Bourbon Pursuit

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 ...

361 - From Bourbon Enthusiast to Retail Store Owner with Luke Castle of Ace Spirits

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us have a passion for bourbon but I'm not sure we think to ourselves, "I want to run my own liquor store." Our guest today took that leap. Luk...

Whiskey Quickie: Sunday's Finest Gold Fashioned Review

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Sunday's Finest Gold Fashioned. This non-age stated ready to drink cocktail is 84.4 proof and $1...

TWiB: TTB Proposes Removing Bottle Size Regulations, New World Record for the Largest Bottle, J. Rieger & Co. Release First Bottled-in-Bond

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for June 3rd 2022. The TTB proposes removing all standard bottle sizes for spirits, A new Guinness Book of World Records has...

360 - The Secret To Finding Great Bourbon... And What Not To Do

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are skipping the roundtable this month because of Memorial Day timing so I wanted to bring another great session that we had at our Whiskey From Ho...

Whiskey Quickie: Westward American Single Malt Cask Strength Review

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Westward American Single Malt Cask Strength Whiskey. This non-age stated whiskey is 125 proof an...

TWiB: Wild Turkey Advertising Backfires on Spotify, Jim Beam Launches Hardin's Creek, Dixon Dedman Announces 2XO

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 27th 2022. Spotify accidentally advertises Wild Turkey on every podcast in a bad way, Jim Beam launches Hardin's Cre...

359 - Innovative Digital Strategies for Bourbon Marketing with Brandon Smith of Bardstown Bourbon Company

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gone are the days of paying for billboards, newspaper, and bench ads and bus stop. Everyone has the capability to access a world of information right ...

Whiskey Quickie: Dexter Three Wood Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Dexter Three Wood Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This non-age stated bourbon is 100.6 proof and $50 M...

TWiB: EXCLUSIVE: Evan Williams Single Barrel Removed from National Markets with Josh Hafer of Heaven Hill, Freddie Noe Becomes Master Distiller, Thieves Arrested From $150k In Stolen Bourbon

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

**EXCLUSIVE** It's This Week in Bourbon for May 20th 2022. Evan Williams Single Barrel is being removed nationally and we've got an exclusive with Hea...

358 - Should I Expand Production? How to Start Blending? How to Build a Social Following? Free Consulting Advice from Pursuit

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We get lots of random emails. Most of the time it's recommendations for visiting kentucky, but if you are going to come just make sure you check out o...

Whiskey Quickie: Puncher's Chance The D12tance Bourbon Review

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Puncher's Chance The D12tance Bourbon. This 12 year old bourbon is 96 proof and $120 MSRP. Let ...

TWiB: Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets Go On Sale , Longbranch Launches the Wonder What If Campaign, Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Gets NFTs

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 13th 2022. Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets Go on sale, Longbranch and McConaughey launch the Wonder What If Campai...

357 - A Brewing History Dives into Bourbon with David Coors of Molson Coors

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of Coors, you are probably like me and you get the image of the silver bullet and the cold blue mountains on the side of the can. Or pe...

Whiskey Quickie: Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey Review

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey. This non-age stated rye is 115.2 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us ...

TWiB: $72M Contract Facility To Be Built in Etown KY, Buffalo Trace Fights Backlash of Local Residents, Jack Daniel's Reveals 2 New Line Extensions

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 6th 2022. A new state of the art $72M contract distillation facility will be built in Elizabethtown, KY, Buffalo Tra...

356 - Why did Barton 1792 stop tours? What did VA ABC get right and wrong? What is one bar essential that isn't bourbon? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #68

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago on TWiB we talked about Barton 1792 closing the doors for tours indefinitely, but now we get to speculate. Was this because Sazerac fe...

Whiskey Quickie: Heaven's Door Bootleg Volume 3 Bourbon Review

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heaven's Door Bootleg Volume 3. This 13 year old bourbon is 121.2 proof and $545 MSRP. Let us k...

TWiB: Heaven Hill To Build A New $135M Distillery, ACSA Elects All Female Board of Directors, Chattanooga Announces 10th Anniversary Blend

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for April 29th 2022. Heaven Hill will build a new $135M distillery in Bardstown, the American Craft Spirits Association ele...

355 - The State of DTC Shipping and Three-Tier System with Alex Koral of Sovos ShipCompliant

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard us talk about shipping bourbon on the show before? Of course you have. Heck, I know I sound like a broken record as we try to become mo...

