
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 with prominent guests and provide insight on American whiskey 3 times a week. Catch all new episodes every Thursday with special Whiskey Quickie reviews on Tuesday and get caught up on bourbon news with This Week in Bourbon on Friday.
Latest episodes

Sep 10, 2024 • 7min
Whiskey Quickie: Four Roses 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Four Roses 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon. This 12-20 year old bourbon is 108.2 proof and $225 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

Sep 6, 2024 • 32min
TWiB: The Kentucky Castle Will Be A $92.5M Distillery, Bardstown Bourbon Co. Has Two New Releases, Booker’s Bourbon The Reserves
It's This Week in Bourbon for September 6th 2024. The Kentucky Castle will transform into a new $92.5 million distillery, Bardstown Bourbon Co. has two new releases, and the first innovation coming from Booker’s Bourbon since 2019 – Booker’s Bourbon ‘The Reserves’Show Notes:
5th Annual Whisk(e)y Festival “Premier Drams” at Jack Rose
The Kentucky Castle will transform into a new $92.5 million distillery
Bardstown Bourbon Co. has two new releases
Proof and Wood BlameCanada
Truth Straight Rye Whiskey from Hard Truth
Booker’s Bourbon ‘The Reserves’.
@jackroseindc @bardstownbourbonco @hardtruthspirits @proofandwood @beamgeneration8
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Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 21min
478 - What Are New Bourbon Drinkers Thinking? with Justin Kingery and Brian Sekelsky
I've been around bourbon as a more than a light bystander for more than a decade. We talk on the show all the time about how we got to know bourbon at a good time but today we get our reality check. I put a message out on a local facebook group in Louisville asking for anyone who has gotten into bourbon in less than a year to send me a message about coming on the show to give us their perspective because I want to know what goes through the mind of today's new bourbon drinker. Brian Sekelsky and Justin Kingery are two new bourbon enthusiasts and we dive into the factors that have influenced their buying habits. We touch on the variety of bourbons available today, including finishes, and the their openness to trying new things instead of chasing what's popular.
Show Notes:
Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about
Woodford Double Oak and Blanton's are mentioned as gateway bourbons
Cocktails played a role in their bourbon journey, with the Old Fashioned being a favorite.
Finding rare bottles and sharing their bourbon experiences with others brings excitement and enjoyment.
Personal taste and experimentation are key in the bourbon journey. Intrigue, emotion, and consistency are key factors in the speaker's bourbon collection.
We value the experience and emotional connection with bourbon.
Social media, YouTube channels, and Facebook groups play a role in shaping the intrigue.
We're skeptical about opening expensive bottles and considers price when making purchasing decisions.
Label recognition and bottle design influence the speaker's purchasing decisions.
The variety of bourbons available today, including finishes, offers new and interesting experiences.
We touch on the importance of truth in advertising in the bourbon industry.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 5min
Whiskey Quickie: Dancing Goat Distillery: Tommy's Malted Bangdog Blended Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Dancing Goat Distillery Release 005: Tommy's Malted Bangdog Blended Bourbon. This 8 year old whiskey is 109.8 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2024 • 43min
TWiB: Whiskey Thief Plans Location in NuLu, Alaska Allows DTC Shipping for Spirits, 18th Edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 30th 2024. Whiskey Thief is opening a new spot in NuLu, Alaska Senate Bill 9 goes into effect which allows direct to consumer shipping, Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of the 18th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection.Show Notes:
Mash Maker’s Experience at Casey Jones Distillery
Whiskey Thief Plans Location in NuLu
LF Heritage Distillery Co joins KDA
Alaska Allows DTC Shipping for Spirits
Barrel Global partner with Still Austin Whiskey Co
Pursuit United Double Oaked Rye
Derek Trucks Ass Pocket Whiskey
Cream of Kentucky Two New Releases
Little Book The Infinite Edition 1
18th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection
@caseyjonesdistillery @whiskeythiefdistilling @stillatx @pursuitspirits @beamgeneration8
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Aug 29, 2024 • 1h 3min
477 - Creating Viral Bourbon Content with TJ Gamble of Brewzle
In the past two years if you've found yourself scrolling on TikTok or YouTube Shorts, then I'm almost certain you've seen a video by the man that goes by Brewzle. TJ Gamble is the man that goes by Brewzle and he's been a media powerhouse. He's grown his following from just a few thousand subscribers to over a million across all his social channels. He takes a different approach to his videos where it's more about entertainment rather than full blown education. TJ happened to be in Louisville picking some Pursuit United barrels so I invited him to sit down and have a chat about his content and what cheat codes he used to grow a following at such a rapid pace. We discuss how he got into whiskey and the types of content that work well for his fans and how he transitioned from short-form videos to doing more full-length content and trying to start a lawn mower with weller full proof.
Show Notes:
Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about
Where did the name Brewzle originate?
What piqued your interest in bourbon?
Can you explain the idea of the lawn mower with Weller?
How did you decide to approach and build your content?
Have you seen more success with a certain type of video?
Do people feel like your hunting videos are staged?
Is your audience looking for hidden gems or stuff from the big 6?
What is your cheat code to amassing your audience?
What's the long term strategy to growing further?
Do you feel Kentucky bourbon has become boring?
Is there a certain price point that people find attractive in your content?
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Aug 27, 2024 • 8min
Whiskey Quickie: BBC Collaborative Series Amrut Barrel Finished Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review BBC Collaborative Series Amrut Barrel Finished Whiskey. This 8-14 year old whiskey is 110 proof and $160 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

Aug 23, 2024 • 39min
TWiB: American Whiskey Winning In The On-premise, New York Allows DTC Shipping for Spirits, Old Forester Announces Birthday Bourbon
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 23rd 2024. American whiskey is gaining market share in the US with the on-premise, New York signs into law direct to consumer shipping for spirits, and Old Forester announces birthday bourbonShow Notes:
UK gets $101.8 revenue boost this thanks to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour.
CGA’s On Premise Measurement data has revealed that American whiskey is gaining market share
government lawyers appealed the ruling that allowed at-home distilling
New York opens up direct-to-consumer shipping
Evan Williams Bourbon announced a new partnership with Learfield Media
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has joined forces with Moët Hennessy to create SirDavis
Blood Oath Trilogy – Third Edition
Redemption Sur Lee Straight Rye Whiskey
Uncle Nearest Lost Chapter 1 - 777’
Baker’s Bourbon 13YO
Bardstown Origin High Wheat
Penelope Valencia
Raconteur Rye Brazen
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon
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Aug 22, 2024 • 1h 15min
476 - Which Fall Releases Are Always Good? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #97
On this roundtable we talk about upcoming fall releases and which ones have always been consistently reliable while others seem to miss. Show Notes:
Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) asks if Kenny is a steak, what would it be?
What are the fall releases that always hit?
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Aug 20, 2024 • 5min
Whiskey Quickie: Little Book Chapter 8 “Path Not Taken” Whiskey Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Little Book Chapter 8 “Path Not Taken”. This 4-18 year old whiskey is 118.2 proof and $160 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