Bourbon Litigation News Update for October 5, 2026

5 Bourbon Legal News Stories That You Need To Know

What's happening in the bourbon industry's courtrooms? With Ed away this week, Dean Langdon welcomes fellow attorney Frank Becker for five bourbon litigation updates.

CONTENTS00:00:00 Intro00:00:54 Wes Henderson - TKC Distilling00:09:18 RNDC Bankruptcy00:13:31 Uncle Nearest00:20:12 Kentucky Owl00:23:09 Bardstown Bourbon Company00:29:46 Closing

Frank and Dean discuss the media-reported allegations against Wes Henderson and TKC Distilling's leadership changes at The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey; RNDC's bankruptcy sales and efforts to exit unwanted contracts; Uncle Nearest's Grant Sidney receivership dispute, Keith Weaver's dismissal request, and Sixth Circuit appeal; Kentucky Owl's operating results and contested professional fees; and the latest in Bardstown Bourbon Company's lawsuits involving Sylvia Sanders, Sandra Stone, and Laurel Altman-Dixon.

Along the way, Dean and Frank explain fiduciary duties, bankruptcy lease tools, receiverships, appeals, and the motions that can shape a case before trial.

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Stay out of court, and enjoy your bourbon responsibly! Cheers!