Bourbon Pursuit

567 - The Engineering Secrets Behind Your Favorite Bourbon with Pete Kamer

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what it actually takes to build, run, and automate a distillery? On this episode, we sit down with someone unknown to most of the general ...

Whiskey Quickie: What Is Onyx & Amber… and Why Is It THIS Good?!

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Onyx & Amber’s Guest Blender Series #1 is getting serious buzz… and we see why. A blend of 7–12 year barrels aged in Colorado, bringing peach te...

TWiB: Brown-Forman rejects $15 billion from Sazerac, Kash Patel scrutinized over Woodford Reserve, Penelope Bourbon announces Architects of Golf

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 15th 2026. Brown-Forman has officially rejected a $15 billion all-cash takeover bid from Sazerac, FBI Director Kash...

566 - Stories From The Retail Front Line with Bill Derham of Frankfort Ave Liquors

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what’s really going on behind the counter of your local liquor store? On this episode we go back to the retail side of the business. We ...

Whiskey Quickie: Maker’s SWEETEST Release Yet?!

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series: The Stewards Release leans hard into dessert vibes. Think toffee, nougat, and chocolate candy bar richn...

TWiB: Tariffs removed between Scotland and the US, ACSA unveils the Certified Craft Seal, Stitzel Reserve 31-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 8th 2026. Tariffs between Scotland and the US have been removed, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) has u...

565 - Could Sazerac Actually Acquire Brown-Forman? on BourbonCommunity Roundtable #118

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s Bourbon Community Roundtable, the team is throwing down over the biggest rumor to hit the industry in decades: Is Sazerac really tryi...

Whiskey Quickie: People WAIT in Line for This?!

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michter’s 10 Year is back and the lines are real. This 2026 release (94.4 proof) delivers big fruit, creamy soft serve vibes, and rich cherry oak. I...

TWiB: Brown-Forman & Pernod Ricard merger talks end, 4 North Carolina lobbyists indicted, Blade and Bow re-releases 22-Year-Old Bourbon

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 1st 2026. Merger discussions between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard are over, four North Carolina lobbyists have bee...

564 - Matt Pittman on Investing and Cowboys

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a better pairing in the world than smoke and oak? Well, today we’re welcoming back to show, Matt Pittman, the founder of Meat Church. Did y...

Whiskey Quickie: This Rare Perfection Is INSANE?!

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rare Perfection 10 Year from Preservation Distillery brings a 3-barrel micro blend at 130.7 proof… and it gets wild. Sweet oak, chocolate milkshake ...

TWiB: Sazerac offers $15 billion to buy Brown Forman, Uncle Nearest potential shut down within 30 days, Buffalo Trace Distillery releases Eagle Rare 30

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for April 24th 2026. Sazerac has formally offered $15 billion to buy Brown Forman, Uncle Nearest could be forced to shut dow...

563 - The State of Contract Distillation for 2026

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the era of the secret sourced bottle finally over, or are we just getting started? Today, we’re digging into contract distillation. We’re traci...

Behind The Pursuit: The Relentless Pursuit

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been living out of suitcases lately. Between officially opening up the West Coast and those back-to-back market visits, it’s been a whirlwin...

Whiskey Quickie: What Happens When Bardstown Finishes Bourbon in Garryana Oak?

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bardstown Bourbon’s new Cascadia Garryana Finish takes straight bourbon whiskey and gives it a unique Garryana oak barrel finish. The result brings ...

TWiB: Sazerac proposes merger with Brown-Forman, MGP haults operations at Limestone Branch , Oscar Mayer announces Maple Bourbon Bacon

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for April 17th 2026. Sazerac has reportedly approached Brown-Forman regarding a potential merger, MGP stops distilling opera...

562 - An Intersection of Film and Bourbon with the Balas Brothers

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does the whiskey industry need another corporate documentary, or does it just need a better script? Today we’re joined by Ryan and Alec Balas, the c...

