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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January 20 · 6 min
Whiskey Quickie: This Rye Collab Is Wild | Willett x Wolves Whiskey Review
Willett and Wolves team up on a bold rye whiskey collaboration blending Kentucky and California aged barrels.
January 16 · 30 min
TWiB: First Whiskey warehouse using KRAX, Sazerac wins trademark dispute against Liv Golf , High West releases its annual cask strength
Whiskey House finishes its first warehouse using KRAX, Sazerac wins an initial trademark dispute against Liv Golf, and High West releases its annual cask strength.
January 15 · 1 hr 9 min
549 - Our 2026 Predictions on Bourbon Community Roundtable #114
It’s that time of year when we polish off the crystal ball and try to guess exactly where the bourbon industry is headed in 2026. The panel dives into some high-stakes predictions on the rise of exclusive distillery clubs and the portential rise of the craft sector by leaning into Direct-to-Consumer sales. We also get into some scarier territory—think tariffs and the possibility of major distilleries actually pausing production—while others weighs in on the acquisition frenzy that’s continuing t
January 13 · 6 min
Whiskey Quickie: Not Your Typical Toasted Barrel | Michter’s Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey
We take a look at the 2025 Michter’s Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey, an 86-proof release that delivers bold popcorn and kettle corn notes from nose to finish.
January 9 · 41 min
TWiB: Meat Church BBQ invests in Pursuit Spirits, Uncle Nearest Files a Civil Suit, Watch Hill Whiskey Company new release
Meat Church BBQ Makes an Investment in Pursuit Spirits, The Weavers of Uncle Nearest File a Civil Suit against their former CFO, and Watch Hill Whiskey Company unveils two new limited releases.
January 8 · 1 hr 15 min
548 - How Do You Become a Master of Bourbon? with Will Breeden and Chase Henry
In this enlightening episode of the Bourbon Pursuit podcast, we invite industry experts Will Breeden, co-owner of Indiana Small Batch, and Chase Henry, a brand ambassador for New Riff, to delve into the nuances of bourbon. Will and Chase share their personal journeys in the whisky world, highlighting how family legacies and passion for American bourbon shaped their careers. They provide an in-depth look at the rigorous Master of Bourbon certification process overseen by the Council of Whiskey Ma
January 6 · 5 min
Whiskey Quickie: Jack Daniel’s NAILED It | Toasted Barrel Is Now Year-Round
Jack Daniel’s Toasted Barrel is now a year-round release, and this one absolutely delivers.
January 1 · 58 min
547 - What's The Future of Single Barrels?
It used to be that picking a single barrel was something reserved for the most dedicated enthusiasts. But today? They're everywhere. It become an obsession that has completely transformed the industry. In this episode, we’re talk about the evolution of the single barrel craze—from its massive explosion back in 2014 to the high-stakes, post-pandemic market we’re navigating today. We share some personal stories and debate over the controversial shift from intimate, hand-selected barrels to today’s
Dec 30, 2025 · 6 min
Whiskey Quickie: Angel’s Envy Two-Grain Bourbon Review | Simple Mash, Nostalgic Flavors
Angel’s Envy takes bourbon back to basics with their Two-Grain Bourbon.
Dec 26, 2025 · 43 min
TWiB: Jim Beam halts production at Clermont Facility, Toasts Not Tariffs signs anti tariff petition, New Doc Holliday Huckleberry Edition Release
Jim Beam halts production at its Clermont Facility, the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition has signed another petition for trump to remove retaliatory tariffs, and new Doc Holliday Huckleberry Edition release.
Dec 25, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
546 - From Reddit to Reveries with Jay West
This is Jay's second time on the show and this time without the cload and veil. He went from a quiet contributor and guy behind the scenes on a subreddit to one of the most respected voices and blenders in the game. We dive into the staggering growth of the Reddit whiskey community—now 300,000 members strong—and why keeping that culture supportive and nontoxic is so important to the overall whiskey community. We also geek out on the barrel-picking process and how he’s managed to scale up to hund
Dec 23, 2025 · 7 min
Whiskey Quickie: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025 | Sweet Mash Surprise or Miss?
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025 brings a sweet mash twist to the annual release.
Dec 19, 2025 · 43 min
TWiB: Cannabinoid regulation is underway, ethanol sensing robotic dog system launches, Wilderness Trail releases 10-Year Bourbon
Cannabinoid regulation is underway, a trial using a robotic dog with an ethanol sensing system is launched, and Wilderness Trail Distillery has announced the limited-edition release of a 10-Year Wheated Bourbon.
Dec 18, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
545 - Our Favorite Whiskeys of 2025 on Bourbon Community Roundtable 113
We’re back for a high-energy episode as the crew—Kenny, Ryan, Fred, Eric, Brian, and Blake from Seelbach’s—gather around the table to crown the heavy hitters of 2025. Between the usual banter and plenty of laughs, we’re breaking down the bourbon and rye releases that actually lived up to the hype this year. We also tackle the trends dominating the shelves, from the honey-finish craze to the serious rise of American Single Malts. We dive deep into the price-to-quality debate, dissecting whether t
Dec 17, 2025 · 38 min
Behind The Pursuit: 2025 Pursuit Spirits Wrap Up
We’re reflecting on 2025—a year that was easily our most ambitious to date. Ryan and I sit down to get real about whether we actually hit those aggressive case goals we set last January and what the financial health of the business looks like after a year of heavy reinvestment. We’ve expanded the team and pushed the envelope on product development, but as any founder will tell you, growth usually comes with a side of growing pains.
Dec 16, 2025 · 7 min
Whiskey Quickie: Parker’s Heritage Collection 19: Best Release in Years?
We’re diving into the Parker’s Heritage Collection 19th Edition, one of the most unpredictable annual releases from Heaven Hill.
Dec 12, 2025 · 34 min
TWiB: WhistlePig Distillery opens The WhistlePig Vault, Garrison Brothers releases new bourbon, Old Forester releasing Prohibition Still Proof
WhistlePig Distillery has opened The WhistlePig Vault in Louisville, Garrison Brothers Distillery has released a limited-edition Spurs Single Barrel bourbon, and The Old Forester 117 Series is releasing their Prohibition Era Still Proof.
Dec 11, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
544 - Rock n Roll Lifestyle Meets Whiskey with Ryan Gill of Three Chord Whiskey
In this episode, we're sitting down with Ryan Gill, the Director of Marketing and Brand Development for Three Chord Bourbon. Ryan’s journey is pretty cool because he started his life in music production. He takes us through his early days running liquor stores in Memphis, where he first saw the magic of music and whiskey intertwine, straight through to his current role leading brand vision at Three Chord. We get into the inception of Three Chord and how the brand is successfully building a a nic
Dec 9, 2025 · 7 min
Whiskey Quickie: Does the 2025 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon Deserve the Hype?!?
We cracked open the 2025 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon to see if this year’s blend lives up to the hype.
Dec 5, 2025 · 36 min
TWiB: Uncle Nearest Distillery files emergency motion, Catoctin Creek is trying to raise US$5 million, Goose Island Brewery & Heaven Hill partnership
The founders of Uncle Nearest Distillery have filed an emergency motion, Catoctin Creek is trying to raise US$5 million, and Goose Island Brewery and Heaven Hill Distillery have partnered to release the 2025 Bourbon County Brand Reserve Stout.

