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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: Bulleit and Redemption Are Back in Court, MGP Sues the Town of Williamstown, Kentucky, Woodford Reserve Batch Proof Announced
It's This Week in Bourbon for February 16th 2024. Bulleit and Redemption whiskey brands are back at it in court, MGP is suing the city of Williamstown…
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449 - Ed Bley is Back with Old Stubborn Whiskey
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, we finally see the re-emergence of Ed Bley. Ed has been a previous guest on the podcast that was from way back in 2018…
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Whiskey Quickie: Heart of Mystic Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heart of Mystic Bourbon. This 3 year old bourbon is 114.6 proof and $40 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
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TWiB: 2023 Bourbon Economic Impact Study, Bardstown Bourbon Company's “House of Bardstown", Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18 Year
It's This Week in Bourbon for February 9th 2024. 2023 Bourbon Economic Impact Study is out, Bardstown Bourbon Company introduces the “House of Bardstown," and…
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448 - When Does An Age Statement Matter? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #90
Whether it's 2 or 12 years old, the age statement on a bottle seems to be an attractor to many. But as we start diving more into our bourbon journey we start…
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Whiskey Quickie: Nelson Brothers Rye Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Nelson Brothers Rye. This non-age stated rye is 92.5 proof and $37 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
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TWiB: Elijah Craig and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Southern Glazer’s Sued By Provi, Buzzard’s Roost American Whiskey
It's This Week in Bourbon for February 2nd 2024. Eijah Craig returns as the Official Bourbon of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Southern Glazer’s is being sued…
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447 - The Economics of the Used Barrel Market with Ben and Jess Loseke of Midwest Barrel Company
We're all too familiar with the barrel and it's impact on whiskey but what about it's life after whiskey? Actually, there's quite a lot. These barrels can be…
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Whiskey Quickie: Old Man Winter Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Man Winter Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 109.8 proof and $160 MSRP. Let us know what you…
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TWiB: 2023 Craft Spirits Data Project, New Riff Appoints a Master Distiller, Green River Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
It's This Week in Bourbon for January 26th 2024. Craft Spirits Data Project has released is 2023 data, New Riff Distilling announces a master distiller, and…
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446 - What Do RTDs Do For Bourbon?
Cracking the can on a warm day sounds like something out of commercial. Over the past year we talked about the RTD or ready-to-drink category beginning to…
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Whiskey Quickie: Ironroot Harbinger Tribarrel Blend Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Ironroot Harbinger Tribarrel Blend Bourbon. This bourbon is 132.8 proof and $86 MSRP. Let us know what…
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TWiB: Uber Shuts Down Drizly, Woodford Partners With Compartes for Valentines, Old Forester Whiskey Row Series 1924
It's This Week in Bourbon for January 19th 2024. Uber is shuttering alcohol delivery service Drizly, Woodford Reserve has partnered with award-winning gourmet…
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445 - How To Deal With Distributors with John Foster of Ragged Branch
Now that we have our own bourbon with Pursuit Spirits, we're learning first hand how distributors can make or break your brand. There's a huge learning curve…
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Whiskey Quickie: Heaven's Door Bootleg Volume V Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heaven's Door Bootleg Volume V Bourbon. This 18-year-old bourbon is 114 proof and $600 MSRP. Let us know…
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TWiB: New Documentary Called Bourbon Blaze, Rebel Bourbon Joins NASCAR, Templeton Whiskey Unveils Templeton Bourbon
It's This Week in Bourbon for January 12th 2024. A new bourbon documentary comes out today called Bourbon Blaze, Rebel Bourbon has signed a sponsorship…
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444 - Our Big 2024 Predictions on Bourbon Community Roundtable #89
This is the first roundtable of 2024 and, as usual, we want to pack it with our best 2024 predictions of the year. Some may seem obvious, some may seem way out…
