Bourbon Pursuit

By Bourbon Pursuit

The Official Podcast of Bourbon! The best in news, reviews and interviews with people making the bourbon whiskey industry happen. Join hosts Kenny Coleman, Ryan Cecil, and Fred Minnick as they talk wi... more

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September 15, 2023TWiB: Kentucky Owl Gets a New Master Blender, Pursuit United Private Select Program, And More Bourbon Releases Than You Can Handle
It's This Week in Bourbon for September 15th 2023. Kentucky Owl gets a new Master Blender,
Pursuit Spirits is unveiling the Pursuit United Private Select (PUPS) program, and more bourbon releases than you can handle.

Show Notes:
Southern Distilling Company partnership agreement with the Carolina Panthers
The Supreme Court of New York has denied Diageo’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Maureen Robinson has taken over blending duties from John Rhea for Kentucky Owl
The Speed Art Museum unveiled a stunning lineup for its Art of Bourbon
Pursuit Spirits is unveiling the Pursuit United Private Select (PUPS) program
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye Whiskey
Buzzard’s Roost 6 - Year Old Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon
Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Copper & Kings Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Lost Lantern Fall 2023 Single Cask Collection
2XO American Oak and The Tribute Blend
Joe Montana announced a new partnership with The Gold Bar Spirits Company
Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Single Batch Series: Batch 033: Triple Peat
Hardin’s Creek Boston
Blue Run Spirits Reflection II
Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series
Barrell Craft Spirits' 10th Anniversary Bourbon
Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series finished in Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout barrels
@southerndistilling @kentuckyowl @speedartmuseum @pursuitspirits @jackdaniels_us @buzzardsroostwhiskey @bladeandbowwhiskey @copperandkings @lostlanternwhiskey @2xowhiskey @joemontana @goldbarwhiskey @chattwhiskey @bluerunspirits @barrellbourbon @bardstownbourbonco @gooseisland
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September 14, 2023427 - The Lifecycle of Bourbon Trends
The bourbon landscape has evolved dramatically over the past century, shaped by changing tastes, technologies, and regulations. In the 1970s and 80s, barrel proof options were limited due to higher taxes on high-proof spirits. Bourbon trends have ebbed and flowed, with favorites like maple finishes and honey cask maturation rising and falling in popularity. As innovation marches on, questions remain about what's next. Ryan, Fred, and myself discuss the nuanced offerings like cigar blends and amburana barrel-aged bourbons and if they will be fleeting fads or establish themselves as mainstays and if rye whiskeys and light whiskies already peaked in popularity. While some trends fade fast, broader consumer excitement for bourbons finished in unique barrels suggests the underlying whiskey geek curiosity for new flavors won't disappear anytime soon. However, core classic bourbon may regain flourish with consumers. With so many aging experiments underway, it's impossible to predict exactly how tastes will evolve. But one thing is clear - the bourbon landscape will continue its dynamic change.

Show Notes:
Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about the same bottle of bourbon tasting different.
Why wasn't there barrel proof options in the 70's and 80s?
Was bourbon taxed differently in the past?
Were there bourbon trends back in the 40s and 50s?
What does the lifecycle look like for finished whiskeys?
Will the honey cask finish trend continue?
Will whiskey geeks go back to drinking normal bourbon or is the everyday bourbon dead?
When do trends become mainstays?
What will happen to cigar blends?
Will Amburana barrels experience a quick death?
Will maple finish continue to be used?
Will American Single Malt have a long life?
Have we seen the end of light whiskey?
Has rye whiskey peaked?

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1h 2min
September 12, 2023 Whiskey Quickie: Wilderness Trail 8 Year Wheated Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Wilderness Trail 8 Year Wheated Bourbon. This 8 year old finished bourbon is 100 proof and $89 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.

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September 08, 2023TWiB: $1M Bourbon Bottle Goes Up for Auction, Lawrenceburg Bourbon Announces New Distillery, Pursuit Spirits Unleashes Batch 8CD
It's This Week in Bourbon for September 8th 2023. A $1M bottle of bourbon goes up for auction, Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company has announced a multi-million-dollar distillery, and Pursuit Spirits unleashes batch 8CD.

Show Notes:
Wenzel Whiskey joins the The Kentucky Distillers’ Association
A $1M bottle of bourbon goes up for auction from Frigg N’ Digg N’ Antiques in Bowling Green
Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company has announced a multi-million-dollar distillery project
Holy City Brewing and Lewis Barbecue are partnering up to host the first annual MashFest
Exposing counterfeit techniques using Top Swaps
Filmland Spirits announces Town at the End of Tomorrow and Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut
Barrell Craft Spirits launches a gift box containing 100ml samples of its core Barrell products
Pursuit Spirits releases batch 8CD
@wenzel_whiskey @lawrenceburgbourbon @holycitybrewing @filmlandspirits @barrellbourbon @pursuitspirits
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32min
September 07, 2023426 - Insider Tips on Throwing a Bourbon Festival with Bourbon on the Banks and St. Louis Bourbon Festival
At some point you will find yourself going to a bourbon festival. And rightly you should. It's where people like us gather to try new things and meet a like-minded community. On today's show, I've invited Diane Strong of Bourbon on the Banks and Drew Chostner of the St. Louis Bourbon Festival to come on the show to talk about throwing a bourbon festival that isn't always the same. The goal is to make this a truly engaging event for bourbon lovers by bringing together an exciting mix of upstart distilleries and big brands for tastings. We talk about including educational seminars and the overall format. But then we dive into the nitty gritty of things like city permitting, access to water, and how to calculate ticket prices for attendees.

