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 spiritsFederal probe examines hidden cameras seized from former Angel’s Envy founder Wes HendersonReceivership sale of Uncle Nearest assets nears Chapter 11 filing amid federal probesACSA economic study shows U.S. craft spirits volume declined 8% in 2025Performance fuel maker VP Racing acquires Alamo Distilling in contract expansionJetBlue adds 50ml bottles of Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon to onboard flightsFourth annual National Bourbon Week announced for Bardstown, Kentucky, June 14–20, 2027Lofted Spirits promotes Nick Smith to Master Distiller following 1,000,000th barrel milestonePursuit Spirits announces Pursuit United XS Double Oak Rye capped at 720 bottlesStarlight Distillery debuts Estate Collection 7-Year Cask Strength Bourbon at 110.8 proofWoodford Reserve releases 30th anniversary Triple Pot Still and ceramic decanter offeringsRussell’s Reserve debuts Single Rickhouse 2026 – Camp Nelson D at 120.8 proofMaker’s Mark debuts World Wood Collection Expedition 01 travel-retail exclusive at 101 proofHigh West releases A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 14 finished in Port and Sherry casksKentucky Senator Bourbon debuts Thoroughbred Legacy Series dedicated to champion filly NitrogenKNOBEL Tennessee Whiskey launches 7-Year Special Edition funding trade scholarships at $99.99Frey Ranch introduces Harvester Series Third Harvest featuring farm-grown triticale at 90 proofOld Forester debuts Tribute Series 12-Year Bourbon in historic decanter bottle for $299.99Wyoming Whiskey launches Queen of the Tetons Second Edition honoring Grizzly 399 at 99 proofLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices