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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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529 - Inside Ohio's Liquor Playbook with Anne Dimmick and Kristen Castle from OHLQ
Control states have their ups and downs. People that live in control states love to complain about access to rare bottles yet they never complain about…
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Whiskey Quickie: Redemption 18 Year Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Redemption 18 Year Bourbon. This 18 year old rye is 103.4 proof and $400 MSRP. Let us know what you…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Four Roses Distillery's new Small Batch Bourbon, Old Forester releasing Birthday Bourbon, James B. Beam Distilling limited-edition Bottle
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 22th 2025. Four Roses Distillery is releasing its 2025 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon, Old Forester is releasing its…
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528 - Is Uncle Nearest Done For? on Bourbon Community Roundtable 109
In this episode of the Bourbon Pursuit Podcast, we take on the very serious and complex situation surrounding Uncle Nearest. We’re diving headfirst into the…
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Whiskey Quickie: New Riff Balboa Rye Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review New Riff Balboa Rye Whiskey. This 4 year old rye is 100 proof and $55 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Pursuit Spirits officially opens on Whiskey Row, Fred Minnick has a new book set to release, Uncle Nearest is given a gag order
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 15th 2025. Pursuit Spirits on Whiskey Row is officially open, Fred Minnick has a new book set to release, and Uncle…
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527 - From Popcorn to Bourbon: The 15 Stars Story
When does a family business take a venture into bourbon? Well, here's one such story. We sit down with Rick and Ricky Johnson, the father-son team behind 15…
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Whiskey Quickie: Larrikin Rosewater Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Larrikin Rosewater. This non-age stated bourbon is 86 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Uncle Nearest is sued for $100M, IW Harper releases a 34 year old bourbon, Parker’s Heritage #19 details are announced.
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 8th 2025. Uncle Nearest is being sued for $100M and is publicly fighting back, IW Harper releases a 34 year old bourbon…
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526 - Beyond the Bottle: The Data Driving Modern Bourbon Sales with Bruce and Ari of Mash Networks
We are diving back into the fascinating and often frustrating world of direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales. We're thrilled to reconnect with Ari Sussman and welcome…
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Whiskey Quickie: Michter's 10 Year Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Michter's 10 Year Bourbon. This 10 year old bourbon is 94.4 proof and $195 MSRP. Let us know what you…
Bourbon PursuitBehind The Pursuit: Pursuit University Part 1
Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand Herb Heneman, now an instructor at the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits at the University…
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525 - Behind the Pour: Unpacking Whiskey Subscriptions with Greg Cohen
Have you ever wondered if whiskey subscriptions are the real deal, or just another trend? Or is it just a way for someone to run through inventory faster? To…
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Whiskey Quickie: Maker's Mark The Keeper's Release Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Maker's Mark The Keeper's Release. This non-age stated bourbon is 109.2 proof and $75 MSRP. Let us know…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Luca Mariano files for chapter 11, Kentucky’s Attorney General files Temu lawsuit, Sazerac releases Sazerac Rye 100
It's This Week in Bourbon for July 25th 2025. Luca Mariano files for chapter 11, Kentucky’s Attorney General files a lawsuit against Temu, and Sazerac releases…
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524 - Bourbon Community Roundtable 108
Do you ever just say to yourself, this whiskey needs more proof? Well, if you're already above 140, how much more do you really need? In this episode, we cover…
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Whiskey Quickie: Lux Row Albariño Cask Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Lux Row Albariño Cask Bourbon. This 4 year old bourbon is 105 proof and $60 MSRP. Let us know what you…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Stitzel-Weller Distillery is up for sale., Brothers Wright Distilling Co. new Distillery, Buffalo Trace Distillery new release
It's This Week in Bourbon for July 18th 2025. Stitzel-Weller Distillery is up for sale, Brothers Wright Distilling Co. acquires Dueling Barrels Brewery &…
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523 - Retail Trends & Beyond with Chris Blandford of Kroger
One of the topics I love to dive into on the show is retail. This is where the rubber meets the road because it's the telling sign if a brand or category is…