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Whiskey Quickie: Little Book Chapter 7: In Retrospect Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Little Book Chapter 7: In Retrospect Whiskey. This non-age stated whiskey is 118.1 proof and $150 MSRP…
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Behind The Pursuit: New Faces at Pursuit Spirits
Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand We’ve talked for awhile now that as we’ve been bringing people in for tastings and experiences at the…
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443 - The Current State of Collecting Whiskey with Nate Gana
There was a huge buying frenzy during the pandemic, but where is the secondary market of bourbon headed? We saw a huge boom and that bubble is starting to…
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Whiskey Quickie: Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish Rye Whiskey (2023) Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish Rye Whiskey. This non-age stated rye is 108.9 proof and $120 MSRP. Let us…
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TWiB: Marianne Eaves Sues Castle & Key, RD1 Spirits Plans A New Location, A Look Back on 2023
It's This Week in Bourbon for December 29th 2023. Marianne Eaves is suing Castle & Key, RD1 Spirits in Lexington has announced plans to build a new location…
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442 - Basil to Booker's and Building a Global Brand with Tim Heuisler of Jim Beam
Becoming a global brand ambassador for a major spirits company like Jim Beam involves building close relationships throughout the three-tier distribution…
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Whiskey Quickie: Jack Daniel's Twice Barreled Special Release Heritage Tennessee Rye Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Jack Daniel's Twice Barreled Special Release Heritage Tennessee Rye. This non-age stated rye is 100 proof…
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TWiB: Almost 3 Barrels For Every Person in Kentucky, EU SuspendsTariffs on American Whiskey, New Record Set for Bourbon at Auction
It's This Week in Bourbon for December 22nd 2023. There's almost 3 barrels for every 1 person aging in Kentucky, the EU suspends the tariffs on American…
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441 - Engineering a Rickhouse with Buzick Construction
We've all been driving through bourbon country and been amazed at the rickhouses that paint the country side. But what goes into building and engineering…
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Whiskey Quickie: Southern Star Paragon Single Barrel Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Southern Star Paragon Single Barrel Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 113.3…
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TWiB: Pursuit Spirits Is Open For Public Tours, Heaven’s Door Joins the KDA, Old Forester117 Scotch Cask Finish
It's This Week in Bourbon for December 15th 2023. Pursuit Spirits is officially open for public tours, Heaven’s Door joins the Kentucky Distillers Association…
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440 - Why Don't Acquired Brands Get Consumer Blowback and 2023 Predictions Review on Bourbon Community Roundtable #88
It's the final Bourbon Community Roundtable of the year it's number 88. In typical fashion we have two topics. First is wondering why there isn't a consumer…
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Whiskey Quickie: Angel's Envy Cask Strength Rye Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Angel's Envy Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Sauternes and Toasted Oak Barrels. This…
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TWiB: Maker's Mark Fills Certified Regenified Barrel, Blue Run 12 Days of Bourbon Series, Pursuit United Bourbon Batch 11CD
It's This Week in Bourbon for December 8th 2023. Maker's Mark has filled its first Certified Regenified barrel of whisky, Blue Run is back with it's 12 Days of…
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439 - Celebrating 10 Years of Barrell Craft Spirits with Joe Beatrice and Tripp Stimson
Seagrass, Dovetail, Vantage, these are all names that we immediately associate to Barrell Bourbon. I'm excited to bring back two guests on the show, Joe…
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Whiskey Quickie: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #11 Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #11. This blend of 6, 10 and 13 year old bourbon is 118.1…
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TWiB: Potential Bourbon Complex Hits The Market, Frazier History Museum Exhibits Spirited Design, Fall 2023 Edition of Old Fitzgerald
It's This Week in Bourbon for December 1st 2023. Potential site for ‘bourbon complex’ hits the market in Shively, the Frazier History Museum is opening a…
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438 - What is Over, Under, and Properly Rated?
