Bourbon Pursuit
Episodes
073 - The Life of Booker Noe and the Impact He Made with Jim Kokoris, Author
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Kokoris, author of The Big Man of Jim Beam: Booker Noe And the Number-One Bourbon In the World, joins the show to talk about the life of Booker No...
072 - Making Unique Bourbon in an Urban Setting at New Riff with Jay Erisman, Vice President, and Hannah Loween, General Manager
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Erisman, Vice President, & Hannah Loween, General Manager, from New Riff Distilling talk about the unique bourbon they are making while being in a...
071 - The Intricacies of Reviewing Whiskey with Chris Trevino of Liquor Hound
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Trevino, the YouTube sensation known as Liquor Hound, talks about the intricacies of reviewing whiskey ranging from the type of glass to even th...
070 - Bourbon Regrets, Bottle Signing, and Brand Marketing on Bourbon Community Roundtable #2
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bourbon Community Roundtable #2 - we discuss bourbon regrets, thoughts on bottle signings, what brand markets best, and weller special reserve. Show N...
069 - Bourbon History through The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American Whiskey with Fred Minnick, Author
22 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fred Minnick, acclaimed bourbon author who also happens to have the Amazon #1 Best Selling book in the Whiskey Category Bourbon: The Rise, Fall, and ...
068 - The First Bonded Bourbon Outside of Kentucky in 50 years at Tom’s Foolery with Tom Herbruck, Master Brewer and Distiller
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Herbruck, Master Brewer and Distiller of Tom’s Foolery, and his wife Lianne, Rack House Manager, share their beginnings when Tom ran a still at ...
067 - Jack Rose is the Hottest Bourbon Bar Destination with Bill Thomas, Owner
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Thomas (@MashBill_Thomas), Owner of Jack Rose (@JackRoseinDC), tells his history of turning a passion for whiskey and 20 years of dusty hunting i...
066 - Customized Bourbon Trail Tours with Tim Hagan and Ethan Pardieu of Kentucky Bourbon Boys
23 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Hagan and Ethan Pardieu, Kentucky Bourbon Boys Distillery Tours, give insights into their customized tours and how they learned about bourbon them...
065 - Social Media Influencing, Random Trades, and Best Releases of 2016 So Far on Bourbon Community Roundtable #1
16 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: Recorded on YouTube LIVE! We will pose questions to the audience to see what YOU think. If you have questions, ask them on the right hand...
064 - Investing in Horse Racing and Bourbon with Vince Roth, Partner of Final Furlong Racing & Chad Butters, Co-Founder of Eight Oaks Distillery
09 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Butters, Co-Founder and CEO of Eight Oaks Craft Distillery, and Vince Roth, Managing Partner of Final Furlong Racing Stables, talks about a new p...
063 - Why is it called Jefferson’s Bourbon? With Trey Zoeller, Founder and Master Blender
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Trey Zoeller, Founder and Master Blender of Jefferson’s Bourbon, shares his story with some new information about a new Presidential special release...
062 - What is the Bourbon Women Association? with Susan Reigler
26 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Reigler, Executive Bourbon Steward, joins the show again to talk about Bourbon Women, an organization founded to join like-minded individuals ar...
061 - Dual Roles as Brewmaster and Master Distiller at Town Branch and Alltech Brewing with Mark Coffman
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Coffman, Master Distiller at Alltech Brewing, which is the home of Town Branch bourbon, talks about being a Brewmaster as well as a Master Distil...
060 - Not Your Grandma's Bourbon Balls with Kelly Ramsey, Bourbon-Certified Chocolatier and Owner of Art Eatables
12 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Ramsey, Bourbon-Certified Chocolatier and Owner of Art Eatables, talks about her delicious bourbon truffles and the difference between bourbon b...
059 - Sitting Down to Meet Freddie Johnson, 3rd Generation Employee at Buffalo Trace and Tour Guide
05 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Freddie Johnson, 3rd Generation Employee and Tour Guide at Buffalo Trace, talks about his family legacy and his depth of bourbon knowledge. Show Notes...
058 - Learning more about “Frontier Whiskey” with Bulleit Bourbon Global Ambassador Tim Judge
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Judge, Global Ambassador for Bulleit Bourbon, dives into the Bulleit Bourbon origination and all the new expansion taking place. Show Notes: Tell...
057 - Creating Louisville's First Full Service Bourbon Themed Restaurant Bourbon's Bistro with Jason Brauner
22 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Brauner, Owner of Louisville-based restaurant Bourbon’s Bistro, talks about his family history at National Distillers and running a full servi...
056 - Step-By-Step of the Barrel Making Process at Brown-Forman Cooperage with Michael Nelson, Plant Director
15 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Nelson, Plant Director at the Brown-Forman Cooperage, gives a step-by-step and inside look to the barrel making process. Show Notes: Give us ...