Whiskey Quickie: Tennessee Whiskey SHOCKER

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leiper’s Fork’s 8 year Single Barrel Cask Strength Tennessee Whiskey completely caught us off guard. At 121.6 proof and $85, this bottle delivers ...

561 - What Does the Brown Forman and Pernod Merger Mean? On Bourbon Community Roundtable #117

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another Bourbon Community Roundtable, and we’re diving straight into the tectonic shift that just rocked the industry. In this episo...

Whiskey Quickie: Best Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Yet?!

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Angel’s Envy’s 2025 10 year cask strength release brings port-finished richness, deep oak, dark fruit syrup, and wild berry pastry vibes at 122.6 ...

TWiB: Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard confirm merger, 2 lawsuits dismissed for competing brands, Larrikin releases 3rd “Pour for the Roses"

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for April 3rd 2026. Brown-Forman Corp. and Pernod Ricard have confirmed mutual interest in a merger, two lawsuits have been ...

560 - Where Storytelling, Marketing, and Good Whiskey all Meet with Daniel Whittington of Wizard Academy and Whiskey Marketing School

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does the whiskey industry need more experts, or does it just need better storytellers? Today, we’re joined by Daniel Whittington, the Chancellor of ...

Whiskey Quickie: 146 Proof Texas Hazmat | Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 2025 Review

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Garrison Brothers returns with the 2025 Cowboy Bourbon, a hazmat-level 146.4 proof Texas release hand-selected by master distiller Donnis Todd. With b...

TWiB: Uncle Nearest back at it again, Heaven Hill Distillery announces new release, Evan Williams to release 5 new bottles

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 27th 2026. Uncle Nearest back at it again, Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the inaugural release of Elijah Cr...

559 - That Distillery in North Carolina You'll Hear About Real Soon with Pete Barger Southern Distilling

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can a North Carolina distillery really take on the heavyweights of the Bluegrass? Today, we’re joined by Pete Barger, the co-founder of Southern Dis...

559 - That Distillery in North Carolina You'll Hear About Real Soon with Pete Barger Southern Distilling

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can a North Carolina distillery really take on the heavyweights of the Bluegrass? Today, we’re joined by Pete Barger, the co-founder of Southern Dis...

Whiskey Quickie: Toasted Barrel Flavor Bomb?! | H.K. Young Wheated Bourbon

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

H.K. Young leans into the wheated bourbon craze with a 7 year, 122.4 proof release finished in two custom toasted oak barrels from Independent Stave C...

TWiB: Uncle Nearest Saga has taken a wild twist, Kentucky Bourbon Fest announced ticket sales, Bardstown Bourbon Company new release

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 20th 2026. Uncle Nearest Saga has taken a wild twist, Kentucky Bourbon Festival has announced ticket sale dates, a...

558 - Is Brandy America's First Native Spirit? with Rob Bourdon of Copper and Kings

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is American Brandy finally ready to step out of bourbon's shadow? Today, we’re joined by Rob Bourdon, the new owner of Copper & Kings, to discuss hi...

Whiskey Quickie: YouTuber Launches a Bourbon… Did He Nail It?! | Drum Key “The Debut”

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason from The Mash & Drum just dropped his first bourbon: Drum Key Spirits “The Debut.” A 123-proof blend of 7 to 9 year Green River barrels. We ...

TWiB: Buffalo Trace new online system, Uncle Nearest hiding a $20M loan, Maker’s Mark launches its Wood Finishing Series

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 13th 2026. Buffalo Trace Tried doing a new online bottle release system, Uncle Nearest is back in the news with hi...

557 - Barrel Finishes, Dusty Futures, and Fads from Patreon Q&A on Bourbon Community Roundtable #116

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another Bourbon Community Roundtable, and we’re handing the reins over to our Patreon supporters to see what’s actually on your mi...

Whiskey Quickie: Old Soul Tintype #3: Southern Heat, Big Barrel Flavor

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Old Soul Tintype Series No. 3 honors blues legend Kenny Brown with an 11 year, 103.5 proof bourbon built on a high rye MGP mash bill. We break down th...

