Bourbon Pursuit

Whiskey Quickie: New Riff Yellow Leaming Bourbon Review

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review New Riff Yellow Leaming Bourbon. This 5 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $56 MSRP. Let us know ...

TWiB: Jack Daniel's Wins in Court Decision vs Dog Toy, A New Documentary Featuring Empire Rye, Buffalo Trace Launches Daniel Weller

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for June 16th 2023. The U.S. Supreme Court sides with Jack Daniel's in the dog toy dispute, a new whiskey documentary is now...

414 - The Problem with Bourbon Taxes and Law with Chad McCoy

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What goes hand-in-hand with bourbon? That's law and taxes. Over the past few years we have seen incredible changes to Kentucky's bourbon laws when it ...

Whiskey Quickie: Wolves Lot One Single Malt Whiskey Review

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Wolves Lot One Single Malt Whiskey. This 7 year old single malt is 110 proof and $290 MSRP (corr...

TWiB: Virginia ABC Makes Changes to Lottery Process, 3rd Release of Russell's Reserve 13 Year, Launch of Hardin’s Creek The Kentucky Series

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for Jue 9th 2023. Virginia liquor officials said they're taking steps to automate the random lottery process, the third annu...

413 - How To Make a Whiskey RTD with Flavorman

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You hear Ryan and I talk about RTDs or Ready To Drink canned cocktails on This Week in Bourbon all the time and here's the reason why. Most of us got ...

Whiskey Quickie: Old Forester Bourbon 117 Series Warehouse H Review

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Forester Bourbon 117 Series Warehouse H. This non-age stated bourbon is 98 proof and $60 MSR...

Behind The Pursuit: The Effects of Big Bourbon

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The bourbon industry has this fascinating thing where “The Big Six” can hold such a monopoly of the industry - regardless of price category, and r...

412 - Will Penelope's Acquisition Lead to More MGP Buyouts? Could Ezra Brooks Work Today? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #81

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here we are again with another Bourbon Community Roundtable. This one started off pretty tame, but towards the end we start digging deep so here is wh...

Whiskey Quickie: Still Austin The Artist Straight Rye Whiskey Review

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Still Austin The Artist Straight Rye Whiskey. This 2 year old rye is 99.6 proof and $50 MSRP. Le...

TWiB: Airbnb Picks Louisville As Top U.S. Destination, Virginia ABC Lottery Isn't So Random, Rabbit Hole’s Tenniel Double Oak Bourbon

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 26th 2023. Airbnb predicts a busy summer for Louisville as its top trending U.S. destination, Virginia ABC lottery c...

411 - The Most Traveled Man in Whiskey with Drew Hannush of Whiskey Lore

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many distillery tours have you been on? 2? 5? Maybe 20? Well, you can't even touch our guest today. Drew Hannush is the author of multiple books i...

Whiskey Quickie: Hirsch The Cask Strength Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks Review

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Hirsch The Cask Strength Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks. This 7 year old finished bourbon is 1...

TWiB: Justins' House of Bourbon Charges Dropped, Log Still Launches Their Single Barrel Program, Jim Beam's American Single Malt Clermont Steep

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 19th 2023. Justins' House of Bourbon has had all charges in Washington DC dropped, Log Still Distillery launches the...

410 - Lessons Learned From Building The Biggest Bourbon Bar with Josh Howes and Tommy Craggs of Watch Hill Proper

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The dream of owning a bourbon bar. That sounds pretty awesome doesn't it? In this episode, we get to hear Watch Hill Proper's journey. Joshua Howes an...

Whiskey Quickie: Chicken Cock Double Oak Whiskey Review

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Chicken Cock Double Oak Whiskey. This 8 year old whiskey is 92 proof and $100 MSRP. Let us know ...

TWiB: MGP Acquires Penelope Bourbon for $215M, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Changes Age Statement, Mark Brown Steps Down as CEO of Sazerac

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 12th 2023. MGP and Luxco will acquire Penelope Bourbon for up to $215M, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof moves to variable ...

409 - Are Cask Finishes Going to Follow The Craft Beer Craze?

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where did it all go wrong? Or maybe it's not even wrong, but secondary cask finished bourbons seems to all the rage. What used to be a means of innova...

Whiskey Quickie: Kentucky Owl Bourbon Batch 12 Review

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Kentucky Owl Bourbon Batch 12. This non-age stated bourbon is 115.8 proof and $400 MSRP. Let us ...

