Bourbon Pursuit

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...

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...