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.
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TWiB: Garrard County Distilling Co. Has Closed, Cream of Kentucky Moves to New Home, Angel's Envy Newest Cellar Collection Series
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38:53It's This Week in Bourbon for April 18th, 2025. Garrard County Distilling Co. has closed only after 1 year in operation, Cream of Kentucky moves to Kentucky Artisan Distillery, and Angel's Envy launches its newest Cellar Collection Series. Show Notes: Garrard County Distilling Co. closes after a year, faces $2.2M lawsuit. Kentucky River returns to …
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510 - Is Woodford Reserve a Luxury Brand? With Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall
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1:15:49In this episode we welcome back Elizabeth McCall, who has been appointed Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve since our last conversation with her. From her early days as a Taste Test Technician in the sensory lab to her current role, Elizabeth reflects on her profound bond with Woodford Reserve and its significance in events like the Kentucky Derb…
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bardstown Bourbon Company Cathedral French Oak Bourbon. This 9-18 year old bourbon is 110.1 proof and $100 MSRP (375ml). 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…
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TWiB: Buffalo Trace Stops Production from Flooding, Bourbon is Exempt from EU Tariffs, The Mellwood Legacy Collection
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57:36It's This Week in Bourbon for April 11th, 2025. Buffalo Trace stops production from flooding, bourbon is exempt from EU tariffs, Pursuit launches the Mellwood Legacy Collection. Show Notes: Buffalo Trace Distillery temporarily closed due to Kentucky flooding. EU exempts bourbon from new US retaliatory tariffs after lobbying. EU enforces 20-year-old…
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509 - What's Over, Under or Properly Rated #2
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1:09:41This is one of my favorite types of episodes because this bourbon world is full of hype, flops, superstitions, and just weird stuff. We return to this beloved format of is something over, under, or properly rated. We ask if the iconic cocktail, the Old Fashioned, whiskey collections, MGP, cigar blends, speakeasies and more as we ask are these over,…
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Penelope Wheated Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 95 proof and $40 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 ho…
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Behind The Pursuit: The Launch of P.Club
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43:00Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand Today on the podcast we introduce you to P.Club - the inner circle of Pursuit Spirits. Ryan has long romanticized about a bourbon version of his beloved Napa Valley wine clubs, and with countless hours behind the scenes he and Kenny have finally unveiled the ultimate all-access pass to all thin…
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508 - Bourbon Bonanza 2018 with Bill Thomas of Jack Rose and Mike Miller of Delilah's
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56:14You're probably reading the title to this podcast going, what? a podcast from 2018? Yes, this is a never before aired episode that Ryan and I recorded at Bourbon Bonanza back in 2018. So here's the story. Bourbon Bonanza was an offshoot event that would happen during Kentucky Bourbon Festival but wasn't associated with the festival. It was tied in …
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 90.4 proof and $200 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…
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TWiB: A Van Winkle Sets New Auction Record, Heaven Hill Launches Connoisseur Club, Booker's First Batch of 2025
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36:05It's This Week in Bourbon for March 21st, 2025. A brand new auction record hits with a Van Winkle Private selection, Heaven Hill launches the Connoisseur Club, and Booker's releases the first batch of 2025. Show Notes: Holladay Distillery breaks ground on Rickhouse D, ironclad bourbon aging. Old Rip Van Winkle bottle sells for record $125,000 at So…
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507 - Building Audiences Using Whiskey Content with Tyler Zoller of louisvillebourbonbuzz
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1:11:51Video is the hot new way to share. Social media platforms are way different now that TikTok turned it all upside down. I've always been fascinated with one creator that has great camera work but also good taste and thats Tyler Zoller from Louisville Bourbon Buzz. We explore his journey from portrait photography to bourbon-focused content creation. …
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Whiskey Quickie: Four Roses Bourbon Single Barrel Collection Review
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12:55On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the Four Roses Single Barrel Collection. These 7-9 year old bourbons are 100 proof and $50 MSRP each. 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 …
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TWiB: New 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets, Brewzle's Master Blender Collaboration, Caleb’s Crossing
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49:40It's This Week in Bourbon for March 21st, 2025. 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival announced tickets on sale, Brewzle announces their first Master Blender Collaboration, and David Jennings launches Caleb’s Crossing. Show Notes: Diageo ends Distill Ventures brand intake, resulting in job losses. InvestBev partners for $100M Kentucky Bourbon barrel acqui…
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506 - Finding An Unexpected Career As A Brand Ambassador with Adam Edwards
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1:10:39What do we have in common with Bob Dylan? Not much except that we enjoy the whiskey brand he's aligned himself with. We're not getting Bob on the show but we wanted to talk to someone who really knows their portfolio and that's going to be Adam Edwards, the National Brand Ambassador for Heaven's Door Whiskey. From the outset, Adam brings humor to h…
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey. This 5 year old rye is 106.9 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 revie…
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TWiB: Ugh Tariffs Still, University of Kentucky’s Estate Whiskey Alliance, Chattanooga Pre Prohibition Style
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42:32It's This Week in Bourbon for March 14th, 2025. I can't believe we're still talking about tariffs, the University of Kentucky has a new Estate Whiskey Alliance, and Chattanooga Whiskey releases Experimental Single Batch Series Pre Prohibition Style. Show Notes: Trump delays Mexico, Canada tariffs to April 2nd. EU plans 50% whiskey tariff April 1st,…
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505 - The Highly Anticipated MGP Tasteoff
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1:01:41It's time for that three letter acronym we all love to talk about, MGP! This is one episode that has been waiting for us as we always wanted to know if we could tell the difference between multple MGP sources. We set ourselves up for a thrilling blind tasting of six MGP whiskey products. We explore the complexities of MGP’s whiskey production, disc…
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Town Branch 15 Year Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey Archive Series Vol. 1. This 15 year old whiskey is 100 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 compe…
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TWiB: Willett Artist Series Vol. II, A British Bourbon?, Woodford Reserve Derby 151
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38:46It's This Week in Bourbon for March 7th, 2025. Willett Artist Series Vol. II goes on sale, there's a new british bourbon, and Woodford Reserve releases the Derby 151 bottle. Show Notes: Willett art-bourbon series launches, charity focused, King Saladeen designs. Trump tariffs impact Mexico, Canada; retaliatory tariffs follow. MGP sales decline 16%,…
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504 - Bourbon Is NOT Dead on Bourbon Community Roundtable #104
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1:13:45I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but bourbon isn't dead. Sure the media has spun this to a point where major drinks organizations are groveling for every last bit of marketshare but bourbon isn't going anywhere and we cite why we think so. The second half of the show gets into contract distillation and how that has created more tension in the m…
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review 15 Stars Triple Cask 2 Bourbon. This 8-16 year old bourbon is 103 proof and $180 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…
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TWiB: National Bourbon Week in Bardstown, Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve, Jack Daniel’s 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey
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39:03It's This Week in Bourbon for February 28th, 2025. National Bourbon Week is returning to Bardstown, Kentucky, Bardstown Bourbon Company's new Distillery Reserve series, and Jack Daniel’s releases one if it's oldest to date, a 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey. Show Notes: Pappy 15 auction resets to $800K after bidding adjustments National Bourbon Week …
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503 - The Future of AI, ECommerce and Whiskey with Lynette Green of Brown Forman
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1:08:54At this point, there's no escaping it so it's time to embrace it. Atificial intelligence is sweeping across every industry and bourbon is no different. For that reason I've invited Lynette Green on the show. She is the e-commerce manager for Jack Daniel's at Brown-Forman, and we explore the dynamic intersection of technology and the whiskey industr…
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Larrikin Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon. This 8 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $80 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 o…
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TWiB: Pursuit Launches A New DTC Program - P.Club, Jason Callori Launches Drum Key Spirits, Evan Williams Derby Festival Single Barrel
