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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April 28, 2023TWiB: Heaven’s Door To Open A New Distillery, Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Row Experience Opens, Barrell Adds Rye to Private Releases
It's This Week in Bourbon for April 28th 2023. Heaven’s Door Spirits plans to open a new distillery in Pleasureville, Kentucky, Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskeys announces the opening of the Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Row Experience in downtown Louisville, and Barrell Craft Spirits will add Rye to its already expansive Private Release offerings.

Show Notes:
Heaven’s Door Spirits plans to open a new distillery in Pleasureville, Kentucky
DISCUS backs 2 bills in California and Maine
The Mexican navy has seized almost 10 tons of liquid methamphetamine hidden in 11,520 bottles of tequila
O.H. Ingram River Aged has doubled its operations and moved to a larger facility in Columbus, KY.
Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskeys announces the opening of the Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Row Experience in downtown Louisville
Buffalo Trace releases in its Old Charter Oak collection, Spanish Oak Bourbon
Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery has announced the return of the Nelson Brothers Honey Cask Finish
Southern Distilling Company launches Hunting Creek Straight Rye
Jack Daniel’s commemorates its partnership with McLaren Racing
Blood Oath Pact 9 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Oloroso Sherry casks
Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS) will add Rye to its already expansive Private Release offerings
@heavensdoorwhiskey @distilledspiritscouncil @ingramwhiskey @buzzardsroostwhiskey @buffalotracedistillery @nelsonsgreenbrier @southerndistilling @jackdaniels_us @luxrowdistillers @barrellbourbon
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April 27, 2023407 - More Mind Blowing Stave Science on Bourbon Aging with Andrew Wiehebrink of ISC
How much influence does the barrel have on the whiskey you drink? If you talk to a lot of people in the industry you will get a rough estimate of 70% or more flavor gets extracted from the barrel. We've had a few coopers on the show to talk about process, and even today's guest was back on Episode 346. We were so amazed at some of his research we wanted him to come back on the show to talk about more mind blowing stave science. Andrew Wiehebrink is the Director of Spirits Research and Innovation for Independent Stave Company. That means he leads up all the cool advancements on where barrel trends are heading. We talk about the current barrel shortage and if toasted products are the reason to blame, where the future of oak alternatives are heading, and why there is a trend of distilleries moving tog Char 1 vs Char 4.

Show Notes:
Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about warming up your palate.
Can you give us a refreshed on how you got into whiskey?
How is ISC looking at the current barrel shortage crisis?
Is wood growth a problem in getting new barrels?
Is there a labor shortage in cooperages?
How much has toasted barrels lead to a barrel shortage?
Can you explain the seasoning process once again and how that effects the overall flavor?
Are you all experimenting with oak alternatives?
Why does French Oak have more peaks and valleys for the maturation process?
Maker's really pioneered the custom staves but is anyone else doing anything to that level?
Why is there a trend of moving towards Char 1 vs Char 4?
Does your research show an optimal time of the year to pull barrels?
Is there a trend of using smoked barrels?

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April 25, 2023 Whiskey Quickie: New Riff Malted Rye Whiskey 6 Year Old Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review New Riff Malted Rye Whiskey. This 6 year old rye whiskey is 100 proof and $60 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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April 21, 2023TWiB: Bardstown Fights Back At Distillery Construction, Old Elk Announces 2023 Single Barrel Program, Booker’s Releases First Batch of 2023
It's This Week in Bourbon for April 21st 2023. The city of Bardstown fights back and stops new distillery construction, Old Elk Distillery announced its 2023 Single Barrel Program, and Booker’s Bourbon is releasing the first batch of the 2023 Collection.

Show Notes:
The city of Bardstown fights back and stops new distillery construction
The Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep
Woodford Reserve is creating a sensorial experience at John F. Kennedy’s Internal Airport
Global bourbon market value cap by Allied Market Research
Sotheby's has sold a five-bottle set of American whiskeys from closed distilleries for US$187,245
Old Elk Distillery announced its 2023 Single Barrel Program
Jefferson's Bourbon launches the Marian McLain and Entrepreneurial Fund with Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran
Bardstown Bourbon Company will release its latest in the Collaborative Series with Foursquare Barbados Rum barrels
Milam & Greene Whiskey is proud to unveil Bobcat Single Barrel Bourbon
American rapper Nelly has entered the spirits industry with the launch of a moonshine brand, called MoShine
RD1 Spirits announces two new line extensions
Dixon Dedman releases The Innkeeper’s Blend
15 STARS releases Triple Cask and First West Rye
Sagamore Spirit's national release of its Orange Crush Craft Canned Cocktail
Booker’s Bourbon first batch of the 2023 called Charlie’s Batch
Furman University launched a straight bourbon whiskey, named FU All The Time
@woodfordreserve @alliedmarketresearch @sothebys @oldelkbourbon @jeffersonsbourbon @barbaracorcoran @bardstownbourbonco @milamandgreenewhiskey @nelly @rd1spirits @dixon_dedman @15starsbourbon @sagamorespirit @furmanuniversity
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April 20, 2023406 - Chasing A Passion of BBQ with Matt Pittman of Meat Church
If you google for anything BBQ related on YouTube, I can guarantee you will see a video pop-up of our guest. Matt Pittman is the founder of Meat Church, he's one of the most well-known BBQ personalities in the industry. But Matt wasn't always talking about brisket and ribs with his infamous Holy Cow rub, that was his passion project. In this episode we talk about his career and what it took to make a pivot from a comfy position in IT to going all-in with Meat Church. But this isn't all about BBQ. Matt is turning his sights into another discovered passion, bourbon. He discusses how is eyes were opened during a bottle share and with the help of the Dallas Bourbon Club, he is starting to build out his very own collection.

Show Notes:
Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about tasting mats.
Where did you grow up and how did you get into tech?
Did you have any pit master idols or people you looked up to?
Were you accepted by people in the industry or did they just look at you as a YouTuber?
Why did you choose to not open a restaurant?
Did the product or the media and education come first?
What was the tipping point when you could leave your career to chase after BBQ?
What tactics did you use to grow the business when you went full time?
How did the idea of cooking classes start?
Where did the name Meat Church come from?
At what point did bourbon start making an influence on you?
Bourbon producers have generations of distillers, does that exist in BBQ as well?
Who bestowed upon you the title of pit master?
@meatchurch
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1h 5min
April 18, 2023 Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20-Year-Old Corn Whiskey. This 20 year old corn whiskey is 115 proof and $290 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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April 14, 2023TWiB: Wild Turkey Adds A Second Distillery, Sotheby's Rare American Whiskey Selection, A 10 Year Willett For Pope Francis
It's This Week in Bourbon for April 14th 2023. Campari Group plans to add a second distillery at its Wild Turkey campus in Lawrenceburg, Sotheby's unveiled The Rare American Whiskey Selection
, and Father Jim Sichko marks the 10-year anniversary of the election of Pope Francis with a rare release of 10-year Willet.

Show Notes:
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun an antitrust investigation into Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
Heaven’s Door plans to open The Last Refuge, a whiskey bar and live music venue, in downtown Louisville
Campari Group plans to add a second distillery at its Wild Turkey campus in Lawrenceburg
Castle & Key 502 is officially opening within the Fall City Market in the Omni Hotel
Edrington has increased its shareholding in the Wyoming Whiskey brand
Bourbon with HeART announces Bowtied Together
Give 270 has announced the kickoff of its latest series of charity whiskey raffles
Sotheby's unveiled The Rare American Whiskey Selection
The two Virginia men won't face any active jail time
Jennifer Lopez has launched her own line of ready-to-drink bottled cocktails
a new app called The Kentucky Hug
The Dancing Goat Distillery releases a 21-year-old light whiskey
Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company releases the Ten x Ten Small Batch Rye Whiskey
Knob Creek Rye brings back a 7 year age statement
Wilderness Trail releases a 7 year rye
Maker’s Mark Keeneland commemorative bottles
Proof & Wood Ventures launched The Globe
Father Jim Sichko marks the 10-year anniversary of the election of Pope Francis with a rare release of 10-year Willet
@heavensdoorwhiskey @wildturkey @castleandkey @wyomingwhiskey @bourbonwithheart @give270 @sothebys @jlo @dancinggoatdistillery @lawrenceburgbourbon @knobcreek @wildernesstraildistillery @makersmark @proofandwood @jimsichko
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1h 6min
April 13, 2023405 - What Does It Take To Be A Master Taster? with Melissa Rift of Old Forester
Master Taster. It just sounds like a really cool job. But what does it take to become a Master Taster? Old Forester is a brand that has a history of hiring people for this role and their newest is Melissa Rift. Ryan and I have had the pleasure of getting to know Melissa over the years but it was in different roles she held in the industry. Yet, thanks to notifications on indeed.com, she was able to apply and land this role. We talk about her history and career in the industry and then we dive into the position and what it takes to be a Master Taster. We also dive into consumer demand and where she sees trends changing over time.

Show Notes:
Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about water contamination.
What is your background and how you got into the industry?
How do you stay invigorated when you have to give the same tour over and over again?
Do you feel tours are an entry point into the industry?
Tell the story of the stolen catalytic converters
How involved were you with quality control and single barrels at Bulliet?
How did you find out about the Master Taster position after Jackie left?
What were the pre-requisites for this position?
Did you feel confident going into this role or was it scary when it became real?
When the press release was announced it highlighted your personal life being openly gay. Was this your idea?
Did you taste through all product offerings so you can pick them all out?
Do you think consumers will change their opinion on proof?
Do you have some ideas on how you will change things to meet consumer demand?
How does your wife feel about the amount of travel that will now be involved?
@oldfomastertaster
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April 11, 2023 Whiskey Quickie: Old Forester King Ranch Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Forester King Ranch Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 105 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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April 07, 2023Behind The Pursuit: Expanding the Brand's Portfolio
Having a variety of SKUs or choices in a brand’s portfolio is a great thing, right? You can reach a multitude of customers with multiple entry points or stepping blocks for them to learn more about you. However, the biggest challenges folks don’t really see come after the product development: continuously communicating with distributors why a new SKU should be carried, shelf space competition, ongoing marketing material about the new SKUs. The behind-the-scenes work can really add up, and is it worth it?
Today, we dive in to the topic of expanding the portfolio.

We hit on:
Is there a life cycle or cadence to how long to carry a set of SKUs before adding new ones?
Does having too many SKUs dilute the attention for your core products?
Are there certain SKU expansions that are necessary to reach more mass consumption?
How has the reception been in markets since the release of Oak Collection?
Do distributors give you more attention because you have more products in your lineup?

and much more.
For questions or topic requests on upcoming episodes, email us at [email protected].

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