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This Fortnight in Whiskey S05E03 – WftA News

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This Fortnight in Whiskey S05E03 – WftA News

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William LaRue Weller: The Man Who Changed Bourbon Forever
Micallef, JV. (2025, July 26). William LaRue Weller: The Man Who Changed Bourbon Forever. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 28).

One of America’s Biggest Whiskey Distilleries Has Seen Its Sales Plummet
Flicker, J. (2025, August 01). One of America’s Biggest Whiskey Distilleries Has Seen Its Sales Plummet. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 04).

Rye Grain From 1878 Shipwreck Opens Door to Rare Whiskey Revival Efforts
Margolis, A. (2025, August 07). Rye grain from 1878 shipwreck opens door to rare whiskey revival efforts. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/ (Retrieved August 13).

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Rebel Bourbon announces annual release of highly acclaimed Rebel 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon
Lux Row Distillers. (2025, July 10). Rebel Bourbon announces annual release of highly acclaimed Rebel 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon. PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 04).

One of America’s Best Single Malt Makers Just Dropped a New Whiskey Aged in Craft Beer Casks
Flicker, J. (2025, August 03). One of America’s Best Single Malt Makers Just Dropped a New Whiskey Aged in Craft Beer Casks. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 04).

WHISKEY ECONOMICS

Bourbon Faces Historic Slowdown
Emler, R. (2025, August 07). Bourbon Faces Historic Slowdown. The Drinks Business. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 10).

Another Kentucky whiskey brand reports a big drop in bourbon sales
Patton, J. (2025, August 07). Another Kentucky whiskey brand reports a big drop in bourbon sales. Lexington Herald Leader. https://www.kentucky.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 13).

WHISKEY LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Uncle Nearest Hit by $100m Lawsuit
Bowes, L. (2025, August 04). Uncle Nearest hit by $100m lawsuit. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 05).

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Bib & Tucker Unveils Gold Roast Bourbon, a Bold Fusion of Tennessee Bourbon and Roasted Coffee Tradition
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits. (2025, July 14). Bib & Tucker Unveils Gold Roast Bourbon, a Bold Fusion of Tennessee Bourbon and Roasted Coffee Tradition. PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 04).

Heaven Hill’s Latest Unicorn Whiskey Is a Blend of 3 Distinct Mashbills
Flicker, J. (2025, August 04). Heaven Hill’s Latest Unicorn Whiskey Is a Blend of 3 Distinct Mashbills. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 05).

Buffalo Trace Distillery Introduces Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Distiller’s Council BIB Bourbon – ‘A Whiskey Made the Way We Used to Make It’
Distillery Trail. (2025, July 15). Buffalo Trace Distillery Introduces Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Distiller’s Council BIB Bourbon. Distillery Trail. https://www.distillerytrail.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 10).

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Does Wheat Make Whiskey Soft? | WftA S05E03 Podcast

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Does Wheat Make Whiskey Soft? | WftA S05E03 Podcast

In our third episode of Series 05, we discuss some Whiskey News, and in our feature, discuss a topic many whiskey drinkers ponder … How does wheat in the mash affect the way whiskey tastes? Similar to what we explored in Series 04, Is Rye Whiskey Spicy?, we take on the challenge … This time while sipping four different wheaters:

  • Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey
  • Maker’s Mark Bourbon
  • Penelope Wheated Bourbon
  • Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch C923

Tap now to join us as we find out … Does wheat in the mashbill give whiskey a softer mouthfeel?

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This Fortnight in Whiskey S05E02 – WftA News Links and Citations

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This Fortnight in Whiskey S05E02 – WftA News

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RNDC and Provi Settle Lawsuit
Carruthers, N. (2025, July 28). RNDC and Provi settle lawsuit. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 29).

Buffalo Trace Partners with Meridian Biotech
Simmons, T. (2025, July 15). Buffalo Trace partners with Meridian Biotech. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 15).

Canada’s Boycott of US Liquor Hits Domestic Alcohol Sale
Rutherford, F. and Decloet, D. (2025, July 22). Canada’s Boycott of US Liquor Hits Domestic Alcohol Sales. MSN. https://www.msn.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 23).

‘Master Distiller’ Selling Pappy Online? Buffalo Trace Sues to Stop Fraudulent Sales
Patton; J. (2025, July 22]. ‘Master Distiller’ selling Pappy online? Buffalo Trace sues to stop fraudulent sales. Murray Ledger and Times. https://www.murrayledger.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 23).

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A fan favorite returns: Old Forester 1910 Extra Extra Old
PRNewswire. (2025, July 16). A fan favorite returns: Old Forester 1910 Extra Extra Old. PRNewswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 19).

Old Grand-Dad unveils 7YO bonded Bourbon
Madsen, M. (2025, July 17). Old Grand-Dad unveils 7YO bonded Bourbon. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 17).

Jim Beam Has Brought Back Its Excellent Knob Creek Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Blend
Flicker, J. (2025, July 21). Jim Beam Has Brought Back Its Excellent Knob Creek Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Blend. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 25).

DISTILLERIES IN THE NEWS

Edrington Signs with Southern Glazer’s in California
Simmons, T. (2025, July 17). Edrington signs with Southern Glazer’s in California. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 17).

MGP Names New CEO
Carruthers, N. (2025, July 22). MGP names new CEO. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 22).

Buffalo Trace Found a New Way to Use Its Whiskey Waste — By Turning It Into Food
Tao, D.T.  (2025, July 20). Buffalo Trace Found a New Way to Use Its Whiskey Waste — By Turning It Into Food. Food and Wine. https://www.foodandwine.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 23).

WHISKEY ECONOMICS

Utah liquor store owner closes shop instead of signing new state contract she says would’ve drained her profit
Jessica Wong, W. (2025, July 17). Utah liquor store owner closes shop instead of signing new state contract she says would’ve drained her profit. Yahoo Finance. https://finance.yahoo.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 17).

US Spirits Sales Drop 66% in Canada
Simmons, T. (2025, July 23). US Spirits Sales Drop 66% in Canada. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 25).

New Pennsylvania Fee to Cost Alcohol Producers up to $17m
Madsen, M. (2025, July 25). New Pennsylvania fee to cost alcohol producers up to $17m. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 29).

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Jim Beam Launches Lineage Batch #2 Bourbon
Spirtz Desk. (2025, July 21). Jim Beam launches Lineage Batch #2 bourbon. Spiritz Desk. https://spiritz.in/ (Retrieved 2025, July 28).

WHISKEY INSIGHTS

The Ultimate Guide to Heaven Hill’s Mash Bills
David Thomas Tao, D.T. (2025, July 17). The Ultimate Guide to Heaven Hill’s Mash Bills. Vinepair. https://vinepair.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 18).

How To Read A Bourbon Label
Lindenberger, H. (2025, July 07). How To Read A Bourbon Label. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 22).

How alcohol helped create ancient civilizations
Israeli, Y. (2025, July 21). How alcohol helped create ancient civilizations. YNet Global. https://www.ynetnews.com/ (Retrieved 2025, July 23).

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