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32 New Bourbons and other American Whiskeys To Try! (and a board game and dog biscuits, too!) Lost Lantern goes all-in on George Dickel, Chattanooga puts a wooden record in its whiskey, and New Era’s Marquee brings 12 labels and a $49.99 price tag. Join Ed and Dean as we discuss 32 new bourbons and other American whiskeys, plus a whiskey-themed board game and dog treats! We cover new releases from Angel’s Envy, Wheel Horse, Copper & Cask, Starlight, Jacob’s Pardon, King of Kentucky, Lost Lantern, Oaklore, Tallbird, Woodford Reserve, KNOBEL, Old Forester, Holladay Bourbones, Chattanooga Whiskey, Ben Holladay, New Era / Marquee, Bib & Tucker, Maker’s Mark, Russell’s Reserve, Pursuit United, New Riff, High West and Rare Character’s Old Cassidy. Along the way, we talk about value at different price points, barrel finishes, estate-grown grains, and the growing number of releases reserved for whiskey-club members or airport shops. Highlights include Tallbird’s $25 seven-year-old bourbon, Old Forester’s new 12-year Tribute Series, Ben Holladay’s oldest bourbon to date, and the new sherry finishes in High West’s A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 14. Read the full October 17 newsletter for release details, prices, proofs and availability: https://bourbonobsessed.com/new-bourbon-releases-news-for-october-17-2026/ Also mentioned: Inside Minden Mill Distillery with Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan: https://bourbonobsessed.com/inside-minden-mill-distillery-with-master-distiller-joe-osullivan/ Subscribe to our free newsletters: https://bourbonobsessed.com/bourbon-obsessed-mailing-list-sign-up/ Follow Ed on Instagram: @bourbon_obsessed Follow Dean on Instagram: @deanofbourbon Enjoy the episode? Follow the Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Podcast, share it with a friend, and let us know which release you’d most like to try! Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:36 Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection Volume 6 00:06:15 Wheel Horse Cigar Blend Bourbon 2026 00:07:59 Copper & Cask X 10-Year Bourbon 00:08:46 Copper & Cask No. 017 9-Year Cigar Blend Bourbon 00:09:17 Copper & Cask No. 018 9-Year Double Oak Bourbon 00:12:48 Starlight Estate Collection 7-Year Cask Strength Bourbon 00:15:17 Jacob’s Pardon Bourbon 00:16:44 King of Kentucky 2026 14-Year Single Barrel Bourbon 00:20:01 Lost Lantern Fall 2026 George Dickel Collection 00:24:45 Oaklore Story Series Prohibition Oak Bourbon 00:27:25 Tallbird American Whiskey 00:30:15 Woodford Reserve 30th Anniversary Triple Pot Still 00:33:04 KNOBEL 7-Year mikeroweWORKS Foundation Edition 00:35:00 Old Forester Tribute Series 2026 00:37:59 Holladay Bourbones Dog Treats 00:40:11 Chattanooga Whiskey Bad Chattanoogan — Side A & Side B 00:43:22 Ben Holladay 10 Year Bourbon 00:45:11 New Era’s Marquee Exclusive Small Batch Bourbon 00:47:51 Bib & Tucker Monopoly Collector’s Edition 00:51:28 Maker’s Mark World Wood Collection Expedition 01 00:53:10 Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2026 — Camp Nelson D 00:55:53 Pursuit United XS Double Oak Rye 00:58:20 New Riff 6 Year Old Wheated Bourbon 00:59:47 High West A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 14 01:01:38 Rare Character Old Cassidy 2026 01:02:57 Closing