Bourbon Pursuit

Whiskey Quickie: This Rye Collab Is Wild | Willett x Wolves Whiskey Review

TWiB: First Whiskey warehouse using KRAX, Sazerac wins trademark dispute against Liv Golf , High West releases its annual cask strength

549 - Our 2026 Predictions on Bourbon Community Roundtable #114

Whiskey Quickie: Not Your Typical Toasted Barrel | Michter’s Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey

TWiB: Meat Church BBQ invests in Pursuit Spirits, Uncle Nearest Files a Civil Suit, Watch Hill Whiskey Company new release

548 - How Do You Become a Master of Bourbon? with Will Breeden and Chase Henry

Whiskey Quickie: Jack Daniel’s NAILED It | Toasted Barrel Is Now Year-Round

547 - What's The Future of Single Barrels?

Whiskey Quickie: Angel’s Envy Two-Grain Bourbon Review | Simple Mash, Nostalgic Flavors

TWiB: Jim Beam halts production at Clermont Facility, Toasts Not Tariffs signs anti tariff petition, New Doc Holliday Huckleberry Edition Release

546 - From Reddit to Reveries with Jay West

Whiskey Quickie: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025 | Sweet Mash Surprise or Miss?

TWiB: Cannabinoid regulation is underway, ethanol sensing robotic dog system launches, Wilderness Trail releases 10-Year Bourbon

545 - Our Favorite Whiskeys of 2025 on Bourbon Community Roundtable 113

Behind The Pursuit: 2025 Pursuit Spirits Wrap Up

Whiskey Quickie: Parker’s Heritage Collection 19: Best Release in Years?

TWiB: WhistlePig Distillery opens The WhistlePig Vault, Garrison Brothers releases new bourbon, Old Forester releasing Prohibition Still Proof

544 - Rock n Roll Lifestyle Meets Whiskey with Ryan Gill of Three Chord Whiskey

Whiskey Quickie: Does the 2025 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon Deserve the Hype?!?

TWiB: Uncle Nearest Distillery files emergency motion, Catoctin Creek is trying to raise US$5 million, Goose Island Brewery & Heaven Hill partnership