Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Podcast

In this week's news, Kentucky lawmakers are proposing a major overhaul of alcohol taxes, Illinois could lower its DUI threshold to 0.05, Hotaling shuts down distilling in San Francisco, and the World Whiskies Awards name their 2026 America winners. Plus, a new Louisville whiskey venture and a Bardstown lawsuit. Here’s what you need to know this week! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appr...

King of Kentucky goes Small Batch for the first time, Buffalo Trace turns up the volume on Traveller Whiskey with a 121-proof release, and Michter’s ships the ultra-rare 2025 Edition of Celebration Sour Mash. Plus, new Bottled-in-Bond releases from Kentucky Artisan Distillery, a unique Cabernet Sauvignon finish from Woodford Reserve, a new Rye from Lost Lantern, a limited edition from Buzzard’s Ro...

This week's Bourbon and Distillery News covers Gallo's acquisition of Four Roses, WhistlePig's new CEO, Barrell Craft Spirits' facility sale, Uncle Nearest's receivership update, Kentucky bourbon's economic impact, Bourbon Women's 15th anniversary, Misunderstood Whiskey's charitable campaign, McTavish Spirits' partnership with DMY Brands, and Washington's move toward a 0.05% DUI limit. If you enjo...

Winchester Ammunition launches an official bourbon (and it’s not the one you think), Garrison Brothers releases its first Bottled-in-Bond, and Maker’s Mark finally adds an age statement to Cask Strength. Plus, a new High Rye Blue Corn release, Bardstown Bourbon Company gets a makeover, an AI bartender with attitude, and a sweet Valentine's deal on bourbon chocolates. Tune in to this week's New Bou...

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s Bourbon and Distillery News covers major board leadership changes at the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the sale of Casey Jones Distillery to B3 Beverage Company, and the appointment of a new CEO at Company Distilling. We also look at Whiskey House of Kentucky’s first K-RAX warehouse, the move by Stoli Grou...

In this week's New Bourbon Releases News: Eli Manning picks a cask strength Knob Creek Bourbon, Old Forester 1924 returns, and High West drops a massive 6-20 year blend. Plus: Woodford Double Double Oaked, Rebel Root Beer, Bluegrass Distillers Roses, and the bourbon-infused S'mores chocolate bar you need right now. Finally, Lock Stock & Barrel 25 year old rye and New Riff's new Balboa Rye. Lis...

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s Bourbon and Distillery News takes a closer look at what the 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines actually say about alcohol, highlights Bardstown Bourbon Company’s renewed ENERGY STAR certification, and covers the bankruptcy filing of Ohio’s A.M. Scott Distillery. We also share updates on Whiskey House of Kentuck...

Do you want to cut back on your post-holiday alcohol consumption, but Dry January is a bit too extreme? Then, how about Damp January instead? Let's drink low proof bourbons, and lower our alcohol, as well as our calorie, intake! Listen in for some flavorful options! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In...

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week's Bourbon and Distillery News takes a deeper look at the renewed debate over alcohol and cardiovascular health sparked by a recent American Heart Association review and examined by The New York Times. In addition, we explore Suntory Global Spirits' decision to pause production at Beam's Clermont distillery, high...

Join Ed & Karen as we discuss all the new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! This week’s New Bourbon (and other American Whiskey) Releases roundup includes Old Forester’s latest 117 Series, new age-stated whiskeys from Old Hickory Bourbon, Wilderness Trail’s commemorative 10-Year Wheated Bourbon, Heaven Hill’s Fall 2025 Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series, seasonal releases from Whiskey...

Join Ed and Dean as we taste and review the Barrel Proof version of the Pursuit United Triple Mash Rye! Triple Mash Rye is made from 3 different mash bills from two different distilleries: Bardstown Bourbon Co. 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Sagamore Spirit  A: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley  B: 52% Rye, 43% Corn, 5% Malted Barley It's bottled at barrel proof, and the proof varies between batches; ours is 1...

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s Bourbon & Distillery News covers major updates from The Ingram Distillery, Lofted Spirits, Maker’s Mark, Benson Valley Bourbon, Misunderstood Brands, WhistlePig, Old Steelhouse Distillery, and Brown-Forman, plus new insights from IWSR on U.S. drinking trends, an abstinence study update, and a Pappy raffle...

