This Fortnight in Whiskey S05E07 – WftA News
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‘Outdated’ DTC Laws Deprive Consumers of Innovative Spirits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 ‘Outdated’ DTC laws deprive consumers of innovative spirits.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).
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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