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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October 9, 2025 • 77 mins
You know, when you talk about the intersection of science and world-class whiskey, there's one person who immediately comes to mind. I am thrilled to welcome back a true pillar of the industry, the insightful Dr. Pat Heist, co-founder of Wilderness Trail Distillery, for his third visit! Dr. Heist is breaking down the full, fascinating journey of Wilderness Trail—from its incredibly dedicated early days to the huge, strategic partne...
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October 7, 2025 • 6 mins
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review New Riff High Note First Decade Bourbon. This 10 year old bourbon is is 120.5 proof and $90 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.
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It's This Week in Bourbon for October 3rd 2025. A million dollars worth of whiskey has been stolen from Westland, Diageo has temporarily paused whiskey production at its Balcones and George Dickel, and The Tennessee Whiskey Trail is launching the Tennessee Collective.Show Notes:
Willett Distillery Executive Director Even Kulsveen passes away
Westland Distillery loses 12,000 bottles (nearly $1M) in sophisticated truck heist
Diageo...
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The bourbon world has changed dramatically, and a big part of that is due to social media. It used to be a bunch of faceless names on some message boards but a new wave of creators is at the forefront. Today, we're sitting down with two leaders in the short-form video game, Kevin Carlson and Mike Yates. They give some insight into building a following on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and how they’re tackling the biggest chal...
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September 30, 2025 • 6 mins
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Star Hill Farm Whisky. This non-age stated wheat whiskey is 114.7 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.
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It's This Week in Bourbon for September 26th 2025. Turkey has officially removed its 70% retaliatory tariff on U.S. spirits, Black Button Distillery has been saved from Bankruptcy, and Angel's Envy is releasing Angel’s Envy 10.Show Notes:
Türkiye eliminates its 70% retaliatory tariff on U.S. spirits, boosting American exports
Blackstar Company saves New York's Black Button Distilling from bankruptcy
Kentucky Distillers’ Associati...
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September 25, 2025 • 62 mins
The bourbon world can feel like the Wild West sometimes, and right now, there's no part of it wilder than the aged whiskey barrel market. The price of barrels has gone from a skyrocketing asset and back down to a commodity. We're welcoming back Beau Beckman, a name you may remember from past shows, who is with a new venture called Hogshead.
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September 23, 2025 • 5 mins
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Blue Run Flight III Fit & Flair. This non-age stated bourbon is 117 proof and $125 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.
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It's This Week in Bourbon for September 19th 2025. Van Winkle 2025 Lineup Is Announced, 2XO has released its first rye, and Penelope Bourbon has partnered with FCancer for two limited-edition whiskeys.Show Notes:
Bourbon with Heart hosts a raffle featuring hand-painted barrel heads and Michter's 10 Year to support local artists and nonprofits
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is raffling two exclusive lots of 17 hand-selected single b...
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September 18, 2025 • 65 mins
The idea of sourcing has been around a very long time but it's a new concept for some while it's old hat for some. Are we at the point where sourcing is more widely accepted? What's it going to take to overcome it? Knowing that we are going to see an abundance of available sources here real soon, will it become more popular? Or even maybe more popular than distilling your own?
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September 16, 2025 • 6 mins
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Conviction Double Oak Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 104.8 proof and $65 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.
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It's This Week in Bourbon for September 12th 2025. Heaven Hill officially opens its doors at Heaven Hill Springs, Jos. A. Magnus & Co. has announced the return of its Private Cask Program, and Freddie Noe announce the launch of Booker’s, The Reserves 2025.Show Notes:
HHS buries report linking alcohol to cancer, drawing criticism from industry watchdogs.
Heaven Hill opens $200M Springs Distillery in Bardstown and releases a special...
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September 11, 2025 • 56 mins
If you've been a listener for a while, you might remember our next guest who has talked to us about the Kentucky Distillers Association over the years. Adam Johnson from the Kentucky Distillers Association, who for nearly two decades has been at the forefront of the Kentucky bourbon scene. We’re diving into the state of bourbon tourism, and as Adam reveals, visits to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail are absolutely going through the roof,...
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September 9, 2025 • 5 mins
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Frank August Small Batch Rye Whiskey. This non-age stated rye is 100 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 review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.
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It's This Week in Bourbon for September 5th 2025. An executive order has been revoked that looked into the competition in the U.S. alcohol industry, Heaven Hill Distillery announces two brand new releases, and Rabbit Hole Distillery is releasing Regallier.Show Notes:
Johnnie Walker partners with pop star Sabrina Carpenter to promote Black Label on her "Short n’ Sweet" tour
A 2021 executive order on U.S. alcohol industry competitio...
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September 4, 2025 • 66 mins
In the bourbon world, we often talk about lineage and tradition. But what happens when that tradition is rooted in something a little... less than legal? That's the story we're getting into today with an incredible guest. We're sitting down with Royce Neely, the owner of Neely Family Distillery, whose family has been moonshining for generations. Royce isn't just carrying on a legacy; he's bringing it out of the backwoods. He’s taki...
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September 2, 2025 • 5 mins
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Woodinville 8 Year Rye Whiskey. This 8 year old rye is 100 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 is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.
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It's This Week in Bourbon for August 29th 2025. Bourbon & Banter is hosting its 12th annual "30 Days of Bourbon Challenge", Castle & Key Distillery has debuted The Key Collective, and Penelope Bourbon announced its 2025 Estate Collection.Show Notes:
Diageo's Bulleit launches "Doing Over Dreaming" campaign with Sean Evans
KDA celebrates Canada's zero tariffs on Kentucky Bourbon
Stoli Group submits revised bankruptcy plan with real...
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August 28, 2025 • 67 mins
Control states have their ups and downs. People that live in control states love to complain about access to rare bottles yet they never complain about pricing. It's one of those can yo have your cake and eat it to kind of moments. On this episode we get the inside scoop on one Ohio’s unique control state system with Anne Dimmick and Kristen Castle of OHLQ. They breaking down everything from why every bottle has the same fixed pric...
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August 26, 2025 • 5 mins
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Redemption 18 Year Bourbon. This 18 year old rye is 103.4 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 compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.
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