What happens when you grow your own grain in Nevada’s high desert, age whiskey in rickhouses modeled on Kentucky and Scotland, and operate two distinct distilleries on one campus? Join Ed and Karen as Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan takes us behind the scenes at Minden Mill Distillery, in Minden, NV. From the ranch and barrel warehouses to the stills and tasting room, we explore the factors that shape their whiskeys, and taste the results. Join us! CONTENTS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:52 The Ranch: Carson Valley Water, Grain & Terroir 00:08:38 The Bourbon/Rye Rickhouse: Bringing Kentucky to Nevada 00:14:07 The Single Malt Rickhouse: Scotland, Barrels & Maturation 00:26:12 The Distillery Campus 00:27:54 The Bourbon/Rye Distillery 00:39:51 The Single Malt Distillery 00:51:00 The Tasting: Rye, Bourbon, Single Malt & Coffee Liqueur Show Notes: Inside Minden Mill Distillery with Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan Our visit to Minden Mill Distillery in Minden, Nevada, takes us well beyond the tasting room. Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan joins us for a trip to the grain fields, a look inside two very different rickhouses, and a tour of the separate facilities used to make bourbon and rye and American single malt. Along the way, we talk about the land, the equipment, the barrels, and the people behind the whiskey before sitting down to taste the results. 00:00:00 — Introduction We introduce Minden Mill and the features that drew us here: estate-grown grains, two distinct distilleries, and climate-controlled rickhouses inspired by Kentucky and Scotland. We’re joined by Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan for a tour that follows the whiskey from its agricultural beginnings to the glass. 00:00:52 — The Ranch: Carson Valley Water, Grain & Terroir Our conversation begins on the drive out, with a little of Joe’s background before we turn to the Carson Valley and the water that makes farming possible here. We reach the ranch around 00:04:25 and discuss the grains they grow, the challenges of working with oats, and why Joe finds rye such a compelling expression of the place where it’s grown. 00:08:38 — The Bourbon/Rye Rickhouse: Bringing Kentucky to Nevada Stepping inside the bourbon and rye rickhouse, we immediately notice the change in humidity. We ask Joe how the Kentucky-inspired environment works, why Nevada’s dry climate presents such a challenge for aging whiskey, and what altitude might contribute. We also discuss barrel temperatures, thermal mass, and why the warehouse doesn’t need to follow every outdoor temperature change minute by minute. 00:14:07 — The Single Malt Rickhouse: Scotland, Barrels & Maturation We move into the cooler, more humid environment used for single malt and talk about barrel sizes and finishing projects. The conversation turns to how spirits settle after bottling and opening, then to Joe’s preference for long air-dried staves and high-quality oak. As we make our way back, we also discuss production schedules, water, cooling systems, and the challenges of running an automated distillery. 00:26:12 — The Distillery Campus Back at the campus, Joe points out the pump house and explains why he values ideas from the wider team. We discuss the success of Evil Bean coffee liqueur, the role of Foley’s leadership, and the balance between Joe’s own approach and the contributions of the people around him before heading inside for the production tour. 00:27:54 — The Bourbon/Rye Distillery We take a close look at the Christian CARL pot still and the Headframe stripping still, with Joe explaining how the two work together. Our questions cover cuts, wooden fermenters, efficiency, and what happens to the spent grain and stillage. We also see the small research still, blending rooms, and bottling area while talking about the experienced team that keeps everything running. 00:39:51 — The Single Malt Distillery Joe introduces the historic mill before taking us through the thermal oil heating system beneath the single malt stills. We discuss why he uses it, how cooking temperatures can affect flavor, and the differences between this setup and steam heating. Upstairs, we explore the mash tun, Forsyth stills, and spirit safe, then talk about the restored building, energy use, and designing products that the team can produce consistently. 00:51:00 — The Tasting: Rye, Bourbon, Single Malt & Coffee Liqueur We begin with the rye and its candied-orange character, then talk about proof, flocculation, and Joe’s approach to chill filtration. The bourbon brings cherry-cola notes and another conversation about the corn varieties that can thrive here. We finish with the single malt’s barrel mix, Joe’s work alongside Chip Tate, and a brief look at Evil Bean coffee liqueur and how it’s served. Come along for the fields, the rickhouses, the stills, and the conversation—and hear what we thought of the whiskey at the end of the journey.

