It's This Week in Bourbon for March 13th 2026. Buffalo Trace Tried doing a new online bottle release system, Uncle Nearest is back in the news with hiding a $20M loan, and Maker’s Mark launches its Wood Finishing Series: The Stewards Release.

Show Notes:

• Five Southern Glazer’s executives indicted for eight-year bribery and shelf-placement scheme
• Farm Credit Mid-America alleges Uncle Nearest funneled $20M loan to hide assets
• Sazerac takes control of Garrard County Distilling Co. after purchasing $26M debt
• Give 270 receives $11,350 grant from Karis Management Group for community support
• National Bourbon Week returns to Bardstown June 14–21 with 10 partner distilleries
• Milam & Greene launches Bluebonnet Bourbon benefiting Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
• New Riff debuts 2026 Silver Grove series featuring six-year Bourbon and Rye
• Kentucky Senator honors Jim Bunning with seventh small batch release aged 8.5 years

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