Bourbon Pursuit

It's This Week in Bourbon for August 28th 2026. Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have officially broken down, Humble Baron from Uncle Nearest is facing a change from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 liquidation, and Larrikin Bourbon Co. unveils its new Australia Series.Show Notes:
Brown family members clash over falling profits and cratering stock price at Brown-Forman

Sazerac acquires Garrard County Distilling facility in Lancaster, Kentucky

Humble Baron bankruptcy shifts toward total liquidation as judge delays final judgment

Trade negotiations collapse as 50% U.S. tariff on Canadian alcohol goes into effect

Legal analysis highlights growing AI compliance risks under federal and state alcohol ad laws

Uncle Boojie’s research links F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby to Louisville bourbon history

Angel's Envy unveils Distillery Series finished in Stout and Amburana barrels

Belle of Louisville and Brough Brothers partner on commemorative bourbon expressions

Larrikin Bourbon Co. debuts Australia Series with exotic wood finishes at Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Redwood Empire Whiskey launches inaugural limited-edition series with The Hyperion Batch 001

Jack Daniel’s releases American Single Malt Whiskey nationwide across the U.S.

B.R. Distilling Company launches Blue Note Cherry Wood Cask finished in wild-cherry barrels

Four Roses Distillery unveils Experimental Series No. 002 Honey Cask Finish

Actor Chris Hemsworth joins Archie Rose Distilling Co. as co-owner ahead of U.S. launch

Dueling Grounds Distillery celebrates 10-year anniversary with Bourbon Harvest Picnic 2026

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Is the classic "unicorn" whiskey officially dead, or is the market just finally giving us what we’ve been asking for? On this edition of the Bourbon Community Roundtable, our panel is breaking down how 2026 is shaping up in the world of whiskey releases. With older age statements hitting shelves, pricing pressure mounting, and an avalanche of finishes and experimental wood treatments coming from both heritage giants and craft newcomers, picking a clear bottle of the year is harder than ever. We dive into the heavy hitters and sleeper hits catching everyones attention, including the Blade & Bow 12-Year Solera, Parker’s Heritage 20th Edition, Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon, Dragon’s Milk Origin toasted and amaretto releases, Four Roses’ latest experiments, New Riff’s 6-year wheater, Old Soul’s house distillate, Leiper’s Fork’s 10-year blend, Lost Lantern’s 50-state blend, and an Angel’s Envy stout finish that surprisingly delivered. We wrap up by asking the big question: in a flatter market overflowing with high-quality, accessible bottles, what actually makes a bottle legendary today?
Show Notes:
How 2026 compares to recent years with older age statements, pricing pressure, and fierce market competition.

The wave of experimental finishes and wood treatments shaping consumer attention across large and craft distilleries.

Highly anticipated releases on the panel's radar, including Parker’s Heritage 20th Edition, Blade & Bow 12-Year Solera, and Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon.

Standout craft and independent releases from New Riff, Dragon’s Milk, Old Soul, Leiper’s Fork, and Lost Lantern.

The evolution of "unicorn" whiskey and whether extreme scarcity is losing its grip on the bourbon community.

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Heaven Hill Grain to Glass returns with its wheated “Year of Wheat” release. This 6 year, 107.8 proof bourbon brings sweet candy, maraschino cherry, cherry Pop-Tart, and creamy dessert vibes with a finish that kept us talking.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 August 21st 2026. Heaven Hill is joining the fun on E!’s upcoming mixology competition series, Cocktail Wars, Bardstown Bourbon Company has two new releases, and Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2026.Show Notes:
Heaven Hill partners with E!’s Cocktail Wars competition series featuring Deep Eddy and PAMA

Give 270 launches Bourbon Raffles Serial No. 013 benefiting the Hanger Foundation

St. Louis Bourbon Society announces 2026 St. Louis Bourbon & Cocktail Festival for October 9

Bardstown Bourbon Company reveals 2026 releases: Lochs of Jura Finish and 2026 Discovery

Redemption Whiskey introduces Single Barrel Bonded Bourbon and returns 18-Year-Old Ancients expression

Stranahan's debuts historic 11-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond American Single Malt Whiskey

Branch & Barrel Distilling launches first-ever corn-forward Straight Rye Whiskey in Colorado

New Riff Distilling brings back award-winning Sherry Finish Malted Rye at barrel proof

Koopers Whiskey releases limited 8-Year Texas Oak Bourbon finished in local toasted barrels

Maker's Mark announces Cellar Aged 2026 release blending 11-, 12-, and 14-year bourbons

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Single barrels have changed. It was once a time where it was a simple trip to a Kentucky warehouse but now it's morphed into a tech-driven, digital community experience. On this episode, we sit down with Michael Nagdi, co-founder of The Prime Barrel, and Garry—better known as "Mr. G"—chief taster and host of the Prime Barrel Chronicles. Michael shares his journey from retail into pivoting during the pandemic, taking his traditional retail setup into an online barrel club built on Discord, education, and exclusive access. But Prime Barrel isn't just picking regular old barrels—they’re leveraging tech like NFTs as digital membership cards and embedded NFC chips on bottles that let their club members unlock tasting notes, watch videos from the pick, and even provide that information back to distilleries for real-time data on where bottles are actually being opened and enjoyed.
Show Notes:
Behind the scenes of building The Prime Barrel and pivoting from retail to an online-first model during COVID.

How Discord and digital access transformed a local bottle-picking group into a thriving nationwide community.

Using NFTs and NFC-chipped bottles to unlock exclusive tasting notes, videos, and real-time consumer data.

Mr. G's journey into bourbon, selecting barrels for diverse palates, and hosting the Prime Barrel Chronicles.

Current market trends: high age statements, the shift away from finished whiskeys, and upcoming distillery experiments.

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