TWiB: Four Roses SOLD: The $775M Giant Takeover 🌹🍷

Описание: It's This Week in Bourbon for February 20th 2026. E. & J. Gallo announced its plans to acquire Four Roses, Uncle Nearest will remain under court-ordered receivership, and Michter’s Releases their Celebration at $6,000 a bottle.

E. & J. Gallo expands its spirits portfolio with a $775 million acquisition of Four Roses Distillery from Kirin
A U.S. District Judge ruled that Uncle Nearest will remain under court-ordered receivership through March amid insolvency allegations
Frey Ranch Distillery debuts "Harvest the Savings," a new farm-to-glass subscription program offering up to 15% off and free shipping
A Texas judge blocked the immediate liquidation of Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl, opting for a structured Chapter 11 wind-down
A new Kentucky bill proposes a 4% regulatory fee on alcohol sales, shifting the tax burden from producers to consumers
Unicorn Auctions’ 2025 report reveals a democratized secondary market where 80% of bottles now sell for under $250
Green River launches a 109.3-proof wheated bourbon at a $50 price point across 25 markets this February
Black Diamond Distillery introduces a $25 wheated bourbon "Mineshaft" expression designed specifically for cocktails
Maker’s Mark partners with artist Ashley Longshore on a limited-edition label benefiting women’s leadership through Vital Voices
Yellowstone Bourbon celebrates America’s semiquincentennial with 250 limited-edition Bottled-in-Bond single barrels
Michter’s prepares to ship the rare 2025 Edition of its Celebration Sour Mash, limited to just 315 bottles globally
Buffalo Trace and Chris Stapleton evolve their partnership with the nationwide release of Traveller Whiskey Full Proof at 121 proof
Rebel Bourbon joins forces with NASCAR champion Kyle Busch for a limited 108-proof single barrel release
Penelope Bourbon upgrades its core Barrel Strength expression to a 7-year age statement for a limited 13,000-case release
Southern Distilling Company releases a Statesville-exclusive Southern Star Paragon Bourbon finished in Zinfandel wine casks

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