Bourbon Pursuit

Bourbon Pursuit

Bourbon Pursuit

Episodes 1,178
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (920)
Since Mar 2015
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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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S1E570 570 - Bourbon Myths with Kevin Carlson

Jun 11, 2026 1h 11m

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…

S1 Whiskey Quickie: This Bourbon Tastes Like a County Fair?!

Jun 09, 2026 5m

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……

S1 TWiB: Uncle Nearest May Have A Buyer, Saga Spirits lawsuits become public, Four Roses Distillery introduces Anthology

Jun 05, 2026 43m

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…

S1E569 569 - Does Low Barrel Entry Proof Create Better Bourbon? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #119

Jun 04, 2026 58m

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.…

S1 Whiskey Quickie: 139 PROOF Treasure Hunt?!

Jun 02, 2026 5m

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…

S1 TWiB: New updates happening in the Uncle Nearest case, Wild Turkey brings back the Cheesy Gold Foil, Bardstown Bourbon Company is going to Mars

May 29, 2026 45m

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 29th 2026. New updates happening in the Uncle Nearest case, Wild Turkey brings back the Cheesy Gold Foil, and Bardstown Bourbon Company is going to Mars.Show…

S1E568 568 - Mastering 95/5 Rye at Scale with Ian Stirsman, Master Distiller at Ross and Squibb

May 28, 2026 1h 12m

Whether you call it Seagram’s, LDI, MGP, or its official modern name, Ross & Squibb—the massive facility in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, is the undisputed backbone of the whiskey industry. On this…

S1 Whiskey Quickie: This Bourbon Tastes Like an IPA?!

May 26, 2026 6m

Dragon’s Milk Origin Toasted 2026C “A Breath of Fresh Air” brings a wild Madeira barrel finish layered with orange meringue, citrus, toasted sweetness, and surprisingly hoppy IPA vibes. Weird?…

S1E567 567 - The Engineering Secrets Behind Your Favorite Bourbon with Pete Kamer

May 21, 2026 1h 3m

Ever wonder what it actually takes to build, run, and automate a distillery? On this episode, we sit down with someone unknown to most of the general population, but he's on speed dial for every…

S1 Whiskey Quickie: What Is Onyx & Amber… and Why Is It THIS Good?!

May 19, 2026 5m

Onyx & Amber’s Guest Blender Series #1 is getting serious buzz… and we see why. A blend of 7–12 year barrels aged in Colorado, bringing peach tea, orange marmalade, brown sugar, and a smooth…

S1 TWiB: Brown-Forman rejects $15 billion from Sazerac, Kash Patel scrutinized over Woodford Reserve, Penelope Bourbon announces Architects of Golf

May 15, 2026 40m

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 15th 2026. Brown-Forman has officially rejected a $15 billion all-cash takeover bid from Sazerac, FBI Director Kash Patel is facing scrutiny with personalized…

S1E566 566 - Stories From The Retail Front Line with Bill Derham of Frankfort Ave Liquors

May 14, 2026 1h 16m

Ever wonder what’s really going on behind the counter of your local liquor store? On this episode we go back to the retail side of the business. We sit down with Bill Derham, the man behind Frankfort…

S1 Whiskey Quickie: Maker’s SWEETEST Release Yet?!

May 12, 2026 6m

The 2026 Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series: The Stewards Release leans hard into dessert vibes. Think toffee, nougat, and chocolate candy bar richness from toasted oak staves. Smooth, sweet, and…

S1 TWiB: Tariffs removed between Scotland and the US, ACSA unveils the Certified Craft Seal, Stitzel Reserve 31-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey

May 08, 2026 34m

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 8th 2026. Tariffs between Scotland and the US have been removed, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) has unveiled the Certified Craft Seal, and Stitzel…

S1E565 565 - Could Sazerac Actually Acquire Brown-Forman? on BourbonCommunity Roundtable #118

May 07, 2026 1h 2m

On this week’s Bourbon Community Roundtable, the team is throwing down over the biggest rumor to hit the industry in decades: Is Sazerac really trying to buy Brown-Forman for $15 Billion, or is this…

S1 Whiskey Quickie: People WAIT in Line for This?!

May 05, 2026 5m

Michter’s 10 Year is back and the lines are real. This 2026 release (94.4 proof) delivers big fruit, creamy soft serve vibes, and rich cherry oak. Is it worth the wait?DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this…

S1 TWiB: Brown-Forman & Pernod Ricard merger talks end, 4 North Carolina lobbyists indicted, Blade and Bow re-releases 22-Year-Old Bourbon

May 01, 2026 29m

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 1st 2026. Merger discussions between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard are over, four North Carolina lobbyists have been indicted for organizing a bourbon tasting, and…

S1E564 564 - Matt Pittman on Investing and Cowboys

Apr 30, 2026 1h 2m

Is there a better pairing in the world than smoke and oak? Well, today we’re welcoming back to show, Matt Pittman, the founder of Meat Church. Did you know he was a waterboy for Dallas Cowboys…

S1 Whiskey Quickie: This Rare Perfection Is INSANE?!

Apr 28, 2026 5m

Rare Perfection 10 Year from Preservation Distillery brings a 3-barrel micro blend at 130.7 proof… and it gets wild. Sweet oak, chocolate milkshake vibes, smoky savory notes, and one of the most…

S1 TWiB: Sazerac offers $15 billion to buy Brown Forman, Uncle Nearest potential shut down within 30 days, Buffalo Trace Distillery releases Eagle Rare 30

Apr 24, 2026 42m

It's This Week in Bourbon for April 24th 2026. Sazerac has formally offered $15 billion to buy Brown Forman, Uncle Nearest could be forced to shut down within 30 days, and Buffalo Trace Distillery…

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