Bourbon Pursuit

TWiB: Republic National Distributing faces Chapter 11, 2026 DTC Spirits Shipping Report released, John Wick Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

It's This Week in Bourbon for November 6th, 2026. Republic National Distributing Company, is pressing forward with its Chapter 11, 2026 Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shippin

591 - The Viral Sensation That Is Johnny Drinks with John Rondi

That's the infamous sound you hear when Johnny Drinks is making a cocktail on your screen. John Rondi—better known to millions across the internet as Johnny Drinks— let h

Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Double Mash: Double the Flavor?!

Heaven Hill Double Mash combines traditional and wheated bourbon mash bills in a 9-year, 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond release. Bright raspberry, citrus, and brown sugar swee

TWiB: Fawn Weaver denied halt of sale, Tennessee Whiskey Trail's new launch, Heaven Hill Phoenix

It's This Week in Bourbon for October 30th, 2026. Fawn Weaver’s attempt to halt the sale has been denied, Tennessee Whiskey Trail is launching Fireside Tennessee, and Hea

590 - It's Tenacity That Wins with Sid Dilawri of Filibuster Bourbon

So what happens when a retail guy from D.C. decides he’s going to jump into the whiskey business? We're sitting down with Sid Dilawri, Founder and CEO of Filibuster Disti

Whiskey Quickie: Is Jefferson’s 20 Year Bourbon Worth $500?!

Jefferson’s Founder’s Reserve brings a 20 year Kentucky bourbon finished in French Bordeaux wine casks. With only 250 bottles available, this rare release delivers old oa

TWiB: Fawn Weaver appealing Uncle Nearest, Bourbon and Board Games Are hot this week, Old Elk Distillery Blended American Whiskey

It's This Week in Bourbon for October 23rd, 2026. As Uncle Nearest Comes to an End, Fawn is still appealing, Bourbon and Board Games Are hot this week, and Old Elk Distil

589 - Pappy Raised Prices Anyway and Is Allocation Leaving Retail? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #124

Van Winkle announced the 2026 collection on September 11 with price increases. This lands in a year of a 16-million-barrel glut, craft sales down a third straight year, a

Whiskey Quickie: Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2026 Is a Home Run?!

Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2026 brings 14 to 23 year barrels together for a rich, balanced pour. Toasted vanilla, leather, cinnamon rolls, gooey frosting, and

TWiB: Ummmm; Wes Henderson, Uncle Nearest potential asset sale, Pursuit Releases XS Double Oak.

It's This Week in Bourbon for October 16th, 2026. Ummmm; Wes Henderson, Uncle Nearest Inc. is nearing a potential asset sale, and Pursuit Releases XS Double Oak.Show Note

588 - Everyone Wants to Pick A Shortbarrel with Clinton Dugan and Manny

Some stories are as old as time. A few friends get together, pick a few barrels, then all of a sudden it turns into full blown business. It kind of sounds familiar but I'

Whiskey Quickie: Parker’s Heritage Is BACK!!

Parker’s Heritage 2026 brings a 14 year barrel proof bourbon with a rye backset twist. Cherry limeade, brownie batter, fudge, and rich Heaven Hill oak make this one feel

587 - Glass Design Meets Actual Production with Andrés Hernandez of Fusion Glass and Chad Micheal of Chad Michael Studio

How many times have you reached for a bottle on the shelf simply because the glass looked incredible or the label caught your eye? At Pursuit Spirits, we talk endlessly a

Whiskey Quickie: Bardstown Discovery Tastes Like Fall?!

Bardstown Discovery 2026 brings a new name, new bottle, and a Garryana oak double-barrel finish. Rich oak, brown butter pastry, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking spice give th

TWiB: Scotland is experiencing a whiskey glut, Brown Forman announced the 2026 King of Kentucky, Lost Lantern 2026 George Dickel Collection

It's This Week in Bourbon for October 2nd, 2026. Scotland is experiencing a whiskey glut, Brown Forman announced the 2026 King of Kentucky, and Lost Lantern is preparing

586 - Living In A Post Distillation World with Monica Wolf of The Blending House

The first time we had our guest on the show, we barely scratched the surface of what she has going on with the industry. It was more of a moment to remember her dad, Rich

Whiskey Quickie: New Riff Goes Full Smoke?!

New Riff’s 2026 Kentucky Single Malt takes a sharp turn from bourbon with smoky, peaty, Scotch-like notes, charcoal, chocolate sweetness, and a finish that may speak more

TWiB: The Brown Hotel holiday cocktail competition, Eastern Light Distilling's new $60M distillery, Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength

It's This Week in Bourbon for September 25th, 2026. The Brown Hotel is holiday cocktail competition titled "Top of the List", Eastern Light Distilling is moving forward w

585 - MGP vs Their Own Customers & What's Hotter? NDPs or Big Distillers on Bourbon Community Roundtable #123

What happens when the biggest distilling powerhouse behind the scenes decides to step into the spotlight and release whiskey under its own name? On this edition of the Bo

Whiskey Quickie: Honey + Cognac = Texas Magic?!

Garrison Brothers Lady Bird Cask Strength Single Barrel layers Texas bourbon with wildflower honey and cognac cask finishing. Orange blossom honey, grape, warm spice, and