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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: Union Agrees to Heaven Hill Contract, 66 Page Report on Trade Disputes, Blue Run's High Rye Bourbon
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 29th 2021. Here's the headlines for this week. Union workers agree to a new Heaven Hill contract. DISCUS files a 66 page…
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329 - To Source or Not To Source with Scott Schiller, Executive Director of Thoroughbred Spirits Group
Starting a distillery is no easy task and figuring out how to bank roll it is even harder. Do you tie up all your money into equipment and wait a few years and…
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Whiskey Quickie: 2021 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) Review
On this special edition of Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the 2021 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. The collection includes: Eagle Rare 17…
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TWiB: Heaven Hill Responds To The Union, KDA Welcomes Two New Members, New Riff Launches Red Turkey Wheat
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 22nd 2021. Here's the headlines for this week. Heaven Hill will start hiring permanent replacement workers. The Kentucky…
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328 - How to BBQ & Bourbon Right with Malcom Reed
I read a meme one time that as soon as a man enters his 30s, there are two hobbies he picks up. It's whiskey and smoking meats. Well, I'm guilty for it and I…
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Whiskey Quickie: Blackened x Willett Straight Rye Finished in Madeira Casks
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Blackened x Willett Straight Rye Finished in Madeira Casks. This non-age stated rye is 109.6 proof and…
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TWiB: Elijah Craig's Old Fashioned Week, The Return of BTAC Maps, and Angel's Envy 2021 Cask Strength Release
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 15th 2021. Here's the headlines for this week. Elijah Craig is having its second annual Old Fashioned Week. Breaking…
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327 - Is Bourbon Broken? Part 4: Consumer Trends based off Bourbon & Banter
It's the final episode in our 4 part series of "Is Bourbon Broken?" based on the Bourbon and Banter blog series. We've looked at the consumer, secondary…
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Whiskey Quickie: King of Kentucky 2021 Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review King of Kentucky 2021. This 14 year old bourbon is 130 proof and $250 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: MGP Gets Rebranded, KY Owl Construction Begins, and No Stagg for 2021 BTAC
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 8th 2021. Here's the headlines for this week. MGP gets a somewhat rebrand to Ross & Squibb Distillery, Stoli hires David…
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326 - Is Bourbon Broken? Part 3: Distribution and Retail based on Bourbon & Banter
Welcome back to Part 3 on our series of "Is Bourbon Broken?" as we analyze the multi-part blog series from Bourbon & Banter. This episode is one that many have…
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Whiskey Quickie: Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2021
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2021. This 12-16 year old bourbon is 114.2 proof and $150 MSRP…
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325 - Is Bourbon Broken? Part 2: The Secondary Market based off Bourbon & Banter
Last week, we kicked off the series of analyzing Bourbon & Banter's article on "Is Bourbon Broken?" and this next installment looks at the secondary market…
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Whiskey Quickie: Stagg Jr. Dallas Bourbon Club Single Barrel
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review a Stagg Jr. Single Barrel pick from the Dallas Bourbon Club. This non-age stated bourbon is 134.4 proof…
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324 - Is Bourbon Broken? Part 1: The Consumer based off Bourbon & Banter
Welcome to the first part in a series of "Is Bourbon Broken?" where we take an in-depth look at a multi-part blog series from Bourbon and Banter. In these four…
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Whiskey Quickie: Booker's Tagalong Batch 2021-02 Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Booker's Tagalong Batch 2021-02. This 6 year 5 month old bourbon is 127.9 proof and $90 MSRP. Let us know…
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323 - A Broker Joins the KDA, Union Strikes, and Best Bourbon Marketers on Bourbon Community Roundtable #61
Last week, White Dog Trading became the newest member of the Kentucky Distillers' Association. This is the first time a bourbon broker that helps clients…
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Whiskey Quickie: Hunt & Gather 15 Year Canadian Whisky Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Hunt & Gather 15 Year Canadian Whisky. This 15 year old Canadian whisky is 121 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us…
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322 - Reviving DSP-KY-10 to It's Original Glory with Jacob Call, Master Distiller of Green River Distilling Co.
