This week’s industry roundup is headlined by a potential "merger of equals" between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard, a move that would create a global spirits titan. We also cover the Chapter 7 bankruptcy of Rotten Little Bastard Distillery, the $1.2 million lawsuit halting Binder’s Stash's tasting room, and Alberta’s AI-drafted Alberta Whisky Act. Then we explore the debut of The 1933 Society at Hotel Distil, and the launch of Larry Rice’s Old Treasure. Finally, we break down critical economic reports from DISCUS and the American Whiskey Association (AWA) alongside Woodford Reserve’s $5,000 mint julep cup. Tune in to learn all the details!

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In part two of this week's episode, we've got the "merger of equals" discussions between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard, a maritime showdown as Jefferson’s Bourbon announces a fleet-wide aging partnership with Holland America Line, while Milam & Greene launches its own 188-day world cruise experiment aboard Regent Seven Seas. But it’s not all smooth sailing; we’re also covering the ongoing Uncle Nearest saga, the lawsuits at Bardstown Bourbon Co., and the latest foreclosure and lien news out of LF Heritage Distilling Co. Also, National Bourbon Week tickets are now on sale, Kentucky Bourbon Festival tickets go on sale in just a couple of weeks, Chicken Cock rebrands their Louisville speakeasy and the IWSC returns to Bardstown!

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Hold on to your Glencairns—this week is massive. From heavyweight drops like Jack Daniel’s Aged Series 2026 and Elijah Craig 15-Year Single Barrel to experimental pours like Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat and Old Forester High Angels’ Share, we’re tracking 23 new releases you need to see. We’ve also got the scoop on Blood Oath Pact 12, Michter’s 2026 limited editions, and many more. Tune in for all the details!

This week our podcast is in two parts - Part 1 (this video) on new releases and Part 2 on bourbon & distillery news and the latest bourbon litigation updates.

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