Best Pappyvanwinkle Podcasts (2025)

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TWiB: Old Elk Gets Acquired, BBCs New Master Blender, Blue Run Flight Series 32:37

24m ago32:37

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It's This Week in Bourbon for May 16th, Old Elk has been acquired by Middle West Spirits, Bardstown Bourbon Co has named a Master Blender, and Blue Run releases the Blue Run Flight Series Show Notes: Old Elk acquired by Middle West Spirits; tasting room closed. Oregon ethics panel rejects Pappy Van Winkle scandal fine. InvestBev invests eight-figur…

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514 - Between Two Barrels from KBF 2024 Day 1 1:18:26

7h ago1:18:26

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At the 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival, we ran an activation at the Pursuit Spirits area called Between Two Barrels which featured lightening talks from people who you probably already follow on different social media platforms. The topic was up to them and they had anywhere between 5-15 minutes to speak freely on whatever they wanted. We ran this a…

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Whiskey Quickie: Town Branch Imperium MMXXIV Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review 5:37

12h ago5:37

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Town Branch Imperium Bourbon. This 6-8 year old bourbon is 96 proof and $120 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our…

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TWiB: E.H. Taylor Enters the BTAC, Pursuit Releases 4 New Expressions, Heaven Hill Grain To Glass and Old Fitz 43:47

9d ago43:47

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It's This Week in Bourbon for May 9th, 2025. E.H. Taylor comes to the BTAC, Pursuit releases 4 new expressions and new packaging, Heaven Hill releases new Grain To Glass and Old Fitz. Show Notes: Wild Turkey's 8-year age statement likely ended around 2002 due to production shifts and industry decline. Documentary "Frankfort, Kentucky: The Heart of …

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513 - Buying Barrels and Waiting with Amine Karaoud of Old Louisville Whiskey Company 1:03:34

5d ago1:03:34

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In this episode, we sit down with Amine Karaoud, the founder behind Old Louisville Whiskey Company. Amine's path is unorthodox, transitioning from a safe career in engineering to living a life behind the counter of a struggling liquor store in Old Louisville. At that store, he learned about the business and how to navigate the three tier system. He…

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Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19-Year-Old Wheat Whiskey Review 6:18

7d ago6:18

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey. This 19 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $300 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by t…

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TWiB: National Bourbon Week Events, Changes President's Choice and Woodford, Star Trek Spirits and Stellum Collaborate 40:24

11d ago40:24

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It's This Week in Bourbon for May 2nd, 2025. National Bourbon Week in Bardstown releases event schedule, Derby Week insider announcements from Brown Forman, and Star Trek Spirits and Stellum collaborate on new whiskeys. Show Notes: Brown Forman changes President's Choice and New Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye. Kentucky Bourbon Festival weeken…

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512 - When Do Age Statements Matter? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #105 1:12:26

12d ago1:12:26

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We're coming together and we're talking about age statements. Wild Turkey 101 is making its 8 year return for the first time since 1992. But I really wanted to pose a question of when do age statements really matter? You see all kinds of brands that are very successful without age statements, namely coming from Brown Forman with the likes of Old Fo…

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Whiskey Quickie: Silk Velvet Whiskey Review 5:31

14d ago5:31

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Silk Velvet Whiskey. This 6 year old bourbon is 107 proof and $80 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opi…

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TWiB: 2 Court Cases Battle Over Spirits Shipping, Larrakin Rosewater Bourbon, Ducks Unlimited and World Whiskey Society 37:33

23d ago37:33

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It's This Week in Bourbon for April 25th, 2025. 2 court cases battle over the commerce clause for sprits shipping, Larrakin releases Rosewater Bourbon, and Ducks Unlimited and World Whiskey Society team up for a bourbon release. Show Notes: Kentucky Distillers’ Association welcomes Left Bank Bourbon as newest member. Nearest Green Distillery launch…

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511 - Canadian Whiskey Is Hot Again with Zach and Nick Taylor of Found North 1:10:36

19d ago1:10:36

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Every year we get to talk to a brand that has started to captivate the market and I can't stop seeing Found North pop up all over my feeds. Founders and brothers Zach and Nick Taylor join the show to talk about how they found a product-market fit. They did it the right way by finding really high quality Canadian whiskey, double digit age statements…

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Whiskey Quickie: Bomberger's PFG (Precision Fine Grain 2025) Review 5:54

21d ago5:54

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bomberger's PFG. This non-age stated bourbon is 100.2 proof and $140 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest …

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TWiB: Garrard County Distilling Co. Has Closed, Cream of Kentucky Moves to New Home, Angel's Envy Newest Cellar Collection Series 38:53

25d ago38:53

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It's This Week in Bourbon for April 18th, 2025. Garrard County Distilling Co. has closed only after 1 year in operation, Cream of Kentucky moves to Kentucky Artisan Distillery, and Angel's Envy launches its newest Cellar Collection Series. Show Notes: Garrard County Distilling Co. closes after a year, faces $2.2M lawsuit. Kentucky River returns to …

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510 - Is Woodford Reserve a Luxury Brand? With Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall 1:15:49

26d ago1:15:49

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In this episode we welcome back Elizabeth McCall, who has been appointed Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve since our last conversation with her. From her early days as a Taste Test Technician in the sensory lab to her current role, Elizabeth reflects on her profound bond with Woodford Reserve and its significance in events like the Kentucky Derb…

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Whiskey Quickie: Bardstown Bourbon Company Cathedral French Oak Bourbon Review 6:05

28d ago6:05

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bardstown Bourbon Company Cathedral French Oak Bourbon. This 9-18 year old bourbon is 110.1 proof and $100 MSRP (375ml). Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit…

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TWiB: Buffalo Trace Stops Production from Flooding, Bourbon is Exempt from EU Tariffs, The Mellwood Legacy Collection 57:36

1M ago57:36

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It's This Week in Bourbon for April 11th, 2025. Buffalo Trace stops production from flooding, bourbon is exempt from EU tariffs, Pursuit launches the Mellwood Legacy Collection. Show Notes: Buffalo Trace Distillery temporarily closed due to Kentucky flooding. EU exempts bourbon from new US retaliatory tariffs after lobbying. EU enforces 20-year-old…

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509 - What's Over, Under or Properly Rated #2 1:09:41

1M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

This is one of my favorite types of episodes because this bourbon world is full of hype, flops, superstitions, and just weird stuff. We return to this beloved format of is something over, under, or properly rated. We ask if the iconic cocktail, the Old Fashioned, whiskey collections, MGP, cigar blends, speakeasies and more as we ask are these over,…

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Whiskey Quickie: Penelope Wheated Bourbon Review 5:13

1M ago5:13

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Penelope Wheated Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 95 proof and $40 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our ho…

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Behind The Pursuit: The Launch of P.Club 43:00

1M ago43:00

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Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand Today on the podcast we introduce you to P.Club - the inner circle of Pursuit Spirits. Ryan has long romanticized about a bourbon version of his beloved Napa Valley wine clubs, and with countless hours behind the scenes he and Kenny have finally unveiled the ultimate all-access pass to all thin…

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508 - Bourbon Bonanza 2018 with Bill Thomas of Jack Rose and Mike Miller of Delilah's 56:14

1M ago56:14

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You're probably reading the title to this podcast going, what? a podcast from 2018? Yes, this is a never before aired episode that Ryan and I recorded at Bourbon Bonanza back in 2018. So here's the story. Bourbon Bonanza was an offshoot event that would happen during Kentucky Bourbon Festival but wasn't associated with the festival. It was tied in …

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Whiskey Quickie: Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon Review 5:22

1M ago5:22

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 90.4 proof and $200 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this…

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TWiB: A Van Winkle Sets New Auction Record, Heaven Hill Launches Connoisseur Club, Booker's First Batch of 2025 36:05

2M ago36:05

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It's This Week in Bourbon for March 21st, 2025. A brand new auction record hits with a Van Winkle Private selection, Heaven Hill launches the Connoisseur Club, and Booker's releases the first batch of 2025. Show Notes: Holladay Distillery breaks ground on Rickhouse D, ironclad bourbon aging. Old Rip Van Winkle bottle sells for record $125,000 at So…

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507 - Building Audiences Using Whiskey Content with Tyler Zoller of louisvillebourbonbuzz 1:11:51

2M ago1:11:51

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Video is the hot new way to share. Social media platforms are way different now that TikTok turned it all upside down. I've always been fascinated with one creator that has great camera work but also good taste and thats Tyler Zoller from Louisville Bourbon Buzz. We explore his journey from portrait photography to bourbon-focused content creation. …

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Whiskey Quickie: Four Roses Bourbon Single Barrel Collection Review 12:55

2M ago12:55

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the Four Roses Single Barrel Collection. These 7-9 year old bourbons are 100 proof and $50 MSRP each. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this …

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TWiB: New 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets, Brewzle's Master Blender Collaboration, Caleb’s Crossing 49:40

2M ago49:40

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It's This Week in Bourbon for March 21st, 2025. 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival announced tickets on sale, Brewzle announces their first Master Blender Collaboration, and David Jennings launches Caleb’s Crossing. Show Notes: Diageo ends Distill Ventures brand intake, resulting in job losses. InvestBev partners for $100M Kentucky Bourbon barrel acqui…