TWiB: New Riff's Two New Heirloom Bourbons, Buffalo Trace Experimental Peated Bourbon, Blue Run Spirits First Single Barrel Rye Whiskey

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 5th 2023. New Riff Distilling has announced the dual release of two new heirloom grain bourbons, Buffalo Trace Disti...

408 - Single Rickhouse Bottlings and Fixing Single Barrel Saturation on Bourbon Community Roundtable #80

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've got two juicy topics to tackle so here's what we've got. Last year we saw the release of Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse limited edition offe...

Whiskey Quickie: Bernheim Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey Review

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bernheim Barrel Proof Original Wheat Whiskey Batch A223. This 7-9 year old wheat whiskey is 118....

TWiB: Heaven’s Door To Open A New Distillery, Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Row Experience Opens, Barrell Adds Rye to Private Releases

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for April 28th 2023. Heaven’s Door Spirits plans to open a new distillery in Pleasureville, Kentucky, Buzzard’s Roost Si...

407 - More Mind Blowing Stave Science on Bourbon Aging with Andrew Wiehebrink of ISC

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How much influence does the barrel have on the whiskey you drink? If you talk to a lot of people in the industry you will get a rough estimate of 70% ...

Whiskey Quickie: New Riff Malted Rye Whiskey 6 Year Old Review

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review New Riff Malted Rye Whiskey. This 6 year old rye whiskey is 100 proof and $60 MSRP. Let us know ...

TWiB: Bardstown Fights Back At Distillery Construction, Old Elk Announces 2023 Single Barrel Program, Booker’s Releases First Batch of 2023

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for April 21st 2023. The city of Bardstown fights back and stops new distillery construction, Old Elk Distillery announced i...

406 - Chasing A Passion of BBQ with Matt Pittman of Meat Church

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you google for anything BBQ related on YouTube, I can guarantee you will see a video pop-up of our guest. Matt Pittman is the founder of Meat Churc...

Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey Review

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20-Year-Old Corn Whiskey. This 20 year old corn whiskey is 115 p...

TWiB: Wild Turkey Adds A Second Distillery, Sotheby's Rare American Whiskey Selection, A 10 Year Willett For Pope Francis

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for April 14th 2023. Campari Group plans to add a second distillery at its Wild Turkey campus in Lawrenceburg, Sotheby's unv...

405 - What Does It Take To Be A Master Taster? with Melissa Rift of Old Forester

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Master Taster. It just sounds like a really cool job. But what does it take to become a Master Taster? Old Forester is a brand that has a history of h...

Whiskey Quickie: Old Forester King Ranch Bourbon Review

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Forester King Ranch Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 105 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us k...

Behind The Pursuit: Expanding the Brand's Portfolio

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having a variety of SKUs or choices in a brand’s portfolio is a great thing, right? You can reach a multitude of customers with multiple entry point...

404 - RNDC Responds To Sazerac's Lawsuit and When Will We See More Anti-Counterfeit Seals? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #79

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's everyone's monthly favorite, the bourbon community roundtable where we invite some of the brightest minds in bourbon media to come on and go deep...

Whiskey Quickie: A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon #2 Review

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon #2. This 10 year old bourbon is 144.5 proof and $100 MSRP....

TWiB: Elijah Craig is the Official Bourbon of the PGA, Chicken Cock Rleases Double Oak Kentucky Whiskey, Rock Town Introduces the Column Still Collection

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 31st 2023. Elijah Craig is the Official Bourbon and whiskey supplier of the PGA, Chicken Cock Whiskey has released...

403 - Where Coffee and Bourbon Collide with Brian Beyke of Quills

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've listened to our show long enough you would know that it's Kenny versus Fred and Ryan when it comes to coffee. Kenny isn't not much of a coff...

Whiskey Quickie: Old Elk 2022 Infinity Blend Bourbon Review

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Elk 2022 Infinity Blend Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 114.1 proof and $150 MSRP. L...

TWiB: RNDC Fights Back Against The Sazerac Lawsuit, Blue Run Revealed Plans For A New Distillery, Pinhook Debutes their Vertical Series Rye 7-Year

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 17th 2023. RNDC fights back against the Sazerac lawsuit. Blue Run Spirits today revealed the first look at its pla...

402 - What is Bourbon's Biggest Threat?

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bourbon's rise in popularity has been a monumental shift in consumer behavior, but the reality is that it could all come crashing down really quick. R...

Whiskey Quickie: Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled American Single Malt Review

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled American Single Malt. This non-age stated single malt is 105.7 pr...

