Bourbon Pursuit

TWiB: Kentucky Bourbon Boys launches KBB Reserve, American Whiskey Scholars program, Starlight has 2 brand new releases

It's This Week in Bourbon for September 4th 2026. Kentucky Bourbon Boys has officially launched KBB Reserve, the American Whiskey Scholars program, and Starlight has 2 br

582 - Enthusiast to Entrepreneur Journey with Mike Hinds of Nashville Barrel Company

There's a time when whiskey enthusiasm takes it to the next level. I've lived through it. I was a stone cold hobbyist, and I still am, but then I started a podcast and no

Whiskey Quickie: Penelope Riviera Is a Summer Sipper?!

Penelope Riviera blends 8 year American light whiskey with straight bourbon, then finishes it in rosé wine casks for a lighter, sweeter pour. With buttered popcorn, brown

TWiB: USA and Canada trade talks break down, Uncle Nearest faces Chapter 7 liquidation, Larrikin Bourbon unveils new Australia Series

It's This Week in Bourbon for August 28th 2026. Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have officially broken down, Humble Baron from Uncle Nearest is fa

581 - What’a Exciting in 2026 and What’s a Unicorn? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #122

Is the classic "unicorn" whiskey officially dead, or is the market just finally giving us what we’ve been asking for? On this edition of the Bourbon Community Roundtable,

Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Year of Wheat

Heaven Hill Grain to Glass returns with its wheated “Year of Wheat” release. This 6 year, 107.8 proof bourbon brings sweet candy, maraschino cherry, cherry Pop-Tart, and

TWiB: Heaven Hill is joining E!’s Cocktail Wars, Bardstown Bourbon Company has two new releases, Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2026

It's This Week in Bourbon for August 21st 2026. Heaven Hill is joining the fun on E!’s upcoming mixology competition series, Cocktail Wars, Bardstown Bourbon Company has

580 - Barrel Picks With A Story with Michael Nagdi of Prime Barrel

Single barrels have changed. It was once a time where it was a simple trip to a Kentucky warehouse but now it's morphed into a tech-driven, digital community experience.

Whiskey Quickie: Evan Williams 250th Surprise

Evan Williams celebrates America’s 250th with a blue wax, 117.76 proof single barrel that takes a surprisingly different turn. Cinnamon pastry, burnt kettle corn, herbal

TWiB: Bourbon and Beyond line up announced, US Circuit Court Bad Spaniels decision reversed, Chattanooga Whiskey announces Wine Cask Finish

It's This Week in Bourbon for August 14th 2026. The Bourbon and Beyond line up with set times has been announced, US Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed the decision on

579 - Proof Points Battle from Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025

In this episode, we’re bringing you live, boots-on-the-ground coverage directly from the Pursuit Spirits booth at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown. This action-

Behind The Pursuit: PursuitPalooza Recap 2026

Another PursuitPalooza is officially in the books. If you’ve never made it out for one, the whole idea is to pull back the curtain and give our listeners a completely imm

Whiskey Quickie: A Tropical Michter’s Rye?!

We fresh-cracked the 2026 Michter’s 10 Year Rye to see if it still lives up to the hype. Sweet oak, cherry, and a surprise tropical twist made this one a fun pour to revi

TWiB: Old Overholt Extra Aged Cask Strength 11YR, Jack Daniel’s Series Selection #17, Uncle Nearest now has a proposed court date

It's This Week in Bourbon for August 7th 2026. Old Overholt Extra Aged Cask Strength 11YR, Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Selection #17 High Angel’s Share Straight Tenne

578 - From Blackberry to Running Distillery Operations with Luis Gonzalez of Middle West Spirits

What does it take to pivot from selling the hottest consumer tech of the early 2000s into leading, not one but two, distilleries? Today's guest is Luis Gonzalez. We've kn

Whiskey Quickie: Bomberger’s Drops a Flavor Bomb

Bomberger’s 2026 brings a wild mix of historic Pennsylvania whiskey heritage, unique oak finishing, and some seriously unexpected flavor notes. Think cola, fruit, spice,

TWiB: KY Bourbon Hall of Fame inductees announced, More tariff wars resume, Bardstown Bourbon new Victoria Pineapple Whiskey

It's This Week in Bourbon for July 31st 2026. 24th class of inductees into the prestigious Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame have been announced, More tariff wars resume, and

577 - Moonshine U Closes and RNDC Sinks on Bourbon Community Roundtable #121

On this week’s Bourbon Community Roundtable, our panel is tackling two massive seismic shockwaves rattling the very foundation of the spirits world. We jump straight into

Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Deatsville: Worth the Hype?

Heaven Hill’s Deatsville Commemorative Release had us excited from the first nose with dark cherry, chocolate, leather, and classic sweet oak. But did the palate and fini

576 - Betting the Farm on Frey Ranch Bourbon with Colby and Ashley Frey

A few years ago I was given a bottle by Dr. Pat Heist and it made me say Nevada bourbon? And today, we get to hear the story of Frey Ranch with Colby and Ashley Frey. The