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506 - Finding An Unexpected Career As A Brand Ambassador with Adam Edwards 1:10:39

2M ago1:10:39

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What do we have in common with Bob Dylan? Not much except that we enjoy the whiskey brand he's aligned himself with. We're not getting Bob on the show but we wanted to talk to someone who really knows their portfolio and that's going to be Adam Edwards, the National Brand Ambassador for Heaven's Door Whiskey. From the outset, Adam brings humor to h…

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Whiskey Quickie: Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey Review 5:21

2M ago5:21

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Hard Truth Double Oaked Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey. This 5 year old rye is 106.9 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this revie…

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TWiB: Ugh Tariffs Still, University of Kentucky’s Estate Whiskey Alliance, Chattanooga Pre Prohibition Style 42:32

2M ago42:32

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It's This Week in Bourbon for March 14th, 2025. I can't believe we're still talking about tariffs, the University of Kentucky has a new Estate Whiskey Alliance, and Chattanooga Whiskey releases Experimental Single Batch Series Pre Prohibition Style. Show Notes: Trump delays Mexico, Canada tariffs to April 2nd. EU plans 50% whiskey tariff April 1st,…

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505 - The Highly Anticipated MGP Tasteoff 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

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It's time for that three letter acronym we all love to talk about, MGP! This is one episode that has been waiting for us as we always wanted to know if we could tell the difference between multple MGP sources. We set ourselves up for a thrilling blind tasting of six MGP whiskey products. We explore the complexities of MGP’s whiskey production, disc…

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Whiskey Quickie: Town Branch 15 Year Single Malt Whiskey Archive Series Vol. 1 Review 5:51

2M ago5:51

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Town Branch 15 Year Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey Archive Series Vol. 1. This 15 year old whiskey is 100 proof and $400 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compe…

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TWiB: Willett Artist Series Vol. II, A British Bourbon?, Woodford Reserve Derby 151 38:46

2M ago38:46

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It's This Week in Bourbon for March 7th, 2025. Willett Artist Series Vol. II goes on sale, there's a new british bourbon, and Woodford Reserve releases the Derby 151 bottle. Show Notes: Willett art-bourbon series launches, charity focused, King Saladeen designs. Trump tariffs impact Mexico, Canada; retaliatory tariffs follow. MGP sales decline 16%,…

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504 - Bourbon Is NOT Dead on Bourbon Community Roundtable #104 1:13:45

2M ago1:13:45

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but bourbon isn't dead. Sure the media has spun this to a point where major drinks organizations are groveling for every last bit of marketshare but bourbon isn't going anywhere and we cite why we think so. The second half of the show gets into contract distillation and how that has created more tension in the m…

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Whiskey Quickie: 15 Stars Triple Cask Bourbon Review 5:28

2M ago5:28

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review 15 Stars Triple Cask 2 Bourbon. This 8-16 year old bourbon is 103 proof and $180 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is…

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TWiB: National Bourbon Week in Bardstown, Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve, Jack Daniel’s 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey 39:03

3M ago39:03

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It's This Week in Bourbon for February 28th, 2025. National Bourbon Week is returning to Bardstown, Kentucky, Bardstown Bourbon Company's new Distillery Reserve series, and Jack Daniel’s releases one if it's oldest to date, a 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey. Show Notes: Pappy 15 auction resets to $800K after bidding adjustments National Bourbon Week …

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503 - The Future of AI, ECommerce and Whiskey with Lynette Green of Brown Forman 1:08:54

3M ago1:08:54

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At this point, there's no escaping it so it's time to embrace it. Atificial intelligence is sweeping across every industry and bourbon is no different. For that reason I've invited Lynette Green on the show. She is the e-commerce manager for Jack Daniel's at Brown-Forman, and we explore the dynamic intersection of technology and the whiskey industr…

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Whiskey Quickie: Larrikin Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Review 4:48

3M ago4:48

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Larrikin Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon. This 8 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $80 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is o…

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TWiB: Pursuit Launches A New DTC Program - P.Club, Jason Callori Launches Drum Key Spirits, Evan Williams Derby Festival Single Barrel 35:20

3M ago35:20

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It's This Week in Bourbon for February 21st, 2025. Pursuit launches its DTS program P.Club, Jason Callori launches Drum Key Spirits, and Evan Williams will release a Kentucky Derby Festival Single Barrel. Show Notes: Pursuit Spirits launches P.Club, a customizable whiskey subscription with exclusive releases Frey Ranch partners with the University …

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502 - This Is Bourbon Land with Chef Edward Lee 1:14:25

3M ago1:14:25

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In this episode we welcome back Chef Edward Lee since his first appearance on the show back in 2016. But this time we're here to talk about Chef Lee's new book, *Bourbon Land*. Chef Lee shares his unexpected journey to Louisville and how he transformed his career at 610 Magnolia, highlighting the importance of local ingredients and bourbon in his d…