TWiB: Kentucky Lawmakers Pass House Bill 5, Jack Daniel's New 12-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey, Green River Introduces Wheat and Full Proof

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 17th 2023. Kentucky lawmakers passed House Bill 5 phasing out a state tax on aging bourbon barrels. Jack Daniel's ...

401 - Analyzing the Bourbon Market with Dixon Dedman

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The stock market and the bourbon market share one thing in common. They are both impossible to time. If you get in at the right time, maybe you don't ...

Whiskey Quickie: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. This 6 year old wheated bourbon...

TWiB: Too Much Whiskey Fungus at Jack Daniel's, Leaked Documents From Amazon on Liquor Laws, Laws Whiskey Releases Bottled in Bond Four Grain

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 10th 2023. The whiskey fungus at Jack Daniel's makes national headlines. A leaked document from Amazon show's they...

400 - What's Up With Whiskey Fungus? Is It Time To Remove the Kentucky Ad Valorem tax? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #78

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is another Bourbon Pursuit milestone. It's episode 400! Well, it's technically number 668 if we include Whiskey Quickie and This Week in ...

Whiskey Quickie: Doc Holliday 8 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Doc Holliday 8 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey from the World Whiskey Society. This 8 year old...

TWiB: Washtucky is Suing Wilderness Trail, Acker Pays $100k Fine For Counterfeit Bourbon, Two New Kentucky Derby Bottles Released

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 3rd 2023. Washtucky is suing Wilderness trail for failing to make contract barrels. Acker Wines has agreed to pay ...

399 - Do Spirits Competitions Matter?

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Love it or hate it, spirit competitions are here to stay. They have such an important impact on marketing and can put a small shimmer of light on a ne...

Whiskey Quickie: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Fall 2022 Edition Review

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Fitzgerald Fall 2022 Edition. This 19 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $240 MSRP. Let us kn...

TWiB: Tourism At Distilleries Reaches New High, Old Forester The Sleepeasy, Michter’s Will Releas its 10 Year Bourbon

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for February 24th 2023. Tourism at distilleries is bigger than ever. Old Forester launches its inaugural Sleepeasy. Michter’...

398 - Carrying On A Legacy at Wild Turkey with Bruce Russell

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wild Turkey is one of the premier bourbon brands. We've had the pleasure of having all the Russell's on the show in previous years and it's always hea...

Whiskey Quickie: Parker's Heritage Collection 2022 Double Barreled Blend Bourbon Review

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the 16th Edition of the Parker's Heritage Collection. This 13 and 15 year old bourbon blend is 1...

TWiB: Sazerac Responds to Justin’s House of Bourbon, Oregon Officials Get Fired Over Pappy, Yellowstone's American Single Malt Whiskey

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for February 17h 2023. Sazerac responds to the raid on Justin’s House of Bourbon. Oregon officials get fired over allocati...

397 - Should Whiskey Be An Investment?

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most people get into bourbon because we enjoy it. There is a story behind every bottle and that captivates us. But then there are times we get our han...

Whiskey Quickie: Wolves Rye Whiskey & Hop Flavored Whiskey Review

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Wolves Rye Whiskey & Hop Flavored Whiskey Batch No. 1. This non-age stated whiskey is 103 proof ...

TWiB: Woodford Reserve Names A New Master Distiller, Blue Run Innovates The Private Barrel Program, Heaven Hill Releases A 20-year Corn Whiskey

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for February 10th 2023. Woodford Reserve Names A New Master Distiller. Blue Run Innovates The Private Barrel Program. Heaven...

396 - Fading Trends, Evolution of In-Store Buying, and Increase of Bourbon Fests on Bourbon Community Roundtable #77

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is BCR #77 and its always a fan favorite so here's what we have tonight. Like bad hair and skinny jeans, trends come and go. But the same thing h...

Whiskey Quickie: Chicken Cock Chanticleer Cognac Barrel Finish Bourbon Review

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Chicken Cock Chanticleer Cognac Barrel Finish Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 112 proof ...

TWiB: Fireball Drinkers Are Suing Sazerac, Drizly and GoPuff Announce Partnership, Sagamore Reserve Series 8-Year-Old Rye Whiskey

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 27th 2023. Fireball drinkers are suing Sazerac for misleading labels. Drizly and GoPuff announce a new partnersh...

395 - Why Are Master Distillers Leaving? with Jason Callori of The Mash and Drum

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There seems to be a growing trend in the whiskey world and that is when you start seeing the accustom faces you know and trust in a brand leave to go ...

