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Bourbon Pursuit
The Official Podcast of Bourbon! The best in news, reviews and interviews with people making the bourbon whiskey industry happen. Join hosts Kenny Coleman, Ryan Cecil, and Fred Minnick as they talk with prominent guests and provide insight on American whiskey 3 times a week. Catch all new episodes every Thursday with special Whiskey Quickie reviews on Tuesday and get caught up on bourbon news with This Week in Bourbon on Friday.
Episodes
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TWiB: 2021 Marks New High for Bourbon Sold in 40 Years, House Bill 500 Passes the Kentucky House, Castle & Key Releases First Small Batch Bourbon
It's This Week in Bourbon for March 18th 2022. Bourbon and Straight American whiskeys hit a new high for cases sold for the first time in over 40 years, House…
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349 - When Can We Stop Bunkering? with Mark Rucker of The Bourbon Life
Many of you are listening to this show and you're starting to build your collection of bourbon. I was in your same shoes years ago and I would come home from…
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Whiskey Quickie: OH Ingram Flagship Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review OH Ingram Flagship Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 100 proof and $100 MSRP. Let us know what you…
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TWiB: House Bill 500 Passes for Barrel Selections, OFC 1982 6L bottle In The First Ever NFT Auction, Heaven Hill Releases TWO 17 Year Old Bourbons
It's This Week in Bourbon for March 11th 2022. House Bill 500 Passes to legitimize the KY barrels selection process, Buffalo Trace OFC 1982 is being released…
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348 - Pritzker Acquires Bardstown Bourbon, Can Cooperages Keep Up Pace?, and When Will Bourbon Prices Increase? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #66
It's Bourbon Community Roundtable #66 and here's what we have on the topic list for today! Pritzker Private Capital Acquires Bardstown Bourbon Company. What…
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Whiskey Quickie: Elvis Tiger Man Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Elvis Tiger Man Whiskey from Grain and Barrel Spirits. This 2.5 year old whiskey is 90 proof and $50…
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TWiB: Russian Alcohol Is The Latest Target in Backlash, Kentucky Cooperage Announces a $4.1M Expansion, Woodford Reserve's 2022 Kentucky Derby Bottle
It's This Week in Bourbon for March 4th 2022. Russian-made alcohol is the latest target in the growing backlash, Kentucky Cooperage announces a $4.1M…
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347 - An Insider's Look at Quality Control and Remembering the '96 Fire at Heaven Hill with Tawnie Gootee
We're always looking for veterans of the bourbon industry to bring on the show to talk about their story and career growth. Tawnie Gootee has been at Heaven…
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Whiskey Quickie: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921 Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921. This 12 year old bourbon is 120.2 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us know what…
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TWiB: MGP Begins $12M Barrel Warehouse Expansion, Beam Suntory Is Raising Prices on Bourbon, Old Forester Releases 117 Series 1910 Extra Old
It's This Week in Bourbon for Febuary 25th 2022. MGP has begun a $12 million barrel warehouse expansion, Beam Suntory's global net sales were up and the…
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346 - Stave Science with Andrew Wiehebrink of Independent Stave Company
Every few months we find a guest that scratches that itch when we want to get into the science of bourbon, and today we're talking about wood. Everyone has a…
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Whiskey Quickie: The Wiseman Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review The Wiseman from Kentucky Owl. This non-age stated bourbon is 90.8 proof and $60 MSRP. Let us know what…
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TWiB: Legal Bills To Save Barrel Picks, Louisville Slugger Museum Ventures into Bourbon, Eastside Distilling Releases Luxardo Whiskey
It's This Week in Bourbon for Febuary 18th 2022. Two new pieces of legislature have been introduced to save barrel picks, Louisville Slugger Museum is getting…
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345 - Chasing Bourbon Counterfeiters with Adam Herz
Refills, counterfeits, and bogus bourbon. It's the unfortunate reality that we live in right now. Only until very recently have we seen distilleries start…
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Whiskey Quickie: Monk's Road Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Monk's Road Bourbon from Log Still Distillery. This 6 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $80 MSRP. Let us…
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TWiB: New TTB Rules for Bourbon, Treasury Competition Report Aimed at Booze ,Green River Launches Their New Flagship
It's This Week in Bourbon for Febuary 11th 2022. The TTB has published part 2 of it's modernization plan for labels, The US Treasury releases it's report on…
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344 - Heaven Hill's Acquisition Motives, What Happens When a Face of the Brand Leaves?, and the Top Places to Visit in Kentucky on Bourbon Community Roundtable #65
It's Bourbon Community Roundtable #65 and here's what we have on the topic list for today! Heaven Hill acquires Samson & Surrey, but what is the motive and…
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Whiskey Quickie: Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen 2021 Release Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen. This 13 year old bourbon is 93 proof and $100 MSRP. Let us know what you…
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TWiB: Heaven Hill Acquires Widow Jane and FEW Spirits, Bulleit Bourbon Doesn't Have Enough Bottles, Rabbit Hole Unveils Starlino Rye Whiskey