5 Bourbon Legal News Stories That You Need To Know What's happening in the bourbon industry's courtrooms? With Ed away this week, Dean Langdon welcomes fellow attorney Frank Becker for five bourbon litigation updates. CONTENTS 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:54 Wes Henderson - TKC Distilling 00:09:18 RNDC Bankruptcy 00:13:31 Uncle Nearest 00:20:12 Kentucky Owl 00:23:09 Bardstown Bourbon Company 00:29:46 Closing Frank and Dean discuss the media-reported allegations against Wes Henderson and TKC Distilling's leadership changes at The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey; RNDC's bankruptcy sales and efforts to exit unwanted contracts; Uncle Nearest's Grant Sidney receivership dispute, Keith Weaver's dismissal request, and Sixth Circuit appeal; Kentucky Owl's operating results and contested professional fees; and the latest in Bardstown Bourbon Company's lawsuits involving Sylvia Sanders, Sandra Stone, and Laurel Altman-Dixon. Along the way, Dean and Frank explain fiduciary duties, bankruptcy lease tools, receiverships, appeals, and the motions that can shape a case before trial. Listen to the full episode, follow and subscribe to the Bourbon Obsessed Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a rating or review. Share this episode with a fellow bourbon enthusiast, and visit bourbonobsessed.com for more bourbon news, reviews, and distillery coverage. Stay out of court, and enjoy your bourbon responsibly! Cheers!

12 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know! This week, Canada's alcohol ban may have a big bulk-shipment loophole, while England's new whisky rules ignite a single-malt debate. Plus, we've got news about Evan Williams, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Eastern Light Distilling, Jefferson's, Willett, Diageo's Crown Royal, Sazerac's Canadian Mist, Toasts Not Tariffs, Jameson Irish whiskey, NAFDAC and Southern Glazer's. Tune in to learn all about these news stories in this week's Bourbon and Distillery News! CONTENTS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:57 Evan Williams College Football 00:05:14 Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2027 Dates 00:06:56 Eastern Light Distilling Funding 00:12:38 Jefferson’s Refreshes Portfolio  00:15:47 Willett Introduces Cask Strength Pot Still Reserve 00:18:39 Certain Canadian Alcoholic Beverages Ban 00:26:58 Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Letter to the President 00:32:31 Jameson $5 Million Football-Season Bar Tab 00:34:57 Irish Whiskey Tariffs to be Removed 00:36:30 English Whisky Geographical Indication Application Approved  00:41:24 Methanol-Contaminated Drinks Kill in Nigeria 00:44:28 Southern Glazer’s Settlement 00:51:42 Conclusion If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

27 New Bourbons and Other American Whiskeys to Try! Even though we did two New Bourbon Releases episodes right before KBF, the releases are still pouring in. So, we will put off Industry News until next week, so we don't get too far behind. This week, Pursuit Spirits and Shortbarrel blend maple-finished bourbon with double oak rye, Beam releases only the second Booker's rye ever, and Heaven Hill unveils the 20th edition of the Parker's Heritage Collection. And that's just the beginning! Tune in to this week's New Bourbon Releases News to learn about those and 24 other new whiskeys from Samuel Call, Chicken C**k, Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace, Ingram, Glenmore, Garrison Brothers, Little Book, Sagamore, Milam & Greene, Knob Creek, The Maven, 2XO, and Woodinville, plus a chance to win 34 rare bottles! CONTENTS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:09 Pursuit Spirits Found Footage 00:05:54 Parker’s Heritage 00:10:29 Samuel Call 00:12:55 Chicken C**k 170th Anniversary  00:15:52 Van Winkle Whiskey Collection 00:18:52 Elmer T. Lee 40th Anniversary  00:23:15 Ingram Flagship 2026 00:26:06 Glenmore 00:28:37 Garrison Brothers PX and Oloroso Finished Cask Strength Single Barrels 00:31:06 Booker’s The Reserves 2026 00:34:16 Little Book The Infinite Edition III 00:35:59 Sagamore Darkness Falls 00:38:24 Milam & Greene Unabridged Volume 5 00:40:49 Knob Creek 12 Year Old Cask Strength 00:42:56 The Maven 00:47:24 2XO Rapper’s Delight – The Hip-Hop Blend 00:50:30 Woodinville 10 Year Bourbon 00:52:38 New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlet’s Bourbon with a Mission Raffle  00:55:46 Closing If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

