The Liquor Report

Kinfolk Trust Is Coming Back For Batch 2
Another week, another Black and Brown podcast episode with OJ Lima. Get details on the upcoming release from Kinfolk Trust whiskey. Read more...
The Uncle Nearest Lawsuit: $100M Default and Receivership Explained
Court-appointed receiver sells Uncle Nearest’s Martha’s Vineyard estate for $2.6M to a third-party buyer. Read more...
RNDC Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Plans Operational Wind Down
The alcohol wholesaler plans to sell assets and wind down operations after months of turmoil including $300 million in unsecured debts. Read more...
OJ Brings An Old Dusty On The Black and Brown Podcast
OJ brings some old school goodies to the podcast for a special side-by-side tasting. Read more...
FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals Cocktail Guide: Top 8 Drinks
From crowd-pleasing summer sangrias to lightning-fast stadium fuel, these elite match-day recipes are built to survive extra time. Read more...
Tax Relief for U.S. Craft Distillers Proposed in New SPIRIT Act
A new bipartisan bill aims to protect independent distillers from rising production costs by linking federal tax relief directly to American farms. Read more...
5 Biggest Whiskey Heists in History: From Pappygate to Noble Oak
Inside the high-stakes world of modern whiskey heists, where premium bottles are the ultimate underground currency. Read more...
From Fawn Weaver to Jay-Z: Who's Who In The Uncle Nearest Lawsuit
See our extensive overview of the individuals and entities involved in the Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey federal receivership. Read more...
Shuttered Garrard County Distillery Headed to Court-Ordered Auction
A judge orders a public sale of the massive $250M facility following a $28M foreclosure judgment, positioning a Sazerac affiliate as the primary creditor. Read more...
Knicks vs Spurs 2026 NBA Finals Cocktail & Watch Party Guide
Navigate the high-stakes tension of the 7-game series with signature cocktail pairings for each matchup. Read more...
A Beginner’s Guide to Tennessee Whiskey
Discover the history, brands, and unique process behind Tennessee whiskey and what sets it apart from Kentucky bourbon. Read more...
Who Was Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr.? The Father of Modern Bourbon
The visionary behind the Bottled-in-Bond Act and Buffalo Trace Distillery shaped the standard for authentic American whiskey. Read more...