TWiB: Whiskey Thief and Louisville Bats partnership, Heaven Hill has 2 new releases, Pursuit Spirits' new Sakura Bloom Bourbon

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 6th 2026. Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. and the Louisville Bats have announced a multi-year partnership, Heaven Hil...

556 - Hot Takes and Grievances of the Bourbon Market with Matt Kusek

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the bourbon market hitting a breaking point, or are we just drowning in a sea of average whiskey? Or maybe we're just trying to pick at things beca...

Whiskey Quickie: Blade & Bow 30 Year Bourbon… Better Than Pappy?!

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

30 years in the barrel. $1,200 price tag. A mysterious mash bill and just 42 barrels blended. We dive into Blade & Bow 30 Year Bourbon and break down ...

TWiB: USDA awards DISCUS $1.07 million, Pursuit Spirits releases The Alpha Barrel, Heaven Hill releases 20th Anniversary Bottle

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for February 27th 2026. The USDA has awarded the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) over $1.07 million ...

555 - The State of Cannabis and Path to Regulation with Jim Higdon of Cornbread Hemp

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the bourbon industry about to meet its biggest competitor? Today, we’re welcoming back a familiar face, Jim Higdon, co-founder of Cornbread Hemp ...

Whiskey Quickie: $300 Russell’s Reserve Rickhouse… Worth the Hype?!

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wild Turkey drops one of its most anticipated bottles of the year: Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson E. Floor 5. 128 proof. $300. We br...

TWiB: E. & J. Gallo to acquire Four Roses, Uncle Nearest court-ordered receivership, Michter’s Releases Celebration a $6,000 bottle

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for February 20th 2026. E. & J. Gallo announced its plans to acquire Four Roses, Uncle Nearest will remain under court-order...

554 - Blenders Without Borders with Justin Aden of Stranahans and Alex Tomas of Bushmills

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you put a pioneer of American Single Malt in a room with a master of Irish heritage? Well we’re finding out today as we step outsi...

Whiskey Quickie: Willett Purple Top… as a Small Batch?! This Was NOT What We Expected

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Willett Purple Top is legendary and usually ultra-premium. So what happens when Willett turns that DNA into a 4-year small batch bourbon at 127 proof ...

553 - BourbonCommunity Roundtable #115

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another Bourbon Community Roundtable, and the panel is locked, loaded, and ready to talk about the one number that drives every enthus...

Whiskey Quickie: Yellowstone Turned 10… But Is This Anniversary Bourbon Worth $100?

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Yellowstone celebrates 10 years with a special anniversary blend featuring multiple mash bills aged 10 years or more. At 105 proof and $100, this Whis...

TWiB: Grim financial outlook for Uncle Nearest, The Kentucky Bourbon Trail adds 10 new stops, Brown Forman's new King of Kentucky Small Batch

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for February 6th 2026. The court-appointed receiver for Uncle Nearest, presents a grim financial outlook for the whiskey bra...

552 - How Old Crow Went From On Top to Bottom Shelf with Fred Minnick

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can a forgotten, dusty bottle of bourbon actually save a life? That’s the question we’re tackling today with the one and only Fred Minnick. Fred g...

552 - How Old Crow Went From On Top to Bottom Shelf with Fred Minnick

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can a forgotten, dusty bottle of bourbon actually save a life? That’s the question we’re tackling today with the one and only Fred Minnick. Fred g...

Whiskey Quickie: Bourbon Aged in a TRAIN CAR?! | Black Diamond Bourbon Review

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We found a bourbon that claims it’s aged in a historic railroad boxcar turned “rolling rickhouse”, so of course we had to taste it. Black Diamon...

TWiB: Sotheby's sets record for most valuable bourbon, Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction's new lot, Nelson brothers relaunch Belle Meade whiskey

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 30th 2026. Sotheby's has set a record for the most valuable bourbon ever sold at auction, Kentucky Bourbon Count...

