TWiB: Buffalo Trace new online system, Uncle Nearest hiding a $20M loan, Maker’s Mark launches its Wood Finishing Series

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices