Whiskey Archeology – Schooner James R Bentley | WftA S05E08 Podcast

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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This Fortnight in Whiskey S05E08 – WftA News

This Fortnight in Whiskey S05E08 – WftA News

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).

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).

NEW PRODUCT RELEASES

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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S03E08 WftA – Whiskey Archaeology: The Glenlivet Distillery

S03E08 WftA – Whiskey Archaeology: The Glenlivet Distillery

In this episode, Whiskey for the Ages editor Hannah Dawson leads the panel on a journey of archaeological discovery for The Glenlivet Distillery. And as always, the group will discuss some news in the world of whiskey news offer up some new bottles to put on your scavenge list.

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