055 - Resurgence of Barton 1792 with Josh Hollifield, Brand Specialist and Visitor Center Manager
08 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Hollifield, Visitor Center Manager for Barton 1792, gives a history of the grounds and an insider look to the resurgence of the 1792 brand. Show ...
054 - Pairing Food and Bourbon Cocktails with Bourbon Authority Susan Reigler
02 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Reigler, Executive Bourbon Steward and author of multiple bourbon books, talks about her past as a food critic and shares how to pair food with ...
053 - Cooking and Collaborating with Bourbon featuring Chef Edward Lee
23 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Edward Lee, 4-time James Beard nominee, TV Show host, owner of 610 Magnolia and Milkwood, dives into culinary arts and cooking with bourbon while...
052 - Annoying Trends in Bourbon with Kerry Bossak of Subourbia.com
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kerry Bossak (@bourbon_gamer), author of Subourbia.com, talks about how bourbon helps him lose weight and goes over his top 10 list of the most annoyi...
051 - A Whiskey Wash Gathering with Maggie Kimberl, Nino Marchetti, and Michael Veach
11 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie Kimberl, Nino Marchetti, and Michael Veach join as we discuss Maker’s 46, Pappy & Co Cigars, history of Buffalo Trace, Castle & Key, and the ...
050 - How Liquor Barn Manages Inventory and Allocated Bourbon with Ray Perryman, Spirits Manager
03 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ray Perryman (@LBSpringHurst), Spirits Manager at Liquor Barn (@LiquorBarn) in Louisville, shares an insider view to carrying over 400 bourbon and whi...
049 - Do Bourbon Fill Levels Change Flavor Profiles? with Jordan, Eric and Nick, authors of BreakingBourbon.com
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan, Eric and Nick, authors behind BreakingBourbon.com, talk about how bourbon fill levels change flavor profiles and we look at the new releases t...
048 - The Kentucky Bourbon Affair Returns in 2016 with Adam Johnson
20 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Johnson (@CamperJohnson), Director of the KY Bourbon Trail, comes back to gives us the scoop on the 2016 Bourbon Affair and a more about Senate B...
047 - Blazing a Trail as a Woman in Whiskey and Michter's History with Andrea Wilson, VP and GM of Michter's Distillery
10 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Wilson, Vice President and General Manager of Michter’s Distillery, gives us the history of Michter’s, her rich history influencing the bou...
046 - Celebrating the Repeal of Prohibition at the Frazier History Museum with Andy Treinen
29 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Treinen, the Director of Marketing at the Frazier History Museum (@FrazierMuseum), talks history of prohibition, the future Bourbon Museum for “...
045 - What is Double Double Oaked? with Chris Morris, Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve
22 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Morris, Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve, gives an insight into the historic grounds and the $1000 Mint Julep in time for Derby. Show Notes:...
044 - Born into Bourbon at Jim Beam with Master Distiller Fred Noe
15 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fred Noe, Global Ambassador and Master Distiller at Jim Beam, talks about the history of Jim Beam, his celebrity encounters and the new Booker’s Rye...
043 - Every Booker's Bourbon Box Is Made at Promotional Wood Products with Patrick Hutchens
08 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Hutchens, Owner of Promotional Wood Products, shares his company’s story of giving premium bourbons the extra edge. Show Notes: Tell us abo...
042 - Wild Turkey is a Bourbon Staple with Matt Gandolfo, Brand Ambassador
01 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Gandolfo, Brand Ambassador for Wild Turkey, talks history of the brand, non-GMO grains, each of the expressions and the new “Decades” release...
041 - Maker's Mark Collection Obsession with Brian Gelfo, Maker’s Mark Ambassador Extraordinaire
24 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Gelfo, Maker’s Mark Ambassador Extraordinaire & Bourbon Mafia Member, goes in depth about the Maker’s Mark Ambassador. Show Notes: Markers ...
040 - Is Old Forester the same thing as Woodford Reserve? with Jackie Zykan, Master Bourbon Specialist
16 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Zykan, Master Bourbon Specialist for Old Forester, talks about each of the individual expressions and the history behind this Louisville based ...
039 - Maker's Mark Bleeds Red with Rob Samuels, COO
11 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Samuels, COO of Maker's Mark, talks about the operations behind Maker's and holding almost every job at the distillery since he was 9. Show Notes:...
038 - It's Florida's Whiskey Obsession Festival with Turner Moore
03 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Turner Moore, President of Whiskey Obsession Festival, joins the show to talk about the festival and what to expect this year. It takes place 3/30/201...