It's This Week in Bourbon for Febuary 4th 2022. Heaven Hill Acquires Widow Jane and FEW Spirits, Bulleit Doesn't Have Enough Bottles, Rabbit Hole Unveils…
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343 - African American Contributions in Distillation History with Erin Gilliam, Associate Professor at Kentucky State University
The contributions of African Americans in the distilling industry has largely gone unnoticed and unrecognized for a long period of time. The story of Uncle…
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Whiskey Quickie: New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 80 proof and $35 MSRP. Let us know what…
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TWiB: Malted Barley Shortage Hits Bourbon Distilleries, Law Makers Push Privatization of Liquor Sales, Chattanooga Whiskey Release Islay Scotch Cask Finish
It's This Week in Bourbon for January 28th 2022. Malted Barley Shortage Hits Bourbon Distilleries, Law Makers Push Privatization of Liquor Sales, Chattanooga…
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342 - How Moonshining Influenced The Cornbread Mafia with James Higdon
Bourbon and whiskey runs deep in Central Kentucky, but so did one of the largest marijuana manufacturing and trade rings in history. Cornbread Mafia tells the…
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Whiskey Quickie: Very Olde St. Nick The OG 17 Year Old Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Very Olde St. Nick The OG. This 17 year old bourbon from Preservation Distillery is 108.3 proof and $600…
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TWiB: Mellow Moments Cuts Back on Birthday Gifts, Japan Recognizes Bourbon as a Distinctive Product, and Buffalo Trace Launches their First NFT
It's This Week in Bourbon for January 121st 2022. Mellow Moments Cuts Back on Birthday Gifts. Japan now recognizes "Bourbon" and "Tennessee Whiskey" as…
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341 - Bringing Rye Back To Baltimore with Brian Treacy and Ryan Norwood of Sagamore Spirit
Rye whiskey production had a historic past in the northeastern states, especially Pennsylvania and Maryland. And now Sagamore Spirit based in Baltimore is…
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Whiskey Quickie: Maker’s Mark FAE-02 2021
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Maker’s Mark FAE-02 2021. This non-age stated bourbon is 109.1 proof and $60 MSRP. Let us know what you…
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TWiB: The bestselling American whiskey in the World's Best Bars, Are Basil Hayden And Old Grand-Dad The Same?, and UFC's Dustin Poirier is launching Rare Stash Bourbon
It's This Week in Bourbon for January 14th 2022. Bulleit retained its position as the bestselling American whiskey in the World's Best Bars. Are Basil Hayden…
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340 - NFC Tags For Bourbon Collectibles, What is "hunting"?, and 2022 Predictions on Bourbon Community Roundtable #64
We're back with Bourbon Community Roundtable #64 and here's the topics! Sazerac implemented NFC tags in this year's Thomas H. Handy. Is this the boost the…
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Whiskey Quickie: Watershed Bourbon Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels (Batch 002) Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Watershed Bourbon Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels (Batch 002). This 6 year old finished bourbon is 120.8…
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TWiB: 11 American Whiskey Trends To Watch in 2022, Tennessee ABC Arrests Someone Selling Van Winkle, WhistlePig Launches A Non-Alcoholic Whiskey
It's This Week in Bourbon for January 7th 2022. Beverage Dynamics Gives 11 American Whiskey Trends To Watch in 2022. Tennessee ABC arrests someone for trying…
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339 - Aging Barrels on the American Highway with Brad Paisley
When I got a text message that said "Hey, do you want to have Brad Paisley on your show?" I couldn't resist jumping at the chance. Everyone knows Brad as the…
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Whiskey Quickie: Blue Run Spirits Golden Rye Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Blue Run Spirits Golden Rye. This non-age stated rye is 95 proof and $100 MSRP. Let us know what you…
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TWiB: Direct To Consumer Shipping Wins and Losses, 7 Drinks Trends to Watch in 2022, and Heaven Hill Changes Bottle Release Process
It's This Week in Bourbon for December 31st 2021. Looking back at 2021 Direct To Consumer Shipping Wins and Losses. 7 Drinks Trends to Watch in 2022. Heaven…
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338 - Getting Crafty in Upstate New York with Brian McKenzie of Finger Lakes Distilling
It's no secret that we're big fans of Finger Lakes Distilling since it's one of the crucial components in Pursuit United. A few months ago, we booked some…
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Whiskey Quickie: Michter’s 2021 10 Year Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Michter’s 2021 10 Year Single Barrel Rye. This 10 year old rye is 92.8 proof and $170 MSRP. Let us know…
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TWiB: $3M Raised from Kentucky Bourbon Benefit, Heaven Hill vs Log Still Has Been Settled, More About Pursuit United Rye
It's This Week in Bourbon for December 24th 2021. The Kentucky Bourbon Benefit has raised over $3M for Tornado relief. The Heaven Hill vs Log Still court…
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337 - Ice Breaker Christmas Special
Every year we try to do something different for Christmas that's not really focused around bourbon. I'm sure you spend a lot of time talking about bourbon with…
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Whiskey Quickie: Peg Leg Porker Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Peg Leg Porker Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 90 proof and $40 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
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TWiB: Bourbon Raises Funds for Tornado Relief, Thomas H Handy Adds NFC Chips In Foils, and A. Smith Bowman Releases a 15 year Rum Finished Bourbon
