# Bourbon Litigation Update | Feb 2026 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-obsessed-bourbon-podcast-7026860/bourbon-litigation-update-feb-2026 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-obsessed-bourbon-podcast-7026860/bourbon-litigation-update-feb-2026.md Podcast: [Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-obsessed-bourbon-podcast-7026860) Published: 2026-02-26T21:22:58+00:00 Episode link: https://bourbonobsessed.podbean.com/e/bourbon-litigation-update-feb-26-2026/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/acngevb6ekx5rtdg/Bourbon_Litigation_Update_audio_v2-0.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bourbon-obsessed-bourbon-podcast-7026860/episodes/bourbon-litigation-update-feb-2026 Duration seconds: 2566 ## Resource We lead with the most socially prominent case: the high-stakes federal receivership of Uncle Nearest. With a critical February 9th hearing behind us and a decision looming in mid-March, we discuss the battle for control between the founders and the court-appointed receiver. Next, we look at the bankruptcy and upcoming auction for Luca Mariano in Danville, followed by an update on the holding pattern at Garrard County Distilling, where a massive $250 million facility sits idle while receivers search for a buyer. Then, we navigate the "cluster" of the Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl bankruptcy in Texas, including the appointment of new trustees and the unusual legal fight over the brand's intellectual property. Finally, we break down the "breaking news" in the legal world: the 150-page verified complaint filed against Bardstown Bourbon Company, Pritzker Private Capital, and upper management. We analyze the allegations ranging from discrimination to regulatory concerns and discuss the potential for a "cultural change" within the company. It’s a candid, expert-led look at the legal battles shaping the future of these brands. Plus, we drop a hint about which Louisville producer might be the next to enter the bankruptcy courts. If you enjoy our podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you would like and subscribe to it and also leave us a 5 star review. In addition, you can read and subscribe to my newsletter over on BourbonObsessed.com. There you can also find the links to the press releases or full articles for each of these news stories, as well as a whole lot more bourbon-related content. Thanks for listening! See you next time! Cheers!πŸ₯ƒ ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bourbon-obsessed-bourbon-podcast-7026860/episodes/bourbon-litigation-update-feb-2026/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-obsessed-bourbon-podcast-7026860/bourbon-litigation-update-feb-2026.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.