Whiskey Quickie: Remus Repeal Reserve VI 2022 Review

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Remus Repeal Reserve VI 2022. This non-age stated bourbon is 100 proof and $100 MSRP. Let us kno...

TWiB: Traverse City Whiskey Begins A $20M Distillery, Old Elk Launches Rye Finished in Barbados Rum, Michter’s Releases 2022 Celebration Sour Mash

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 27th 2023. Traverse City Whiskey Co. has officially broke ground on a $20M distillery. Old Elk Distillery launch...

394 - Bourbon Capital Academy with Sam Lacy

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You listen to this show because you want to be a better educated bourbon consumer. Or maybe you just went off the deep-end and started buying too many...

Whiskey Quickie: Brothers of the Leaf Bourbon Finished in Toasted French Oak Review

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Brothers of the Leaf Bourbon Finished in Toasted French Oak. This non-age stated bourbon is 115....

TWiB: Sazerac Sues RNDC In Excess of $86M , Kentucky ABC Raids Justins’ House of Bourbon, Woodford Reserve Releases Double Double Oaked

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 20th 2023. Sazerac is suing Republic National Distributing Company in excess of $86M. Kentucky ABC seized undisc...

393 - Forecasting Bourbon's Future with Susan Wahl of Heaven Hill

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you think there is a lot of bourbon on the shelf now, wait just a few more years. The news over the past year has been flooded with a couple millio...

Whiskey Quickie: Uncle Nearest Rye Whiskey Review

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Uncle Nearest Uncut/Unfiltered Rye Whiskey. This non-age stated uncut rye whiskey is 119.7 proof...

TWiB: Barrell Purchases A Historic Rickhouse, Announcing The Brindiamo Penthouse, 78 Legends Features a 50 Year Old Bourbon

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 13th 2023. Barrell Craft Spirits purchases a historic rickhouse in Shively, Kentucky. The Bourbon Capital Allian...

392 - What Does Sazerac Leaving RNDC Mean For Everyone? and 2023 Predictions on Bourbon Community Roundtable #76

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's Bourbon Community Roundtable #76 and this is one I'm excited to talk about because as you're well aware, building a brand requires choosing the r...

Whiskey Quickie: Frey Ranch Single Barrel Rye Review

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Frey Ranch Single Barrel Rye. This non-age stated rye is 131.8 proof and $100 MSRP. Let us know ...

TWiB: Lisa Wicker Takes Charge at Alltech, New Record For Pappy Van Winkle Set at Auction, Hard Truth Master Distiller’s Reserve Collection

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 6th 2023. Lisa Wicker takes on the new role as CEO & Master Distiller of Lyons Brewing & Distilling Co. A new re...

391 - Tequila Pursuit with Alfonso Esquivias of Drinks with Fonz

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you listen to our Friday show called This Week in Bourbon, you would hear us talking about tequila being the next rising spirit. I mean, who doesn'...

Whiskey Quickie: Hirsch “The Bivouac” Kentucky Bourbon Review

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Hirsch "The Bivouac" Kentucky Bourbon. Yes, we still didn't pronounce it right. This non-age sta...

Behind The Pursuit: Juggling Multiple Jobs and Technology & Tradition

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, we're back again with a double header episode where you get to know more about Ryan and I. This is a long episode because we both have o...

390 - The Return of JW (Wally) Dant into Distilling with Wally Dant of Log Still Distillery

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been around bourbon long enough, then you know the name JW Dant. That's because the Dant name is equivalent to bourbon royalty as it is stee...

Whiskey Quickie: King of Kentucky 18 Year 2022 Release Review

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review King of Kentucky 18 Year. This 18 year old bourbon is 130.3 proof and $350 MSRP. Let us know wha...

Behind The Pursuit: Brand Loyalty

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, at the end of the year we typically like to post some episodes that aren't our normal types and end up being fun. However, this past yea...

389 - Will Celebrities Help or Hurt Bourbon?

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the longest time, celebrities have been getting into the spirits industry. It first started off as being a spokesperson and putting a recognizable...

Whiskey Quickie: Heaven’s Door Decade Series #01 Review

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the inaugural release of the Heaven’s Door Decade Series. This 10 year old bourbon is 100 proo...

TWiB: Jefferson's Bourbon Gets A $250M Distillery, Willett Will Build An Additional $93M Distillery, Booker's Releases "Pinkie's Batch"

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for December 16th 2022. Pernod Ricard will invest $250 million for a state-of-the-art distillery for Jefferson’s. Willett ...

