Bourbon Pursuit

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...

348 - Pritzker Acquires Bardstown Bourbon, Can Cooperages Keep Up Pace?, and When Will Bourbon Prices Increase? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #66

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Bourbon Community Roundtable #66 and here's what we have on the topic list for today! Pritzker Private Capital Acquires Bardstown Bourbon Company...

Whiskey Quickie: Elvis Tiger Man Whiskey Review

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Elvis Tiger Man Whiskey from Grain and Barrel Spirits. This 2.5 year old whiskey is 90 proof and...

TWiB: Russian Alcohol Is The Latest Target in Backlash, Kentucky Cooperage Announces a $4.1M Expansion, Woodford Reserve's 2022 Kentucky Derby Bottle

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 4th 2022. Russian-made alcohol is the latest target in the growing backlash, Kentucky Cooperage announces a $4.1M ...

347 - An Insider's Look at Quality Control and Remembering the '96 Fire at Heaven Hill with Tawnie Gootee

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're always looking for veterans of the bourbon industry to bring on the show to talk about their story and career growth. Tawnie Gootee has been at ...

Whiskey Quickie: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921 Review

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921. This 12 year old bourbon is 120.2 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us kn...

TWiB: MGP Begins $12M Barrel Warehouse Expansion, Beam Suntory Is Raising Prices on Bourbon, Old Forester Releases 117 Series 1910 Extra Old

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for Febuary 25th 2022. MGP has begun a $12 million barrel warehouse expansion, Beam Suntory's global net sales were up and t...

346 - Stave Science with Andrew Wiehebrink of Independent Stave Company

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every few months we find a guest that scratches that itch when we want to get into the science of bourbon, and today we're talking about wood. Everyon...

Whiskey Quickie: The Wiseman Bourbon Review

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review The Wiseman from Kentucky Owl. This non-age stated bourbon is 90.8 proof and $60 MSRP. Let us k...

TWiB: Legal Bills To Save Barrel Picks, Louisville Slugger Museum Ventures into Bourbon, Eastside Distilling Releases Luxardo Whiskey

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for Febuary 18th 2022. Two new pieces of legislature have been introduced to save barrel picks, Louisville Slugger Museum is...

345 - Chasing Bourbon Counterfeiters with Adam Herz

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Refills, counterfeits, and bogus bourbon. It's the unfortunate reality that we live in right now. Only until very recently have we seen distilleries s...

Whiskey Quickie: Monk's Road Bourbon Review

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Monk's Road Bourbon from Log Still Distillery. This 6 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $80 MSRP...

TWiB: New TTB Rules for Bourbon, Treasury Competition Report Aimed at Booze ,Green River Launches Their New Flagship

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for Febuary 11th 2022. The TTB has published part 2 of it's modernization plan for labels, The US Treasury releases it's rep...

344 - Heaven Hill's Acquisition Motives, What Happens When a Face of the Brand Leaves?, and the Top Places to Visit in Kentucky on Bourbon Community Roundtable #65

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Bourbon Community Roundtable #65 and here's what we have on the topic list for today! Heaven Hill acquires Samson & Surrey, but what is the motiv...

Whiskey Quickie: Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen 2021 Release Review

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen. This 13 year old bourbon is 93 proof and $100 MSRP. Let us know what...

TWiB: Heaven Hill Acquires Widow Jane and FEW Spirits, Bulleit Bourbon Doesn't Have Enough Bottles, Rabbit Hole Unveils Starlino Rye Whiskey

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for Febuary 4th 2022. Heaven Hill Acquires Widow Jane and FEW Spirits, Bulleit Doesn't Have Enough Bottles, Rabbit Hole Unve...

343 - African American Contributions in Distillation History with Erin Gilliam, Associate Professor at Kentucky State University

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The contributions of African Americans in the distilling industry has largely gone unnoticed and unrecognized for a long period of time. The story of ...

Whiskey Quickie: New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon Review

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 80 proof and $35 MSRP. Let us k...

TWiB: Malted Barley Shortage Hits Bourbon Distilleries, Law Makers Push Privatization of Liquor Sales, Chattanooga Whiskey Release Islay Scotch Cask Finish

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 28th 2022. Malted Barley Shortage Hits Bourbon Distilleries, Law Makers Push Privatization of Liquor Sales, Chat...

342 - How Moonshining Influenced The Cornbread Mafia with James Higdon

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bourbon and whiskey runs deep in Central Kentucky, but so did one of the largest marijuana manufacturing and trade rings in history. Cornbread Mafia t...

