Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Podcast

What happens when a mechanical engineer builds a distillery instead of a traditional distiller?   This week we're joined by Southern Distilling co-founder Pete Barger for a fascinating conversation about contract distilling, regenerative farming, engineering-driven whiskey production, the current state of the bourbon industry, and why he believes American Single Malt has an exciting future. We als...

18 New Bourbons and Other American Whiskeys To Try! This week's New Bourbon Releases News features Four Roses Experimental Series No. 001 finished in Mizunara oak, Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon (the first-ever blend of straight bourbon from all 50 states), Bulleit 20-Year-Old Rye, several America 250-themed whiskeys and many more. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we w...

Most maple-finished bourbons are all about sweetness. Shortbarrel says Sapsquatch is different. • 110 Proof • Blend of 6-8 year Kentucky and Indiana bourbons • Barrels sourced from Jim Beam, Barton, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Green River, and MGP • Finished using sugar maple infusion spirals and former maple syrup barrels • Non-chill filtered • $89.99 MSRP Listen to our review and tell us: Did Sho...

13 Bourbon Industry News Stories and Bourbon Litigation Updates You Need to Know! In this week’s Bourbon and Distillery News we cover the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and IWSC results, North Carolina’s proposed minimum liquor pricing, Willett’s new Springfield distillery, the Uncle Nearest receivership, a major bourbon cargo theft, and much more. Listen in to learn more! If you enj...

29 New Bourbon & Other American Whiskey Releases To Try! In this week’s New Bourbon Releases News, we cover 29 new bourbon and American whiskey releases, including Michter’s 10 Year Rye, Four Roses Anthology Series Chapter One: Origin 21-Year-Old Bourbon, Old Forester President’s Choice, Booker’s Milkshake Batch, Frey Ranch 10-Year-Old Bourbon, and many more. Tune in for all the details! If yo...

6 Bourbon Litigation Updates That You Need To Know! A potential buyer emerges for Uncle Nearest, Garrard County Distilling heads toward a foreclosure sale, new rulings are issued in the Bardstown Bourbon litigation, lawsuits target TKC Distilling and related entities, there may finally be a buyer for Luca Mariano, and a whole lot more on this week’s Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Litigation News. If you...

10 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know! Whiskey House lays off around 30% of their workforce, RNDC has unpaid bills, Brown-Forman reports fiscal 2026 results, Sazerac releases a  Tennessee Whiskey, there’s a potential buyer for Uncle Nearest, and a whole lot more on this week’s Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon and Distillery News. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you...

Can a bourbon finished in SIX different casks actually work? 🤔 We're tasting Gambit Number 6 from Chip Tate (founder of Balcones). This 92-proof Kentucky Bourbon spends time in Sonoma Chardonnay, Sonoma Cabernet, Apple Brandy, Oloroso Sherry, Moscatel, and Tokaji casks. The flavor profile changes with every single sip! Watch our full thoughts on this complex, fruit-forward pour. Have you tried Ga...

We hit the road to Matthews, NC (just outside of Charlotte) to hang out with Matt and Tom, the founders of Oaklore Distilling Co.!   From walking their kids to the bus stop to launching one of the most exciting craft distilleries in North Carolina, their journey is packed with passion, late-night ideas, and a serious obsession with the magic of oak maturation.   In this episode, we’re breaking dow...

25 New Bourbons (and other American Whiskey) Releases To Try! Wild Turkey revives “Cheesy Gold Foil,” Heaven Hill declares 2026 the “Year of Wheat,” Green River finishes bourbon with real honey, and Remus honors Lou Gehrig with a symbolic limited release. We have these stories and many more in this week’s New Bourbon Releases News. Listen in to learn all about them! If you enjoy our podcast, we wo...

11 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know! Sazerac loses a fifteen-billion-dollar play, RNDC continues a major market selloff, Buffalo Trace new café is open, and the American Craft Spirits Association launches an official craft seal. All this and more in this week’s Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon and Distillery News! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and...

