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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
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Maker’s Mark's New Master Distiller and Blender, Still Austin KentuckyFU Campaign, Four Roses Single Barrel Collection
It's This Week in Bourbon for November 22nd 2024. Maker’s Mark appointed a new master distiller and lead blender, Still Austin has a new KentuckyFU campaign…
Bourbon Pursuit489 - The Best Bourbon Gifts for the Holidays
It's that time of the year again and you're wondering what you should get that special bourbon lover in your life. There's a lot of gimmicks and bad gifts out…
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Whiskey Quickie: King of Kentucky Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review King of Kentucky Bourbon. This 16 year old bourbon is 130.4 proof and $350 MSRP. Let us know what you…
Bourbon PursuitBehind The Pursuit: The Mellwood Legacy Collection
Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand Building on the history surrounding Mellwood that we dove into on Episode 66, today we are talking about…
Bourbon Pursuit488 - Is MGP in Trouble and Who Has Asinine Prices? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #100
It's BCR100 and we look at how the last decade of bourbon has changed and what we've learned. Then we discuss the implications of MGP rolling back production…
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Whiskey Quickie: SirDavis Whisky Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review SirDavis Whisky. This non-age stated whiskey is 88 proof and $90 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: A Brief History of Alcohol and Election Day, MGP Pulls Back on Distilling, Wyoming Whiskey Queen of the Tetons
It's This Week in Bourbon for November 8th 2024. A brief history of alcohol and Election Day, MGP pulls back on distilling, and Wyoming Whiskey proudly…
Bourbon Pursuit487 - Making Bartenders Fans of Your Brand with Lindsey Johnson of Camp Runamok
A lot of distributors tell us that brands are built behind the bar. To a degree that is true. These folks are on the front lines making drinks and have to be…
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Whiskey Quickie: Bardstown Bourbon Company + Blackberry Berry Farm Brewery Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series with Blackberry Berry Farm Brewery. This 6-14 year old…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Buffalo Trace Antique Collection for 2024, Rabbit Hole 8 YR Boxergrail Founder’s Collection, Bourbon de Luxe Makes A Return
It's This Week in Bourbon for November 1st 2024. Buffalo Trace Antique Collection has returned for 2024, Rabbit Hole Distillery releases Boxergrail Founder’s…
Bourbon Pursuit486 - Turning the Wholesale Bourbon Marketplace Online with Rob Arnold of Barrel Hub
If you have followed the progress of this show since the beginning, you can see the evolution of what we talk about. In the beginning it was about brands and…
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Whiskey Quickie: Old Forester The 117 Series Rum Cask Finish Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Forester The 117 Series Rum Cask Finish Bourbon. This non-age stated whiskey is 95 proof and $65 MSRP…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Binnys Van Winkle 18 YR Sets Auction Record, Old Carter Goes Up For Auction, Baker's Limited High Rye Bourbon Release
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 25th 2024. A new record breaking sale happend for a private Van Winkle bottling at auction, Old Carter and all its assets…
Bourbon Pursuit485 - What's Life Like After A $215M Acquisition with Mike Paladini and Danny Polise of Penelope Bourbon
We talk about Penelope a lot on the show because they are a prime example of how to differentiate yourself in the marketplace from a crowded shelf of bottles…
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Whiskey Quickie: Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey Batch #10 Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey Batch #10. This non-age stated whiskey is 120.6 proof and $70 MSRP. Let…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Whiskey Wash Relaunches As Shopping Platform, Woodford Reserve 2024 Master’s Collection, Keeneland and Maker’s Mark Greats of the Gate
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 18th 2024. The Whiskey Wash relaunches as a price comparison site, Woodford Reserve releases the fall 2024 Master’s…
Bourbon Pursuit484 - Are Celebrity Whiskeys Finally Good? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #99
Has celebrity whiskey turned a new page? In this edition of Bourbon Community Roundtable we start examining the world of celebrity once again. Previously…
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Whiskey Quickie: Bomberger's Declaration Bourbon (2024) Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bomberger's Declaration Bourbon (2024). This non-age stated whiskey is 108 proof and $120 MSRP. Let us…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Bardstown Bourbon Finishes Their Expansion, Barrell Craft Spirits 20-Year Toasted Bourbon, The Return of King of Kentucky for 2024
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 11th 2024. Bardstown Bourbon Co finished their latest expansion, Barrell Craft Spirits releases a 20-Year Toasted Single…
Bourbon Pursuit483 - What is Premium Bourbon?
