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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...
TWiB: Master Distiller Lisa Wicker Leaves Widow Jane, Another DTC Shipping Case Heads to Supreme Court, 2022 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Details
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 28th 2022. Master Distiller Lisa Wicker is leaving Widow Jane. The National Association of Wine Retailers is tak...
381 - The Rights and Wrongs of Barrel Finished Bourbons
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's quite apparent that cask finished bourbons are continuing to push the envelope. Every company and producer is utilizing different barrels to crea...
Whiskey Quickie: Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Review
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse. This 10 year old bourbon is 112.4 proof and $250 MSRP. Let...
TWiB: Old Forester Names New Master Taster, New Riff Debuts Two New Malted Whiskeys, Blue Run Releases “Micro Batch” Flight Series
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 21st 2022. Old Forester announced that Melissa Rift has been named Master Taster. New Riff debuts two new malted...
380 - Have Stickers Gone Too Far and What Makes A Good Acquisition Target? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #73
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's another month and another Bourbon Community Roundtable and we've got a great list of topics in #73. The first is stickers. I know, it seems like ...
Whiskey Quickie: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 17 Year (Spring 2022) Review
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This 17 year old bourbon is 10...
TWiB: Liquor Store Sued $50k Over Bob Baffert Sticker, The Only Bourbon Boat Tour Is Expanding, Britain’s First Bourbon Called Never Say Die
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 14th 2022. Evergreen Liquors gets sued $50k over a Bob Baffert sticker. The nation's only bourbon boat tour is e...
379 - Bourbon and Social Media: Keeping Compliant with Nichole Shustack of McDermott Will & Emery
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all have our favorite people and brands we follow on social media. I hope it's Bourbon Pursuit, but there are a lot of people that get categorized ...
Whiskey Quickie: Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey Review
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey. This 6 year old whiskey is 97 proof and $65 MSRP. Let us know...
TWiB: All Six Van Winkle Expressions Get Larger Relase, Widow Jane Distillery Announces The Vaults 2022, Knob Creek Officially Announces 18 Year Old
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for October 7th 2022. Widow Jane Distillery announces The Vaults 2022. Knob Creek officially announces Knob Creek 18 Year Ol...
378 - Is Added Text On Labels Distracting? Do I Use Unconventional Grains? How To Plan Distribution? Free Consulting Advice from Pursuit
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're not in the business of consulting to brands or distilleries, but a few months ago we asked you to submit your questions about brand building to ...
Whiskey Quickie: Rare Hare 1953 Bourbon Review
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Rare Hare 1953 Bourbon finished in an XXO Cognac cask. This 17 year old bourbon is 111 proof and...
TWiB: Bourbon Barrels and Taxes Reach New High in KY, Barrell Releasing Their 2022 Gray Label Bourbon, Wild Turkey Announces Master's Keep Unforgotten
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for September 30th 2022. The number of bourbon barrels in Kentucky reached a record and so have the taxes. Barrell Craft Spi...
377 - Architecting A Bourbon Distillery with Cash and Eric of Joseph & Joseph + Bravura
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may remember back on Episode 334 we talked about the engineering that goes into a distillery, but we forgot to start off with a key component, and...
Whiskey Quickie: Castle & Key Bourbon Review
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Castle & Key Bourbon. This 4 year old bourbon is 98 proof and $50 MSRP. Let us know what you th...
TWiB: Former VA ABC Employee Pleads Guilty, Bardstown Bourbon Co Retires the Fusion Series, Makers Mark Releases Barrel Rotation Series
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for September 23rd 2022. Former VA ABC employee pleads guilty on embezzling information regarding bourbon releases. Bardstow...
376 - Do More Brands Signal an Oncoming Glut? Is Russell's Single Rickhouse Worthy of $250? Why Did Angel's Envy Hire A Master Distiller? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #72
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are new investments made into multi-million dollar distilleries every week it seems. There are more brands and product extensions popping up eve...
Whiskey Quickie: Chicken Cock Island Rooster Rum Barrel Rye Review
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Chicken Cock Island Rooster Rye. This non-age stated bourbon is 95 proof and $200 MSRP. Let us ...
TWiB: Angel's Envy Gets a New Master Distiller, ISC Purchases Two Stave Mills From Brown-Forman, Diageo Wins Injuction Against Redemption Whiskey
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for September 16th 2022. Angel's Envy announced that Owen Martin will be joining the company as Master Distiller. Independen...
375 - The Science of Whiskey Maturation with Ale Ochoa of TX Whiskey
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whiskey is an amazing product. It's a testament of blending science and nature to create something that didn't exist naturally. And during that proces...