Whiskey Quickie: Very Olde St. Nick The OG 17 Year Old Bourbon Review

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Very Olde St. Nick The OG. This 17 year old bourbon from Preservation Distillery is 108.3 proof ...

TWiB: Mellow Moments Cuts Back on Birthday Gifts, Japan Recognizes Bourbon as a Distinctive Product, and Buffalo Trace Launches their First NFT

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 121st 2022. Mellow Moments Cuts Back on Birthday Gifts. Japan now recognizes "Bourbon" and "Tennessee Whiskey" a...

341 - Bringing Rye Back To Baltimore with Brian Treacy and Ryan Norwood of Sagamore Spirit

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rye whiskey production had a historic past in the northeastern states, especially Pennsylvania and Maryland. And now Sagamore Spirit based in Baltimor...

Whiskey Quickie: Maker’s Mark FAE-02 2021

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Maker’s Mark FAE-02 2021. This non-age stated bourbon is 109.1 proof and $60 MSRP. Let us kno...

TWiB: The bestselling American whiskey in the World's Best Bars, Are Basil Hayden And Old Grand-Dad The Same?, and UFC's Dustin Poirier is launching Rare Stash Bourbon

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 14th 2022. Bulleit retained its position as the bestselling American whiskey in the World's Best Bars. Are Basil...

340 - NFC Tags For Bourbon Collectibles, What is "hunting"?, and 2022 Predictions on Bourbon Community Roundtable #64

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with Bourbon Community Roundtable #64 and here's the topics! Sazerac implemented NFC tags in this year's Thomas H. Handy. Is this the boost...

Whiskey Quickie: Watershed Bourbon Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels (Batch 002) Review

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Watershed Bourbon Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels (Batch 002). This 6 year old finished bourbon...

TWiB: 11 American Whiskey Trends To Watch in 2022, Tennessee ABC Arrests Someone Selling Van Winkle, WhistlePig Launches A Non-Alcoholic Whiskey

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 7th 2022. Beverage Dynamics Gives 11 American Whiskey Trends To Watch in 2022. Tennessee ABC arrests someone for...

339 - Aging Barrels on the American Highway with Brad Paisley

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When I got a text message that said "Hey, do you want to have Brad Paisley on your show?" I couldn't resist jumping at the chance. Everyone knows Brad...

Whiskey Quickie: Blue Run Spirits Golden Rye Whiskey Review

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Blue Run Spirits Golden Rye. This non-age stated rye is 95 proof and $100 MSRP. Let us know wha...

TWiB: Direct To Consumer Shipping Wins and Losses, 7 Drinks Trends to Watch in 2022, and Heaven Hill Changes Bottle Release Process

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for December 31st 2021. Looking back at 2021 Direct To Consumer Shipping Wins and Losses. 7 Drinks Trends to Watch in 2022. ...

338 - Getting Crafty in Upstate New York with Brian McKenzie of Finger Lakes Distilling

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that we're big fans of Finger Lakes Distilling since it's one of the crucial components in Pursuit United. A few months ago, we booked ...

Whiskey Quickie: Michter’s 2021 10 Year Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Review

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Michter’s 2021 10 Year Single Barrel Rye. This 10 year old rye is 92.8 proof and $170 MSRP. L...

TWiB: $3M Raised from Kentucky Bourbon Benefit, Heaven Hill vs Log Still Has Been Settled, More About Pursuit United Rye

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for December 24th 2021. The Kentucky Bourbon Benefit has raised over $3M for Tornado relief. The Heaven Hill vs Log Still co...

337 - Ice Breaker Christmas Special

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every year we try to do something different for Christmas that's not really focused around bourbon. I'm sure you spend a lot of time talking about bou...

Whiskey Quickie: Peg Leg Porker Bourbon Review

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Peg Leg Porker Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 90 proof and $40 MSRP. Let us know what ...

TWiB: Bourbon Raises Funds for Tornado Relief, Thomas H Handy Adds NFC Chips In Foils, and A. Smith Bowman Releases a 15 year Rum Finished Bourbon

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's This Week in Bourbon for December 17th 2021. The Kentucky Bourbon Benefit will take place to support Kentucky Tornado relief. Buffalo Trace adds ...

336 - No Tariffs in 2022, Bottles That Deserve More Attention, and Switching Liquor Stores on Bourbon Community Roundtable #63

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's another jam packed Bourbon Community Roundtable as we discuss the latest trending topics of the past few weeks. One of the greatest pieces of whi...

Whiskey Quickie: Off Hours Bourbon Review

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Off Hours Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 95 proof and $45 MSRP. Let us know what you t...