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35:20It's This Week in Bourbon for February 21st, 2025. Pursuit launches its DTS program P.Club, Jason Callori launches Drum Key Spirits, and Evan Williams will release a Kentucky Derby Festival Single Barrel. Show Notes: Pursuit Spirits launches P.Club, a customizable whiskey subscription with exclusive releases Frey Ranch partners with the University …
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502 - This Is Bourbon Land with Chef Edward Lee
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1:14:25In this episode we welcome back Chef Edward Lee since his first appearance on the show back in 2016. But this time we're here to talk about Chef Lee's new book, *Bourbon Land*. Chef Lee shares his unexpected journey to Louisville and how he transformed his career at 610 Magnolia, highlighting the importance of local ingredients and bourbon in his d…
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Woodinville Founder's Find Bourbon. This 12 year old bourbon is 107 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 …
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TWiB: 12 New Experiences Join The Bourbon Trail, Jack Daniel's Warehouse Collapses, Green River Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon
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43:45It's This Week in Bourbon for February 14th, 2025. Kentucky Distillers’ Association is proud to welcome more than a dozen new experiences to its Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Jack Daniel's has reported a partial collapse of a whiskey warehouse, and Green River launches of their Kentucky Straight Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon. Show Notes: The Kentucky Bou…
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501 - The Heroic Story of Horse Soldier Bourbon with Scott Neil
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1:20:55This is one episode that was requested by dozens of people. I'm so glad Scott Neil, president and co-founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon and a retired Green Beret. Scott shares how his military background and the ethos of camaraderie influenced his journey into the bourbon industry. The conversation delves into whiskey and war stories. There's a lot o…
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Preservation Distillery Pure Antique Bourbon. This 20 year old bourbon is 114.4 proof and $900 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 r…
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TWiB: Diageo Will Cease Bottling at Stitzel-Weller, Court Settlement on Fresh vs Brough Brothers, Heaven Hill 19-Year-Old Wheat Whiskey
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29:34It's This Week in Bourbon for February 7th, 2025. Diageo has announced it will close its bottling operation at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery, A court settles the argument on who gets to say they were the first African American owned bourbon distillery in Kentucky, and Heaven Hill announces the release of Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19-Year-Old …
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500 - Tariffs Again on Bourbon Community Roundtable #103 with Congressman McGarvey
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1:07:32It's the 500th episode of Bourbon Pursuit! However, this isn't lighthearted and fun because we disucss the impact of tariffs on bourbon. The episode features a pre-recorded interview with Congressman Morgan McGarvey, wherein he shares insights on the political landscape of bourbon tariffs and their wider economic consequences. The discussion highli…
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the 13th Annual Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 118.8 proof and $230 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 f…
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TWiB: WhistlePig Will Open The PiggyBank in Louisville, Kentucky Artisan Clubhouse Barrel Tasting, Bomberger’s Precision Fine Grain Bourbon
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35:58It's This Week in Bourbon for January 31st, 2025. WhistlePig will open a spot in downtown Louisville, Kentucky Artisan Distillery unveils its new Clubhouse Barrel Tasting Experience, and Michter's announced Bomberger’s PFG. Show Notes: WhistlePig Whiskey to open PiggyBank tasting bar in historic Louisville bank building Sammi Katz and Olivia McGiff…
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499 - From YouTube to EverNorth Spirits with Dan and Sean of The Bourbon Junkies
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1:23:59Whiskey YouTube has soared in popularity and there's more content than ever to consume. But there's one channel where two guys take a view that whiskey shouldn't be taken so seriously. In this epsiode, we sit down with the Bourbon Junkies—Sean Paisley and Dan Shook—to explore their remarkable journey from casual bourbon enthusiasts to influential c…
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. This 11 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $155 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. T…
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TWiB: Rebel Bourbon Takes It's Spot in NASCAR, Penelope Launches a 17yr Light Whiskey, Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection 2nd Edition
