It's This Week in Bourbon for January 17th, 2025. Brown-Forman makes sweeping cuts across the organization and closes its cooperage, The TTB authorizes 13 new additional standard bottle sizes, and Woodford double double oak makes a national debut.
Show Notes:
Brown-Forman restructures leadership and operations for $70M cost savings
Rebecca Jago departs The Last Drop Distillers after 10+ years
TTB expands standards of fill for wine and spirits containers
Landry’s Inc. files trademark infringement lawsuit against Landry Distillery
Kentucky corn farmers receive $2.8M initiative for regenerative practices
Silverbelly Whiskey welcomes Mattie Jackson as Master Blender
Heritage Distilling launches IPO and embraces Bitcoin for payments
Yellowstone Bourbon named official partner of Ragnar Relay 2025
InvestBev and Saga Spirits partner on 8-figure barrel financing deal
Scottish Minister highlights whisky trade importance to US President Trump
Raconteur Rye launches Miz Kiss Batch 3 featuring Mizunara finish
Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon goes national at $199.99
Old Forester releases 1910 Extra Old limited edition for $65