TWiB: Ummmm; Wes Henderson, Uncle Nearest potential asset sale, Pursuit Releases XS Double Oak.

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 spirits

Federal probe examines hidden cameras seized from former Angel’s Envy founder Wes Henderson

Receivership sale of Uncle Nearest assets nears Chapter 11 filing amid federal probes

ACSA economic study shows U.S. craft spirits volume declined 8% in 2025

Performance fuel maker VP Racing acquires Alamo Distilling in contract expansion

JetBlue adds 50ml bottles of Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon to onboard flights

Fourth annual National Bourbon Week announced for Bardstown, Kentucky, June 14–20, 2027

Lofted Spirits promotes Nick Smith to Master Distiller following 1,000,000th barrel milestone

Pursuit Spirits announces Pursuit United XS Double Oak Rye capped at 720 bottles

Starlight Distillery debuts Estate Collection 7-Year Cask Strength Bourbon at 110.8 proof

Woodford Reserve releases 30th anniversary Triple Pot Still and ceramic decanter offerings