our podcast. 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 articles for each of the new bourbon releases. Thanks for listening! See you next week for our Bourbon Releases News Podcast! Cheers!🥃