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Whiskey Archeology – Schooner James R Bentley | WftA S05E08 Podcast

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Whiskey Archeology – Schooner James R Bentley | WftA S05E08 Podcast

In the eighth episode of Series 05, the Whiskey for the Ages panel sips some whiskey made from an heirloom grain, as Hannah explores some Great Lakes Marine Archaeology with a whiskey twist. Join in the fun as we learn about a schooner built in 1867 carrying a cargo of rye grain. And as always, Brian covers some Whiskey News, and suggests some whiskies for your next scavenger hunt.

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WftA HEADLINE NEWS LINKS FOR S05E08 UPLOADED yymmdd

New Bill Allows Craft Distillers to Ship to California
Carruthers, N. (2025, October 20). New bill allows craft distillers to ship to California. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 21).

Buffalo Trace’s Parent Company Is Investing $1 Billion to Expand Despite Industry Struggles
Flicker, J. (2025, October 23). Buffalo Trace’s Parent Company Is Investing $1 Billion to Expand Despite Industry Struggles. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 27).

The Reality Of Why Buffalo Trace Bourbon Is So Hard To Find
Forget, A.J. (2025, October 27). The Reality Of Why Buffalo Trace Bourbon Is So Hard To Find. The Tasting Table. https://www.tastingtable.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 31).

NEW BOTTLES FOR YOUR NEXT WHISKEY SCAVENGER HUNT

High West’s A Midwinter Night’s Dram Returns
Tao, D.T. (2025, November 03). High West’s A Midwinter Night’s Dram Returns. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/ (Retrieved 2025, November 09).

Sazerac Rye Full Proof Joins Core Range
Madsen, M. (2025, November 13). Sazerac Rye Full Proof joins core range. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, November 13).

DISTILLERIES IN THE NEWS

Diageo Could Sell Crown Royal Site
Carruthers, N. (2025, October 21). Diageo Could Sell Crown Royal Site. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 21).

Whiskey Glut Weighs on MGP as Q3 Sales Fall 19%
Carruthers, N. (2025, October 31). Whiskey glut weighs on MGP as Q3 sales fall 19%. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 31).

Diageo ‘Rejects CA$28.5m Deal’ to Buy Crown Royal Plant
Carruthers, N. (2025, October 28). Diageo ‘rejects CA$28.5m deal’ to buy Crown Royal plant. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 31).

The $245 Trademark That Revived Michter’s Into One of America’s Greatest Whiskey Brands
Curtis, W. (2025, October 30). The $245 Trademark That Revived Michter’s Into One of America’s Greatest Whiskey Brands. The Men’s Journal. https://www.mensjournal.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 30).

Molson Coors Takes $75m Hit on Blue Run Spirits
Carruthers, N. (2025, November 10). Molson Coors takes $75m hit on Blue Run Spirits. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, November 10).

WHISKEY ECONOMICS

The Bourbon Industry Is in Turmoil. Could Tech Provide the Shot It Needs?
Null, C. (2025, October 17). The Bourbon Industry Is in Turmoil. Could Tech Provide the Shot It Needs. Wired. https://wired.com (2025, October 17).

Global Alcohol Giants Lose $830 Billion US as Drinking Habits Change
Arundel, S. (2025, November 03). Global alcohol giants lose US$830 billion as drinking habits change. The Drinks Business. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, November 03).

American Whiskey Exports Generate $1.3bn
Bowes, L. (2025, November 06). American whiskey exports generate $1.3bn. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, November 06).

WHISKEY INSIGHTS

Why Master Distillers Are Betting Big on Chinkapin Oak Barrels
O’Connell, P. (2025, October 29). Why Master Distillers Are Betting Big on Chinkapin Oak Barrels. The Men’s Journal. https://www.mensjournal.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 30).

He Spent 37 Years Perfecting Rye Whiskey. Now the ‘Godfather of Rye’ Is Saying Goodbye
Pace, G. (2025, October 31). He Spent 37 Years Perfecting Rye Whiskey. Now the ‘Godfather of Rye’ Is Saying Goodbye. The Men’s Journal. https://www.mensjournal.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 31).

Is American Whiskey in Trouble?
Jennings, M. (2025, November 05). Is American whiskey in trouble. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, November 06).

How Oak Gives Wine and Whiskey Their Character
Provencher, L. (2025, November 09). How Oak Gives Wine and Whiskey Their Character. Food and Wine. https://www.foodandwine.com/ (Retrieved 2025, November 09).

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Little Book’s The Infinite Edition II Blends Beam’s Past, Present, and Future in a Single Bottle
Tao, D.T. (2025, November 04). Little Book’s The Infinite Edition II Blends Beam’s Past, Present, and Future in a Single Bottle. Food and Wine. https://www.foodandwine.com/ (Retrieved 2025, November 07).

Bruichladdich Creates US-Exclusive Rye Whisky
Collins, G. (2025, November 05). Bruichladdich creates US-exclusive rye whisky. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, November 06).