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41:18It's This Week in Bourbon for January 24th, 2025. Rebel Bourbon Takes it's spot in NASCAR, Penelope launches a 17yr light whiskey, and Buffalo Trace Distillery has unveiled the second edition of its Prohibition Collection. Show Notes: An Austin-based distillery wins trademark lawsuit against Landry’s Inc. over shared name Woodford Reserve bottles g…
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498 - The Silent Wolf of Whiskey: Remembering Richard Wolf with Monica Wolf
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1:15:19Over the years I've been very fortunate to talk to some great minds in this industry. I remember years ago when Pursuit Spirits was very young making some phone calls looking for particular barrels. One of the calls I made was to Richard Wolf. As a general consumer, you have no idea who he is but Richard was at the forefront of the consulting and b…
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Preservation Estate Pot Distilled Wheated Bourbon. This 6 year old bourbon is 114.6 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 th…
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TWiB: Brown-Forman Makes Sweeping Cuts, TTB Authorizes New Bottle Sizes, Woodford Double Double Oaked National Debut
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58:10It's This Week in Bourbon for January 17th, 2025. Brown-Forman makes sweeping cuts across the organization and closes its cooperage, The TTB authorizes 13 new additional standard bottle sizes, and Woodford double double oak makes a national debut. Show Notes: Brown-Forman restructures leadership and operations for $70M cost savings Rebecca Jago dep…
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497 - How Will Bourbonism Grow in 2025 with Michael Fetter of Louisville Tourism
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1:05:54Tourism is booming in Louisivlle around bourbon. That's why we have our own spot on Whiskey Row opening in April of 2025 but I'm like many of you and I get skeptical because I want to know some of the real numbers. It's a good thing I'm still friends with my former college roommate because my buddy Michael Fetter works with Louisville Tourism who t…
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Heritage Barrel Rye. This non-age stated rye is 100 proof and $75 MSRP (375ml). 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 produce…
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TWiB: Redwood Empire Acquires Savage & Cooke, Glencairn Takes Legal Action, Old Forester 1924 Returns
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45:28It's This Week in Bourbon for January 10th, 2025. Redwood Empire Whiskey acquires Savage & Cooke distillery, Glencairn has taken legal action, and Old Forester 1924 is returning to shelves for a second year. Show Notes: InvestBev Credit & Rare Character Whiskey Redwood Empire Acquires Savage & Cooke Glencairn Legal Action Give 270 Charity Raffle Fi…
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496 - What Will Happen in 2025 on Bourbon Community Roundtable #102
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1:36:29The first Bourbon Community Roundtable of the year means it's time for our 2025 predictions! The first half of the show we talk about everything we got wrong. In fact, we got way more wrong than we got right. I won't give too much of it away but our 2025 predictions span potential new brands, the growing prominence of American single malts, the inf…
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the Watch Hill Batch 02. This 20 year old is 124.1 proof and $900 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 opi…
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Behind The Pursuit: Packaging Update
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51:09Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand I'm gonna make a change… it's gonna feel real good, gonna make a difference, gonna make it right. No, MJ wasn’t singing about Pursuit Spirits, but on today’s episode the boys dive into the latest developments at Pursuit Spirits, including their recent bottling adventures, community engagement t…
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495 - The Cardinal Sins of Bourbon Hunting
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58:08Got any Blanton's in the back? Where are you hiding the Pappy? Those are some things you could say to a store owner and be laughed out the door. And believe me, you can take our word for it because we've been there and spent years of our lives hunting bourbon. Ryan, Fred and myself talk about the cardinal sins of bourbon hunting. What are those thi…
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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson B. This non-age stated is 120.2 proof and $300 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 thi…
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2024 Whiskeys Of The Year, Wrapping up 2024, Pursuit Plans for 2025
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35:17Bourbon Pursuit's year-end wrap-up with our Whiskeys of they Year and plans for 2025. Show Notes: Year-End Reflections Podcast Highlights New Studio Excitement Pursuit Spirits Vision Anticipating PursuitPalooza Distillery Visits and Experiences Looking Ahead to 2025 Membership and Engagement Plans Whiskeys of the Year Closing Thoughts and Cheers Su…
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