This Fortnight in Whiskey S05E04
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Fawn Weaver Loses Control of Uncle Nearest
Bowes, L. (2025, August 15). Fawn Weaver loses control of Uncle Nearest. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 15).
Federal Judge Appoints Receiver in Nearest Green Case
Moore, T.E. (2025, August 25). Federal judge appoints receiver in Nearest Green case. The Tullahoma News. https://www.tullahomanews.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 30).
Republicans Drive US Drinking Rate to ahistoric Low at 46%
Arundel, S. (2025, August 14). Republicans drive US drinking rate to historic low at 46%. The Drinks Business. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 15).
Virginia Distillery Sales Rise by 42%
Simmons, T. (2025, August 13). Virginia Distillery sales rise by 42%. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 19).
NEW BOTTLES FOR YOUR NEXT WHISKEY SCAVENGER HUNT
Michter’s Continues Its Toasted Barrel Finish Series With Launch of 2025 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash
PR Newswire – Michter’s Distillery. (2025, August 19). Michter’s Continues Its Toasted Barrel Finish Series With Launch of 2025 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash. PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 23).
Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX Launches in Tribute to Prohibition’s End
PR Newswire – News provided by Ross & Squibb Distillery. (2025, August 18). Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX launches in tribute to Prohibition’s end. PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 23).
DISTILLERIES IN THE NEWS
Frey Ranch joins Estate Whiskey Alliance
Simmons, T. (2025, February 13). Frey Ranch joins Estate Whiskey Alliance. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 21).
Former Whiskey Unicorn Uncle Nearest Is Struggling To Survive After Defaulting On $108 Million In Loans
Sorvino, C. (2025, August 20). Former Whiskey Unicorn Uncle Nearest Is Struggling To Survive After Defaulting On $108 Million In Loans. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 22).
Bourbon Distiller’s Mediation Bid Rejected. Judge: Founder’s Comments ‘Troubling’
Patton, J. (2025, August 22). Bourbon distiller’s mediation bid rejected. Judge: Founder’s comments ‘troubling’. Lexington Herald Leader. https://www.kentucky.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 23).
WHISKEY ECONOMICS
Kentucky’s Big Bourbon Brands are Seeing ‘Concerning’ Plunge in Sales — But are Trump’s Tariffs 100% to Blame?
Vesovski, V. (2025, August 14). Kentucky’s Big Bourbon Brands are Seeing ‘Concerning’ Plunge in Sales — But are Trump’s Tariffs 100% to Blame? Moneywise. https://moneywise.com (Retrieved 2025, August 16).
NEW PRODUCT RELEASES
Woodford Reserve Debuts American Single Malt
Simmons, T. (2025, August 14). Woodford Reserve debuts American single malt. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 16).
Maker’s Mark’s Coveted Cellar Aged Bourbon Is Back for 2025 — Here’s What’s in the Bottle
Ettinger, D. (2025, August 19). Maker’s Mark’s Coveted Cellar Aged Bourbon Is Back for 2025 — Here’s What’s in the Bottle. Food & Wine. https://www.foodandwine.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 20).
WHISKEY INSIGHTS
US Drinking Rate Hits All-time Low
Simmons, T. (2025, August 15). US drinking rate hits all-time low. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 15).
Estate Whiskey Alliance a Boost to Smaller Distillers
Simmons, T. (2025, August 20). Estate Whiskey Alliance a boost to smaller distillers. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 21).
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