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Bourbon Pursuit

Bourbon Pursuit

TWiB: E. & J. Gallo to acquire Four Roses, Uncle Nearest court-ordered receivership, Michter’s Releases Celebration a $6,000 bottle

Bourbon Pursuit · Feb 20, 2026 · 50:17

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It's This Week in Bourbon for February 20th 2026. E. & J. Gallo announced its plans to acquire Four Roses, Uncle Nearest will remain under court-ordered receivership, and Michter’s Releases their Celebration at $6,000 a bottle.Show Notes:
E. & J. Gallo expands its spirits portfolio with a $775 million acquisition of Four Roses Distillery from Kirin

A U.S. District Judge ruled that Uncle Nearest will remain under court-ordered receivership through March amid insolvency allegations

Frey Ranch Distillery debuts "Harvest the Savings," a new farm-to-glass subscription program offering up to 15% off and free shipping

A Texas judge blocked the immediate liquidation of Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl, opting for a structured Chapter 11 wind-down

A new Kentucky bill proposes a 4% regulatory fee on alcohol sales, shifting the tax burden from producers to consumers

Unicorn Auctions’ 2025 report reveals a democratized secondary market where 80% of bottles now sell for under $250

Green River launches a 109.3-proof wheated bourbon at a $50 price point across 25 markets this February

Black Diamond Distillery introduces a $25 wheated bourbon "Mineshaft" expression designed specifically for cocktails

Maker’s Mark partners with artist Ashley Longshore on a limited-edition label benefiting women’s leadership through Vital Voices

Yellowstone Bourbon celebrates America’s semiquincentennial with 250 limited-edition Bottled-in-Bond single barrels

Michter’s prepares to ship the rare 2025 Edition of its Celebration Sour Mash, limited to just 315 bottles globally

Buffalo Trace and Chris Stapleton evolve their partnership with the nationwide release of Traveller Whiskey Full Proof at 121 proof

Rebel Bourbon joins forces with NASCAR champion Kyle Busch for a limited 108-proof single barrel release

Penelope Bourbon upgrades its core Barrel Strength expression to a 7-year age statement for a limited 13,000-case release

Southern Distilling Company releases a Statesville-exclusive Southern Star Paragon Bourbon finished in Zinfandel wine casks


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