TWiB: A million dollars worth of whiskey stolen, Diageo temporarily pauses whiskey production, Tennessee Whiskey Trail launches new project
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 3rd 2025. A million dollars worth of whiskey has been stolen from Westland, Diageo has temporarily paused whiskey production at its Balcones and George Dickel, and The Tennessee Whiskey Trail is launching the Tennessee Collective.
Show Notes:
Willett Distillery Executive Director Even Kulsveen passes away
Westland Distillery loses 12,000 bottles (nearly $1M) in sophisticated truck heist
Diageo pauses whiskey production and lays off 17 at Balcones and George Dickel
Adventure Spirits Distilling partners with Toledo Athletics for game sponsorships
Barrelhood…
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