Back on episode 128, we had Jacob Call on to talk about OZ Tyler. Back then, it was all about TerrePURE and making overnight bourbon. Jacob joins the show…
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Whiskey Quickie: Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled In Bond Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled In Bond. This 4 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $50 MSRP. Let us know what…
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321 - The Truth and Hype Around Cigars and Bourbon with Ibis Luis
Cigars... they are one of the best ways to enjoy a nice glass of bourbon. The flavors and aromas all become enhanced into a better overall experience. We…
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Whiskey Quickie: Smooth Ambler Contradiction Rye Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Smooth Ambler Contradiction Rye. This non-age stated rye is 105 proof and $40 MSRP. Let us know what you…
Bourbon Pursuit320 - What is Craft Whiskey by Craft Whiskey with Becky Harris of Catoctin Creek and Alan Bishop from Spirits of French Lick
Back on Episode 295, the roundtable discussed when does craft whiskey stop becoming craft whiskey. Well, the internet is full of opinions and we heard every…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Walker's Cay Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Walker's Cay Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 90 proof and $37 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Maker's Mark RC6 Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Maker's Mark RC6. This is Maker's Mark's first national limited release. It's non-age stated, 108.2…
Bourbon Pursuit319 - Subscription Models, 5 New Fall Releases, and Dickel Bourbon on Bourbon Community Roundtable #60
It's the 60th Bourbon Community Roundtable where we've got 3 topics of recent news to cover. Beam Suntory is launching new subscription models for Little Book…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Old Forester 2021 Birthday Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Forester 2021 Birthday Bourbon. This 12 year old bourbon is 104 proof and $130 MSRP. Let us know what…
Bourbon Pursuit318 - What is Dusty Bourbon?
So what is a dusty bourbon? Well... it's just an old bourbon. The idea was that these were bottles that used to sit on the shelves and collect dust. Now a…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Taconic Mizunara Cask Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Taconic Mizunara Cask Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 107 proof and $90 MSRP. Let us know what…
Bourbon Pursuit317 - The Science of Whiskey Webs with Stuart Williams from the University of Louisville
About twice a year we have a guest on the show that just amazes us with the science behind bourbon. Stuart Williams is a professor that directs the…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Bespoken Spirits Rye Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bespoken Spirits Rye Whiskey. This rapid aged rye whiskey is 100 proof and $40 MSRP (375mL). Let us know…
Bourbon Pursuit316 - More About Michter's with Master Distiller Dan McKee
We’ve had the opportunity to interview lots of great people from Michter's such as their Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson, President Joseph Magliocco, and…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Dubliner Irish Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Dubliner Irish Whiskey. This 3 year old whiskey is 80 proof and $30 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
Bourbon Pursuit315 - Analyzing Pappygate and Whitehouse Executive Orders on Bourbon Community Roundtable #59
On this Bourbon Community Roundtable, we do an in-depth analysis of The Bourbon King, two episodes from the Netflix series Heist. Now I have to warn you, if…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Three Chord Strange Collaboration Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Three Chord Strange Collaboration Batch 1. This 2-6 year old finished bourbon is 99 proof and $45 MSRP…
Bourbon Pursuit314 - Annoying Bourbon Release Trends
$1000 bottles, store price gouging, and bots taking bottles. These are some of the most annoying trends with bourbon releases. The team gets together and…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Bradshaw Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bradshaw Bourbon. This 2 year old bourbon is 103.8 proof and $40 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
Bourbon Pursuit313 - Dos and Don'ts of Barrel Picks with Macaulay Minton of Wilderness Trail and John Wadell of Peerless
We talk about barrel picks all the time on the show and we do 40-50 barrels selections per year with our private barrel program. But instead of hearing us talk…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Heaven's Door Redbreast Master Blenders Edition Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heaven's Door Redbreast Master Blenders Edition. This 10 year old finished bourbon is 100 proof and $100…
Bourbon Pursuit312 - From Grapes to Grains with Lisa Wicker of Widow Jane