037 - Bourbon Has Badges with Bernie Lubbers, Brand Ambassador for Heaven Hill - Part 2
20 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
(Part 2) Bernie Lubbers (@BernieLubbers), The Whiskey Professor and Brand Ambassador for Heaven Hill, continues in Part 2 talking about Heaven Hill bo...
036 - Bourbon Has Badges with Bernie Lubbers, Brand Ambassador for Heaven Hill - Part 1
16 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
(Part 1) Bernie Lubbers (@BernieLubbers), The Whiskey Professor and Brand Ambassador for Heaven Hill, talks about his past, catchphrase, and overview ...
035 - What's Fun at The Bourbon Classic with Seth Thompson
06 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Thompson, of The Bourbon Classic, chats about all the awesome events being held from Feb 23-27th, 2016 and how you can get last second tickets. S...
034 - Upcycling Bourbon Bottles in Candles at ReWicked with Chad Hartsfield, Owner
05 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Hartsfield, Owner of ReWicked Candles, discusses the process of turning old bourbon bottles into works of art. Show Notes: Tell us your story of...
033 - Time to Meet the Maker's Mark Master Distiller, Greg Davis
19 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Davis, Master Distiller at Maker’s Mark, talks about how is continuing the tradition that has been set and more about day to day operations. Sh...
032 - Chasing Bottles and Secondary Markets with Erik of @BourbonSeason
18 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Erik of @BourbonSeason joins the show to talk about the infamous bottle chase and the growing secondary market. Show Notes: Before we get started, th...
031 - The History and Psyche of Bourbon with Reid Mitenbuler, Author of Bourbon Empire
15 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Reid Mitenbuler (@ReidMitenbuler), author of Bourbon Empire, joins Ryan and Kenny to talk about the history and psyche of bourbon, "a distinctive prod...
030 - Bourbon Sensory Training using Aroma Academy with Robert Mohr & Tom Johnson
08 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mohr & Tom Johnson of Aroma Academy (@AromaAcademyUS) join the podcast to talk about the science behind using olfactory senses to know more abo...
029 - A Bourbon Christmas Gift Exchange with John Kowalczyk
04 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
John Kowalczyk reveals how he started a Bourbon Christmas Gift Exchange that grew from just a handful of friends to an event that is sponsored by liqu...
028 - Eat Your Bourbon with Matt Jamie, Founder and Owner of Bourbon Barrel Foods
24 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Jamie, Founder and Owner of Bourbon Barrel Foods, talks about how he started a company with Bluegrass Soy Sauce into a brand that does everything...
027 - Revitalizing the Family Brand of Kentucky Owl Bourbon with Dixon Dedman, Partner
09 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dixon Dedman, Owner Operator of Beaumont Inn & Partner in Kentucky Owl, joins us to talk about his family history and how they revitalized a brand th...
026 - Intelligent Whiskey Recommendations from the Distiller App with Mikael Mossberg, Co-Founder and CEO
02 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mikael Mossberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Distiller, talks about his whiskey recommendation app and how his whiskey passion led him to be in the startup wo...
025 - Forming the Largest Whiskey News Site at TheWhiskeyWash.com with Nino Marchetti, Founder
24 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Nino Marchetti (@WhiskeyWash), Founder at TheWhiskeyWash.com, joins us today to announce a new partnership between us. We talk about his news outlet, ...
024 - The Secret to Great Packaging and Marketing at Buffalo Trace with Kris Comstock, Bourbon Marketing Director
18 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Comstock, the Bourbon Marketing Director at Buffalo Trace, talks about how he made his way to Kentucky and gives us insight into the brands and e...
023 - He Held Every Job Possible at Stitzel-Weller Distillery with Carol Perry
10 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Carol Perry, or just Perry, is a legend in his own right. Perry has worked at the Stitzel-Weller distillery in Shively for 45 years. He has held about...
022 - We are 21 Episodes in So Far, What Have We Learned?
03 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts, Kenny and Ryan, take a look back on the past 21 episodes. We talk about the guests and what is still to come with the remaining part of th...
021 - A Start Up Distillery with a $28,000 Bottle with Brent Goodin, Master Distiller at Boundary Oak
11 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Goodin, Master Distiller at Boundary Oak Distillery, discusses his new startup distillery and how his first bottle of bourbon off the line sold ...
020 - Bourbon Industry Through the Lens of Lawsuits with Brian Haara, Author of Sipp'n Corn
29 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Haara (@SippnCorn), Attorney and blogger at Sipp’n Corn, joins the podcast to talk about the history of the bourbon industry through the lens ...
019 - A New Idea To Large Contract Distillation at Bardstown Bourbon Company with David Mandell, CEO
22 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
David Mandell, CEO of the Bardstown Bourbon Company, talks about the beginning of one of the newest and largest distilleries to ever hit Bardstown, KY...