551 - What Can A Copacker Do For You? with Jeff Wuslich of Cardinal Copacking

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how all these brands get into a bottle without owning a multi-million dollar distillery? We've talked about sourcing before but...

Behind The Pursuit: The 2026 Expansion Reality

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While most of the industry uses December to wind down and coast into the new year, we’ve been doing the exact opposite. January hit and it was an im...

Whiskey Quickie: We Went Bourbon Hunting… And Found a Steal | Duck Club Bourbon

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We go bourbon hunting and land on Duck Club Bourbon, a smooth, easy-sipping blend with classic brown sugar, vanilla, and oak notes. At 92 proof and un...

TWiB: Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl in liquidation, B3 Beverage Company acquires Casey Jones, Penelope Bourbon collaborates with Serena & Lily

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 23rd 2026. Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl have moved into a Chapter 7 liquidation, Casey Jones Distillery has ...

550 - Leaving Jack Daniels to Start New with Jeff Arnett of Company Distilling

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Where do you go when you're on top? That could be said for elite quarterbacks or CEOs of top 20 global companies. But if you're the master distiller f...

Whiskey Quickie: This Rye Collab Is Wild | Willett x Wolves Whiskey Review

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Willett and Wolves team up on a bold rye whiskey collaboration blending Kentucky and California aged barrels. Packed with vibrant citrus, pine, ginger...

TWiB: First Whiskey warehouse using KRAX, Sazerac wins trademark dispute against Liv Golf , High West releases its annual cask strength

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 16th 2026. Whiskey House finishes its first warehouse using KRAX, Sazerac wins an initial trademark dispute agai...

549 - Bourbon Community Roundtable #114

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year when we polish off the crystal ball and try to guess exactly where the bourbon industry is headed in 2026. The panel dives in...

Whiskey Quickie: Not Your Typical Toasted Barrel | Michter’s Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at the 2025 Michter’s Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey, an 86-proof release that delivers bold popcorn and kettle corn notes from nos...

TWiB: Meat Church BBQ invests in Pursuit Spirits, Uncle Nearest Files a Civil Suit, Watch Hill Whiskey Company new release

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 9th 2026. Meat Church BBQ Makes an Investment in Pursuit Spirits, The Weavers of Uncle Nearest File a Civil Suit...

548 - How Do You Become a Master of Bourbon? with Will Breeden and Chase Henry

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all like to think we’re experts after a few pours at the bar, but what does it actually take to be a certified Master of Bourbon? Today we’re j...

Whiskey Quickie: Jack Daniel’s NAILED It | Toasted Barrel Is Now Year-Round

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Daniel’s Toasted Barrel is now a year-round release, and this one absolutely delivers. Big banana notes, toasted marshmallow, chocolate, and pi...

547 - What's The Future of Single Barrels?

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It used to be that picking a single barrel was something reserved for the most dedicated enthusiasts. But today? They're everywhere. Every content cre...

Whiskey Quickie: Angel’s Envy Two-Grain Bourbon Review | Simple Mash, Nostalgic Flavors

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Angel’s Envy takes bourbon back to basics with their Two-Grain Bourbon. Made with 90% corn and 10% malted barley, this limited release delivers nost...

TWiB: Jim Beam halts production at Clermont Facility, Toasts Not Tariffs signs anti tariff petition, New Doc Holliday Huckleberry Edition Release

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for December 26th 2025. Jim Beam halts production at its Clermont Facility, the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition has signed anot...

546 - Reddit and Reveries with Jay West

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve seen plenty of people try to make the jump from enthusiast to industry pro, but nobody has done it quite like Jay West. It’s been a few year...

Whiskey Quickie: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025 | Sweet Mash Surprise or Miss?

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025 brings a sweet mash twist to the annual release. At 12 years old and 92 proof, it delivers a standout nose with con...

