Bourbon Pursuit

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.

Episodes

575 - Balancing Our Family and Bourbon Lives

July 16, 2026 • 53 mins
When your entire professional life revolves around premium spirits, late-night industry events, and endless barrel selections, the lines between work and life don’t just get blurry—they can completely disappear. The bourbon lifestyle promises a lot of camaraderie and incredible pours, but what does it actually cost your health, your calendar, and your family dinner table? On this week's episode Fred and I sit down for ...
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Whiskey Quickie: This Canadian Whiskey Blew Us Away

July 14, 2026 • 6 mins
Found North Batch 12 continues the brand's streak of impressive Canadian whiskey releases. This 16-year-old, 128.2 proof blend is rich with brown sugar, butter, cornbread, and sweet oak, while an extra maturation in new American oak barrels adds incredible depth without overpowering the whiskey. Is this one of the best Found North releases yet? Watch our full review to find out.DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to...
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TWiB: Fawn and Keith Weaver have been terminated, Canadian US alcohol boycott investigated, Barton new 1792 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

July 10, 2026 • 55 mins
It's This Week in Bourbon for July 10th 2026. Fawn Weaver and Keith Weaver have been terminated from Uncle Nearest, a new investigation into Canada's ongoing boycott of American alcohol, and Barton now has their 1792 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.Show Notes: Court-appointed receiver terminates Fawn and Keith Weaver from Uncle Nearest, Inc. amidst Humble Baron's collapse Jack Daniel Distillery partners with USO for national "United...
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574 - The 1995 Gamble That Changed D.C. Whiskey with Prav Saraff of Dream Spirits

July 9, 2026 • 70 mins
Long before the modern bourbon boom, one family bet everything on a credit card cash advance business—and turned a single D.C. storefront into a legendary whiskey empire. On this week’s episode, we sit down with Prav Saraff and talk about an unbelievable immigrant success story that transformed a single, cash-strapped Washington, D.C. storefront into a premier destination for ultra-rare spirits and legendary barrel pick...
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Whiskey Quickie: Best Angel's Envy Yet?

July 7, 2026 • 5 mins
Angel’s Envy celebrates 15 years of Cask Strength with one of its most ambitious releases yet. This 117.8 proof port-finished bourbon delivers rich blackberry jam, honey, tobacco, leather, and sweet oak notes that had us rethinking everything we thought we knew about Angel’s Envy. Is this the ultimate version of a bourbon fan favorite?DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the ...
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573 - What's Next with Four Roses? on BourbonCommunity Roundtable #120

July 2, 2026 • 67 mins
On this week’s Bourbon Community Roundtable, our panel is tackling the single biggest shockwave to hit the industry this year: Gallo’s massive acquisition of Four Roses. We're diving headfirst into what this tectonic ownership shift means for one of bourbon’s most fiercely protected heritage brands. We dissect the massive changes coming to the marketing playbook as corporate retail giant Gallo takes the driver's s...
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Whiskey Quickie: Kentucky Bourbon Meets Japanese Whisky

June 30, 2026 • 6 mins
Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Mars collaboration blends Kentucky bourbon and Japanese single malt in a first-of-its-kind co-aging experiment. The result? Creamy chocolate, Rice Krispie treats, stone fruit, and a finish that completely surprised us. Is this Bardstown’s most unique release yet?DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the...
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TWiB: Willett Distillery opens Washington Co. facility, Bourbon Capital new Certification Experience, Four Roses debuts Experimental Series

June 26, 2026 • 33 mins
It's This Week in Bourbon for June 26th 2026. Willett Distillery has officially marked a major milestone at its brand-new Washington County facility, filling its very first barrel, The Bourbon Capital Alliance has announced the launch of its new Bourbon Capital Diplomat Certification Experience, and Four Roses Distillery is stepping into a new era of bourbon innovation with the debut of its highly anticipated Experimental Series.Sh...
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572 - The Logistics of Bourbon with Rebecca Estes of Mister P Express

June 25, 2026 • 57 mins
Ever wonder how your favorite bottle actually gets onto the liquor store shelf? I'm not talking from a production standpoint but from the actual shipment. This is a fun episode becuase we're going to cover something almost completely invisible ito the consumer, trucking and logistics. Joining the show is Rebecca Estes, VP of Sales and Marketing at Mr. P Express. At Pursuit, we talk to logisitcs companies all the time because we're...
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Whiskey Quickie: Blood Oath Pact 12: Brilliant or Bizarre?!