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Whiskey Quickie: Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Spring 2025 Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Fitz Spring 2025. This 9 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $130 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: New Riff Distilling 6-Year Single Barrel Bourbon, Starlight Distillery releases 10-Year Bourbon, Bardstown Bourbon new Japanese Oak Barrel Finish
It's This Week in Bourbon for July 11th 2025. New Riff Distilling has availability of 6-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon for Selections, Starlight Distillery is…
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522 - Forging His Own Path with Bruce Russell of WIld Turkey
At Bourbon Pursuit, we've had our fair share of industry legends and rising stars, and we get to sit down again with someone who's name is plastered in the…
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Whiskey Quickie: Silver Grove Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Silver Grove Bourbon from New Riff. This 4 year old bourbon is 110.3 proof and $56 MSRP. Let us know what…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Dark Arts Whiskey House new brand home, Jackie Zykan to leave Hidden Barn Bourbon, Chattanooga Whiskey with new liqueurs
It’s This Week in Bourbon for July 4th 2025. Dark Arts Whiskey House has opened doors to their new brand home, Jackie Zykan is stepping away from Hidden Barn…
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521 - From Finance to Four-Grain Focus with Al Laws of Laws Whiskey House
It takes us a while on the Bourbon Pursuit side to find a craft brand that has great whiskey and a great story. And when we get to bring someone on from the…
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Whiskey Quickie: Fanged Pursuit Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Fanged Pursuit from Orphan Barrel. This 17 year old bourbon is 92 proof and $200 MSRP. Let us know what…
Bourbon PursuitBehind The Pursuit: PursuitPalooza2025
Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand Another PursuitPalooza is in the books! Each year, the guys host a unique and immersive experience…
Bourbon Pursuit520 - What does it take to build a Bourbon brand today? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #107
On this dynamic episode of Bourbon Pursuit, we're pulling up a few extra chairs to the table for a killer panel discussion! Your host Kenny Coleman is…
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Whiskey Quickie: Wild Turkey 101 8 Year Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Wild Turkey 101 8 Year Bourbon. This 8 year old bourbon is 101 proof and $45 MSRP. Let us know what you…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Whiskey House & The Koetter Group new projects, New Maker's Mark exhibition by Dale Chihuly, Dierks Bentley introduces ROW 94 Broken Branches
It’s This Week in Bourbon for June 20th 2025. Whiskey House and The Koetter Group will build 12 state-of-the-art rickhouses, Maker's Mark has announced a new…
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519 - Does Ambassador Emeritus Mean Retirement? with Bernie Lubbers of Heaven Hill
You know, there are some people in the bourbon world who aren't just part of the industry, they are the industry. And our guest today absolutely fits that…
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Whiskey Quickie: Frank August Case Study: 05 Wheated Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Frank August Case Study: 05 Wheated Bourbon. This 6-7 year old bourbon is 104.5 proof and $125 MSRP. Let…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: New Bourbon Hall of Fame Inductees, Bardstown Bourbon The Reserve, Stitzel Reserve
It's This Week in Bourbon for June 13th 2025. The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame announced new inductees, Bardstown Bourbon announces their new club program…
Bourbon Pursuit518 - The Heart of Whiskey Community with Randy Sullivan of Bourbon Real Talk
At Bourbon Pursuit, we always talk about the community aspect of whiskey, but rarely do we get to sit down with someone whose personal journey so deeply…
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Whiskey Quickie: Angel's Envy Cellar Collection Volume 5 Rye Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Angel's Envy Cellar Collection Volume 5. This non-age stated rye whiskey is 104.2 proof and $270 MSRP…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Lisa Wicker Joins Whiskey Thief, Binder’s Stash And Willett Partnership, Old Fitzgerald 7-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond
It's This Week in Bourbon for June 6th 2025. Lisa Wicker joins Whiskey Thief, Binder’s Stash announced a partnership with Willett Distillery, and Old…
Bourbon Pursuit517 - Our Most Precious Bottles and The Stories They Hold
We talk a lot about rarity, allocated bottles, and market prices on this show, but what about the bottles that mean something more? What about the ones that…
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Whiskey Quickie: Whiskey JYPSI Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Whiskey JYPSI Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon. This 4 year old whiskey is 86 proof and $45 MSRP. Let us…
Bourbon PursuitBehind The Pursuit: The Year of Pursuit
Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand Six months ago (back on Episode 077) we mentioned an upcoming packaging update, one that not only…
Bourbon Pursuit516 - What is a Wheated Bourbon? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #106
