It's This Week in Bourbon for July 31st 2026. 24th class of inductees into the prestigious Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame have been announced, More tariff wars resume, and Bardstown Bourbon Company is launching Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finish Whiskey.Show Notes:
Kentucky Distillers' Association announces 24th Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame class
Apogee 21 acquires Luca Mariano Distillery and Rod & Hammer's
President Trump levies 50% tariffs on select Canadian imports
Uncle Nearest receiver files major counterclaim alleging lender oversight and fraud
Starlight Distillery celebrates 25th anniversary with limited-edition releases
Bourbon Women SIPosium returns to Louisville for 15th anniversary event
Alabama Cooperage to close Trinity plant by September 2026
US removes 10% tariff on Scotch whisky imports
Moonshine University to cease operations at the end of 2026
RNDC files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and winds down operations
James B. Beam Distilling Company announces 2026 Old Grand-Dad 7-Year Bottled-In-Bond
Goose Island unveils 2026 Bourbon County Brand Family stout lineup
New Riff Distilling brings back annual Headliner release for 3rd year
B.H. James Distillers launches Spirit 76 line of flavored Kentucky bourbon
Heaven Hill Distillery debuts Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 9-year bourbon
Maker's Mark launches travel retail exclusive Artist Series – City Edition
Brother's Bond Bourbon launches 7-year bottled-in-bond straight bourbon
Garrison Brothers Distillery announces 1st-ever pre-sale for Hye Rye Bourbon
Bardstown Bourbon Company debuts Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finish Whiskey
Old Forester debuts The 117 Series Triple Char Kentucky Straight Bourbon
St. Louis Bourbon Festival returns to Lemp Mansion on October 16, 2026
Bib and Tucker introduces 8-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Tennessee Bourbon
Still Austin Whiskey Company opening massive 15,000-sq-ft venue in Austin
Jefferson's Bourbon debuts ultra-limited Founder's Reserve 20-Year-Old
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