22 New Bourbon and other American Whiskeys To Try! Since the Kentucky Bourbon Festival will be this weekend and we won't be having a podcast next Monday, this episode is going live now. Our next news episode will be Monday September 21. This week, Woodford Reserve Super Seasoned Oak, Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch and Old Forester Birthday Bourbon headline this early Kentucky Bourbon Festival-week roundup. We also have new releases from Sagamore, Basil Hayden, Baker's, Town Branch, Chattanooga Whiskey, Shortbarrel, Proof & Wood, Jeptha Creed, Remus and many more from Luxco. Tune in for all the details! CONTENTS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:22 Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection No. 22: Super Seasoned Oak 00:03:36 Four Roses 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch 00:06:38 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 00:08:38 Sagamore 8-Year Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey 00:10:12 Basil Hayden Cognac Cask Reserve 00:12:53 Baker’s 13 00:15:00 Town Branch Imperium MMXXVI 00:16:38 Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond: Fall 2022 Vintage 00:19:36 Shortbarrel Cigar Batch #4 00:21:26 Tumblin’ Dice 12 Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon 00:23:49  Jeptha Creed Solera Aged Bourbon 00:26:21 Remus Repeal Reserve Series X and First-Ever Remus Rye 00:28:44 Luxco Will Unveil Nine Additional Releases at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival   00:32:47 Closing If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

15 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know! Bonus Bourbon Litigation News Updates, too! Brown-Forman, Pernod Ricard and RNDC lead this week’s 15 bourbon industry news items. In addition, Elijah Craig and Evan Williams partner with UK Athletics; Old Louisville and New Era open new facilities; Buffalo Trace goes on tour; contests from NH Liquor and Garrison Brothers; and Kentucky Bourbon Festival news from Luxco, Whiskey House and Phifer Pavitt. We've also got updates on the Uncle Nearest, Kentucky Owl, Bardstown Bourbon Company and RNDC cases. Tune in for all the details! CONTENTS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:40 Brown-Forman Financials 00:06:19 Pernod Ricard Financials 00:11:00 Elijah Craig and Evan Williams and UK Athletics 00:16:35 American Whiskey Scholar  Certification 00:21:23 Old Louisville Whiskey Co.  00:24:35 New Era Whiskey Distillery and Social Club  00:27:04 Find Your Perfect Bourbon Contest 00:29:21 Garrison Brothers and Tuff Shed Backyard Bourbon Barn Sweepstakes 00:30:42 Buffalo Trace Distillery On Tour 00:32:41 BBQ, Bourbon & Burlesque Returns to Evansville 00:34:00 Volunteer for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 00:34:55 Luxco Events and Releases at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 00:37:05 Whiskey House Chalet 00:39:16 Phifer Pavitt Late Night and Reserve  00:41:49 Bourbon Litigation Update 00:42:15 Uncle Nearest 00:47:42 Kentucky Owl 00:50:30 Bardstown Bourbon Company 00:59:18 RNDC 01:05:18 Closing If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

21 New Bourbons and other American Whiskeys To Try! This week we have a 19-year bourbon finished for seven years in Mizunara oak, two new Bardstown Bourbon Company whiskeys and Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2026. The packed lineup also includes new bottles from Branch & Barrel, Little & Foster, Redwood Empire, Angel's Envy, Blue Note, Four Roses, Jack Daniel's, Michter's, New Riff, Cedar Ridge, Filmland Spirits, Starlight and Dark Arts Whiskey House. Tune in to learn all about them in this week's New Bourbon Releases News! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

