It's This Week in Bourbon for February 27th 2026. The USDA has awarded the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) over $1.07 million to promote American spirits, Pursuit Spirits has released The Alpha Barrel, and Heaven Hill Distillery announces the release of Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey 20th Anniversary Limited Edition.Show Notes:
Hotaling & Co. shuttering Pier 50 distillery to focus on brand building and importing
Former HR VP files whistleblower lawsuit against Bardstown Bourbon Company alleging corporate misconduct
American Whiskey Association President addresses industry "normalization" and global growth potential
Iowa House committee approves bill to end state's monopoly on liquor distribution
Mississippi facing severe alcohol shortages due to state-run warehouse technical failures
North Carolina SBI investigating nonprofit "Greater Carolina" over alleged improper distillery lobbying
President Trump invokes Section 122 of Trade Act to impose global 15% import surcharge
USDA awards DISCUS $1.07 million to promote American spirits in global markets
Pursuit Spirits announces "The Alpha Barrel" as its first barrel-proof single-barrel expression
Limestone Branch Distillery launches "The Branch" members-only whiskey society
Columbia Creek Tennessee Whiskey officially launches 95.6 proof six-year expression
Bourbon & Beyond announces record-breaking artist lineup for September 2026 festival
Heaven Hill debuts Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey 20th Anniversary Limited Edition
Kentucky Distillers’ Association launches interactive "Build Your Own Bourbon Trail" trip builder
Michter’s shipping highly anticipated 2026 release of its 10 Year Bourbon this March
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