Join Dean and Ed as we taste Larrikin American Light Whiskey, a 7-year-old, single-barrel, cask-strength HAZMAT release bottled at 143.6 proof. In addition to tasting and reviewing the whiskey, we spend some time discussing what defines American Light Whiskey, how it differs from bourbon, and why this category exists. Tune in to learn all about it! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly apprec...

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! This week’s New Bourbon Releases News is packed full with exciting content! First, we start off sampling a Melbourne Mule made with Larrikin Bourbon Company's 143.6 proof American Light Whiskey and their Fat Wombat hard ginger beer. Then, we go on to discuss all the new releases:  Bardstown Bourbon Company'...

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s Bourbon & Distillery News covers big wins for Starlight and Wenzel, business updates from Brown-Forman, Black Button, Rogue, Luca Mariano, and Tennessee Distilling, plus new tourism news from VisitLEX, charitable efforts from Jack Daniel’s, and event updates from Buffalo Trace, Kroger, and the Kentucky Bou...

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! This week’s New Bourbon Releases news is filled with some big ones, including Castle & Key’s latest Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon and Rhum-finished Rye, Garrison Brothers’ 2025 Cowboy Bourbon, Little Book The Infinite: Edition II, and Heaven Hill’s 90th Anniversary Bourbon. You’ll also find new releases...

Join Ed & Karen as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! From Four Roses’ possible $1 billion sale by Kirin to Green River’s “Salute to Service” label program, there’s plenty happening across the bourbon world this week. MGP Ingredients, Campari Group, and Molson Coors all reported quarterly results, while Heritage Distilling announced tasting room closures and Luca Mariano Di...

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! From Lost Lantern’s Fall 2025 Scotch Lovers’ Collection to Whiskey JYPSI’s Legacy Batch 3: The Declaration, this week’s lineup is packed with standout releases. Jack Daniel’s introduces its high-proof Tanyard Hill Rye, Hardin’s Creek explores rickhouse terroir with its Warehouse Series, and Knob Creek reach...

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! From billion-dollar expansions by Sazerac to Westward Whiskey's return to independent ownership, there's plenty happening across the bourbon world this week. MB Roland opened its new Cave City tasting room, Elijah Craig wrapped another successful Old Fashioned Week, Sherrie Moore joins Castle & Key and Evan Williams l...

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! This week's new bourbon releases highlight both tradition and innovation across the whiskey landscape. Smokeye Hill debuts its first rye whiskey, while Sagamore Spirit and The Ingram Distillery introduce new high-rye and river-aged bourbons. Limited releases follow from Old Commonwealth, Old McBrayer, and P...

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! From Jack Daniel’s and Crown Royal to Buffalo Trace, Chicken Cock, Sagamore Spirit, Pursuit Spirits, and CraftCo, this week’s Bourbon and Distillery News is packed with stories from across the whiskey world. We cover major announcements like Buffalo Trace’s 9 millionth barrel and the debut of E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond i...

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! There are a 21 new bourbon (and other whiskey) releases this week, from Angel’s Envy 10 Cask Strength and Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Beacon to bold new expressions like Larrikin Hazmat American Light Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Sweet Mash, Barrell 12-Year French Oak, and Booker’s Jerry’s Batch. We also see high-a...

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week's bourbon world is full of major moves -- and meaningful moments. Leiper's Fork prepares for its next chapter with a key hire for its new Nashville Yards distillery, while Ingram expands north to Alaska and Dark Arts joins the KDA. Black Button gets a lifeline from Blackstar, and Jim Beam heads to the Formula 1...

Join Ed & Karen as we discuss all the latest new bourbon (and other American whiskey) releases! It’s another busy release week, with new whiskeys spanning heritage names, craft distillers, and purpose-driven collaborations. Highlights include the 2025 Van Winkle Collection, 15 STARS Artisan Collection, Rabbit Hole Regallier French-oak finish, Blue Run “Glimmer” finished in gin barrels, Sagamor...

Join Ed & Karen as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news! This week’s Bourbon & Distillery News is packed: Heaven Hill opens its new Heaven Hill Springs Distillery and releases Master Distillers Unity and a Bottled-in-Bond Artist Series. Jack Daniel’s launches its 2025 Heroes Selection, Buffalo Trace takes bourbon on tour, and the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame welcomes its...