14 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know! This week’s Bourbon and Distillery News leads with the expiration of President Trump’s temporary pause of tariffs tied to Canada’s restrictions on American alcohol, Sazerac Company’s acquisition of Garrard County Distilling, and Diageo’s $1 billion cost-savings plan and workforce reduction. Additional news comes from Suntory Holdings, Circle City Whiskey Co., Whiskey House of Kentucky, KEG 1 River City, Republic National Distributing Company, New Era Distillery & Social Club, Copper & Kings, Heaven Hill Brands, and Humble Baron at Uncle Nearest. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

9 (10) New Bourbon and other American Whiskeys To Try! This week, Jack Daniel's climbs to the top floor and 138.4 proof, Garrison Brothers' Cowboy Bourbon rides again, and Hard Truth, Chattanooga Whiskey, Redemption, Southern Grace, Ashland, Stetson and Ass Pocket Whiskey make this week's lineup anything but ordinary. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

7 Bourbon Legal Cases You’ll Want to Know About What’s happening inside some of bourbon’s most closely watched legal and financial cases? Dean and Ed examine the latest developments involving Uncle Nearest, including the completed Martha’s Vineyard property sale and what may come next for the company. They also break down three separate former-employee lawsuits involving Bardstown Bourbon Company, review Kentucky Owl’s bankruptcy activity, and check in on the construction disputes involving The Kentucky Castle and Binder’s Stash. Plus, they discuss the proposed sale of Luca Mariano and take a deeper look at RNDC’s bankruptcy plan—including what drove the distributor’s long decline, what its owners are contributing, and how much suppliers could still be owed. All claims discussed are allegations unless established or resolved in court. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

13 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know! This week we cover everything from Sazerac's renewed pursuit of Brown-Forman and RNDC's bankruptcy to financial results from MGP, Diageo and Campari. We've also got news from Jameson & the NFL, Jim Beam, SirDavis, Wheatley Vodka & NASCAR, Chicken C**k, Oaklore, Unreined and H. Obernauer & Co. Tune in for all the details! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

20 New Bourbon and other American Whiskeys To Try! We have twenty new bourbons and American whiskeys to discuss this week, including Woodinville’s 7-Year cask strength single barrel bourbon and rye, Garrison Brothers Hye Rye, Bardstown Bourbon Company Victoria Pineapple Barrel, Old Forester Triple Char, Bulleit ’87 and Old Elk’s 10-Year Collection. We also cover Stillman’s Sonder, Stranahan’s Bottled-in-Bond, New Riff Headliner, Larrikin 9 Year Kentucky Rye, Root Shoot’s peach-brandy-cask-finished single malt and more. Tune in to learn about them! If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

Dragon Con Bourbon 2026 Straight Bourbon Whiskey 94 Proof SRP: $39.99 Please enjoy our Dragon Con Bourbon 2026 Review! **Celebrating Dragon Con’s 40th Anniversary** Dragon Con is one of the largest multi-media popular culture conventions in the United States, focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. Held annually in downtown Atlanta over Labor Day weekend, it draws tens of thousands of attendees from around the world. Dragon Con Bourbon 2026 is the second annual bourbon release created in collaboration with Atlanta’s Old Fourth Distillery. This limited-edition release celebrates the convention’s 40th anniversary. Each annual edition features a new collector’s label. **Details** * Distillery: Old Fourth Distillery * Name: Dragon Con Bourbon 2026 * Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey * Mash Bill: 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley * Age: 4–6 years * Proof: 94 * ABV: 47% * Bottle Size: 750 mL * Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 * Availability: Limited to 3,700 bottles * Engraving: Available for an additional $15 * Release: Second annual Dragon Con Bourbon edition If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃

14 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know! In this week's news, WhistlePig joins the KDA, Gen Z is drinking, both Alabama Cooperage and Moonshine University are headed for closure, and Southern Glazer's and Diageo are cutting jobs. Tune in to learn all about these news stories and more in this week's Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon and Distillery News! Cheers!🥃 If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!🥃