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Inside Minden Mill Distillery with Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan

Inside Minden Mill Distillery with Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan - Image of the campus and snapshot of Ed, Karen and Master Distiller Joe O'Sullivan

What happens when you grow your own grain in Nevada’s high desert, age whiskey in rickhouses modeled on Kentucky and Scotland, and operate two distinct distilleries on one campus? Join Ed and Karen as Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan takes us behind the scenes at Minden Mill Distillery, in Minden, NV. From the ranch and barrel warehouses to the stills and tasting room, we explore the factors that shape their whiskeys, and taste the results. Join us!

Bourbon Litigation News Update For October 6, 2026

Bourbon Litigation News Update for October 6, 2026

Five bourbon legal stories you need to know. Attorneys Dean Langdon and Frank Becker discuss Wes Henderson and TKC Distilling, RNDC’s bankruptcy, Uncle Nearest’s receivership, Kentucky Owl’s bankruptcy and contested professional fees, and three ongoing Bardstown Bourbon Company lawsuits. Read the summaries then listen to the full podcast to hear their full discussion.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Lochs of Jura Review

Bardstown Bourbon Company Lochs of Jura review - Bottle and Presentation Box

Bardstown Bourbon Company Lochs of Jura combines mature bourbon and rye whiskey with an additional 32 months of finishing in barrels that previously held single malt Scotch whisky. Bottled at 104 proof, this limited release uses both ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks from Scotland’s Isle of Jura. Read my review to find out just how much of an effect those barrels had on the finished whiskey!

Stillman’s Sonder 10 Year Bourbon Review

Stillman’s Sonder 10 Year Bourbon Review

Stillman’s Sonder 10 Year Bourbon began with unused barrels from exploratory MGP distillation runs conducted between 2010 and 2016. Aged in Andean and American oak, with several double-oaked components, this 94-proof bourbon is rooted in three generations of the Maas family’s whiskey work. How did it turn out? Read my review to find out!

Bourbon and Distillery News for September 25, 2026

Bourbon and Distillery News for September 25, 2026 12 Bourbon Industry News Stories You Need to Know!

This week, Canada’s alcohol ban may have a big bulk-shipment loophole, while England’s new whisky rules ignite a single-malt debate. Plus, we've got news about Evan Williams, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Eastern Light Distilling, Jefferson’s, Willett, Diageo’s Crown Royal, Sazerac’s Canadian Mist, Toasts Not Tariffs, Jameson Irish whiskey, NAFDAC and Southern Glazer’s. Read all about these news stories in this week's Bourbon and Distillery News!

New Bourbon Releases News for September 19, 2026

New Bourbon Releases News for September 19, 2026

Pursuit Spirits and Shortbarrel blend maple-finished bourbon with double oak rye, Beam releases only the second Booker’s rye ever, and Heaven Hill unveils the 20th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection. And that's just the beginning! Read this week’s New Bourbon Releases News to learn about those and 24 other new whiskeys from Samuel Call, Chicken Cock, Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace, Ingram, Glenmore, Garrison Brothers, Little Book, Sagamore, Milam & Greene, Knob Creek, The Maven, 2XO and Woodinville, plus a chance to win 34 rare bottles!

Bardstown Bourbon Company 2026 Discovery Review

Bardstown Bourbon Company 2026 Discovery Review

Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Discovery Series moves from numbered to annual releases with 2026 Discovery, a blend of three bourbons finished in Garryana oak barrels. New packaging features original artwork by Louisville artist Margaret Archambault, inspired by the whiskey itself. Read on to see what’s in the bottle!

New Bourbon Releases News: Kentucky Bourbon Festival Week Special Edition

New Bourbon Releases News: Kentucky Bourbon Festival Week Special Edition

This week, Woodford Reserve pushes barrel seasoning to as long as seven years, Four Roses reaches back for a 23-year-old component, and Old Forester celebrates Birthday Bourbon with a new distiller’s jacket. We also cover new releases from Sagamore, Basil Hayden, Baker’s, Town Branch, Chattanooga Whiskey, Shortbarrel, Tumblin’ Dice, Jeptha Creed, Remus, Penelope, Yellowstone, Ezra B., MGP, Larrikin, Neeley Family Distillery, Dark Arts and Brown-Forman in this Kentucky Bourbon Festival Week special edition featuring 34 new bourbons and other American whiskeys! Read on for all the details!

Bourbon and Distillery News for September 4, 2026

Bourbon and Distillery News for September 4, 2026

Brown-Forman, Pernod Ricard and RNDC lead this week’s 15 bourbon industry news items. In addition, Elijah Craig and Evan Williams partner with UK Athletics; Old Louisville and New Era open new facilities; Buffalo Trace goes on tour; contests from NH Liquor and Garrison Brothers; and Kentucky Bourbon Festival news from Luxco, Whiskey House and Phifer Pavitt. Read on for all the details!

2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Survival Guide by Bourbon Obsessed | Insider Tips

Bourbon Obsessed's 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Survival Guide

Heading to the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival? My updated survival guide covers the details that can make or break your weekend—from pro tips, ticket options, wristbands and Will Call to bourbon sampling, bottle purchases, food, transportation, lodging and events beyond the festival grounds.

Read my complete guide online, or sign up for the Bourbon Obsessed newsletter to download the free, printable PDF edition (coming soon).