TWiB: Ummmm; Wes Henderson, Uncle Nearest potential asset sale, Pursuit Releases XS Double Oak.
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 16th, 2026. Ummmm; Wes Henderson, Uncle Nearest Inc. is nearing a potential asset sale, and Pursuit Releases XS Double Oak.Show Notes: Glenns Creek Distillery fire destroys historic vacant structures without loss of spirits Federal probe examines hidden cameras seized from former Angel’s Envy founder Wes Henderson Receivership sale of Uncle Nearest assets nears Chapter 11 filing amid federal probes ACSA economic study shows U.S. craft spirits volume declined 8% in 2025 Performance fuel maker VP Racing acquires Alamo Distilling in contract expansion JetBlue adds 50ml bottles of Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon to onboard flights Fourth annual National Bourbon Week announced for Bardstown, Kentucky, June 14–20, 2027 Lofted Spirits promotes Nick Smith to Master Distiller following 1,000,000th barrel milestone Pursuit Spirits announces Pursuit United XS Double Oak Rye capped at 720 bottles Starlight Distillery debuts Estate Collection 7-Year Cask Strength Bourbon at 110.8 proof Woodford Reserve releases 30th anniversary Triple Pot Still and ceramic decanter offerings Russell’s Reserve debuts Single Rickhouse 2026 – Camp Nelson D at 120.8 proof Maker’s Mark debuts World Wood Collection Expedition 01 travel-retail exclusive at 101 proof High West releases A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 14 finished in Port and Sherry casks Kentucky Senator Bourbon debuts Thoroughbred Legacy Series dedicated to champion filly Nitrogen KNOBEL Tennessee Whiskey launches 7-Year Special Edition funding trade scholarships at $99.99 Frey Ranch introduces Harvester Series Third Harvest featuring farm-grown triticale at 90 proof Old Forester debuts Tribute Series 12-Year Bourbon in historic decanter bottle for $299.99 Wyoming Whiskey launches Queen of the Tetons Second Edition honoring Grizzly 399 at 99 proof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices