Bourbon Pursuit

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2021. This 12-16 year old bourbon is 114.2 proof and $150 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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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 opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the 2024 Parker’s Heritage Collection. This 14 year old finished whiskey is 107 proof and $170 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 opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.

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It's This Week in Bourbon for April 15th 2022. Eboni Major, former blender at Bulleit is now suing Diageo, Barton 1792 Distillery suspends all tours, and Sweetens Cove launches Kennessee.Show Notes: San Francisco World Spirits Competition Results are in. Here's what I discovered Eboni Major, former blender at Bulleit is now suing Diageo Bardstown Bourbon Company announces a $28.7 million investment Bourbon At Belmont, a bourbon tasting event and Kentucky Derby celebration Mashed, conducted a survey and asked which brand of bourbon was the worst The most universally-loved smell in the world Bourbon was the star performer at Hart's Auction of Finest & Rarest Spirits Augusta Distillery LLC is expanding its operations in Bracken County New Book: DOCTORS AND DISTILLERS: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails The Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Barton 1792 Distillery suspends all tours WhistlePig Whiskey and Barstool Sports have teamed up to launch the new single barrel Legends Series Wilderness Trail yellow label wheated Bourbon now is a small batch instead of a single barrel Sweetens Cove launches Kennessee Old Elk Distillery will release of two more expressions of Master Distiller Greg Metze’s Master’s Blend Series: Old Elk Four Grain and Old Elk Double Wheat Ross & Squibb Distillery announced the launch of Rossville Union 2022 Barrel Proof Blood Oath Pact 8 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Calvados casks Laws Whiskey House recently announced the 2022 releases of their Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon AND San Luis Valley Rye KURVBALL, The Original Barbecue Whiskey Absolut is extending the festival experience into the metaverse with Absolut.Land @majorinwhiskey @diageo @bardstownbourbonco @mashedfood @augustakydistillery @woodfordreserve @barton1792 @whistlepigwhiskey @wildernesstraildistillery @sweetenscovespirits @oldelkbourbon @bloodoathbourbon @luxrowdistillers @lawswhiskey @absolutvodka @barstoolsports Support this podcast on Patreon

I guess this is our silver anniversary! We are joined by Josh Reidford who is the producer for the new AMC movie, BULLITT COUNTY, that opens in theaters this Friday the 26th. We discuss the fears of what would happen if a bourbon enthusiast won the 1.6 Billion Mega Millions lottery then wrap up the show talking if we would ever see a buyout of another large brand.

Show Notes:

• Pursuit Series launch by Pursuit Spirits
• This week's Above the Char with Fred Minnick examines the "dad tax" and encouraging more bourbon and food pairing to raise the bar
• Did anyone else realize is Sober October or Mocktober or whatever
• Bullitt County Producer Josh Riedford joins as a special guest
• BULLITT COUNTY tells the story of four friends who reunite for a bachelor party in the Fall of 1977 to hunt for buried Prohibition money on the Bluegrass Bourbon Trail only to become ripped apart by greed, corruption, and murder. Winner of SIX BEST PICTURE AWARDS from film festivals nationwide
• Trailer - https://vimeo.com/278106182
• Do you see more bourbon coming into your world of movie production.
• Lottery at 1.6 billion. If you had enough money for bourbon, what would you do?
• What distillery has the most American whiskey interest?
• Fred gave his lowest score of all time in Forbes

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Every brand finds their path. Some will talk about their grains sourced right on their farm. Some will rely on a historical figure from decades ago. But for Rabbit Hole, it's been about being a modern brand. Kaveh Zamanian makes his return to the show to talk about how the brand has changed in the few years since we had him on last. We discuss how their brand and liquid has evolved, how they are reaching into new demographics, his take on their new series of high end innovations and collaborations and a past time favorite of all of ours, dusty hunting.

Show Notes:

• Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about being Fred Minnick
• Why don't you go by Doctor Z?
• Did you originally intend the distillery to be built for Fred to have a 24-hour fermentation sleepover?
• Is the location of the distillery challenged by location since it's in a popular location?
• What are you doing to keep up with demand?
• Are you positioning yourself as a modern brand?
• Has the consumer mindset changed over the past few years now that the brand has grown?
• How do you collect your demographic data?
• What approach are you taking that you have such a high female consumer-base?
• How were you able to create no market confusion with your expressions?
• Why do you have a fascination with malting?
• Can you tell from the malting process that something will work or do you have to see it all the way through?
• What makes your 10 year blend and the 16 year french oak release special?
• What does the Founder's Collection mean to you as this was introduced?
• How did you get hooked up with Starlino?
• Are there barriers to entry as you grow and expand into international markets?
• Are bartenders or stores the best way to spend your resources for getting to market?
• How has your dusty hunting collection going?
• Are you trying to recreate some of your favorite dusties?
• @rabbithole @kzrabbithole
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