TWiB: Brown-Forman rejects $15 billion from Sazerac, Kash Patel scrutinized over Woodford Reserve, Penelope Bourbon announces Architects of Golf
It's This Week in Bourbon for May 15th 2026. Brown-Forman has officially rejected a $15 billion all-cash takeover bid from Sazerac, FBI Director Kash Patel is facing scrutiny with personalized bottles of Woodford Reserve, and Penelope Bourbon has announced Architects of Golf.
Show Notes:
Brown-Forman rejects Sazerac’s $15 billion takeover bid to maintain family-owned independence
Sixth Circuit strikes down Ohio’s unconstitutional ban on out-of-state wine shipping
"Free Our Spirits" campaign launches to privatize North Carolina’s government-run liquor system
FBI Director Kash Patel under fire…
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