The term premium has shifted a lot over the years. In regards of whiskey, just a few short years ago, that term was defined as any bottle over $50. I think we…
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Whiskey Quickie: Wyoming Whiskey Outryder Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Wyoming Whiskey Outryder (2024). This non-age stated whiskey is 100 proof and $85 MSRP. Let us know what…
Bourbon PursuitBehind The Pursuit: The Easy Button Pt. 2
Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand Ryan tackled these questions back on Episode 068, and with the feedback we got from listeners, we wanted…
Bourbon Pursuit482 - The Distillery That Kept Waiting with Kyle Merklein of Ben Holladay
Ben Holiday is making some serious waves and it's really great to see a non-kentucky distiller starting to turn some heads. So it felt like it was time to hear…
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Whiskey Quickie: Rebel 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Rebel 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon. This 10 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $100 MSRP. Let us know…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Wyoming Whiskey Names A New Master Blender, 2XO Releases the Sneakerhead Blend, Penelope Bourbon's Estate Collection
It's This Week in Bourbon for September 27th 2024. Wyoming Whiskey has a new Master Blender, 2XO Releases the Sneakerhead Blend and Penelope Bourbon introduces…
Bourbon Pursuit481 - Investing In Bourbon Barrels with Jeremy Kasler and Sara Havens of CaskX
As a listener of Bourbon Pursuit, you already know more than the average bourbon consumer that walks the aisles. We get into tons of different discussions that…
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Whiskey Quickie: 15 STARS Three Kings Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review 15 STARS Three Kings Whiskey. This 11 year old whiskey is 107 proof and $180 MSRP. Let us know what you…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Flaviar Acquires Speakeasy Company, Maker's Mark 2024 Cellar Aged, Jimmy Russell Celebrates his 70th Anniversary
It's This Week in Bourbon for September 20th 2024. Flaviar has acquired competitor Speakeasy Company, Maker's Mark Releases its 2024 Cellar Aged and Wild…
Bourbon Pursuit480 - Do Whiskey Festivals Show The Health of Bourbon? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #98
On this Bourbon Community Roundtable, we discuss the latest that happened at Kentucky Bourbon Festival and how this could resurge and fuel the growth of…
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Whiskey Quickie: Woodinville 8 Year Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Woodinville 8 Year Bourbon Bourbon. This 8 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $140 MSRP. Let us know what…
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Behind The Pursuit: The Easy Button
Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand Today's question comes from listener Richard C. Richard had a series of questions looming from the…
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479 - Public Relations: The Not So Hidden Side of Bourbon with Dave Karraker of Raptor PR
One thing I love about what we do in this show is that we continue to explore new and interesting angles of the bourbon world. And one that always gets…
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Whiskey Quickie: Four Roses 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Four Roses 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon. This 12-20 year old bourbon is 108.2 proof and $225…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: The Kentucky Castle Will Be A $92.5M Distillery, Bardstown Bourbon Co. Has Two New Releases, Booker’s Bourbon The Reserves
It's This Week in Bourbon for September 6th 2024. The Kentucky Castle will transform into a new $92.5 million distillery, Bardstown Bourbon Co. has two new…
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478 - What Are New Bourbon Drinkers Thinking? with Justin Kingery and Brian Sekelsky
I've been around bourbon as a more than a light bystander for more than a decade. We talk on the show all the time about how we got to know bourbon at a good…
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Whiskey Quickie: Dancing Goat Distillery: Tommy's Malted Bangdog Blended Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Dancing Goat Distillery Release 005: Tommy's Malted Bangdog Blended Bourbon. This 8 year old whiskey is…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: Whiskey Thief Plans Location in NuLu, Alaska Allows DTC Shipping for Spirits, 18th Edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 30th 2024. Whiskey Thief is opening a new spot in NuLu, Alaska Senate Bill 9 goes into effect which allows direct to…
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477 - Creating Viral Bourbon Content with TJ Gamble of Brewzle
In the past two years if you've found yourself scrolling on TikTok or YouTube Shorts, then I'm almost certain you've seen a video by the man that goes by…
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Whiskey Quickie: BBC Collaborative Series Amrut Barrel Finished Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review BBC Collaborative Series Amrut Barrel Finished Whiskey. This 8-14 year old whiskey is 110 proof and $160…
Bourbon PursuitTWiB: American Whiskey Winning In The On-premise, New York Allows DTC Shipping for Spirits, Old Forester Announces Birthday Bourbon
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 23rd 2024. American whiskey is gaining market share in the US with the on-premise, New York signs into law direct to…
Bourbon Pursuit476 - Which Fall Releases Are Always Good? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #97