388 - Is There A Small Brand Problem? and 2022 Prediction Results on Bourbon Community Roundtable #75

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Its Bourbon Community Roundtable #75 and in this episode we focus on one major topic and then end the show looking back at this year in bourbon. Last ...

Whiskey Quickie: Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Rye Finished in High Toast Maple Barrels Review

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Tennessee Rye Finished in High Toast Maple Barrels. This non-a...

TWiB: Single Barrel Select Moves To A Points System, Bardstown Bourbon Announces Origin Series, Pursuit Spirits Debuts the Oak Collection

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for December 9th 2022. Single Barrel Select moves to a new points-based system. Bardstown Bourbon Company announces it's Ori...

387 - Dealing With Bourbon and Theft at Retail with Tony Konja of Keg N Bottle

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of owning a liquor store sounds great, doesn't it? It sounds like you get to play around with booze all day and you never have to worry about...

Whiskey Quickie: The Last Drop Release No. 28 Signature Blend of Kentucky Straight Whiskeys Review

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review The Last Drop Release No. 28. This non-age stated whiskey is 121.4 proof and $4,000 MSRP. Let us...

TWiB: KDA to Refresh Kentucky Bourbon Trail Branding, Blue Run Winter Solstice Collection, 16th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for December 2nd 2022. Kentucky Distillers’ Association is seeking proposals to refresh branding assets for the Kentucky B...

386 - From Restaurant to Brand Owner with Jason Brauner of Buzzard's Roost

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today carved a path that may seem unlikely, but in the end, seems almost fitting. Jason Brauner joined us back on Episode 057 where he talke...

Whiskey Quickie: Michter's Toasted Sour Mash Whiskey 2022 Review

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the Michter's Toasted Sour Mash Whiskey 2022 Release. This non-age stated whiskey is 86 proof an...

TWiB: Pursuit Spirits Raises $8M, Jack Daniel’s vs Dog Toy in the Supreme Court, Old Elk and Greg Metze’s Infinity Blend Series

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for November 25th 2022. Pursuit Spirits raises $8M for future whiskey purchases. Jack Daniel’s takes a dog toy manufacture...

385 - Wine's Dirty Little Secret Meets Bourbon with Lee Tatum and Cody Ewers of Innerstave

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sherry, port, honey, sauternes, french, tokaji, toasted, and so much more. The world of cask finishing has exploded. It's what many consider to be the...

Whiskey Quickie: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2022 Review

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the 2022 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. This 11 year old bourbon is 96 proof and $150 MSRP. Let ...

TWiB: Redemption Loses Lawsuit To Diageo, Sagamore Spirit Releases A 5YR Bottled in Bond, Kentucky Owl and Barrell Release $500 Bottles

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for November 18th 2022. Redemption loses its lawsuit with Diageo and must change bottles. Sagamore spirit releases their own...

384 - Is American Single Malt Trending? Has Sourcing Been Embraced? Thanksgiving That Isn't Wild Turkey on Bourbon Community Roundtable #74

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Bourbon Community Roundtable #74 and here are the topics we chose for today's show. American Single Malts. The media is a buzz talking about them...

Whiskey Quickie: Knob Creek 18 Year Bourbon Review

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Knob Creek 18 Year. This 18 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $170 MSRP. Let us know what you th...

TWiB: Western KY Distilling Announces $30M Distillery, Kroger’s Ultimate Bourbon Auction to End Hunger, Heaven Hill Announces Old Fitzgerald 19 Year

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for November 11th 2022. Western Kentucky Distilling Co. announced a $30 million Distillery in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. Kroger’...

383 - Penny & Sparrow Pick a Barrel

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our typical guests range from Master Distillers to other industry experts and pundits, but on the rare occasion I find a guest that breaks our norm an...

Whiskey Quickie: 2022 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) Review

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this special edition of Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the 2022 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. The collection includes: Sazerac R...

TWiB: Campari Acquires Wilderness Trail for $420M, Limited-edition Old Forester King Ranch Edition, Lux Row Debuts Old Ezra 7-Year Rye Whiskey

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for November 4th 2022. Campari Group has agreed to acquire a 70% stake in Kentucky-based Wilderness Trail Distillery for $42...

382 - Building A Brand With No Distillery with Michael Paladini and Danny Polise of Penelope Bourbon

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a brand is no easy task. There will be a lot of fails before you ever see your first success and there's a lot to the industry that have to b...

Whiskey Quickie: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C922 Review

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C922. This 12 year old bourbon is 124.8 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us kno...