It's This Week in Bourbon for October 16th, 2026. Ummmm; Wes Henderson, Uncle Nearest Inc. is nearing a potential asset sale, and Pursuit Releases XS Double Oak.Show Notes:
Glenns Creek Distillery fire destroys historic vacant structures without loss of spirits
Federal probe examines hidden cameras seized from former Angel’s Envy founder Wes Henderson
Receivership sale of Uncle Nearest assets nears Chapter 11 filing amid federal probes
ACSA economic study shows U.S. craft spirits volume declined 8% in 2025
Performance fuel maker VP Racing acquires Alamo Distilling in contract expansion
JetBlue adds 50ml bottles of Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon to onboard flights
Fourth annual National Bourbon Week announced for Bardstown, Kentucky, June 14–20, 2027
Lofted Spirits promotes Nick Smith to Master Distiller following 1,000,000th barrel milestone
Pursuit Spirits announces Pursuit United XS Double Oak Rye capped at 720 bottles
Starlight Distillery debuts Estate Collection 7-Year Cask Strength Bourbon at 110.8 proof
Woodford Reserve releases 30th anniversary Triple Pot Still and ceramic decanter offerings
Russell’s Reserve debuts Single Rickhouse 2026 – Camp Nelson D at 120.8 proof
Maker’s Mark debuts World Wood Collection Expedition 01 travel-retail exclusive at 101 proof
High West releases A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 14 finished in Port and Sherry casks
Kentucky Senator Bourbon debuts Thoroughbred Legacy Series dedicated to champion filly Nitrogen
KNOBEL Tennessee Whiskey launches 7-Year Special Edition funding trade scholarships at $99.99
Frey Ranch introduces Harvester Series Third Harvest featuring farm-grown triticale at 90 proof
Old Forester debuts Tribute Series 12-Year Bourbon in historic decanter bottle for $299.99
Wyoming Whiskey launches Queen of the Tetons Second Edition honoring Grizzly 399 at 99 proof
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