TWiB: National Bourbon Week Events, Changes President's Choice and Woodford, Star Trek Spirits and Stellum Collaborate
It's This Week in Bourbon for May 2nd, 2025. National Bourbon Week in Bardstown releases event schedule, Derby Week insider announcements from Brown Forman, and Star Trek Spirits and Stellum collaborate on new whiskeys.Show Notes:
Brown Forman changes President's Choice and New Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye.
Kentucky Bourbon Festival weekend passes are sold out.
National Bourbon Week announces full event schedule, June 9-15, 2025.
Oaklore Distilling Co. releases Oaklore Four Grain Bourbon nationwide, 92 proof, $69.99.
WOODINVILLE WHISKEY releases Tequila Finish Bourbon, 100 proof, $69.99.
Quest’s End Whiskey unveils Quest’s End Druid, rum & vermouth finish, $149.99.
Star Trek Spirits & Stellum Spirits release limited edition Romulan whiskeys, $79 each.
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512 - When Do Age Statements Matter? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #105
We're coming together and we're talking about age statements. Wild Turkey 101 is making its 8 year return for the first time since 1992. But I really wanted to pose a question of when do age statements really matter? You see all kinds of brands that are very successful without age statements, namely coming from Brown Forman with the likes of Old Forrester and with Woodford Reserve. Even the most famous bourbon on the planet, Blanton's, doesn't have an age statement. So when do age statements matter?
Show Notes:
Wild Turkey 101 is making an 8 year return
When do age statements matter?
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Whiskey Quickie: Silk Velvet Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Silk Velvet Whiskey. This 6 year old bourbon is 107 proof and $80 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!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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TWiB: 2 Court Cases Battle Over Spirits Shipping, Larrakin Rosewater Bourbon, Ducks Unlimited and World Whiskey Society
It's This Week in Bourbon for April 25th, 2025. 2 court cases battle over the commerce clause for sprits shipping, Larrakin releases Rosewater Bourbon, and Ducks Unlimited and World Whiskey Society team up for a bourbon release.Show Notes:
Kentucky Distillers’ Association welcomes Left Bank Bourbon as newest member.
Nearest Green Distillery launches The Fifty-Six Society membership club.
California distillery sues New York over out-of-state shipping restrictions.
Federal judge rejects New York whiskey maker's challenge to Washington rule.
Four Branches Bourbon appoints Gregg Snyder as strategic advisor.
Larrikin Bourbon Co. releases Rosewater Bourbon, proofed with rosewater.
Ducks Unlimited & World Whiskey Society release limited-edition whiskeys.
Kentucky Senator Bourbon releases The John Edwards Release, 107 proof, $119.99.
BHAKTA Spirits releases BHAKTA 2011 Bourbon, Armagnac cask finish, 111 proof, $149.
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511 - Canadian Whiskey Is Hot Again with Zach and Nick Taylor of Found North
Every year we get to talk to a brand that has started to captivate the market and I can't stop seeing Found North pop up all over my feeds. Founders and brothers Zach and Nick Taylor join the show to talk about how they found a product-market fit. They did it the right way by finding really high quality Canadian whiskey, double digit age statements, and appeal to the cask strength chasers with high proof whiskey.
Show Notes:
Journey of Zach and Nick Taylor into the whiskey industry
Transitioning from tech startups to whiskey entrepreneurship
Challenges and milestones in launching Found North
Importance of age statements and high-proof Canadian whiskey
Insights on blending techniques and flavor innovation
Marketing strategies focused on authenticity and consumer engagement
Community building and the role of word-of-mouth in whiskey promotion
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The Official Podcast of Bourbon! The best in news, reviews and interviews with people making the bourbon whiskey industry happen. Join hosts Kenny Coleman, Ryan Cecil, and Fred Minnick as they talk with prominent guests and provide insight on American whiskey 3 times a week. Catch all new episodes every Thursday with special Whiskey Quickie reviews on Tuesday and get caught up on bourbon news with This Week in Bourbon on Friday.
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