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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Oct 21, 2025 · 6 min
Whiskey Quickie: Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review
This 7 year old bourbon is is 100 proof and $60 MSRP.
Oct 17, 2025 · 53 min
TWiB: TTB Shutdown Plan Details, Kentucky hits 16.1 million Bourbon barrels, Pursuit Spirits releases United Kodama Mizunara
TTB Shutdown Plan Details, Kentucky has reached an all-time high of 16.1 million aging barrels of Bourbon, and Pursuit Spirits has released Pursuit United Kodama Mizunara Bourbon.
Oct 16, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
536 - Will The Three Tier System Destroy Bourbon? on Bourbon Community Roundtable 111
We hit on one of the most polarizing and divisive topics that is in our world today, and that's distribution. Love it, hate it, whatever you want, it doesn't matter, it's not going anywhere, and it is the system that we are currently in because of the history of Prohibition, and you're going to learn about that and more. Plus, we're going to start hitting on our own trials and tribulations of living through the three-tier system and some stories from the front lines. Then we wrap up with what yo
Oct 14, 2025 · 5 min
Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass 2025 Edition Rye Whiskey Review
Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye Whiskey 2025 Edition Review
Oct 9, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
535 - Going From Acquired to an Investor With Dr. Pat Heist of Wilderness Trail
Dr. Heist is breaking down the full, fascinating journey of Wilderness Trail—from its incredibly dedicated early days to the huge, strategic partnership with Campari. And you know Pat and his background in microbiology, so we had to talk about yeast for a bit. But it’s not just about science; we also explore his unexpected second career in music with his band, Zella May, and what he's now doing with his wealth of investing in other businesses. Plus, we dive into the glass with a tasting of some
Oct 7, 2025 · 6 min
Whiskey Quickie: New Riff High Note First Decade 10 Year Bourbon Review
This 10 year old bourbon is is 120.5 proof and $90 MSRP.
Oct 3, 2025 · 45 min
TWiB: A million dollars worth of whiskey stolen, Diageo temporarily pauses whiskey production, Tennessee Whiskey Trail launches new project
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.
Oct 2, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
534 - Over, Under, or Properly Rated #3 with Kevin Carlson of @bourbon_notes and Mike Yates of @cinebourbon
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 challenges of creating content today—from the struggle of video editing to audience engagement. Then we get into a lively game of "Over, Under, or Properly Rated," where we debate everything from "hazmat" bottles to the authenticity of influencers. The conversation gets
Sep 30, 2025 · 6 min
Whiskey Quickie: Star Hill Farm Whisky Review
This non-age stated wheat whiskey is 114.7 proof and $100 MSRP.
Sep 26, 2025 · 30 min
TWiB: Turkey removes 70% retaliatory tariff on spirits, Black Button Distillery saved from Bankruptcy, Angel's Envy is releasing Angel’s Envy 10
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.
Sep 25, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
533 - The Open Marketplace For Barrel Trading with Beau Beckman of Hogshead
We're welcoming back Beau Beckman, a name you may remember from past shows, who is with a new venture called Hogshead. In this episode, we get into the challenges faced by both consumers and new brands in this confusing market. Beau is pulling back the curtain on the "gold rush" mentality and showing us how Hogshead aims to use technology to create a transparent, online marketplace for barrels. He's also sharing some powerful reflections on his own deep bourbon heritage and the experience he had
Sep 23, 2025 · 5 min
Whiskey Quickie: Blue Run Flight III Fit & Flare Bourbon Review
This non-age stated bourbon is 117 proof and $125 MSRP.
Sep 19, 2025 · 34 min
TWiB: Van Winkle 2025 Lineup Is Announced, 2XO has released its first rye, Penelope Bourbon partners with FCancer
Van Winkle 2025 Lineup Is Announced, 2XO has released its first rye, and Penelope Bourbon has partnered with FCancer for two limited-edition whiskeys.
Sep 18, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
532 - Will Sourcing Become Popular Soon? on Bourbon Community Roundtable 110
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?
Sep 16, 2025 · 6 min
Whiskey Quickie: Conviction Double Oak 1929 Bourbon Review
This non-age stated bourbon is 104.8 proof and $65 MSRP.
Sep 12, 2025 · 45 min
TWiB: Heaven Hill opens doors at Heaven Hill Springs, Jos. A. Magnus Private Cask Program returns, Freddie Noe's new Booker’s, The Reserves 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.
Sep 11, 2025 · 56 min
531 - The Kentucky Bourbon Trail's Big Challenge with Adam Johnson of the Kentucky Distillers Association
We're talking with 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, transforming the experience from a day trip into a full-on bucket-list adventure. We also get into the legislative challenges facing our industry, from the battle for Direct-To-Consumer shipping ri
Sep 9, 2025 · 5 min
Whiskey Quickie: Frank August Small Batch Rye Whiskey Review
This non-age stated rye is 100 proof and $70 MSRP.
Sep 5, 2025 · 32 min
TWiB: US alcohol competition order revoked, Heaven Hill Distillery announces 2 new releases, Rabbit Hole Distillery is releasing Regallier
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.
Sep 4, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
530 - A Moonshiner Turned Legit with Royce Neeley of Neeley Family Distillery
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 taking us through his fascinating journey, from studying at Transylvania University to building his own distillery from the ground up. He's diving deep into the science and the art behind his craft, explaining his obsession with yeast, the secrets of sweet mashing, and what it takes to prod

Bourbon Pursuit

Whiskey Quickie: Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review

TWiB: TTB Shutdown Plan Details, Kentucky hits 16.1 million Bourbon barrels, Pursuit Spirits releases United Kodama Mizunara

536 - Will The Three Tier System Destroy Bourbon? on Bourbon Community Roundtable 111

Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass 2025 Edition Rye Whiskey Review

535 - Going From Acquired to an Investor With Dr. Pat Heist of Wilderness Trail

Whiskey Quickie: New Riff High Note First Decade 10 Year Bourbon Review

TWiB: A million dollars worth of whiskey stolen, Diageo temporarily pauses whiskey production, Tennessee Whiskey Trail launches new project

534 - Over, Under, or Properly Rated #3 with Kevin Carlson of @bourbon_notes and Mike Yates of @cinebourbon

Whiskey Quickie: Star Hill Farm Whisky Review

TWiB: Turkey removes 70% retaliatory tariff on spirits, Black Button Distillery saved from Bankruptcy, Angel's Envy is releasing Angel’s Envy 10

533 - The Open Marketplace For Barrel Trading with Beau Beckman of Hogshead

Whiskey Quickie: Blue Run Flight III Fit & Flare Bourbon Review

TWiB: Van Winkle 2025 Lineup Is Announced, 2XO has released its first rye, Penelope Bourbon partners with FCancer

532 - Will Sourcing Become Popular Soon? on Bourbon Community Roundtable 110

Whiskey Quickie: Conviction Double Oak 1929 Bourbon Review

TWiB: Heaven Hill opens doors at Heaven Hill Springs, Jos. A. Magnus Private Cask Program returns, Freddie Noe's new Booker’s, The Reserves 2025

531 - The Kentucky Bourbon Trail's Big Challenge with Adam Johnson of the Kentucky Distillers Association

Whiskey Quickie: Frank August Small Batch Rye Whiskey Review

TWiB: US alcohol competition order revoked, Heaven Hill Distillery announces 2 new releases, Rabbit Hole Distillery is releasing Regallier

530 - A Moonshiner Turned Legit with Royce Neeley of Neeley Family Distillery