TWiB: Cannabinoid regulation is underway, ethanol sensing robotic dog system launches, Wilderness Trail releases 10-Year Bourbon

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for December 19th 2025. Cannabinoid regulation is underway, a trial using a robotic dog with an ethanol sensing system is la...

545 - Our Favorite Whiskeys of 2025 on Bourbon Community Roundtable 113

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of the year and that means we get to rattle off all of our favorite whiskeys this year. But it's not just us, it's the entire roundtable....

545 - Our Favorite Whiskeys of 2025 on Bourbon Community Roundtable 113

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of the year and that means we get to rattle off all of our favorite whiskeys this year. But it's not just us, it's the entire roundtable....

Behind The Pursuit: 2025 Pursuit Spirits Wrap Up

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been following along with the Behind the Pursuit series, you know we don't hold much back. We’ve spent the last twelve months talking ab...

Whiskey Quickie: Parker’s Heritage Collection 19: Best Release in Years?

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re diving into the Parker’s Heritage Collection 19th Edition, one of the most unpredictable annual releases from Heaven Hill. This year’s ble...

TWiB: WhistlePig Distillery opens The WhistlePig Vault, Garrison Brothers releases new bourbon, Old Forester releasing Prohibition Still Proof

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for December 12th 2025. WhistlePig Distillery has opened The WhistlePig Vault in Louisville, Garrison Brothers Distillery ha...

544 - Rock n Roll Lifestyle Meets Whiskey with Ryan Gill of Three Chord Whiskey

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all know music and whiskey just inherently go together, but how do you actually build a successful business around that synergy? In this episode, w...

Whiskey Quickie: Does the 2025 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon Deserve the Hype?!?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We cracked open the 2025 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon to see if this year’s blend lives up to the hype. Full tasting notes, honest...

TWiB: Uncle Nearest Distillery files emergency motion, Catoctin Creek is trying to raise US$5 million, Goose Island Brewery & Heaven Hill partnership

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for December 5th 2025. The founders of Uncle Nearest Distillery have filed an emergency motion, Catoctin Creek is trying to ...

543 - The Dangers of Binge Drinking to our Health with Dr. Ulysses Wu

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your love of high-proof, perfectly aged bourbon actually good for you? Or are we all just telling ourselves that? Today, we're tackling the elephan...

Whiskey Quickie: A Wheated Bourbon Aged on a River?

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we crack open Ingram’s new Unchartered wheated bourbon, aged in their floating barrel warehouses drifting along the Mississippi River. Cr...

TWiB: The Lodge at Trial and Error is open, Jim Gaffigan’s Releases A Bourbon Set on YouTube, Vintage Whiskey Counterfeiter Exposed

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for November 28th 2025. The Lodge at Trial and Error is open, Jim Gaffigan’s Releases A Bourbon Set on YouTube, and Vintag...

542 - Jim Gaffigan Debuts A Bourbon Set

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did the world need a 45 minute standup set on Bourbon? Probably not but I'm sure glad it's happened. I am thrilled to welcome back the hilarious Jim G...

Whiskey Quickie: Maker’s Mark 2025 Cellar Aged

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maker’s Mark dropped their 2025 Cellar Aged release, and we were not ready for what happened in the glass. We break down the blend, the proof, the p...

542 - Jim Gaffigan Debuts A Bourbon Set

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did the world need a 45 minute standup set on Bourbon? Probably not but I'm sure glad it's happened. I am thrilled to welcome back the hilarious Jim G...

TWiB: Buffalo Trace does a pop-up in Mumbai, A break-in happened at Castle & Key, Rabbit Hole Distillery introduces Amrûlé

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for November 21st 2025. Buffalo Trace does a pop-up in Mumbai, A break-in happened at Castle & Key, and Rabbit Hole Distille...

541 - Alchemy and Blunts with Macaulay Minton of Dark Arts Whiskey House

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The bourbon world has a lot of tradition, but what happens when someone throws out the rulebook and decides to treat whiskey making like a scientific ...