The ‘World’s Most Admired Whiskey’ Brand Is Releasing A Rare 20 Year Bourbon Just In Time For The Holidays
Forget A.J. (2025, November 06). The ‘World’s Most Admired Whiskey’ Brand Is Releasing A Rare 20 Year Bourbon Just In Time For The Holidays. The Tasting Table. https://www.tastingtable.com/ (Retrieved 2025, November 07).

Willett Honors Even G Kulsveen with Small Batch Bourbon
Madsen, M. (2025, November 13). Willett honors Even G Kulsveen with small batch Bourbon. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, November 13).

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This Fortnight in Whiskey S05E07 – WftA News

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WftA HEADLINE NEWS LINKS FOR S05E07 UPLOADED 25NOV13

‘Outdated’ DTC Laws Deprive Consumers of Innovative Spirits
Collins, G. (2025, October 01). ‘Outdated’ DTC laws deprive consumers of innovative spirits. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 02).

Kirin Silent Over Four Roses Sale Rumor
Carruthers, N. (2025, October 27). Kirin silent over Four Roses sale rumor. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 28).

Aging Bourbon Barrel Numbers Hit All-Time High
Carruthers, N. (2025, October 09). Aging Bourbon barrel numbers hit all-time high. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 09).

NEW BOTTLES FOR YOUR NEXT WHISKEY SCAVENGER HUNT

This Stellar New Russell’s Reserve Bourbon Is Wild Turkey’s Strongest Whiskey Ever
Flicker, J. (2025, October 13). This Stellar New Russell’s Reserve Bourbon Is Wild Turkey’s Strongest Whiskey Ever. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 20).

Jim Beam Just Relaunched One of Its Most Premium Bourbons
Flicker, J. (2025, October 13). Jim Beam Just Relaunched One of Its Most Premium Bourbons. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 20).

DISTILLERIES IN THE NEWS

Buffalo Trace Fills Nine-Millionth Barrel
Madsen, M. (2025, October 01). Buffalo Trace fills nine-millionth barrel. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 02).

Svedka Sale Slashes Constellation Wine and Spirits by 65%
Bowes, L. (2025, October 07). Svedka sale slashes Constellation wine and spirits by 65%. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 07).

WHISKEY ECONOMICS

US Government Shutdown: Product Delays and Lost Sales Possible
Kiely, M. (2025, October 02). US government shutdown: product delays and lost sales possible. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 02).

US craft distillery numbers drop 25%
Carruthers, N. (2025, October 22). US craft distillery numbers drop 25%. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 23).

Another alcohol company with ties to Kentucky bourbon announces layoffs
Patton, J. (2025, October 21). Another alcohol company with ties to Kentucky bourbon announces layoffs. Lexington Leader-Herald. https://www.kentucky.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 27).

WHISKEY LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Seattle Craft Whiskey Distillery Hit By US$1M Daylight Theft
Emler, R. (2025, September 29). Seattle craft whiskey distillery hit by US$1m daylight theft. The Drinks Business. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 03).

Uncle Nearest Could Sell Cognac Assets
Bowes, L. (2025, October 06). Uncle Nearest could sell Cognac assets. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 07).

Founders of financially troubled distillery fight court expansion of receivership
Patton, J. (2025, October 22). Founders of financially troubled distillery fight court expansion of receivership. Lexington Leader-Herald. https://www.kentucky.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 25).

Investors Save Westward Whiskey from Bankruptcy
Carruthers, N. (2025, October 21). Investors save Westward Whiskey from bankruptcy. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 21).

NEW PRODUCT RELEASES

The 2025 King Of Kentucky Bourbon Drops With Just 5,000 Bottles – All 17 Years Old
Salchert, M. (2025, October 02). The 2025 King Of Kentucky Bourbon Drops With Just 5,000 Bottles – All 17 Years Old. Southern Living. https://www.southernliving.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 04).

Heaven Hill Ages Whiskeys in Chinquapin Barrels
Madsen, M. (2025, Octavia 16). Heaven Hill ages whiskeys in Chinquapin barrels. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 16).

Westland’s 10-Year Garryana Is the Distillery’s First Whiskey With an Age Statement
Sachs, T. (2025, October 17). Westland’s 10-Year Garryana Is the Distillery’s First Whiskey With an Age Statement. Food and Wine. https://www.foodandwine.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 20).

Knob Creek 21-Year Is Here – the Oldest Whiskey Ever From James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Tao, D.T. (2025, October 28). Knob Creek 21-Year Is Here — the Oldest Whiskey Ever From James B. Beam Distilling Co. Food an Wine. https://www.foodandwine.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 29).

WHISKEY INSIGHTS

Would Regional Identities Bolster Irish Whiskey?
Collins, G. (2025, October 15). Would regional identities bolster Irish whiskey. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 17).

US Barrel Firm Staggemeyer Stave Files for Bankruptcy
Bowes, L. (2025, October 20). US barrel firm Staggemeyer Stave files for bankruptcy. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 20).

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EH Taylor Bottled in Bond Joins Antique Collection
Madsen, M. (2025, October 09). EH Taylor Bottled in Bond Joins Antique Collection. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, October 09).

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