018 - Meet the New Master Distiller of the former Old Taylor Distillery, Marianne Barnes
26 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Marianne Barnes, Master Distiller at The Distillery Formally Known as Old Taylor, discusses her new role, what everyone can expect coming from this re...
017 - Are Orphan Barrels Really Lost? Blade and Bow Releases with Ewan Morgan of Diageo
12 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ewan Morgan, National Director for the Diageo Masters of Whiskey, joins us from DC to talk about his past with whiskey, scotch, and bourbon. We dive d...
016 - Preserving the History of Whiskey Row in Louisville with Marianne Zickuhr
04 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Marianne Zickuhr, Executive Director of Preservation Louisville, talks about the history of Whiskey Row and her involvement with preserving this iconi...
015 - Party Planning the Bourbon Trail with Mint Julep Tours, Sean Higgins
27 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Higgins, Chief Fun Officer of Mint Julep Tours, talks about the array of tours they offer with customized trips with their tag line “the purpos...
014 - The Fantasy Camp For Bourbon Lovers at The Kentucky Bourbon Affair with Adam Johnson
14 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Johnson, Director of the KY Bourbon Trail & Bourbon Affair, joins us as the first ever two-time guest! This time we talk about the Kentucky Bourb...
013 - Behind The Operations Side of Things at Angel's Envy with Kevin Curtis and Kyle Henderson
09 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Curtis, Distillery Operations Manager, and Kyle Henderson, Production Manager and grandson of Lincoln Henderson, from Angel’s Envy join to tal...
012- Reviving Four Roses with Jim Rutledge, Master Distiller Four Roses (Part 1)
30 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Rutledge, Master Distiller at Four Roses, joins us for Part 2 of this 2-Part podcast and discusses his travels, limited edition releases, one floo...
011 - Reviving Four Roses with Jim Rutledge, Master Distiller Four Roses (Part 1)
23 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Rutledge, Master Distiller at Four Roses, joins us for Part 1 of this 2-Part podcast and talks about his education, job history, his love for bowl...
010 - Family Ties To Bourbon Greatness with Martha Carlin, Great Great Grandaugher George T. Stagg
15 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Martha Carlin, Great Great Granddaughter of George T. Stagg, talks about her gaggle of Stagg bottles up for auction, her family history in the bourbo...
009 - EH Talyor's Legacy and Picking Single Barrels at Buffalo Trace with Beau Beckman, Barrel Select Manager
09 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Beau Beckman, Barrel Select Manager at Buffalo Trace (and great great great great great grandson of Colonel EH Taylor), talks about his family legacy,...
008 - The Heart of Tourism on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with Adam Johnson
01 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Johnson, Director of the KY Bourbon Trail & Bourbon Affair, talks about tourism, the places to visit, horse country, and craft distilling. Show N...
007 - What's Happening in Bourbon Media with Maggie Kimberl of Louisville.com
25 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie Kimberl (@LouGirl502), author of everything bourbon for Louisville.com, joins the duo to talk about bourbon in the news and media. Show Notes: ...
006 - The Idea of Port Finished Bourbon at Angel's Envy with Wes Henderson, Chief Innovation Officer
18 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Wes Henderson, Chief Innovation Officer of Angel's Envy, joins us to talk about the start of this brand, his father's heritage, and more Show Notes: ...
005 - How Bourbonr Got Credit for Poor Man's Pappy with Blake Riber, Author at bourbonr.com
09 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Riber, author of bourbonr.com, talks about the popularity of his blog, his ideas and the release of a brand new app! Show Notes: How did you ge...
004 - Bourbon Growth and Quality Control at Heaven Hill with Mike Sonne, Head Taster
09 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Two part podcast. First part discussion about Heaven Hill growth and demand. In the second part, Ryan joins Mike Sonne, "Chief" Bourbon Quality Contro...
003 - The Rich History of Four Roses with Al Young, Brand Ambassador
09 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Al Young, Brand Ambassador of Four Roses, talks about the rich history of the brand and his story Show Notes: What's your story of how you got into t...
002 - Getting to know the Master Distiller for Buffalo Trace, Harlen Wheatley
09 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Harlen Wheatley, Master Distiller at Buffalo Trace, joins us we discuss multiple facets of his history and life at the famed Buffalo Trace Distillery ...
001 - Meet Ryan and Kenny and How to Form Hunting Parties
09 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Ryan and Kenny. Your hosts on this journey. They discuss everything about the show and more Show Notes: Welcome to the podcast! So what's this t...
Introducing Bourbon Pursuit
01 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Bourbon Pursuit is your source for the best in news, reviews, and interviews with people making the bourbon industry happen. The show dives into bourb...