14 New Bourbon (and other American Whiskey) Releases To Try! From a 163.2-proof Stitzel Reserve 31-Year-Old Bourbon to Little Book Chapter 10, the Formula 1-inspired Jack Daniel's Halo MK1, and Preservation Distillery's 2nd ever release of Very Olde St. Nick Immaculata, this week brings 14 exciting new bourbons and other American whiskey releases! Listen in for all the details! If you enjoy our po...

11 Bourbon News Stories You Need To Know! Buffalo Trace opens a new on-site café, Diageo unveils a $415M facility in Alabama, MGP navigates whiskey inventory headwinds, and RNDC continues a major market selloff. Plus, Yellowstone Bourbon tops $1M in national park donations and North Carolina cracks down on illegal bourbon sales. Listen in for all this and more in this week's Bourbon and Distillery...

6 Distillery Bankruptcies, Lawsuits & Liens The Uncle Nearest Martha’s Vineyard house moves a little closer to sale, Luca Mariano can’t find a buyer, and Kentucky Owl sells off their whiskey. All this and more on this episode of the Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Litigation News Update Podcast! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also le...

24 New Bourbon (and other American Whiskey) Releases To Try! Get the inside scoop on 24 massive new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases, headlined by the landmark Eagle Rare 30-Year-Old and five distinct, high-proof batches of Jack Daniel’s Special Release Small Batch Rye. We also dive into the encore Batch 2 release of the award-winning Wenzel Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon, the six-bottl...

14 Bourbon Industry news stories you need to know! From a potential $15 billion merger to a sudden production pause at major Kentucky distilleries, this week’s industry news is moving fast. We dive into Sazerac’s bid for Brown-Forman, MGP's inventory adjustments, The Ingram Distillery's new tours, the return of home distilling and a "Legacy" trademark battle that forced a local Michigan distillery...

Buffalo Trace Single Oak Rye Bourbon and a new Experimental Collection release lead a packed week of new bourbon releases, joined by Angel’s Envy 2026 Cask Strength Bourbon and 10-Year Rye, Knob Creek Blender’s Edition 01, Cedar Ridge Pete & Sherri Married — 2nd Anniversary, Castle & Key Cherry Liqueur Finished Rye, Gambit No. 6, New Riff DUET American Whiskey, Basil Hayden Golden Rye, Oak...

Old Grand-Dad 114 Proof Single Barrel Aged 7 Years SRP: Unknown, but seems to be $50-$60 This bourbon just appeared out of the blue, but we are happy to see it, nonetheless! With richer flavors than the tradition Old Grand-Dad 114, and a bit less dominant spice, this is a delicious pour! Have you tried it yet? What did you think? If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you woul...

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 H...

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 Unc...

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...

Get ready for a massive week in whiskey! From the ultra-aged Heaven Hill Heritage 22-Year-Old and the port-finished Remus Experimental Series No. 2 to the smoky Bulleit Mesquite Smoked Malt Bourbon, we are covering a record-breaking list of new drops. Dive in for the latest on Maker’s Mark, New Riff, Milam & Greene, Woodford Reserve, Jack Daniel’s, Garrison Brothers, Augusta Distillery, Copper...

In this week's bourbon news: Mississippi ABC delays leave shelves empty, Iowa considers ending its state spirits monopoly, and Sazerac moves on Garrard County Distilling’s debt. Also this week: New Riff named Kentucky Bourbon Festival’s featured distillery, a new Bourbon Trail trip planner, Prova Spirits joins the KDA, alcohol spending trends shift, and financial reports from Diageo, Brown-Forman,...

This week's New Bourbon Releases News brings serious range -- from Heaven Hill Deatsville 13-Year-Old and the return of Michter's 10 Year Bourbon to Hard Truth's first 7-Year expressions, Yellowstone Recollection, Rebel Kyle Busch Single Barrel, Southern Star Paragon Zinfandel Finish, Bernheim's 20th Anniversary Limited Edition, Log Still Bishop's Blend Second Edition, and New Riff Entrepreneurial...

We lead with the most socially prominent case: the high-stakes federal receivership of Uncle Nearest. With a critical February 9th hearing behind us and a decision looming in mid-March, we discuss the battle for control between the founders and the court-appointed receiver. Next, we look at the bankruptcy and upcoming auction for Luca Mariano in Danville, followed by an update on the holding patte...