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Up on Woody Creek…

This week, we’re joined by Woody Creek Distillers’ “spokesdude”, William H. Macy. Known for his roles in Shameless, Fargo, and other films, the award-winning actor is about to release the third edition of his William H. Macy Reserve Rye whiskey. Woody Creek’s National Brand Ambassador, bartending guru Sean Kenyon, joins us as well to talk about the distillery and its whiskies. In the news, Sazerac has reportedly entered the bidding for Brown-Forman, while MGP is shutting down production at its two distilleries in Kentucky because of oversupply…

Episode 1157: April 12, 2026

Links: Woody Creek Distillers | Brown-Forman | Kentucky Bourbon Trail | MGP Ingredients | Redemption Whiskey | Brother Justus | Single Oak Project | Buffalo Trace | Laggan Bay Distillery | Jack Daniel’s | Lock, Stock, and Barrel | Hunter Laing & Co.

Image courtesy Woody Creek Distillers.

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