We rate bourbons all the time. But we've never really rated things that surround the product and the bourbon culture. In this episode, Ryan, Fred, and myself…
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Whiskey Quickie: King of Kentucky 2023 Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review King of Kentucky. This 16 year old bourbon is 125.8 proof and $300 MSRP. Let us know what you think…
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Behind The Pursuit: The Good & Gather of the Bourbon Trail
Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand We’ve been up and running at the distillery for several weeks now. We’ve processed barrels, worked on…
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437 - How To Build A Non-Legacy Brand with Johnathan Crocker of Frank August
Let's say you want to start a new bourbon brand but you don't have generations of family heritage or an existing legacy to promote. So how do you get consumers…
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Whiskey Quickie: 2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) Review
On this special edition of Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the 2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. The collection includes: Sazerac Rye 18…
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TWiB: Bourbon Stolen From Glenmore Distillery, Gem of Kentucky, Michter’s Drops a 25 Year Old Bourbon
It's This Week in Bourbon for November 17th 2023. There was an attempt to reroute 21 pallets of bourbon from the Glenmore Distillery, Dixon Dedman releases Gem…
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436 - Is Big Bourbon Just Better? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #87
It's Bourbon Community Roundtable #87 and this one dives into a single topic that has perplexed me over the past few months. It seems that there are only a…
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Whiskey Quickie: Still Austin Red Corn Bourbon Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Still Austin Red Corn Bourbon Whiskey. This 4 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $80 MSRP. Let us know…
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Behind The Pursuit: Pursuit United Private Select
Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand Pursuit United Private Selection is here. We previously talked with Kenny about turning the warehouse…
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435 - Sourcing Exotic Barrels with Jessica Ann of H&A Barrel Management
The trend of cask finished whiskey is here to stay. It's run rampant over the past few years to the point that every single company has one. But how are…
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Whiskey Quickie: Dragon's Milk Origin Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Dragon's Milk Origin Bourbon. This 5 year old bourbon is 95 proof and $45 MSRP. Let us know what you…
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TWiB: New Distillery Will Age Barrels in Coal Mines, Rabbit Hole Releases Seasong, Buffalo Trace Distillery Releases Eagle Rare 25
It's This Week in Bourbon for November 11th 2023. A new distillery is coming that is aging barrels in coal mines, Rabbit Hole Distillery announced the release…
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434 - Creating Legal and Sustainable Bourbon Charity Raffles with Give270
Bourbon and charity go hand-in-hand. There has been millions of dollars raised thanks to donations and the willingness of others to purchase for a good cause…
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Whiskey Quickie: Thirteenth Colony Southern Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Thirteenth Colony Southern Bourbon. This 4-6 year old bourbon is 95 proof and $45 MSRP. Let us know what…
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TWiB: Bardstown Bourbon's New Spot In Louisville, Frank August Has Two New Releases, Knob Creek Releases A Skillet Collaboration
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 27th 2023. Bardstown Bourbon Company’s new tasting experience is now open in Louisville, Frank August has two new…
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433 - Lessons in Building an E-Commerce Bourbon Business with Blake Riber of Seelbach's
Today's guest is no stranger to the show. We've had the privelege of knowing Blake Riber of Seelbach's for many years. However, before he had Seelbach's he was…
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Whiskey Quickie: Rare Hare Lucky Bastard Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Rare Hare Lucky Bastard Whiskey. This 30 year old Canadian whiskey is 89 proof and $600 MSRP. Let us know…
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TWiB: The Whiskey House Announces Its Opening Date, American Whiskey Exports Could Face a 50% Tariff, King of Kentucky Returns With a 16YR Release
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 20th 2023. The Whiskey House announces its operation date, American Whiskey exports could face a 50% tariff soon, and…
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432 - Is the Daily Drinker Dead? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #86
Is the daily drinker dead? I take this roundtable into the direction of deep thoughts once again. At some point in our bourbon journey, someone has asked you…
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Whiskey Quickie: Elijah Craig Ryder Cup Toasted Barrel Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Elijah Craig Ryder Cup Toasted Barrel Bourbon. This non-age state bourbon is 94 proof and $100 MSRP. Let…
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TWiB: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Details, New World Record Set for Most Bourbon Bottles, Spend The Night in a Bourbon Barrel
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 13th 2023. The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection details have been announced, a new world record has been set for the most…
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431 - Grain and Grit with Jay Erisman of New Riff
New Riff has been a brand that many whiskey enthusiasts have followed for many years. I was excited to have Jay Erisman on the show, once again, to talk about…
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Whiskey Quickie: Very Olde St. Nick Immaculata Ancient Cask Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Very Olde St. Nick Immaculata. This non-age state bourbon is 118.1 proof and $260 MSRP. Let us know what…
Bourbon PursuitBehind The Pursuit: Non-Distilling Producers Vs Contract Distilling
Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand There can be a lot of confusion when it comes to the term 'NDP' or Non-Distilling Producer and a…
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430 - Has the Bourbon Glut Arrived? with Jeremy Dever
At this point, if you've been listening to the show then you know there is a whole world of investor barrels and there is plenty of talk about a bourbon bubble…
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Whiskey Quickie: Old Forester 2023 Birthday Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Forester 2023 Birthday Bourbon. This 12 year old bourbon is 96 proof and $170 MSRP. Let us know what…