Whiskey Quickie: Bluffton Whiskey Carolina Gold Rice

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We put Bluffton Whiskey Carolina Gold Rice to the test. Expect fresh donut vibes on the nose, sweet almond and brown sugar on the palate, and a soft f...

TWiB: Tennessee Distilling Acquires Waterford Whiskey, Michter’s Drops their 20 Year Bourbon, Willett Distillery announces new Willett Bourbon

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for November 14th 2025. Tennessee Distilling to Acquire Waterford Whiskey, Michter’s Drops their 20 Year Bourbon, and Will...

540 - Your Questions about the Three Tier System Answered on Bourbon Community Roundtable 112

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the follow-up you asked for! We're back with Bourbon Community Roundtable number 112 to continue tackling the "spicy" and controversial topic ...

Behind The Pursuit: What You Missed at the First Founder Hour

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard us talk about single barrels for years, but this time we’re sitting on the other side of the table. Kenny and Ryan just dropped a new...

Whiskey Quickie: Gin Meets Bourbon?! The Chameleon Whiskey You Didn’t See Coming

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blue Run is back with one of its wildest experiments yet: Glimmer, a Kentucky straight bourbon finished in Barr Hill Tom Cat Gin barrels and dressed i...

TWiB: Fiscal Court regulates bio-digestion facilities, Shiner Bock is now entering bourbon, Pursuit Spirits launches founder hour and more.

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for November 7th 2025. A Fiscal Court in Eastern Kentucky will regulate bio-digestion facilities, Shiner Bock is now enterin...

539 - Special Ops, Hemp, and Bourbon with Greg Keeley of Larrakin Bourbon Company

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a story that goes from the vineyards of Australia to the front lines of the military, and suddenly lands right in bourbon country. Today we're...

Whiskey Quickie: Beyke's Blue Kentucky Straight Blue Corn Bourbon Whiskey Review

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Beyke's Blue Kentucky Straight Blue Corn Bourbon Whiskey 001. This 6 year old whiskey is is 111....

TWiB: Japan’s Kirin Holdings puts Four Roses for sale, Big Thirst and Pour Now launch new AI platform, Hardin’s Creek releases new Warehouse Series

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for October 31st 2025. Japan’s Kirin Holdings has put Four Roses up for sale, Big Thirst and Pour Now have partnered to la...

538 - Is Kentucky's Bourbon Crown Under Threat? The Rise of Regional Whiskey

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Kentucky’s bourbon crown finally under threat? That’s the question we're tackling today, because there is a shift happening in the world of Ame...

Whiskey Quickie: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish Whiskey Review

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bardstown Bourbon Co. Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish Whiskey. This 9-18 year old whiskey is...

TWiB: Sazerac invests more than $38 million to expand, 2025 Craft Spirits Data Project results are in, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Special Release

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for October 24th 2025. Sazerac is investing more than $38 million to expand its bottling and production, 2025 Craft Spirits ...

537 - The Engineering Behind The New Heaven Hill Springs Distillery with Conor O Driscoll

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If there's one distillery that truly feels like a cornerstone of the bourbon world, it has to be Heaven Hill. From Evan Williams to Elijah Craig to La...

Whiskey Quickie: Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. This 7 year old bourbon is is 100 proof and $...

TWiB: TTB Shutdown Plan Details, Kentucky hits 16.1 million Bourbon barrels, Pursuit Spirits releases United Kodama Mizunara

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for October 17th 2025. TTB Shutdown Plan Details, Kentucky has reached an all-time high of 16.1 million aging barrels of Bou...

536 - Will The Three Tier System Destroy Bourbon? on Bourbon Community Roundtable 111

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oh, this is a good one, y'all. We hit on one of the most polarizing and divisive topics that is in our world today, and that's distribution. Love it, ...

Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass 2025 Edition Rye Whiskey Review

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the 2025 Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye Whiskey. This 6 year old rye whiskey is is 105.2 proof a...