June 23, 2026 • 5 mins
Blood Oath Pact 12 blends 7, 9, and 12-year bourbons with an Italian wine-finished component, creating layers of strawberry compote, pound cake, dark fruit, and earthy complexity. One of the more interesting wine-finished bourbons we've tried lately... but is it a hit or a miss?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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TWiB: Green River Releases Toasted Double Oak Bourbon, The debut of SHANG , Lost Lantern announces U.S. Bourbon collection

June 19, 2026 • 38 mins
It's This Week in Bourbon for June 19th 2026. Green River Distillery Select Toasted Double Oak Bourbon, the debut of SHANG from the whiskey house, and Lost Lantern has announced the launch the United States of Bourbon collection.Show Notes: Spec’s Family Corp. acquires Lee’s Discount Liquor in first move outside Texas Give 270 launches restored 1989 Ford Bronco raffle for Kentucky Jailers Association Liberty Pole Spi...
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571 - How Dinner Table Conversations Change Bourbon Forever with Craig Beam of Jackson Purchase

June 18, 2026 • 64 mins
What does it actually look like when your family dinner table conversations literally shape the history of American whiskey? Well today we're sitting down with a true legend of Kentucky distilling royalty: 2025 Bourbon Hall of Fame Inductee, Craig Beam. Growing up with a last name that defines the entire category, Craig shares what it was really like sitting at the table listening to his father, Parker Beam, and grandfather, Earl B...
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Behind The Pursuit: Don’t Ask Us About Bottling

June 17, 2026 • 43 mins
We’ve had a great run relying on volunteers and that original bottling setup in the back of the warehouse—it got us where we are today—but to be honest, things had to change. When you’re looking at your annual sales goals and trying to maintain a consistent product across the board, you eventually hit a ceiling where "the way we’ve always done it" just doesn’t cut it anymore. We spent a lot of ti...
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Whiskey Quickie: Blue Corn Double Oaked?! This Stuff Is WILD

June 16, 2026 • 4 mins
Beyke Blue Corn Double Oaked Batch 1 takes the original blue corn bourbon to another level. Blueberry smoothie vibes, chocolate drizzle, creamy oak, and big dessert energy at 118 proof. This one disappeared FAST for a reason.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 ...
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TWiB: $500,000 of Noble Oak bourbon stolen in heist, High-end whiskey collector crime ring solved, Booker's "The Milkshake Batch" Bourbon

June 12, 2026 • 37 mins
It's This Week in Bourbon for June 12th 2026. $500,000 of Noble Oak bourbon has been stolen in a truck heist, An organized crime ring targeting high-end whiskey collectors has been solved from the Madisonville Police Department, and Booker's "The Milkshake Batch" Bourbon gets released.Show Notes: Philadelphia Police and FBI Investigate $500,000 Noble Oak Bourbon Heist Lawrenceburg Historic Homes to Host Exclusive Screening and Gui...
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570 - Bourbon Myths with Kevin Carlson

June 11, 2026 • 71 mins
On this week's episode, Kevin Carlson returns to the show and takes total control of the conversation with a rapid-fire set of “whiskey myth-busting” questions that every enthusiast needs to hear. We tackle the age-old debate head-on: was bourbon actually better before the boom, or are we living in a golden era of variety and innovation? We break down whether the concept of a true "daily drinker" is officially dead for ...
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Whiskey Quickie: This Bourbon Tastes Like a County Fair?!

June 9, 2026 • 5 mins
Burnt Tavern’s new Kentucky bourbon from Chip Tate brings wild notes of kettle corn, nectarines, golden raisins, and smoky county fair vibes. A double oaked release with a seriously unique profile… but does the finish hold up?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 bas...
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TWiB: Uncle Nearest May Have A Buyer, Saga Spirits lawsuits become public, Four Roses Distillery introduces Anthology

June 5, 2026 • 43 mins
It's This Week in Bourbon for June 5th 2026. Uncle Nearest May Have A Buyer, Saga Spirits behind True Story has two alleged lawsuits that just became public, and Four Roses Distillery is introducing Anthology, a new 21 year old bourbon.Show Notes: Uncle Nearest receiver signs letter of intent to sell distillery and assets to Black-owned investment firm Wes Henderson’s saga spirits group faces $1.5M in debt lawsuits over Kent...
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569 - Does Low Barrel Entry Proof Create Better Bourbon? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #119

June 4, 2026 • 58 mins
On this week’s Bourbon Community Roundtable, our panel is tackling one of the deepest geek-out topics in the entire whiskey world: the battle over barrel entry proof and how it has evolved over time. While the modern industry has largely settled into an efficiency-driven standard of 120 to 125 proof, we’re digging into the history to ask the ultimate question: did the industry get it completely wrong in 1962, and does t...
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Whiskey Quickie: 139 PROOF Treasure Hunt?!

June 2, 2026 • 5 mins
Old Treasure Bourbon is here… and this 139 proof release drinks WAY easier than expected. Big chocolate, caramel, cereal milk vibes, and one seriously fun pour. Is this hidden gem worth hunting down?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 drin...
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