This Fortnight in Whiskey S05E07 – WftA News

This Fortnight in Whiskey S05E07 – WftA News

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‘Outdated’ DTC Laws Deprive Consumers of Innovative Spirits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 ‘Outdated’ DTC laws deprive consumers of innovative spirits.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).

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).

REVISIT PAST STORIES

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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Whiskey Chemistry with John Angus | WftA S05E06 Podcast

Whiskey Chemistry with John Angus | WftA S05E06 Podcast

In episode 06 of series 05, the Whiskey for the Ages panel turns to science in the pour. Whisky Flavor Explorer and chemist, John Angus joins the conversation to discuss some of the factors which make whiskey taste the way it does. And of course, the team will touch on whiskey news and suggest some bottles for your next scavenger hunt.

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This Fortnight in Whiskey S05E06 – WftA News

This Fortnight in Whiskey S05E06 – WftA News

WftA HEADLINE NEWS LINKS FOR S05E06 UPLOADED 25Oct23

AI Sniffs Out Whiskey Flavor Notes as Well as the Pros
Gramling, C. (2024, December 19). AI sniffs out whiskey flavor notes as well as the pros. Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/ (Retrieved 2025, September 25).

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).

Elijah Craig’s Youngest Barrel Proof Bourbon Yet Is Packed With Explosive Power
Tao, D.T. (2025, September 11). Elijah Craig’s Youngest Barrel Proof Bourbon Yet Is Packed With Explosive Power. Food and Wine. https://www.foodandwine.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 11).

Yellowstone Limited Edition Marks 10th Anniversary
Madsen, M. (2025, September 04). Yellowstone Limited Edition marks 10th anniversary. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 05).

DISTILLERIES IN THE NEWS

Brown-Forman CFO to Step Down
Madsen, M. (2025, August 26). Brown-Forman CFO to step down. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 27).

Constellation Predicts Further Slump
Hohwieler, R. (2025, September 03). Constellation predicts further slump. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 04).

WHISKEY ECONOMICS

ISC to Cut 112 Jobs at Kentucky Cooperage
Bowes, L. (2025, August 27). ISC to cut 112 jobs at Kentucky cooperage. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 27).

Canada Drops Retaliatory Tariffs on Kentucky Bourbon
Powell, C. (2025, August 27). Canada drops retaliatory tariffs on Kentucky bourbon. WLKY TV. https://www.wlky.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 28).

Brown-Forman Q1 Hit Hard by Canada
Carruthers, N. (2025, August 29). Brown-Forman Q1 hit hard by Canada. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 29).

US Tariffs Cost Scotch Whisky £4 Million Every Week
Kiely, M. (2025, September 11). US tariffs cost Scotch whisky £4 million every week. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 12).

WHISKEY LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Whiskey Distillery Wins Coverage for Barrel Stack Collapse
Souter, G. (2025, September 11). Whiskey distillery wins coverage for barrel stack collapse. Business Insurance. https://www.businessinsurance.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 13).

NEW PRODUCT RELEASES

Jack Daniel’s Makes Heritage Barrel Permanent
Madsen, M. (2025, August 27). Jack Daniel’s makes Heritage Barrel permanent. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 28).

Buffalo Trace Offers Higher-ABV Sazerac Rye
Simmons, T. (2025, July 22). Buffalo Trace offers higher-ABV Sazerac Rye. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 09).

Woodford Reserve Just Dropped Its First Bourbon Aged in This Unusual American Oak Barrel
Flicker, J. (2025, September 12). Woodford Reserve Just Dropped Its First Bourbon Aged in This Unusual American Oak Barrel. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 13).

Woodford Reserve Just Dropped Limited-Edition Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks
Flicker, J. (2025, September 17). Woodford Reserve Just Dropped Limited-Edition Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks. The Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 18).

WHISKEY INSIGHTS

Promises to Green Descendants Under Fire Amid Uncle Nearest Crisis
WGNS. (2025, August 23). Promises to Green Descendants Under Fire Amid Uncle Nearest Crisis. WGNS Radio. https://www.wgnsradio.com/ (Retrieved 2025, August 30).

Diageo CEO Comments on Structural vs Cyclical Debate
Kiely, M. (2025, September 05). Diageo CEO comments on structural vs cyclical debate. The Spirits Business. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ (Retrieved 2025, September 08).

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