Lisa Wicker should be a household name to any bourbon enthusiast. You will get to learn about her pedigree of industry and blending experience in this episode…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Still Austin Cask Strength Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Still Austin Cask Strength. This 2 year old bourbon is 118 proof and $65 MSRP. Let us know what you…
Bourbon Pursuit311 - Appropriate Pricing, Surplus of Sourcing, and Master Distiller vs. Salesperson on Bourbon Community Roundtable #58
As bourbon grows with popularity, so do the prices. The roundtable comes together to discuss how to price bourbon and if there is a good formula that can make…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Michter's 10 Year Bourbon 2021 Release Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Michter's 10 Year Bourbon 2021 Release. This 10 year old bourbon is 94.4 proof and $150 MSRP. Let us know…
Bourbon Pursuit310 - From Idea to Reality: The Story of Pursuit United
Back in 2018 when we launched Pursuit Series single barrels, we didn't know where we were headed. We just knew it was fun to select barrels and get them out…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Daviess County Straight Bourbon Finished in French Oak Casks Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Daviess County Straight Bourbon Finished in French Oak Casks. This non-age stated bourbon is 96 proof and…
Bourbon Pursuit309 - Slowly Rocking Bourbon on Barges with Hank Ingram
The name Ingram may ring some bells. If you are in the tech space, you may have heard of Ingram Micro. If you are in logistics you may know Ingram Barge…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A121 Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A121. This 12 year old bourbon is 123.6 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us know what…
Bourbon Pursuit308 - Mellow Corn, Selecting Parker's, and Bourbon Business with Bernie Lubbers of Heaven Hill
Bernie Lubbers is one of the great treasures of the modern whiskey era. A few years ago, he gave us a deep dive on Bottled in Bond in episode 89, but now he's…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Michter's Barrel Strength Kentucky Rye Whiskey 2021 Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Michter's Barrel Strength Kentucky Rye Whiskey. This non-age stated rye is 110.8 proof and $100 MSRP. Let…
Bourbon Pursuit307 - Four Roses Enforces a Sticker Ban and Blends vs Single Barrels on Bourbon Community Roundtable #57
Today's roundtable tackles a new topic that took most of us by surprise. About 3 weeks ago, when I was doing a label approval for our Four Roses barrels, I was…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Old Forester The 117 Series: High Angels' Share Batch 001 Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Forester The 117 Series: High Angels' Share. This non-age stated bourbon is 110 proof and $50 MSRP…
Bourbon Pursuit306 - The Largest Liquor Retailer You Never Knew About with Chris Blandford of Kroger
We talk to the largest liquor retailer that you never knew about...Kroger. Yes, the huge grocery chain that has liquor stores adjacent to almost every…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Jefferson's Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Jefferson's Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks. This non-age stated rye is 94 proof and $60…
Bourbon Pursuit305 - Career Growth as a Master Distiller with Denny Potter of Maker's Mark
Denny Potter has held multiple roles in the bourbon industry and many thought that being the Master Distiller at Heaven Hill would be the pinnacle of anyone's…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Maker's Mark FAE-01 Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Maker's Mark FAE-01. This non-age stated bourbon is 110.6 proof and $60 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
Bourbon Pursuit304 - The Best and Worst of Barrel Pick Experiences
One of the biggest crazes right now is the single barrel. That special barrel that was chosen from a select few and shared with a bunch of people, most likely…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond Spring 2021 Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond Spring 2021. This 8 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $85 MSRP. Let us…
Bourbon Pursuit303 - Dixon Leaves KY Owl, Indiana Rye Whiskey, and an Upcoming Glut on Bourbon Community Roundtable #56
On this 56th Bourbon Community Roundtable, we discuss what it means to Kentucky Owl now that Dixon Dedman is leaving the brand, what does Indiana Rye Whiskey…
Bourbon PursuitWhiskey Quickie: Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Very Fine Rare Bourbon 2020 Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Very Fine Rare Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 90.4 proof…
Bourbon Pursuit302 - Instagram and Bourbon with Scotch and Time and The Bourbon Enthusiast
What does it mean to be an influencer? Actually, what's the deal with bourbon and Instagram and why is it so popular? We're joined by Eric Kim of…