Whiskey Quickie: Blue Run High Rye Bourbon (Fall 2021) Review

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Blue Run High Rye Bourbon (Fall 2021). This non-age stated bourbon is 111 proof and $90 MSRP. L...

TWiB: Virginia ABC Goes To Randomized Bourbon Releases, Independent Stave To Open $30M Mill in AR, Orphan Barrel Releases Fable & Folly

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for April 22nd 2022. The Virginia ABC moves to a new randomized and confusing system for allocated bourbon, Independent Stav...

354 - A Yeast Lesson and All About Thomas S Moore with Danny Kahn of Barton 1792

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's nothing better than getting a fan of the show back on the program... but that fan also happens to be a master distiller at one of the most rec...

Whiskey Quickie: Chicken Cock Cotton Club Canadian Rye Whiskey Review

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Chicken Cock Cotton Club Canadian Rye Whiskey. This 20 year old rye is 100 proof and $500 MSRP. ...

TWiB: Former Bulleit Blender is Suing Diageo, Barton 1792 Distillery Ceases All Tours, Sweetens Cove Launches Kennessee

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for April 15th 2022. Eboni Major, former blender at Bulleit is now suing Diageo, Barton 1792 Distillery suspends all tours, ...

353 - Do NFTs Legitimize The Secondary Market? with Zach Weakland of Liquidcraft.io

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can't run away from it... NFTs have now become the buzzword of 2022. Non-fungible tokens, or better known as NFTs was a prediction of mine at the ...

Whiskey Quickie: Woodinville Moscatel Finished Bourbon Review

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Woodinville Moscatel Finished Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 100 proof and $70 MSRP. L...

E.H. Taylor Despised Stagg and More Bourbon Law with Brian Haara (2020)

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm diving into our archives and presenting one of the amazing sessions that we held back in May of 2020 at the first and only Whiskey From Home event...

352 - What Determines a Limited Edition Value and Are Holiday Bottles a Gimmick? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #67

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Bourbon Community Roundtable #67 and this time it's all about limited editions. New records are being set for bottles at auction and many of us a...

Whiskey Quickie: Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch Bourbon Review

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch Bourbon. This 5 year old bourbon is 88 proof and $40 MSRP. Let us k...

TWiB: Three Trade Associations Create ShipMySpirits, Belle Meade Bourbon Is Being Discontinued, Another Wild Turkey 101 Bottle Change Is Coming

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for April 1st 2022. Three of the nation’s leading trade associations create ShipMySpirits coalition, Belle Meade Bourbon i...

351 - How Marketing On The Road Built Brands Like Booker's with Kathleen DiBenedetto of Beam Suntory - Part 2

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Part 2 of my interview with Kathleen DiBenedetto. In part 1, Kathleen shared some of her greatest memories with Booker as she learned ...

Whiskey Quickie: WH McBrayer Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review WH McBrayer Kentucky Straight Bourbon. This 4 year old bourbon is 103.6 proof and $100 MSRP. Le...

TWiB: American Whiskey Tariffs Finally Come to an End, Sotheby's New Record for Bourbon Auction, Michter’s Will Not Release 10 Year Bourbon

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 25th 2022. American whiskey tariffs finally come to an end, Sotheby's broke a new record for American Whiskey at ...

350 - Working Alongside Booker Noe with Kathleen DiBenedetto of Beam Suntory - Part 1

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was never intended to be a two-parter. Once I sat down with our guest, I couldn't bring myself to hit the stop button because I wanted to...

Whiskey Quickie: Michter's Toasted Barrel Bourbon 2021 Review

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Michter's Toasted Barrel Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 91.4 proof and $100 MSRP. Let ...

TWiB: 2021 Marks New High for Bourbon Sold in 40 Years, House Bill 500 Passes the Kentucky House, Castle & Key Releases First Small Batch Bourbon

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 18th 2022. Bourbon and Straight American whiskeys hit a new high for cases sold for the first time in over 40 year...

349 - When Can We Stop Bunkering? with Mark Rucker of The Bourbon Life

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of you are listening to this show and you're starting to build your collection of bourbon. I was in your same shoes years ago and I would come ho...

Whiskey Quickie: OH Ingram Flagship Bourbon Review

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review OH Ingram Flagship Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 100 proof and $100 MSRP. Let us know...

TWiB: House Bill 500 Passes for Barrel Selections, OFC 1982 6L bottle In The First Ever NFT Auction, Heaven Hill Releases TWO 17 Year Old Bourbons

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 11th 2022. House Bill 500 Passes to legitimize the KY barrels selection process, Buffalo Trace OFC 1982 is being r...