On this roundtable we talk about upcoming fall releases and which ones have always been consistently reliable while others seem to miss. Show Notes: Above the…
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Whiskey Quickie: Little Book Chapter 8 “Path Not Taken” Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Little Book Chapter 8 “Path Not Taken”. This 4-18 year old whiskey is 118.2 proof and $160 MSRP. Let us…
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TWiB: KDA Joins The World Spirits Alliance, TikTok Allows Alcohol Advertising, Michter’s US1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 16th 2024. Kentucky Distillers’ Association has been inducted into the prestigious World Spirits Alliance. Social media…
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475 - Will There Ever Be A Shortage of Dusty Bourbon? with Brad Bonds and Shannon C Smith of Revival Vintage Spirits
One of those indulges that we find ourself in with this bourbon hobby is acquiring a few dusty bottles. And if you've never had a dusty bourbon before, then…
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Whiskey Quickie: Russell's Reserve 15 Year Old Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Russell's Reserve 15 Year Old Bourbon. This 15 year old bourbon is 117.2 proof and $250 MSRP. Let us know…
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TWiB: AB InBev Sells Master of Malt, Bourbon & Banter 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge, Woodinville Whiskey Co. 8 Year OId Bourbon
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 2nd 2024. AB InBev has sold Master of Malt, Bourbon & Banter will kick off National Bourbon Heritage Month with the 11th…
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474 - Why Don't European Whiskey Drinkers Care About Bourbon? with Henrik Brandt and Linus Jonsson
A few months ago I came across an article on Vinepair that explained even though we are in the midst of a bourbon boom in American with everything feeling a…
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Whiskey Quickie: Penelope Architect Build 10 Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Penelope Architect Build 10. This non-age stated bourbon is 104 proof and $65 MSRP. Let us know what you…
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TWiB: Tickets Are Almost Sold Out for KBF, Yellowstone Bourbon Limited Edition, Green River 1885
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 2nd 2024. Tickets are almost sold out for Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Yellowstone Bourbon Limited Edition features 7-year…
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473 - Moments That Define Modern Bourbon History
Bourbon has a rich history but if you're drinking bourbon right now, you're not doing it because you just found out that a new category like single barrel was…
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Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon. This 6 year old bourbon is 121 proof and $100 MSRP. Let us…
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TWiB: A Judge Favors Home Distilling, Austriailians Are Labeling Whiskey as Bourbon, Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye
It's This Week in Bourbon for July 26th 2024. A judge in texas agrees that you should be able to distill at home, Austrailia is under fire for labeling some…
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472 - What Is Bourbon's Next Era? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #96
On this roundtable we talk about an article published on Breaking Bourbon and talk about the next era of bourbon. Are finishes over? Is wood experimenting…
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Whiskey Quickie: Heaven's Door Exploration Series 1 Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heaven's Door Exploration Series 1. This 5 year old finished bourbon is 108 proof and $80 MSRP. Let us…
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Behind The Pursuit: The History of Mellwood
Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand Our Pursuit Spirits Distillery here on Mellwood Ave sits on hallowed ground, being the original site of…
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471 - Standing Out In A Crowded Market with Seth Benhaim of Broken Barrel
Starting a whiskey company is no easy task. And making youself stand out from everyone else, it's even harder. There are a handful of companies that supply…
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Whiskey Quickie: World Whiskey Society 10 Year Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Casks Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review World Whiskey Society 10 Year Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Casks. This 10 year old bourbon is 102…
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TWiB: Whiskey House Begins Operations, Hall of Fame To Induct 5 New Members, E. H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey
It's This Week in Bourbon for July 12th 2024. Whiskey House of Kentucky begins operations, Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame will induct 5 new members, and Buffalo…
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470 - The Complete History and Mystique Behind Blanton's with Dominic Guglielmi, author of Warehouse H
If you're a liquor store owner, there are 3 words you hate to hear, "Got any Blanton's?". For today's modern whiskey consumer, we know about the iconic bottle…
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Whiskey Quickie: Blackened x Rabbit Hole Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Blackened x Rabbit Hole Bourbon Finished in Calvados Casks. This non-age stated whiskey is 106.59 proof…