
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

Aug 16, 2024 • 26min
TWiB: KDA Joins The World Spirits Alliance, TikTok Allows Alcohol Advertising, Michter’s US1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 16th 2024. Kentucky Distillers’ Association has been inducted into the prestigious World Spirits Alliance. Social media giant TikTok has quietly updated its advertising policy to allow alcohol adverts. Michter’s will is bringin back its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish BourbonShow Notes:
Castle & Key Distillery and GiantMouse Knives
Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) has been inducted into the World Spirits Alliance
TikTok has updated its advertising policy to allow alcohol adverts
Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Milam & Greene Whiskey Roadrunner Single Barrel Bourbon
Chattanooga Whiskey Russian River Pinot Cask Finished
Jack Daniel’s Heroes Selection Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey
Blue Note Bourbon Honey Rye Cask
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon
@castleandkey @remusbourbon @milamandgreenewhiskey @chattwhiskey @jackdaniels_us @bluenotebourbon @michterswhiskey
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Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 6min
475 - Will There Ever Be A Shortage of Dusty Bourbon? with Brad Bonds and Shannon C Smith of Revival Vintage Spirits
One of those indulges that we find ourself in with this bourbon hobby is acquiring a few dusty bottles. And if you've never had a dusty bourbon before, then this episode will wet your appetite for one. There's so many aspects of it but can you imagine building a business off of a non-renewable resource like dusty bourbon? That's what we wanted to know so Brad Bonds and Shannon C Smith of Revival Vintage Spirits join the show. We talk about various aspects of the dusty bourbon market and collecting vintage spirits for sale such as strategies for acquiring dusty bottles, managing inventory and cash flow, vetting buyers, and dealing with potential fakes. We also touch on some legal things but also figuring out what brands stand out in the dusty market.
Show Notes:
Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about whiskey going bad with only a small amount remaining.
What led you down the dusty bourbon rabbit hole?
Were you trying to buy and acquire dusty bourbon when you were at Cork 'n bottle?
What was your strategy on acquiring dusty bottles?
Are you scared about your inventory coming to an end?
How do you manage your cash flow?
How do you vet buyers and look for fakes?
Why don't you like to resell Van Winkle?
What has changed with the Kentucky Vintage law?
What is defined as a vintage spirit?
Are Beam decanters are good gateway for those getting started?
How do you choose what to open for the open tasting bar?
What percentage of your revenue is tastings vs full bottle sales?
How do you guide someone in buying a bottle if they have a budget?
What products today do you think will be great vintages tomorrow?
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Aug 13, 2024 • 5min
Whiskey Quickie: Russell's Reserve 15 Year Old Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Russell's Reserve 15 Year Old Bourbon. This 15 year old bourbon is 117.2 proof and $250 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 9, 2024 • 44min
TWiB: AB InBev Sells Master of Malt, Bourbon & Banter 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge, Woodinville Whiskey Co. 8 Year OId Bourbon
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 2nd 2024. AB InBev has sold Master of Malt, Bourbon & Banter will kick off National Bourbon Heritage Month with the 11th annual 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge, and Woodinville Whiskey Co. releases an 8 Year OId Bourbon.Show Notes:
Mile High Spirits and World View send a barrel into the stratosphere
Bourbon & Banter 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge
AB InBev has sold Master of Malt
Newly revamped Additive Free Alliance, Inc
RD1 Spirits has hired a Research and Development Master Distiller
Town Branch Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
2XO French Oak
Woodinville Whiskey 8 Year OId Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Four Roses Distillery 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon
@milehighspiritsdistillery @bourbonbanter @rd1spirits @townbranchbourbon @2xowhiskey @woodinvillewhiskeyco @fourrosesbourbon
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Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 10min
474 - Why Don't European Whiskey Drinkers Care About Bourbon? with Henrik Brandt and Linus Jonsson
Henrik Brandt from Denmark and Linus Jonsson from Sweden share their perspectives on bourbon's limited appeal in Europe. They discuss barriers such as accessibility, high prices compared to Scotch, and cultural stigma. The duo explores how tariffs affect pricing and the challenges of marketing bourbon. They also touch on the importance of education and storytelling to shift perceptions. Throughout the conversation, their passion for American whiskey shines through, revealing insights into the European whiskey landscape and its potential for growth.

Aug 6, 2024 • 5min
Whiskey Quickie: Penelope Architect Build 10 Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Penelope Architect Build 10. This non-age stated bourbon is 104 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

Aug 2, 2024 • 27min
TWiB: Tickets Are Almost Sold Out for KBF, Yellowstone Bourbon Limited Edition, Green River 1885
It's This Week in Bourbon for August 2nd 2024. Tickets are almost sold out for Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Yellowstone Bourbon Limited Edition features 7-year and 17-year aged bourbons, and Green River 1885 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey goes after the on-premise.Show Notes:
Tickets are almost sold out for KBF
Whiskey House of Kentucky gets a $115 million syndicated credit facility
15 STARS Three Kings Fine-Aged Whiskey
Yellowstone Bourbon Limited Edition
Green River 1885 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
@kybourbonfest @ricky_15stars @yellowstonebourbon @greenriverdistillingco
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Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 13min
473 - Moments That Define Modern Bourbon History
Bourbon has a rich history but if you're drinking bourbon right now, you're not doing it because you just found out that a new category like single barrel was created. There are many moments that have now defined modern bourbon culture that have exponentially grown the category in the past 20 years. In this episode, Ryan, Fred, and myself come with a list of moments that we dive into and give our thoughts on what this meant. Some things we hit on are the high-end releases of Willett and the Antique Collection that spur super enthusiasts, how Maker's made national headlines from a proof change, and how social media has changed the landscape forever.
Show Notes:
Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about the future of Bardstown Bourbon Company.
What did Four Roses do to help build bourbon?
What started the hyper whiskey geek attitude?
What special releases changed the landscape of bourbon?
How did Brown Forman take Woodford and Old Forester and resurrect the brands?
Did the proof debacle from Maker's make a big moment?
When did the bourbon media or message boards start making an impact?
How did secondary markets on facebook boost the category?
Do we feel something like Mad Men was a pivotal moment?
Pappygate took national headlines
How was Marianne being named the first woman master distillery play a role?
What lawsuits defined it?
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Jul 30, 2024 • 4min
Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon. This 6 year old bourbon is 121 proof and $100 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

Jul 26, 2024 • 42min
TWiB: A Judge Favors Home Distilling, Austriailians Are Labeling Whiskey as Bourbon, Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye
It's This Week in Bourbon for July 26th 2024. A judge in texas agrees that you should be able to distill at home, Austrailia is under fire for labeling some whiskeys as bourbon, and Knob creek releases a bourbon and rye blend.Show Notes:
A judge in texas agrees that you should be able to distill at home
Australian distillers are misleading consumers by wrongly labelling products as bourbon or whiskey
Speyside Bourbon Cooperage will invest $16.85 million to build a new stave mill
Larceny announced new packaging
Pernod Ricard establishes North American Distillers
Buffalo Trace Distillery Paris pop-up shop
Extended Stave Warehousing joins KDA
Rebel Bourbon sponsorship with the Premier Lacrosse League
Penelope’s Straight Rye Whiskey Toasted Series
Booker’s The Beam House Batch
Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye
Buzzard’s Roost bottled-in-bond bourbon
Elijah Craig Toasted Rye
Jack Daniel Distillery Series Selection #13
@larcenybourbon @buffalotracedistillery @rebelbourbon @penelopebourbon @knobcreek @buzzardsroostwhiskey @elijahcraig @jackdaniels_us
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