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TWiB: Van Winkle 2025 Lineup Is Announced, 2XO has released its first rye, Penelope Bourbon partners with FCancer Sep 19, 2025

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It's This Week in Bourbon for September 19th 2025. Van Winkle 2025 Lineup Is Announced, 2XO has released its first rye, and Penelope Bourbon has partnered with FCancer for two limited-edition whiskeys.
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Bourbon with Heart hosts a raffle featuring hand-painted barrel heads and Michter's 10 Year to support local artists and nonprofits
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is raffling two exclusive lots of 17 hand-selected single barrel bourbons to benefit its nonprofit mission
Old Rip Van Winkle and Buffalo Trace announced the 2025 Van Winkle Whiskey Collection release, including a rare 25-year-old bottle for a charity auction
Caleb’s Crossing and Rare Bird 101's David Jennings are releasing a blend of seven-year Kentucky bourbon and twelve-year Indiana rye
2XO Whiskey releases White Oak Rye, its first rye whiskey, featuring blender Dixon Dedman's "double oak" technique
Liberty Pole Spirits and Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye collaborated on a one-of-a-kind blend of two barrels, available exclusively at their distilleries
Brother’s Bond Bourbon launches a new expression and portfolio-wide packaging redesign featuring grains from regenerative agriculture
Rolling Fork Spirits releases Bourbon de Luxe Batch 4, a rum cask-finished bourbon blended to be a lighter "summer bourbon."
Chattanooga Whiskey introduces Batch 045: Kola Infused, a bourbon liqueur infused with all-natural ingredients including kola nut and citrus
Frey Ranch Distillery is releasing its highly-anticipated Harvester Series: Second Harvest, a limited-edition ultra-premium wheat whiskey
Penelope Bourbon partners with nonprofit FCancer to release two limited-edition whiskeys with a combined donation goal of $500,000
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532 - Will Sourcing Become Popular Soon? on Bourbon Community Roundtable 110 Sep 18, 2025

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The idea of sourcing has been around a very long time but it's a new concept for some while it's old hat for some. Are we at the point where sourcing is more widely accepted? What's it going to take to overcome it? Knowing that we are going to see an abundance of available sources here real soon, will it become more popular? Or even maybe more popular than distilling your own?
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Introduction of the crew and warm-up music discussion
Insights on the changing bourbon landscape and consumer perceptions
Has the stigma around sourced whiskey faded
The importance of educating consumers on sourcing versus distilling
Discussion on the uniqueness of sourced products vs. commodity whiskey
The role of flavor profiles in a saturated market
Forecasts for innovation in sourcing whiskey
Celebrating the contributions of Non-Distilling Producers
Potential future trends and the rise of new brands
Emphasis on consumer engagement and storytelling in the whiskey industry
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Whiskey Quickie: Conviction Double Oak 1929 Bourbon Review Sep 16, 2025

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Conviction Double Oak Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 104.8 proof and $65 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!
DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.

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TWiB: Heaven Hill opens doors at Heaven Hill Springs, Jos. A. Magnus Private Cask Program returns, Freddie Noe's new Booker’s, The Reserves 2025 Sep 12, 2025

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It's This Week in Bourbon for September 12th 2025. Heaven Hill officially opens its doors at Heaven Hill Springs, Jos. A. Magnus & Co. has announced the return of its Private Cask Program, and Freddie Noe announce the launch of Booker’s, The Reserves 2025.
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HHS buries report linking alcohol to cancer, drawing criticism from industry watchdogs.
Heaven Hill opens $200M Springs Distillery in Bardstown and releases a special commemorative bourbon
Purple Toad Winery & Distillery joins the KDA as a new Craft member, using innovative techniques to repurpose winemaking byproducts
Speed Art Museum to auction rare whiskeys and custom single barrels to benefit educational programs
Von Payne Spirits buys historic Louisville building to create The Von Payne Castle distillery and tasting experience
Jos. A. Magnus & Co. brings back its exclusive Private Cask Program with a very limited number of 10-year-old high-rye bourbon barrels
Buffalo Trace Distillery to launch a traveling tasting tour featuring rare expressions and city-specific merchandise
Blue Note Bourbon re-releases its limited-edition Honey Rye Cask expression.
15 STARS launches its award-winning Artisan Collection, a limited-production blend of 15 and 12-year-old bourbons
Ingram Distillery releases Uncharted Kentucky Wheated Bourbon, a new whiskey aged on the Mississippi River in 100% recycled glass
New Era Whiskey releases its first three cask-strength, single-barrel bourbons honoring Kentucky landmarks
Angel's Envy releases two new limited-edition Distillery Series expressions, a Two-Grain Bourbon and a Peated Cask Rye
Middleburg Barrel Company debuts 1787 Provenance Bourbon, a new brand founded by Viyas Sundaram with a unique re-aging process
Heaven Hill releases the 2025 edition of its Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon Whiskey, made with a high-wheat mashbill from local farms
Jack Daniel's introduces the 2025 Heroes Selection, a Single Barrel Barrel Proof whiskey chosen by and for military veterans
Woodford Reserve unveils Sweet Oak Bourbon, the 21st release in its Master’s Collection, aged in rare Chinkapin oak barrels
Booker’s releases its highly-anticipated The Reserves 2025, a limited-edition bourbon finished in tequila barrels for the first time in Beam history
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531 - The Kentucky Bourbon Trail's Big Challenge with Adam Johnson of the Kentucky Distillers Association Sep 11, 2025

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If you've been a listener for a while, you might remember our next guest who has talked to us about the Kentucky Distillers Association over the years. Adam Johnson from the Kentucky Distillers Association, who for nearly two decades has been at the forefront of the Kentucky bourbon scene. We’re diving into the state of bourbon tourism, and as Adam reveals, visits to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail are absolutely going through the roof, transforming the experience from a day trip into a full-on bucket-list adventure. We also get into the legislative challenges facing our industry, from the battle for Direct-To-Consumer shipping rights to the elephant in the room: the cannabis beverage market, and why Adam believes it needs to play by the same rules. Adam also shares some great insights on how the collaborative nature of the bourbon community is actually fueling collective growth. If you’re planning a trip to Kentucky or just curious about the future of bourbon, you won't want to miss this one.
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Recollection of Adam Johnson's first podcast experience
Examining the booming bourbon tourism landscape
Statistics on the surge in Kentucky Bourbon Trail visitors
Advocacy for DTC shipping and legislative obstacles for small distillers
Discussing the impact of new dietary guidelines on bourbon marketing
Competition with cannabis beverages and calls for regulatory parity
The collaborative ethos of the bourbon industry and its historical foundations
Future outlook for bourbon tourism and KDA's sustainability initiatives
Encouraging exploration of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and KDA updates
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Whiskey Quickie: Frank August Small Batch Rye Whiskey Review Sep 09, 2025

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Frank August Small Batch Rye Whiskey. This non-age stated rye is 100 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!
DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.

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TWiB: US alcohol competition order revoked, Heaven Hill Distillery announces 2 new releases, Rabbit Hole Distillery is releasing Regallier Sep 05, 2025

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It's This Week in Bourbon for September 5th 2025. An executive order has been revoked that looked into the competition in the U.S. alcohol industry, Heaven Hill Distillery announces two brand new releases, and Rabbit Hole Distillery is releasing Regallier.
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Johnnie Walker partners with pop star Sabrina Carpenter to promote Black Label on her "Short n’ Sweet" tour
A 2021 executive order on U.S. alcohol industry competition has been revoked, a move supported by large brewers but opposed by craft breweries
Independent Stave Co., the world's largest bourbon barrel maker, will lay off 112 employees at its Kentucky facility due to market changes
Nashville Barrel Company is expanding to Louisville with a new tasting room and bottle shop opening in early 2026
The Frazier History Museum launches a new tasting experience called "Bourbon Through Bluegrass" combining whiskey with live music
Sazerac Barrel Select is hosting a charity sweepstakes for St. Jude's offering the chance to select a rare barrel of Elmer T. Lee
Barrell Craft Spirits releases a new Foundation Bourbon Single Barrels line that undergoes a secondary maturation process
Heaven Hill Distillery launches an Artist Series Collection featuring five unique bottle labels by Kentucky artist Bri Bowers
Heaven Hill releases Master Distillers Unity, a limited-edition bourbon blending a 34-year-old barrel with younger whiskeys to commemorate its new distillery
Rabbit Hole Distillery introduces Regallier, a new high-rye, double-malt bourbon finished in French oak casks
Limestone Branch Distillery releases its 10th-anniversary Yellowstone Limited Edition, a 10-year-old blend from two different distilleries
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530 - A Moonshiner Turned Legit with Royce Neeley of Neeley Family Distillery Sep 04, 2025

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In the bourbon world, we often talk about lineage and tradition. But what happens when that tradition is rooted in something a little... less than legal? That's the story we're getting into today with an incredible guest. We're sitting down with Royce Neely, the owner of Neely Family Distillery, whose family has been moonshining for generations. Royce isn't just carrying on a legacy; he's bringing it out of the backwoods. He’s taking us through his fascinating journey, from studying at Transylvania University to building his own distillery from the ground up. He's diving deep into the science and the art behind his craft, explaining his obsession with yeast, the secrets of sweet mashing, and what it takes to produce an award-winning absinthe. We're also getting an exclusive look at what's next for his distillery, including the installation of a one-of-a-kind three-chamber still designed to take his game to a whole new level.
Show Notes:

The origins and development of Neely Family Distillery
Royce's early interactions with moonshining and their influence on his career
Key distillation techniques, including sweet mashing and yeast selection
Insights into the distillery's acclaimed absinthe and market challenges
The anticipated impact of the new three-chamber still on whiskey production
The significance of family and collaboration in Royce’s distillation process
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Whiskey Quickie: Woodinville 8 Year Rye Whiskey Review Sep 02, 2025

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Woodinville 8 Year Rye Whiskey. This 8 year old rye is 100 proof and $130 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!
DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.

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TWiB: Bourbon & Banter hosts 12th Bourbon Challenge, Castle & Key debuts The Key Collective, Penelope Bourbon new 2025 Estate Collection Aug 29, 2025

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It's This Week in Bourbon for August 29th 2025. Bourbon & Banter is hosting its 12th annual "30 Days of Bourbon Challenge", Castle & Key Distillery has debuted The Key Collective, and Penelope Bourbon announced its 2025 Estate Collection.
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Diageo's Bulleit launches "Doing Over Dreaming" campaign with Sean Evans
KDA celebrates Canada's zero tariffs on Kentucky Bourbon
Stoli Group submits revised bankruptcy plan with real estate collateral
Bourbon & Banter hosts 12th annual "30 Days of Bourbon Challenge"
Limestone Farms Distilling faces over $2M in lawsuits and liens
Castle & Key debuts new "The Key Collective" membership program
DISCUS disappointed over lack of permanent tariff deal with EU
Baker's releases limited edition 13-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon
Penelope Bourbon announces 2025 Estate Collection with 5 expressions
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel to be offered year-round
Elijah Craig releases limited-edition Ryder Cup whiskey
William Berkele Distillery launches new Burnt Tavern Bourbon
Chattanooga Whiskey announces Michigan Maple Syrup Cask Finished whiskey
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