Bourbon Pursuit

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Whiskey Quickie: Bardstown Discovery Tastes Like Fall?!

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/10/06

Bardstown Discovery 2026 brings a new name, new bottle, and a Garryana oak double-barrel finish. Rich oak, brown butter pastry, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking spice give this release a warm fall-inspired profile.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

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33:00

TWiB: Scotland is experiencing a whiskey glut, Brown...

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/10/02

It's This Week in Bourbon for October 2nd, 2026. Scotland is experiencing a whiskey glut, Brown Forman announced the 2026 King of Kentucky, and Lost Lantern is preparing to launch its highly anticipated Fall 2026 George Dickel Collection.Show Notes:Bourbon Mixer reaches $1 million raised for Coalition for the Homeless Scottish distilleries pause production amid massive Scotch supply surplus US enforces import ban on Canadian alcohol as trade tensions escalate Copper & Kings relaunches

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73:15

586 - Living In A Post Distillation World with Monica...

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/10/01

The first time we had our guest on the show, we barely scratched the surface of what she has going on with the industry. It was more of a moment to remember her dad, Richard Wolf, and his impact on the industry. But now Monica is back and with a new last name of Wolf-Brown. We talk about some personal milestones before diving into how she built The Blending House in Shelby County. Monica about the state-of-the-art facility featuring a massive blending floor, seven custom rickhouses, and complete

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6:15

Whiskey Quickie: New Riff Goes Full Smoke?!

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/09/29

New Riff’s 2026 Kentucky Single Malt takes a sharp turn from bourbon with smoky, peaty, Scotch-like notes, charcoal, chocolate sweetness, and a finish that may speak more to malt fans than bourbon drinkers.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

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27:53

TWiB: The Brown Hotel holiday cocktail competition,...

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/09/25

It's This Week in Bourbon for September 25th, 2026. The Brown Hotel is holiday cocktail competition titled "Top of the List", Eastern Light Distilling is moving forward with building a $60M distillery, and the release of Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength.Show Notes:The Brown Hotel hosts "Top of the List" holiday cocktail competition benefiting Toys for Tots Eastern Light Distilling secures $23.1M investment to build $60M contract facility in Morehead Willett Distillery unveils Willett Pot

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67:33

585 - MGP vs Their Own Customers & What's Hotter?...

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/09/24

What happens when the biggest distilling powerhouse behind the scenes decides to step into the spotlight and release whiskey under its own name? On this edition of the Bourbon Community Roundtable, the crew kicks things off by celebrating a massive milestone—our very own Fred Minnick being inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. After raising a glass to the iconic ceremony, national coverage, and the community that made it happen, the panel dives headfirst into one of the most controversial

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6:01

Whiskey Quickie: Honey + Cognac = Texas Magic?!

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/09/22

Garrison Brothers Lady Bird Cask Strength Single Barrel layers Texas bourbon with wildflower honey and cognac cask finishing. Orange blossom honey, grape, warm spice, and cinnamon candy give this pour a big, sweet, and unexpected ride.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

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65:29

TWiB: Southern Glazer’s to pay a 12.5M penalty, More...

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/09/18

It's This Week in Bourbon for September 18th 2026. Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits will pay a 12.5M penalty, More tariffs and bans of canadian liquor into the US, and Booker’s Bourbon The Reserves 2026 and Little Book The Infinite, Edition III.Show Notes:Kentucky Bourbon Festival announces dates for 2027 event in Bardstown Evan Williams expands college football presence with tailgates and collegiate bottles Bluegrass Distillers launches quarterly Bottle Club membership program Southern

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75:48

584 - PursuitPalooza 2026 AMA Part 2

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/09/17

We're back with Part 2 of our PursuitPalooza 2026 AMA session. We kick off by tackling the business realities of the RTD boom because we keep punting the idea if we should do one ourselves, and exploring why entering the canned cocktail market is a completely different beast than aging bourbon in a barrel.We talk about some the weirdest tasting notes we've ever pulled like peanut butter and jelly, peach rings, and Grandma's candy jar. Finally, we get personal about what it really takes to run an

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6:12

Whiskey Quickie: Frank August Case Study 07 Goes...

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/09/15

Frank August Case Study 07 takes a Kentucky bourbon and rye blend and finishes it in Calvados, Martinique rum, and Caribbean rum casks. Apple pie, brown sugar, pear, coconut, pineapple, and rye spice make this one a seriously fun tropical twist.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

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39:45

TWiB: The KY ABC auctions off confiscated bourbon,...

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/09/11

It's This Week in Bourbon for September 11th 2026. The KY ABC is going to be auctioning off rare bottles of confiscated bourbon, The New Era Whiskey Distillery and Social Club has opened in Lexington KY, and Heaven Hill announces 20th Edition Parker’s Heritage Collection.Show Notes:A Thanksgiving raffle win turns into an intense family debate when a collector snags a $100 Pappy Van Winkle instead of her brother-in-law. Team Kentucky opens virtual bidding on 70 seized collectible bottles to support

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72:56

583 - PursuitPalooza 2026 AMA Part 1

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/09/10

Today, we are bringing you part 1 of 2 for our Pursuit Palooza 2026 AMA session recorded live with myself and Ryan Cecil. We take a look back at how Palooza originally grew out of having way more whiskey and industry guests than we could ever fit on the podcast and why we decided to start having Palooza.From there, take questions from our fans in the audience about transparency in labeling, dissecting "bottled by" statements, straight bourbon requirements, and whether the average consumer actually

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5:34

Whiskey Quickie: Maker’s Mark Goes Full Dessert Mode?!

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/09/08

Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm 2026 brings big ice cream shop vibes with cherry cordial, vanilla custard, waffle cone, and a gooey cherry syrup finish. This wheat whiskey had us seriously impressed.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

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34:15

TWiB: Kentucky Bourbon Boys launches KBB Reserve,...

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2026/09/04

It's This Week in Bourbon for September 4th 2026. Kentucky Bourbon Boys has officially launched KBB Reserve, the American Whiskey Scholars program, and Starlight has 2 brand new releases.Show Notes:Kentucky Bourbon Boys launches KBB Reserve three-tier travel concierge service American Whiskey Scholars debuts three-level self-paced online certification program Buffalo Trace Distillery On Tour returns with four-city complimentary roadshow BBQ, Bourbon & Burlesque event set for October 24 in

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62:49

582 - Mike Hinds of Nashville Barrel Company

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/09/03

There's a time when whiskey enthusiasm takes it to the next level. I've lived through it. I was a stone cold hobbyist, and I still am, but then I started a podcast and now Ryan and I have Pursuit Spirits. We don't know how to stop taking a hobby too far. And our guest today is no different. Mike Hinds is co-founder of Nashville Barrel Company, Mike takes us back five or six years to NBC's humble beginnings, starting with local charity picks for cancer research, hunting down Jack Daniel’s, Weller 12,

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6:20

Whiskey Quickie: Penelope Riviera Is a Summer Sipper?!

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/09/01

Penelope Riviera blends 8 year American light whiskey with straight bourbon, then finishes it in rosé wine casks for a lighter, sweeter pour. With buttered popcorn, brown sugar, soft berry notes, and an easy 94 proof profile, this one feels built for warm-weather sipping.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

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46:44

TWiB: USA and Canada trade talks break down, Uncle...

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/08/28

It's This Week in Bourbon for August 28th 2026. Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have officially broken down, Humble Baron from Uncle Nearest is facing a change from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 liquidation, and Larrikin Bourbon Co. unveils its new Australia Series.Show Notes:Brown family members clash over falling profits and cratering stock price at Brown-Forman Sazerac acquires Garrard County Distilling facility in Lancaster, Kentucky Humble Baron bankruptcy shifts toward

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63:19

581 - What’s Exciting in 2026 and What’s a Unicorn?...

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/08/27

Is the classic "unicorn" whiskey officially dead, or is the market just finally giving us what we’ve been asking for? On this edition of the Bourbon Community Roundtable, our panel is breaking down how 2026 is shaping up in the world of whiskey releases. With older age statements hitting shelves, pricing pressure mounting, and an avalanche of finishes and experimental wood treatments coming from both heritage giants and craft newcomers, picking a clear bottle of the year is harder than ever. We dive

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6:29

Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Year of Wheat

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/08/25

Heaven Hill Grain to Glass returns with its wheated “Year of Wheat” release. This 6 year, 107.8 proof bourbon brings sweet candy, maraschino cherry, cherry Pop-Tart, and creamy dessert vibes with a finish that kept us talking.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

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34:13

TWiB: Heaven Hill is joining E!’s Cocktail Wars,...

Bourbon Pursuit ·

2026/08/21

It's This Week in Bourbon for August 21st 2026. Heaven Hill is joining the fun on E!’s upcoming mixology competition series, Cocktail Wars, Bardstown Bourbon Company has two new releases, and Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2026.Show Notes:Heaven Hill partners with E!’s Cocktail Wars competition series featuring Deep Eddy and PAMA Give 270 launches Bourbon Raffles Serial No. 013 benefiting the Hanger Foundation St. Louis Bourbon Society announces 2026 St. Louis Bourbon & Cocktail Festival for October

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