Whiskey Quickie: O.K.I. Reserve Blended Bourbon Whiskey Review
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review O.K.I. Reserve Blended Bourbon Whiskey. This 3-10 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $80 MSRP. L...
TWiB: Pursuit Spirits Announces 13-City Road Trip Tour, Adam Herz Uncovers a Bourbon Faker in Omahaz, BBC Releases Chateau de Laubade Collaboration
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for September 9th 2022. Pursuit Spirits announces a thirteen-city road trip tour. Adam Herz, the whiskey investigator, found...
374 - Why Should Brands Pay Attention to TikTok? with Logan and Mac Hanes of Basement Rickhouse
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every few years there is a technology that will revolutionize society. I've personally grown up with the invention of social media when you had to hav...
Whiskey Quickie: Frank August Bourbon Review
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Frank August Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 100 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us know what y...
TWiB: Denny Potter and Jane Bowie Leave Maker's Mark, Blue Run Spirits Will Build A $51M Distillery, Debut of Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for September 2nd 2022. Denny Potter and Jane Bowie both leave Maker's Mark at the same time. Blue Run Spirits will invest a...
373 - Bold Innovations And Not Following Trends with Will Schragis of Barrell Craft Spirits
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's only been in the past 10 years that we have seen bourbon go through true innovation. Barrel finishes and blending different distillates weren't a...
Whiskey Quickie: Hardin’s Creek Colonel James B. Beam Whiskey Review
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Hardin’s Creek Colonel James B. Beam Whiskey. This 2 year old bourbon is 108 proof and $80 MSR...
TWiB: Kentucky Bourbon Benefit Raises $1.4M, Little Book Series Launches “To The Finish”, Four Roses 2022 Limited Edition Small Batch
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 26th 2022. The Kentucky Bourbon Benefit raises $1.4M. Freddie Noe has released the sixth chapter in his acclaimed...
372 - Lines vs Lotteries, Bourbon Hall of Fame Criteria, and the Cheapest Bottle To Own on Bourbon Community Roundtable #71
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Bourbon Community Roundtable #71 where we are joined by the likes of all of our friends to talk about some hot topics in the recent bourbon new...
Whiskey Quickie: Jack Daniel’s Small Batch Coy Hill High Proof Review
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Jack Daniel’s Small Batch Coy Hill. This non-age stated whiskey is 153.2 proof and $55 MSRP (3...
TWiB: Bourbon Hall of Fame Inducts Six Individuals, King of Kentucky Has Two Releases, Old Forester Birthday Turns To A Sweepstakes
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 19th 2022. The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame will induct six new individuals.King of Kentucky packs two new 15 an...
371 - Is Bourbon Overcrowded? with Chad and Sara of It's Bourbon Night
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some people will say we are currently experiencing a bourbon shortage. However, if you go to your local store you will see it's quite the opposite. Th...
Whiskey Quickie: Ben Holladay Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Review
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Ben Holladay Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon. This 6 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $60 MSRP. Let us...
TWiB: Maker’s Mark Honors Marjorie Samuels, 11 American Whiskey Trends in 2022, Antheum Studios Present Assassin’s Creed Bourbon
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 5th 2022. An Israeli distillery makes country’s first Kentucky bourbon-style whiskey. Pennsylvania Liquor Contr...
370 - Evolving a Modern Bourbon Brand with Kaveh Zamanian of Rabbit Hole
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every brand finds their path. Some will talk about their grains sourced right on their farm. Some will rely on a historical figure from decades ago. B...
Whiskey Quickie: Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye Review
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye. This non-age stated rye is 105 proof and $75 MSRP. Let us know what ...
TWiB: Israeli Distillery Makes Bourbon-Style Whiskey, PLCB Execs Get Leftover Pappy Lottery Bottles, Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Has 7 Variants
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 5th 2022. An Israeli distillery makes country’s first Kentucky bourbon-style whiskey. Pennsylvania Liquor Contr...
369 - History and Story of Blade & Bow with Doug Kragel of Diageo
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard of the legendary Stitzel-Weller distillery. Getting a taste of whiskey created by this famous place is nearly impossible for the...
Whiskey Quickie: Blue Run Reflection 1 Straight Bourbon Review
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Blue Run Reflection 1. This non-age stated bourbon is 95 proof and $90 MSRP. Let us know what y...
TWiB: Possible Tax Cuts for Kentucky Bourbon Producers, Spirit of Gallo Invests in Horse Soldier Bourbon, Four Gate Drops Four New Releases
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for July 29th 2022. A Task force is being formed to investigate and possibly lower taxes imposed on Kentucky bourbon. Spirit...
368 - Does Heritage Matter and Why Are We Attracted to Finishes? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #70
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The roundtable is our monthly show where we look at new and interesting angles for the bourbon ecosystem. Marketing plays a big role in whiskey. There...
