Clifton breaks down the state of the bourbon boom — why the number of U.S. bourbon buyers is shrinking for the first time in two decades, why distillery expansions may have overshot demand, and why this shift could benefit everyday whiskey drinkers. After the news, he reviews the Ben Holladay 6-Year Bottled-In-Bond bourbon, praising its transparency, vintage-style nose, and balanced sweetness while still calling out the youth in its finish. Final verdict: 7.5/10 and absolutely worth the price.