492 - Is This The End of Kentucky Owl? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #101

For Bourbon Community Roundtable number 101, where we dive deep into the recent news of Stoli and its subsidiary Kentucky Owl filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This important conversation touches on the implications for the bourbon community, the brand's significant history, and our personal connections to its legacy. The group discusses how Kentucky Owl, once a celebrated brand under Dixon Dedman's careful curation, managed to capture the hearts of bourbon enthusiasts with limited releases that truly stood out. We unpack the challenges leading to Kentucky Owl's current predicament, we examine how Stoli's acquisition strategies may have shifted the brand’s identity. Will Stoli choose to sell the brand as part of its restructuring? Show Notes: Kentucky Owl's Bankruptcy: A Reflection Future of Kentucky Owl: What Lies Ahead? Closing Thoughts on Kentucky Owl's Journey Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices