TWiB: USA and Canada trade talks break down, Uncle Nearest faces Chapter 7 liquidation, Larrikin Bourbon unveils new Australia Series

It's This Week in Bourbon for August 28th 2026. Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have officially broken down, Humble Baron from Uncle Nearest is facing a change from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 liquidation, and Larrikin Bourbon Co. unveils its new Australia Series. Show Notes:Brown family members clash over falling profits and cratering stock price at Brown-FormanSazerac acquires Garrard County Distilling facility in Lancaster, KentuckyHumble Baron bankruptcy shifts toward total liquidation as judge delays final judgmentTrade negotiations collapse as 50% U.S. tariff on Canadian alcohol goes into effectLegal analysis highlights growing AI compliance risks under federal and state alcohol ad lawsUncle Boojie’s research links F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby to Louisville bourbon historyAngel's Envy unveils Distillery Series finished in Stout and Amburana barrelsBelle of Louisville and Brough Brothers partner on commemorative bourbon expressionsLarrikin Bourbon Co. debuts Australia Series with exotic wood finishes at Kentucky Bourbon FestivalRedwood Empire Whiskey launches inaugural limited-edition series with The Hyperion Batch 001Jack Daniel’s releases American Single Malt Whiskey nationwide across the U.S.B.R. Distilling Company launches Blue Note Cherry Wood Cask finished in wild-cherry barrelsFour Roses Distillery unveils Experimental Series No. 002 Honey Cask FinishActor Chris Hemsworth joins Archie Rose Distilling Co. as co-owner ahead of U.S. launchDueling Grounds Distillery celebrates 10-year anniversary with Bourbon Harvest Picnic 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices