Bourbon Pursuit

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Conviction Double Oak Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 104.8 proof and $65 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's This Week in Bourbon for September 12th 2025. Heaven Hill officially opens its doors at Heaven Hill Springs, Jos. A. Magnus & Co. has announced the return of its Private Cask Program, and Freddie Noe announce the launch of Booker’s, The Reserves 2025.Show Notes: HHS buries report linking alcohol to cancer, drawing criticism from industry watchdogs. Heaven Hill opens $200M Springs Distillery in Bardstown and releases a special commemorative bourbon Purple Toad Winery & Distillery joins the KDA as a new Craft member, using innovative techniques to repurpose winemaking byproducts Speed Art Museum to auction rare whiskeys and custom single barrels to benefit educational programs Von Payne Spirits buys historic Louisville building to create The Von Payne Castle distillery and tasting experience Jos. A. Magnus & Co. brings back its exclusive Private Cask Program with a very limited number of 10-year-old high-rye bourbon barrels Buffalo Trace Distillery to launch a traveling tasting tour featuring rare expressions and city-specific merchandise Blue Note Bourbon re-releases its limited-edition Honey Rye Cask expression. 15 STARS launches its award-winning Artisan Collection, a limited-production blend of 15 and 12-year-old bourbons Ingram Distillery releases Uncharted Kentucky Wheated Bourbon, a new whiskey aged on the Mississippi River in 100% recycled glass New Era Whiskey releases its first three cask-strength, single-barrel bourbons honoring Kentucky landmarks Angel's Envy releases two new limited-edition Distillery Series expressions, a Two-Grain Bourbon and a Peated Cask Rye Middleburg Barrel Company debuts 1787 Provenance Bourbon, a new brand founded by Viyas Sundaram with a unique re-aging process Heaven Hill releases the 2025 edition of its Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon Whiskey, made with a high-wheat mashbill from local farms Jack Daniel's introduces the 2025 Heroes Selection, a Single Barrel Barrel Proof whiskey chosen by and for military veterans Woodford Reserve unveils Sweet Oak Bourbon, the 21st release in its Master’s Collection, aged in rare Chinkapin oak barrels Booker’s releases its highly-anticipated The Reserves 2025, a limited-edition bourbon finished in tequila barrels for the first time in Beam history Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been a listener for a while, you might remember our next guest who has talked to us about the Kentucky Distillers Association over the years. Adam Johnson from the Kentucky Distillers Association, who for nearly two decades has been at the forefront of the Kentucky bourbon scene. We’re diving into the state of bourbon tourism, and as Adam reveals, visits to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail are absolutely going through the roof, transforming the experience from a day trip into a full-on bucket-list adventure. We also get into the legislative challenges facing our industry, from the battle for Direct-To-Consumer shipping rights to the elephant in the room: the cannabis beverage market, and why Adam believes it needs to play by the same rules. Adam also shares some great insights on how the collaborative nature of the bourbon community is actually fueling collective growth. If you’re planning a trip to Kentucky or just curious about the future of bourbon, you won't want to miss this one. Show Notes: Recollection of Adam Johnson's first podcast experience Examining the booming bourbon tourism landscape Statistics on the surge in Kentucky Bourbon Trail visitors Advocacy for DTC shipping and legislative obstacles for small distillers Discussing the impact of new dietary guidelines on bourbon marketing Competition with cannabis beverages and calls for regulatory parity The collaborative ethos of the bourbon industry and its historical foundations Future outlook for bourbon tourism and KDA's sustainability initiatives Encouraging exploration of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and KDA updates Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Frank August Small Batch Rye Whiskey. This non-age stated rye 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's This Week in Bourbon for September 5th 2025. An executive order has been revoked that looked into the competition in the U.S. alcohol industry, Heaven Hill Distillery announces two brand new releases, and Rabbit Hole Distillery is releasing Regallier.Show Notes: Johnnie Walker partners with pop star Sabrina Carpenter to promote Black Label on her "Short n’ Sweet" tour A 2021 executive order on U.S. alcohol industry competition has been revoked, a move supported by large brewers but opposed by craft breweries Independent Stave Co., the world's largest bourbon barrel maker, will lay off 112 employees at its Kentucky facility due to market changes Nashville Barrel Company is expanding to Louisville with a new tasting room and bottle shop opening in early 2026 The Frazier History Museum launches a new tasting experience called "Bourbon Through Bluegrass" combining whiskey with