Bourbon Pursuit

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 27th 2026. Uncle Nearest back at it again, Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the inaugural release of Elijah Craig Single Barrel 15-Year-Old, and Evan Williams is releasing five limited-edition Single Barrel Bourbon Nation Collegiate Edition bottles.Show Notes:
Van Gogh Fast feature film set to shoot at Kentucky Bourbon Trail distilleries this spring

Receiver requests gag order and $75,000 in sanctions against Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver

Reyes Beverage Group to acquire RNDC operations across 10 states and Washington, D.C.

Bardstown Bourbon Co. countersues former HR VP over alleged disclosure of confidential information

Gulf Coast package stores sue Ruan Transport over state liquor warehouse software glitch

Remus Bourbon launches Remus Bottle Club quarterly direct-to-consumer subscription service

Four Roses Distillery debuts permanent “Meet Me With Four Roses” brand campaign

Heaven Hill Distillery adds Elijah Craig Single Barrel 15-Year-Old Bourbon to permanent portfolio

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. debuts 10-Year-Old Henry Kraver’s Reserve Bourbon

Jake Norris returns to Colorado craft scene with The Curated Barrel Project online-only releases

Blue Run Spirits and Atlanta Braves partner for commemorative 60th-anniversary bourbon

Buffalo Trace Distillery unveils $550 Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat aged 10 years

Evan Williams drops five limited-edition Single Barrel Bourbon Nation Collegiate Edition bottles

Jack Daniel’s announces sweepstakes for latest Aged Series bottle releases in Lynchburg

Lux Row Distillers announces Blood Oath Pact 12 finished in Italian wine casks

Horse Soldier Bourbon launches ultra-premium 13-year Liberty Edition for America’s 250th anniversary

National Bourbon Week returns to Bardstown, Kentucky, June 14-21, 2026

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Can a North Carolina distillery really take on the heavyweights of the Bluegrass? Today, we’re joined by Pete Barger, the co-founder of Southern Distilling Company, to talk about how he’s disrupting the craft bourbon landscape from just outside of Charlotte. Pete brings a unique background of engineering and agricultural expertise to the table, and he’s sharing the story of how they built a massive, state-of-the-art operation that’s doing everything from contract distilling for powerhouses like Brothers Bond to winning double golds with their own Paragon wheated bourbon. Pete breaks down their commitment to regenerative farming and how sourcing local North Carolina grains creates a flavor profile that stands out in a crowded market. We also taste their American Single Malt and just wait until you hear Ryan's reaction. This is what American Single Malt has been missing.
Show Notes:
The craft bourbon movement's landscape in North Carolina

Merging engineering with whiskey-making

Tackling the whisky provenance debate: quality vs. origin

Collaboration insights: Brothers Bond and regenerative agriculture

The role of barrel selection and innovative finishes

The introduction of honey-cask bourbon and its market strategy

Future plans for Southern Distilling and commitment to community

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Can a North Carolina distillery really take on the heavyweights of the Bluegrass? Today, we’re joined by Pete Barger, the co-founder of Southern Distilling Company, to talk about how he’s disrupting the craft bourbon landscape from just outside of Charlotte. Pete brings a unique background of engineering and agricultural expertise to the table, and he’s sharing the story of how they built a massive, state-of-the-art operation that’s doing everything from contract distilling for powerhouses like Brothers Bond to winning double golds with their own Paragon wheated bourbon. Pete breaks down their commitment to regenerative farming and how sourcing local North Carolina grains creates a flavor profile that stands out in a crowded market. We also taste their American Single Malt and just wait until you hear Ryan's reaction. This is what American Single Malt has been missing.
Show Notes:
The craft bourbon movement's landscape in North Carolina

Merging engineering with whiskey-making

Tackling the whisky provenance debate: quality vs. origin

Collaboration insights: Brothers Bond and regenerative agriculture

The role of barrel selection and innovative finishes

The introduction of honey-cask bourbon and its market strategy

Future plans for Southern Distilling and commitment to community

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H.K. Young leans into the wheated bourbon craze with a 7 year, 122.4 proof release finished in two custom toasted oak barrels from Independent Stave Company. We dive into the cranberry, raisin, juicy fruit gum sweetness and bold toasted oak to see if this hyped wheated bourbon lives up to expectations.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 March 20th 2026. Uncle Nearest Saga has taken a wild twist, Kentucky Bourbon Festival has announced ticket sale dates, and Bardstown Bourbon Company will release its Distillery Reserve Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish.Show Notes:
Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and countersues lender for $529M

Court receiver moves to block Uncle Nearest bankruptcy filing and seeks $75K in sanctions

Judge stays $2.6M sale of Uncle Nearest Martha’s Vineyard property pending independent appraisals

Chicken Cock Whiskey rebrands Louisville speakeasy as “The Coupe” with grand opening March 26

Kentucky Bourbon Festival 35th anniversary tickets go on sale April 14 for September event

Lux Row Distillers debuts Lux Row Estate Bourbon featuring corn grown on-site

Evan Williams adds 65-proof Blackberry expression to its nationwide flavored whiskey portfolio

Barrell Craft Spirits introduces multi-cask finished Barrell Cigar Blend Bourbon for $85

Augusta Distillery launches cask-strength Small Batch and Wheated Single Barrel expressions

Blue Note Bourbon reveals 2026 Special Reserve featuring a nine-cask finish blend

Booker’s Bourbon kicks off 2026 with 129.1-proof "Big Easy" Batch

Bardstown Bourbon Company unveils Distillery Reserve Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish

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