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Indiana Invades Bourbon Country: MGP Buys Lux Row Distillers

Indiana Invades Bourbon Country: MGP Buys Lux Row Distillers Welcome back to Tortured Bourbon! In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest bourbon business bombshells of the last decade: MGP’s $475 million acquisition of Lux Row Distillers. That’s right — Indiana isn’t just sending barrels to Kentucky anymore… they own the land. Join Heather and B as they sip their way through the full Lux Row lineup, break down what this corporate merger means for bourbon lovers, and ask the real question: is Kentucky still king… if Indiana’s signing the checks? ⸻ 🥃 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS • The surprising history of Luxco — from Everclear to bourbon royalty • Why Lux Row was built in Bardstown in 2018 • A breakdown of Lux Row’s top brands: Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Daviess County, and Blood Oath • What MGP (aka Midwest Grain Products) really bought in 2021 — and why it matters • A full bourbon tasting and review of four Lux Row expressions ⸻ 🥃 TODAY’S TASTING LINEUP 1. Ezra Brooks Stave Finish Collection • Mash Bill: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley • 110 proof | MSRP $65 • Finished with oak staves for added spice and depth 2. Daviess County Cabernet Sauvignon Finish • Blend of wheated and rye mash bills • 96 proof | MSRP $45 • Finished in red wine barrels for a bold, fruit-forward profile 3. Lux Row Double Single Barreled Bourbon • One barrel of wheated bourbon blended with one barrel of rye bourbon • 115 proof | MSRP $80 • Unique dual-single barrel release 4. Rebel Wheated Bottled in Bond • Mash Bill: 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley • 100 proof | Bottled in Bond | MSRP $50 • Smooth, sweet, and structured ⸻ 💼 WHAT IS MGP AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? If you’ve ever picked up a bourbon labeled “Distilled in Indiana,” you’ve probably tasted MGP’s handiwork. Based in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, MGP is the sourcing powerhouse behind dozens of whiskey brands across the U.S. But in 2021, they made a power move: buying Luxco, which included Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky. This means the company that once only sold barrels now owns the distillery, the rickhouses, the aging stock, and the brands. It’s a massive step in the evolution of sourced whiskey vs. grain-to-glass production, and it has real implications for what ends up in your glass. ⸻ 🤔 SO WHAT’S THE VERDICT? Are Lux Row’s bourbons still “Kentucky enough”? Is MGP elevating the brand… or diluting tradition? Heather and B take you through each pour with their signature blend of comedy, commentary, and bourbon nerdery, all while Katie drops tasting notes from behind the scenes. Whether you’re into wheated bourbons, wine-barrel finishes, or single barrel spice bombs, this episode is for you. ⸻ 🔔 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE! Enjoyed the pour? Help us grow the Tortured Bourbon community: ✅ Like this video ✅ Subscribe for weekly reviews, history dives, blind tastings, and bourbon chaos ✅ Comment with your favorite Lux Row pour or your thoughts on MGP’s takeover ⸻ 🌐 FOLLOW US & SUPPORT Check out our website: https://torturedbourbon.com Grab Tortured Bourbon swag: Shop Now Support the show: Buy Us a Coffee Follow us on social for behind-the-scenes nonsense: 📸 Instagram: @torturedbourbon 🐦 Twitter (X): @torturedbourbon 📘 Facebook: Tortured Bourbon #LuxRow #MGPPurchase #BourbonReview #EzraBrooks #RebelBourbon #DaviessCountyBourbon #BloodOath #MGPSourcedBourbon #IndianaWhiskey #KentuckyBourbon #TorturedBourbon #BourbonTasting #BourbonYouTube #BourbonDrama #BourbonMerger #WhiskeyBusiness #Luxco #MidwestGrainProducts