live music Sazerac Barrel Select is hosting a charity sweepstakes for St. Jude's offering the chance to select a rare barrel of Elmer T. Lee Barrell Craft Spirits releases a new Foundation Bourbon Single Barrels line that undergoes a secondary maturation process Heaven Hill Distillery launches an Artist Series Collection featuring five unique bottle labels by Kentucky artist Bri Bowers Heaven Hill releases Master Distillers Unity, a limited-edition bourbon blending a 34-year-old barrel with younger whiskeys to commemorate its new distillery Rabbit Hole Distillery introduces Regallier, a new high-rye, double-malt bourbon finished in French oak casks Limestone Branch Distillery releases its 10th-anniversary Yellowstone Limited Edition, a 10-year-old blend from two different distilleries Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the bourbon world, we often talk about lineage and tradition. But what happens when that tradition is rooted in something a little... less than legal? That's the story we're getting into today with an incredible guest. We're sitting down with Royce Neely, the owner of Neely Family Distillery, whose family has been moonshining for generations. Royce isn't just carrying on a legacy; he's bringing it out of the backwoods. He’s taking us through his fascinating journey, from studying at Transylvania University to building his own distillery from the ground up. He's diving deep into the science and the art behind his craft, explaining his obsession with yeast, the secrets of sweet mashing, and what it takes to produce an award-winning absinthe. We're also getting an exclusive look at what's next for his distillery, including the installation of a one-of-a-kind three-chamber still designed to take his game to a whole new level. Show Notes: The origins and development of Neely Family Distillery Royce's early interactions with moonshining and their influence on his career Key distillation techniques, including sweet mashing and yeast selection Insights into the distillery's acclaimed absinthe and market challenges The anticipated impact of the new three-chamber still on whiskey production The significance of family and collaboration in Royce’s distillation process Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Woodinville 8 Year Rye Whiskey. This 8 year old rye is 100 proof and $130 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's This Week in Bourbon for August 29th 2025. Bourbon & Banter is hosting its 12th annual "30 Days of Bourbon Challenge", Castle & Key Distillery has debuted The Key Collective, and Penelope Bourbon announced its 2025 Estate Collection.Show Notes: Diageo's Bulleit launches "Doing Over Dreaming" campaign with Sean Evans KDA celebrates Canada's zero tariffs on Kentucky Bourbon Stoli Group submits revised bankruptcy plan with real estate collateral Bourbon & Banter hosts 12th annual "30 Days of Bourbon Challenge" Limestone Farms Distilling faces over $2M in lawsuits and liens Castle & Key debuts new "The Key Collective" membership program DISCUS disappointed over lack of permanent tariff deal with EU Baker's releases limited edition 13-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon Penelope Bourbon announces 2025 Estate Collection with 5 expressions Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel to be offered year-round Elijah Craig releases limited-edition Ryder Cup whiskey William Berkele Distillery launches new Burnt Tavern Bourbon Chattanooga Whiskey announces Michigan Maple Syrup Cask Finished whiskey Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Control states have their ups and downs. People that live in control states love to complain about access to rare bottles yet they never complain about pricing. It's one of those can yo have your cake and eat it to kind of moments. On this episode we get the inside scoop on one Ohio’s unique control state system with Anne Dimmick and Kristen Castle of OHLQ. They breaking down everything from why every bottle has the same fixed price across the state to their incredibly efficient real-time inventory tracking system, which, as you'll hear, is a big contrast to a lot of other places. Anne and Kristen also give us the details on the highly sought-after Single Barrel Saturday events and how they create a fair playing field for smaller brands to compete. We’re also getting into the nitty-gritty, discussing how issues like theft and recent cannabis legalization are impacting the spirits market. Whether you live in Ohio or you're just curious about how these systems work, this is a must-listen. Show Notes: Introduction of Anne Demick and Kristen Castle from OHLQ Ohio's control state system and its implications Advantages of fixed pricing for consumers and producers Efficiency of real-time inventory tracking Overview of the Single Barrel Saturday event Challenges related to theft and pricing in control states Effects of cannabis legalization on liquor sales Promotion of the OHLQ app for product tracking and notifications Closing perspectives on Ohio's whiskey market future Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Redemption 18 Year Bourbon. This 18 year old rye is 103.4 proof and $400 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices