Bourbon Pursuit

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Rare Hare Lucky Bastard Whiskey. This 30 year old Canadian whiskey is 89 proof and $600 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 October 20th 2023. The Whiskey House announces its operation date, American Whiskey exports could face a 50% tariff soon, and King of Kentucky is returning this year with the release of its sixth edition.Show Notes: The Whiskey House announces its operation date The 10 most-consumed alcoholic drinks in the world Burglars used tractor trailers to steal more than $1.6 million worth of alcohol from Republic National Distributing Company BAXUS has announced the launch of its whiskey and wines marketplace It's Bourbon Night announces the first ever BIG Bourbon Night American Whiskey Exports Could face a 50% tariff soon Pinhook Artist Series No. 3 Double Blended Bourbon Laws Whiskey House Special Finish Series release: Honey Cask Finished Bourbon Barrell Foundation Bourbon Booker’s Batch 2023-03 Mighty Fine Batch New Riff dual release of two 8-year-old whiskeys Woodford Reserve 2023 Master’s Collection release - Sonoma Triple Finish King of Kentucky is returning this year with the release of its sixth edition @rndcusa @baxus.@co @itsbourbonnight @pinhook_bourbon @lawswhiskey @barrellbourbon @newriff @woodfordreserve Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the daily drinker dead? I take this roundtable into the direction of deep thoughts once again. At some point in our bourbon journey, someone has asked you "what's your go to?" and maybe you had an answer, but today you may be uncertain about it. I ask everyone on the roundtable if we're living in the golden age of american whiskey and if they feel there's too many options on the shelf to be living in the bubble of only a few bottles. Show Notes: Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about bourbon legislation. Is the daily drinker dead? Are we living in the golden age of American Whiskey? How do you break away from the daily drinker? @breakingbourbon @fredminnick @drinkseelbachs @bourbonr Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Elijah Craig Ryder Cup Toasted Barrel Bourbon. This non-age state bourbon is 94 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

It's This Week in Bourbon for October 13th 2023. The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection details have been announced, a new world record has been set for the most bourbon bottles at a bar , and you can spend the night in a bourbon barrelShow Notes: Warehouse H: The Story of Blanton’s Bourbon Prohibition Bourbon Bar at Newberry Bros. Coffee in Newport, Kentucky has set the world record Uncle Nearest will launch a Cognac brand Diageo countersued Sean Combs in New York state Whiskey Riot expands 2024 tour Devils River Whiskey partners with Dave Bautista Catoctin Creek Distilling Company reacquires its interest from Constellation Brands Bourbon Barrel Retreats in Lawrenceburg WIDOW JANE’S THE VAULTS 2023 WOODFORD RESERVE 2023 HOLIDAY BOTTLE Philadelphia Eagles launch Bird Gang Spirits Heaven’s Door Spirits launches “Homesick Blues” Minnesota Wheated Bourbon Never Say Die Rye Whiskey Nelson Brothers Rye Whiskey WhistlePig 12 Rye Whiskey Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Toasted Staves. A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 11 Milam & Greene Whiskey Free-Tailed Bat Single Barrel Bourbon Blue Run 8-Year-Old Single Barrel The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection @warehousehinfo @newbery_prohibition @unclenearest @diageo @whiskeyriotfestival @devilsrwhiskey @davebautista @catoctincreeks @bourbonbarrelretreats @widowjane @woodfordreserve @heavensdoor @whistlepigwhiskey @yellowstonebourbon @drinkhighwest @milamandgreenewhiskey @bluerunspirits @buffalotrace Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Riff has been a brand that many whiskey enthusiasts have followed for many years. I was excited to have Jay Erisman on the show, once again, to talk about his vision for New Riff. Jay came into the industry with no production experience but learned the ropes quickly. Under the guise of Ken Lewis, New Riff put a focus on unique grain experimentation over finishes. Over time, that itch for curiosity has built famous releases based on heirloom grains and a brand new vision for single malt. Through collaborations with farmers and consumers, New Riff has charted its own adventure in the spirits world Show Notes: Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about nosing high proof spirits. Can you tell everyone again about how you got started at The Party Source and New Riff? Do you remember doing private Van Winkle picks? How did Ken Lewis impact today's retail of beverage alcohol? How did you get smart real quick on running a distillery with no background? What brands inspired you to figure out what your whiskey was going to be? Did you make a bet on grain experimentation vs finishes? Have your batches been all luck or have there been some duds? Does New Riff have a higher educated consumer fanbase? Did you all try to embrace the single barrel fad? What's the thought process behind the single malt project? Did you learn anything from the Kentucky regimine of heirloom varieties? @newriff Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Very Olde St. Nick Immaculata. This non-age state bourbon is 118.1 proof and $260 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

Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to BrandThere can be a lot of confusion when it comes to the term 'NDP' or Non-Distilling Producer and a producer who makes contract distilling purchases. Both are, in essence, buying whiskey instead of making whiskey, but what other factors are at play to separate these two? We hit on: What does the sourced market inventory pool generally look like? What is the largest hurdle for brands at the mercy of the sourced market? What does it look like for a brand to use either model long-term? What has it looked like for brands that have started in the sourced market and pivoted to their own distilling or contract distilling? For someone who does rely on contract distillation, are there concerns with expansions, buyouts, brands going in different directions etc. from those who are producing whiskey for them and those implications to your brand?  How do you differentiate your brand from others when so many have access to, essentially, the same base product? and much more.For questions or topic requests on upcoming episodes, email us at podcast@pursuitspirits.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At this point, if you've been listening to the show then you know there is a whole world of investor barrels and there is plenty of talk about a bourbon bubble burst and market saturation. For that reason, I've invited Jeremy Dever on the show. I've known Jeremy for a few years and he's a wealth of knowledge and has a pulse on the market. He got his start working with Steve Thompson at Kentucky Artisan Distillery and transitioned to brokering barrels for investors without brands. We discuss barrel values, overproduction issues, and if now is a good time to launch a new brand or if it's too late. It's a reality check for many people because the modern day bourbon glut may have arrived. Show Notes: Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about leading a quick bourbon tasting. How did you meet Steve Thompson and get into the spirits business? What was your role at Kentucky Artisan Distillery? At what point did you get into the barrel brokering market? What do investors with barrels do when they don't have brands? What is the benchmark for barrels when figuring out the value? Should investors think about acquiring brands to sell the barrels? Now are investor barrels being held on to wait for higher ages? What are we going to do with overproduction and all the stillage? Is the best time or the worst time to start a bourbon brand? When will see the open barrel market start to level out? Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Forester 2023 Birthday Bourbon. This 12 year old bourbon is 96 proof and $170 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