Whiskey Quickie: Rossville Union 2022 Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey Review
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Rossville Union 2022 Barrel Proof. This 7 year rye is 117.2 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us know wha...
TWiB: Herz Tracks Down a Counterfeiter from Wisconsin, Bourbon Women SIPosiumTickets Now on Sale, 2022 Yellowstone Limited Edition by Limestone
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for July 22nd 2022. Bourbon Women SIPosium details are in and tickets are available. Herz tracks down a counterfeiter who so...
367 - The Literal Rockstar of Bourbon with Bo Garrett of Montgomery Gentry and Wild Turkey
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's not many people in the bourbon industry that have a story like our guest. Bo Garrett wanted a better life than working in the coal mines of ea...
Whiskey Quickie: Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Bourbon Review
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke. This non-age stated bourbon is 80 proof and $50 MSRP. Let us know wh...
TWiB: Heaven Hill Suspends Special Releases, Bardstown Bourbon Releases Discovery #8 and #9, Heaven’s Door Announces the Decade Series
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for July 15th 2022. Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience is currently in the process of changing their special releases. Bardstown...
366 - From Archeologist to Bourbon and Dusty Expert with Caroline Paulus
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all come from different backgrounds, yet we all find a passion in bourbon. One of the most intriguing stories I have ever been introduced to is fro...
Whiskey Quickie: Blood Oath Pact 8 Bourbon Review
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Blood Oath Pact 8. This non-age stated bourbon is 98.6 proof and $120 MSRP. Let us know what yo...
TWiB: Bardstown Bourbon Company To Acquire Green River, Jackie Zykan Announces Hidden Barn, Russell's Reserve 13 Coming Soon
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for July 8th 2022. Bardstown Bourbon Company has entered into an agreement to acquire Green River Spirits Company. Jackie Zy...
365 - Is Sourced Bourbon Sustainable? with John Little of Smooth Ambler
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smooth Ambler made a name for themselves with Old Scout. It was before the big craze of higher-aged sourced MGP when it was relatively easy to find. B...
Whiskey Quickie: Blade and Bow 22 Year Bourbon Review
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Blade and Bow 22 Year Bourbon. This 22 year old bourbon is 92 proof and $450 MSRP. Let us know...
TWiB: Catoctin Creek and GWAR Team Up Again, Jack Daniel's Introduces Coy Hill High Proof, Stellum Black Announces Specialty Blends
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for July 1st 2022. Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. and heavy metal rock band legends GWAR are back for the second annual relea...
364 - Is Jackie Zykan replaceable? King's County vs Irish Whiskey, and Can Stickers Violate Copyright? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #69
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I know you've missed it, but the roundtable is back for another big show talking about spicy topics. The big news of Jackie Zykan leaving Old Forester...
Whiskey Quickie: Yellowstone Family Recipe Bourbon Review
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Yellowstone Family Recipe. This 6 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us know what ...
TWiB: Jackie Zykan Steps Away From Old Forester, King’s County and Irish Whiskey Assoc. Battle, Bardstown Bourbon Collab with Plantation Rum
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for June 24th 2022. Master Taster Jackie Zykan steps away from Old Forester. King’s County Distillery has been served a ce...
363 - Toasted Barrel History and Blind Taste Off
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Toasted barrels are all the rage right now, but why? Do they taste better than the regular bourbon counterparts? Or has the consumer shifted their tas...
Whiskey Quickie: Kentucky Owl Bourbon St. Patrick’s Edition (2022) Review
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Kentucky Owl Bourbon St. Patrick’s Edition. This non-age stated bourbon is 100 proof and $135 ...
TWiB: Is Bourbon Losing to Tequila and Mezcal?, WhistlePig Launches Two Bottled-in-Bond Whiskeys, Pursuit United Wins Best Bourbon at Barleycorn
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for June 17th 2022. Pursuit United has been crowned “Best Bourbon” at the 2022 John Barleycorn Awards. Is bourbon losing...
362 - 25 Years of Jefferson's Bourbon with Trey Zoeller
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you saw a market that was a sinking ship, would you jump on board? That was bourbon 25 years ago when clear spirits were winning. Trey Zoeller join...
Whiskey Quickie: Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Whiskey Review
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash. This non-age stated whiskey is 100 proof and $33 MSRP. Let us know...
TWiB: Heaven Hill Breaks Ground on New Distillery, Wilderness Trail Release an 8-year Bourbon, Playboy Has a Bourbon with Rare Hare
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's This Week in Bourbon for June 10th 2022. Heaven Hill broke ground on a $135 million distillery called Heaven Hill Springs Distillery, Wilderness ...