You know, if there's one topic that sparks debate and curiosity among bourbon enthusiasts, it's definitely wheated bourbons. Today, we're doing a deep dive…
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Whiskey Quickie: Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 1 Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 1. This 9 year old whiskey is 107 proof and $80 MSRP. Let…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: New York Distilling Co Gets Acquired, ORCA's New Bourbon Inspired Golf Bag, Milam & Greene Whiskey The Answer
It's This Week in Bourbon for May 23rd. Scotch producer Loch Lomond Group has made its first move into American whiskey with the purchase of New York…
Bourbon Pursuit515 - Between Two Barrels from KBF 2024 Day 2
We're back with Day 2 of Between Two Barrels from the 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Kicking off day 2 is Chris Chapanar of Whiskey Noobs telling us what you…
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Whiskey Quickie: Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey. This 14 year old whiskey is 126.3 proof and $150 MSRP. Let…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Old Elk Gets Acquired, BBCs New Master Blender, Blue Run Flight Series
It's This Week in Bourbon for May 16th, Old Elk has been acquired by Middle West Spirits, Bardstown Bourbon Co has named a Master Blender, and Blue Run…
Bourbon Pursuit514 - Between Two Barrels from KBF 2024 Day 1
At the 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival, we ran an activation at the Pursuit Spirits area called Between Two Barrels which featured lightening talks from people…
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Whiskey Quickie: Town Branch Imperium MMXXIV Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Town Branch Imperium Bourbon. This 6-8 year old bourbon is 96 proof and $120 MSRP. Let us know what you…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: E.H. Taylor Enters the BTAC, Pursuit Releases 4 New Expressions, Heaven Hill Grain To Glass and Old Fitz
It's This Week in Bourbon for May 9th, 2025. E.H. Taylor comes to the BTAC, Pursuit releases 4 new expressions and new packaging, Heaven Hill releases new…
Bourbon Pursuit513 - Buying Barrels and Waiting with Amine Karaoud of Old Louisville Whiskey Company
In this episode, we sit down with Amine Karaoud, the founder behind Old Louisville Whiskey Company. Amine's path is unorthodox, transitioning from a safe…
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Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19-Year-Old Wheat Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey. This 19 year old bourbon is…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: National Bourbon Week Events, Changes President's Choice and Woodford, Star Trek Spirits and Stellum Collaborate
It's This Week in Bourbon for May 2nd, 2025. National Bourbon Week in Bardstown releases event schedule, Derby Week insider announcements from Brown Forman…
Bourbon Pursuit512 - When Do Age Statements Matter? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #105
We're coming together and we're talking about age statements. Wild Turkey 101 is making its 8 year return for the first time since 1992. But I really wanted to…
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Whiskey Quickie: Silk Velvet Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Silk Velvet Whiskey. This 6 year old bourbon is 107 proof and $80 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: 2 Court Cases Battle Over Spirits Shipping, Larrakin Rosewater Bourbon, Ducks Unlimited and World Whiskey Society
It's This Week in Bourbon for April 25th, 2025. 2 court cases battle over the commerce clause for sprits shipping, Larrakin releases Rosewater Bourbon, and…
Bourbon Pursuit511 - Canadian Whiskey Is Hot Again with Zach and Nick Taylor of Found North
Every year we get to talk to a brand that has started to captivate the market and I can't stop seeing Found North pop up all over my feeds. Founders and…
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Whiskey Quickie: Bomberger's PFG (Precision Fine Grain 2025) Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bomberger's PFG. This non-age stated bourbon is 100.2 proof and $140 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Garrard County Distilling Co. Has Closed, Cream of Kentucky Moves to New Home, Angel's Envy Newest Cellar Collection Series
It's This Week in Bourbon for April 18th, 2025. Garrard County Distilling Co. has closed only after 1 year in operation, Cream of Kentucky moves to Kentucky…
Bourbon Pursuit510 - Is Woodford Reserve a Luxury Brand? With Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall
In this episode we welcome back Elizabeth McCall, who has been appointed Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve since our last conversation with her. From her…
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Whiskey Quickie: Bardstown Bourbon Company Cathedral French Oak Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bardstown Bourbon Company Cathedral French Oak Bourbon. This 9-18 year old bourbon is 110.1 proof and…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Buffalo Trace Stops Production from Flooding, Bourbon is Exempt from EU Tariffs, The Mellwood Legacy Collection
It's This Week in Bourbon for April 11th, 2025. Buffalo Trace stops production from flooding, bourbon is exempt from EU tariffs, Pursuit launches the Mellwood…