Bourbon Pursuit

We go bourbon hunting and land on Duck Club Bourbon, a smooth, easy-sipping blend with classic brown sugar, vanilla, and oak notes. At 92 proof and under $30, this one delivers big value.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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It's This Week in Bourbon for January 23rd 2026. Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl have moved into a Chapter 7 liquidation, Casey Jones Distillery has been acquired B3 Beverage Company, and Penelope Bourbon is doing a collaboration with Serena & Lily.Show Notes:
Few Spirits founder Paul Hletko officially departs distillery

Meta restricts alcohol business pages on Facebook, slashing organic reach

Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl move to Chapter 7 liquidation

Court orders $34.5M sale of newly completed Luca Mariano Distillery

Casey Jones Distillery joins B3 Beverage Company portfolio

Kirin Holdings reportedly exploring $1B sale of Four Roses Bourbon

New Riff Distilling announces return of award-winning Balboa Rye

Penelope Bourbon and Serena & Lily debut Charleston-inspired "Beaufain" collaboration

Knob Creek launches limited Eli Manning’s Bold Pick 2026 Cask Strength Bourbon

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Where do you go when you're on top? That could be said for elite quarterbacks or CEOs of top 20 global companies. But if you're the master distiller for the largest whiskey brand on planet earth, what could you possibly do next? We get to answer that today as we are honored to have Jeff Arnett back on the show. He was a prior guest back on Episode 150 when he carried the title of Master Distiller for Jack Daniel's. Since then, he's gone into a new venture and is now testing his grit in startup life as a partner with Company Distilling. We talk about the feelings he had when he left and what sort of vision he set for himself with this new role. We get into the business a bit further with distribution and more but I won't spoil the insight he shares.
Show Notes:
Jeff's pivotal decision to leave Jack Daniel's after 20 years

The creative freedom he found at Company Distilling

Insights on crafting a weeded bourbon with a unique maple finish

Analysis of the whiskey market's evolution and consumer trends

A look at Company Distilling’s community-centric vision

Reflections on his passion for cars and the shift towards electric vehicles

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Willett and Wolves team up on a bold rye whiskey collaboration blending Kentucky and California aged barrels. Packed with vibrant citrus, pine, ginger candy, and unexpected IPA-like vibes, this Whiskey Quickie dives into one of the most unique rye profiles we’ve tasted recently.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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It's This Week in Bourbon for January 16th 2026. Whiskey House finishes its first warehouse using KRAX, Sazerac wins an initial trademark dispute against Liv Golf, and High West releases its annual cask strength.Show Notes:
KBCA unveils "Revolution" auction lots featuring King of Kentucky and Old Forester experiences

Artisan Distillery in San Antonio announces permanent closure effective January 2026

Pennsylvania opens January 2026 lottery for Van Winkle, BTAC, and E.H. Taylor

Whiskey House of Kentucky completes its first seven-story K-RAX innovative rickhouse

Reyes Beverage Group in talks to acquire RNDC operations in seven major markets

Sazerac wins partial trademark victory against LIV Golf’s “Fireballs GC” team name

Rebel Bourbon brings back Rebel Root Beer Whiskey nationwide at 70 proof

High West Distillery releases limited-edition Cask Strength blend of 6-20 year bourbons

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