It's This Week in Bourbon for December 17th 2021. The Kentucky Bourbon Benefit will take place to support Kentucky Tornado relief. Buffalo Trace adds NFC chips…
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336 - No Tariffs in 2022, Bottles That Deserve More Attention, and Switching Liquor Stores on Bourbon Community Roundtable #63
It's another jam packed Bourbon Community Roundtable as we discuss the latest trending topics of the past few weeks. One of the greatest pieces of whiskey news…
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Whiskey Quickie: Off Hours Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Off Hours Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 95 proof and $45 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
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TWiB: Four Roses Opens A New Visitor Center, Craft Spirits Consumption Is On The Rise, and Stellum Black is Announced
It's This Week in Bourbon for Decmber 10 2021. Four Roses opens a new and newly renovated 15,000-square-foot visitor center. According to new research by IWSR…
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335 - Introducing The Bardstown Collection with Jim Beam, Heaven Hill, Log Still, Preservation, and Bardstown Bourbon Company
What happens when you bring 5 of the top distilleries together and have them each provide two of their best barrels? You get the Bardstown Collection. Jim…
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Whiskey Quickie: Basil Hayden Toast Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Basil Hayden Toast. This non-age stated bourbon is 80 proof and $50 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
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TWiB: No Arrests Ever From Counterfeit Bourbon, Four New Distilleries on the KY Bourbon Craft Trail, and Barrell releases Gold Label Bourbon
It's This Week in Bourbon for Decmber 3rd 2021. Here's the headlines for this week: Over the last 10 years, as it relates to counterfeit alcohol, a WHAS11…
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334 - When Mechanical and Distillery Engineering Meet with Shrout Tate Wilson Consulting Engineers
When we typically talk about building a distillery, we usually think of things like stills, mash tanks, and where to store all the grain. But building a…
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Whiskey Quickie: Nashville Barrel Company Single Barrel Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review a Nashville Barrel Company Single Barrel. This 5 year old bourbon is 115.5 proof and $75 MSRP. Let us…
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TWiB: Pursuit United Rye Is Coming, A Semi-truck of Jack Daniel's Overturned, and Frey Ranch Distillery Announces Single Grain Series
It's This Week in Bourbon for November 26th 2021. Here's the headlines for this week: Pursuit United Rye has been bottled and is coming soon. A semi-truck of…
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333 - Chasing the Butterfly of Blue Run with Mike Montgomery and Tim Sparapani
Now I have to admit, I remember the first time I heard of Blue Run Spirits and I had my reservations. Who were these guys with some 13 year old sourced…
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Whiskey Quickie: Blue Note Crossroads Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Blue Note Crossroads. This non-age stated bourbon is 100 proof and $40 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
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TWiB: No more "Jr" in Stagg Jr, Drizly's Data for Whiskey Gifts, and Old Elk Infinity Blend
It's This Week in Bourbon for November 19th 2021. Here's the headlines for this week: Buffalo Trace announced that it will be dropping the word “Jr.” from…
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332 - What happened to George T Stagg and why do some MGP brands have hype? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #62
We've taken a bit of a hiatus, but we're back and we've got two topics that are hot. A few months ago, Buffalo Trace announced there would be no George T…
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Whiskey Quickie: Rabbit Hole Raceking Founder’s Collection Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Rabbit Hole Raceking Founder’s Collection. This non-age stated bourbon is 109.2 proof and $295 MSRP. Let…
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TWiB: DC Police In A Jack Daniel's Shipping Ring, Sagamore's First Maryland Rye Whiskey, and Baker's Exclusive Selection
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 12th 2021. Here's the headlines for this week. DC Police Officers Ship Jack Daniels and didn't know it was illegal…
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331 - How Smoke Wagon Became a Bourbon Jewel with Aaron Chepenik
Smoke Wagon felt as if it came on to the bourbon scene like it was fired out of a cannon. In the past 2 years, they have become one of the most highly sought…
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Whiskey Quickie: Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old. This 10 year whiskey is 97 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
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TWiB: E.U. Removes Retaliatory Tariffs, Kroger's Ultimate Bourbon Auction, Castle & Key and KBBG Collaborate for The Untold Story of Kentucky Whiskey
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 8th 2021. Here's the headlines for this week. After 3 long years, the US and EU have agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs…
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330 - Before the Bourbon Boom with Steve Ury aka Sku
I've witnessed first hand the progression of bourbon over the past 6 years since this podcast began. It went from learning about new releases and hunting for…
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Whiskey Quickie: Little Book Chapter 5 "The Invitation" Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Little Book Chapter 5 "The Invitation". This 2, 3, 5 and 15 year old blended bourbon is 116.8 proof and…