Show Notes:
Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about operations after a master distiller leaves.
What was your bourbon journey like?
Was the reason for the festival to cash flow other projects?
What are you trying to do to make your festival different than anything else?
What types or permits do you need?
Has the ABC ever showed up to one of your events?
What approach do you take to get brands to sponsor the festival?
Do you see attendees start venturing toward the startups vs the traditional distilleries?
How do you make sure the distilleries are engaged with attendees?
How do you promote responsibility?
Why would you want to include educational seminars?
How do you determine ticket prices for attendees?
@stlbourbonsociety @bourbononthebanks
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1h 14min
September 05, 2023 Whiskey Quickie: Traverse City Port Barrel Finish Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Traverse City Port Barrel Finish Bourbon. This 5 year old finished bourbon is 100 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.

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September 01, 2023TWiB: Two Groups Create The Blending House, Four Roses, Old Forester, Parker's and More, Food and Booze Collabs
It's This Week in Bourbon for September 1st 2023. The Koetter Group and The Spirits Group announce The Blending House, we have all the announcements for Four Roses, Old Forester, Parker's Heritage and more, and even a few food collabs that will have you shaking your head.

Show Notes:
The Koetter Group and The Spirits Group collaborate on The Blending House
Algoma Capital launches $100M credit fund for the bourbon business
B.H. James Distillers joins the Kentucky Distillers’ Association
Survey released about harassment with women in whisky
Shaun White and High West collaborate
Budget airlines serving top shelf whiskey
Old Forester’s Birthday Bourbon
Rossville Union Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey
Michter’s Distillery will be releasing its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye
Westward x Ken's Artisan Sourdough Whiskey - 2023 Vintage Blend
Blue Run Spirits announced Trifecta
Little Book Chapter 7: "In Retrospect."
Wilderness Trail is releasing an 8YR wheated bourbon
Four Roses Bourbon announces it will launch its 135th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch
Good Girls star Matthew Lillard and more launch Find Familiar Spirits
Old Dominick will be releasing a series of Small Batch Bourbons
Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Parker’s Heritage Collection
Eggo Waffles and Sugarlands Distilling Co
Dunkin’ Donuts is planning to launch a range of alcoholic ‘spiked’ iced teas and coffees
KFC and Dead Man’s Fingers release a spiced rum
@thekoettergroup @thespiritsgroup @burtonjameswhiskey @beckypaskin @shaunwhite @drinkhighwest @allegiant @oldforester @rossvilleunion @michterswhiskey @westwardwhiskey @kensartisan @bluerunspirits @beamgeneration8 @wildernesstraildistillery @fourrosesbourbon @matthewlillard @olddominick @remusbourbon @eggo_us @sugarlandshine @dunkin @kfc
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August 31, 2023425 - Marianne Eaves Gets Real About Her New Bourbon
After an impactful career at Brown-Forman, Marianne Eaves was ready for a new challenge which led her to join an exciting startup at Castle & Key. She departed ways with Castle & Key and focused on brand consulting but now her current focus is their new Forbidden release. I invited Marianne to come on the show to talk about her new projects. If you may recall from a previous This Week in Bourbon, we were confused about Forbidden because the press release left many questions unanswered. She takes the hot seat and provides some context and clarity around the name and even the price. We also talk about some malting and other distillation stuff as well because Fred is enamored with it.

Show Notes:
Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about refreshing bourbon cocktails.
What have you been up to the past few years?
Why would you leave Brown Forman to go to a startup?
How has social media influenced who you are?
What are the challenges that women face in the industry?
How do you maintain confidence through criticism?
Why not get away from marketing being female-focused to just being a peer?
What blending projects do you currently have going on?
Why was the Forbidden press release so confusing?
What year did you start distilling at Bardstown Bourbon Company?
How did you all come up with the price point since it's so high?
What did you do to distill at Bardstown Bourbon Co when there is a whole team there?
@mariannebmd @eavesblind @forbiddenbourbon
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1h 7min
August 29, 2023 Whiskey Quickie: Michter's 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Review (2023) Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Michter's 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon #23A0276 (2023). This 10 year old bourbon is 94.4 proof and $185 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.

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5min
August 25, 2023Behind The Pursuit: Can New Whiskey Brands Become a Lifestyle Brand?
Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand
Ryan is back from Redneck Riviera and his mind is burning wondering how or if whiskey brands can break into a lifestyle brand like we’ve seen brands like Yeti, High Noon, Stanley, etc. Is there still a place today for newer brands to break into that, or has Jack Daniels taken the only spot there is?
We hit on:
How do brands today make people feel?
Is Pappy simply a status symbol, or a lifestyle?
Does accessibility of a product come in to play to whether or not a brand could become a lifestyle brand?
What pushes the current brands into a lifestyle?
Does the effect of premiumization stunt the ability to be a lifestyle brand, or catapult it?

and much more.
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