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.

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TWiB: Tourism At Distilleries Reaches New High,...
Tourism at distilleries is bigger than ever. Old Forester launches its inaugural Sleepeasy. Michter’s Distillery will begin releasing its 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon
35 min
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398 - Carrying On A Legacy at Wild Turkey with ...
Bruce joins the show to talk about his journey in these last few years. Bruce has shown tremendous growth in a short period of time and we get to know more about him and how his time as a global brand ambassador really immersed him into the company and the culture. We ask Bruce about the current whiskey market and how he is carrying on a legacy and how he thinks he will leave his everlasting stamp on Wild Turkey.
52 min
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Whiskey Quickie: Parker's Heritage Collection 2...
This 13 and 15 year old bourbon blend is 132.2 proof and $175 MSRP.
4 min
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TWiB: Sazerac Responds to Justin’s House of Bou...
Sazerac responds to the raid on Justin’s House of Bourbon. Oregon officials get fired over allocating Pappy to themselves. Yellowstone launches its own American Single Malt Whiskey.
43 min
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397 - Should Whiskey Be An Investment?
Ryan, Fred, and Kenny analyze the bourbon market and give our opinions on why whiskey isn't just for drinking anymore. We also gaze into our crystal ball and try to guess on some brands that have potential future value and then we talk about moving on from flipping bottles to flipping barrels.
51 min
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Whiskey Quickie: Wolves Rye Whiskey & Hop Flavo...
This non-age stated whiskey is 103 proof and $145 MSRP.
6 min
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TWiB: Woodford Reserve Names A New Master Disti...
Woodford Reserve Names A New Master Distiller. Blue Run Innovates The Private Barrel Program. Heaven Hill Releases A 20-year Corn Whiskey.
31 min
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396 - Fading Trends, Evolution of In-Store Buyi...
Like bad hair and skinny jeans, trends come and go. I pose a question to the group, if we see any bourbon trends fading. We start talking about stickers and barrel picks, but there are more we see happening. There have been a lot of partnerships and acquisitions by Drizly, GoPuff, ReserveBar, and even Seelbachs. Are online and on-demand outlets such as these making consumers less likely to try new things? In the last part of the show, it's a question from Brian and he wants to know are there just too many bourbon festivals?
59 min
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Whiskey Quickie: Chicken Cock Chanticleer Cogna...
This non-age stated bourbon is 112 proof and $500 MSRP.
4 min
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TWiB: Fireball Drinkers Are Suing Sazerac, Driz...
Fireball drinkers are suing Sazerac for misleading labels. Drizly and GoPuff announce a new partnership to provide immediate, on-demand delivery of drinks. Sagamore Spirit releases of its limited-edition Reserve Series 8-Year-Old Rye Whiskey.
38 min
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395 - Why Are Master Distillers Leaving? with J...
We invite Jason Callori of the Mash and Drum on the show. We kick off the show to learn more about Jason and how he built one of the largest whiskey YouTube channels. Then we talk about Master Distillers and other faces leaving their respected brands and what motivates such a move.
63 min
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Whiskey Quickie: Remus Repeal Reserve VI 2022 R...
This non-age stated bourbon is 100 proof and $100 MSRP.
4 min
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TWiB: Traverse City Whiskey Begins A $20M Disti...
Traverse City Whiskey Co. has officially broke ground on a $20M distillery. Old Elk Distillery launches its first Rye Whiskey finished in Barbados Rum Casks. Michter’s Distillery will begin shipping the 2022 Edition of its Celebration Sour Mash.
38 min
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394 - Bourbon Capital Academy with Sam Lacy
Sam Lacy joins the show to talk about everything from the Bourbon Capital Community Alliance. It's an initiative from the city of Bardstown to bring in-depth and tailored educational experiences to distilleries around Bardstown along with their brand new Brindiamo Penthouse that can provide a 101-level primer for people before they hit the distilleries.
52 min
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Whiskey Quickie: Brothers of the Leaf Bourbon F...
This non-age stated bourbon is 115.4 proof and $90 MSRP.
5 min
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TWiB: Sazerac Sues RNDC In Excess of $86M , Ken...
Sazerac is suing Republic National Distributing Company in excess of $86M. Kentucky ABC seized undisclosed amounts of bourbon from Justins’ House of Bourbon. Woodford Reserve releases its Double Double Oaked Bourbon for 2023.
43 min
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393 - Forecasting Bourbon's Future with Susan W...
Susan Wahl has a long, 20 plus year history working in the whiskey portfolio at Heaven Hill. She's literally seen it all. We talk about what drove the decision to build a second distillery, the threats, and how they are planning for everything in the supply chain, including barrels and labor. We also talk about data trends and where they see the international market heading.
64 min
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Whiskey Quickie: Uncle Nearest Rye Whiskey Review
This non-age stated uncut rye whiskey is 119.7 proof and $150 MSRP.
5 min
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TWiB: Barrell Purchases A Historic Rickhouse, A...
Barrell Craft Spirits purchases a historic rickhouse in Shively, Kentucky. The Bourbon Capital Alliance has announced the establishment of the Brindiamo Penthouse. A New Bourbon release called '78 Legends featuring a 50 year old bourbon.
34 min
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392 - What Does Sazerac Leaving RNDC Mean For E...
First, what would motivate Sazerac to break up this long-standing relationship? If you are a distributor that got selected, what problems are you going to experience. And lastly, as a consumer are we going to see any change like finding Pappy on the shelf at MSRP. Spoiler alert... the answer is no. Since it's the first roundtable of 2023, we all put in our predictions and see what the future holds for bourbon this year.
58 min
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Whiskey Quickie: Frey Ranch Single Barrel Rye R...
This non-age stated rye is 131.8 proof and $100 MSRP.
5 min
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TWiB: Lisa Wicker Takes Charge at Alltech, New ...
Lisa Wicker takes on the new role as CEO & Master Distiller of Lyons Brewing & Distilling Co. A new record was set at auction for Pappy Van Winkle. Hard Truth Distillery Co. announced the 2022 Hard Truth Master Distiller’s Reserve Collection.
29 min
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391 - Tequila Pursuit with Alfonso Esquivias of...
Alfonso sent Ryan and I 12 different tequilas to sample them as we go through to know more about them. It was a lot of tequila but I promise you that I have a much deeper appreciation for tequila after this. Alfonso talks about the laws to be called a tequila and we dive into the process of harvesting agave and distilling it. We then tackle the touchy subject of how many tequilas on the market are full of additives like sugar and how you shouldn't trust many celebrity brands as well. Listen closely to the brands we talk about during the show so you know which ones are additive-free and legit.
70 min
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Whiskey Quickie: Hirsch “The Bivouac” Kentucky ...
This non-age stated bourbon is 100 proof and $55 MSRP.
5 min
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Behind The Pursuit: Juggling Multiple Jobs and ...
In the first half you will hear Episode 19 with Ryan. You will get to hear about his morning rituals and the businesses he runs and manages outside of bourbon. The second half of the show in Episode 20 with me and talks about my career progression and how I take a very data-centric and analytical approach to everything we are doing with Pursuit Spirits.
86 min