TWiB: Cannabinoid regulation is underway, ethanol sensing robotic dog system launches, Wilderness Trail releases 10-Year Bourbon

It's This Week in Bourbon for December 19th 2025. Cannabinoid regulation is underway, a trial using a robotic dog with an ethanol sensing system is launched, and Wilderness Trail Distillery has announced the limited-edition release of a 10-Year Wheated Bourbon.

Show Notes:

• The Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA) establishes a strict federal framework for hemp-derived products
• President Trump reportedly planning executive order to reclassify marijuana to Schedule III status
• Uncle Nearest CEO Fawn Weaver issues apology following "dismissive" out-of-context video encounter
• Benson Valley Bourbon joins Kentucky Distillers’ Association as newest craft level member
• Bourbon on the Banks Festival awards over $100,000 to local nonprofits from 2025 proceeds
• Bacardi trials autonomous "Royal Bark-la" robot dog to detect Scotch warehouse leaks
• Garrison Brothers announces December 6 release of 2025 Cowboy Bourbon at $249.99
• Four Roses launches 375ml Small Batch and Small Batch Select bottles nationwide
• Wilderness Trail debuts limited 10-Year Wheated Bourbon for Wilderness Road 250th anniversary
• Heaven Hill announces Fall 2025 Old Fitzgerald 11-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond decanter release

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