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Whiskey Quickie: Woodinville Founder's Find Bourbon Review 5:13

3M ago5:13

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Woodinville Founder's Find Bourbon. This 12 year old bourbon is 107 proof and $130 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This …

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TWiB: 12 New Experiences Join The Bourbon Trail, Jack Daniel's Warehouse Collapses, Green River Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon 43:45

3M ago43:45

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It's This Week in Bourbon for February 14th, 2025. Kentucky Distillers’ Association is proud to welcome more than a dozen new experiences to its Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Jack Daniel's has reported a partial collapse of a whiskey warehouse, and Green River launches of their Kentucky Straight Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon. Show Notes: The Kentucky Bou…

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501 - The Heroic Story of Horse Soldier Bourbon with Scott Neil 1:20:55

3M ago1:20:55

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This is one episode that was requested by dozens of people. I'm so glad Scott Neil, president and co-founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon and a retired Green Beret. Scott shares how his military background and the ethos of camaraderie influenced his journey into the bourbon industry. The conversation delves into whiskey and war stories. There's a lot o…

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Whiskey Quickie: Preservation Distillery Pure Antique Bourbon Review 4:37

3M ago4:37

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Preservation Distillery Pure Antique Bourbon. This 20 year old bourbon is 114.4 proof and $900 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this r…

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TWiB: Diageo Will Cease Bottling at Stitzel-Weller, Court Settlement on Fresh vs Brough Brothers, Heaven Hill 19-Year-Old Wheat Whiskey 29:34

3M ago29:34

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It's This Week in Bourbon for February 7th, 2025. Diageo has announced it will close its bottling operation at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery, A court settles the argument on who gets to say they were the first African American owned bourbon distillery in Kentucky, and Heaven Hill announces the release of Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19-Year-Old …

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500 - Tariffs Again on Bourbon Community Roundtable #103 with Congressman McGarvey 1:07:32

3M ago1:07:32

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It's the 500th episode of Bourbon Pursuit! However, this isn't lighthearted and fun because we disucss the impact of tariffs on bourbon. The episode features a pre-recorded interview with Congressman Morgan McGarvey, wherein he shares insights on the political landscape of bourbon tariffs and their wider economic consequences. The discussion highli…

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Whiskey, Tariffs, and Trade Wars: A PodCask Deep Dive 1:03:58

3M ago1:03:58

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In this episode of The PodCask, Will and Greeze dive into a week filled with significant news impacting the whiskey industry — tariffs! Join them as they explore the announcement of a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff on China, signed by President Trump. These tariffs have sparked concerns within the bourbon industry about internati…

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Exploring New Whiskey Releases and Industry Trends in 2025 50:22

3M ago50:22

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In this exciting episode of The PodCask: a Podcast About Whiskey, hosts Will and Greeze dive headfirst into the latest in the whiskey world. With the bourbon boom seemingly coming to an end, the dynamic duo explores an array of new special releases and developments on Whiskey Row in Louisville. Tune in as they dissect the return of Old Forester's A…

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How the Bourbon Boom's End Affects Consumers and Distillers 38:01

3M ago38:01

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Welcome back to The PodCask: a Podcast About Whiskey, where your hosts Will and Greeze delve into the ever-evolving world of bourbon and whiskey. In this episode, titled "Bourbon Boom Mixdown," Will takes center stage, reflecting on a recent video release that unexpectedly soared in popularity, sparking curiosity and speculation about the absence o…

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From IVs to Whiskey: Greeze’s Journey Back to The PodCask 54:36

3M ago54:36

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In this episode of The PodCask: a Podcast About Whiskey, Will and Greeze dive into some exciting whiskey news after a brief hiatus due to holidays and some health challenges. Greeze shares a harrowing story of his recent hospital stay for pneumonia, providing a candid and humorous recount of his ordeal. Once the duo shifts focus back to whiskey, th…

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Whiskey Quickie: Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon Review 5:18

3M ago5:18

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the 13th Annual Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 118.8 proof and $230 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer f…

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TWiB: WhistlePig Will Open The PiggyBank in Louisville, Kentucky Artisan Clubhouse Barrel Tasting, Bomberger’s Precision Fine Grain Bourbon 35:58

4M ago35:58

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It's This Week in Bourbon for January 31st, 2025. WhistlePig will open a spot in downtown Louisville, Kentucky Artisan Distillery unveils its new Clubhouse Barrel Tasting Experience, and Michter's announced Bomberger’s PFG. Show Notes: WhistlePig Whiskey to open PiggyBank tasting bar in historic Louisville bank building Sammi Katz and Olivia McGiff…

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