Whiskey Quickie: Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Spring 2025 Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Fitz Spring 2025. This 9 year old bourbon is 100 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 is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.
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TWiB: New Riff Distilling 6-Year Single Barrel Bourbon, Starlight Distillery releases 10-Year Bourbon, Bardstown Bourbon new Japanese Oak Barrel Finish
It's This Week in Bourbon for July 11th 2025. New Riff Distilling has availability of 6-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon for Selections, Starlight Distillery is releasing its first ever 10-Year Bourbon, and Bardstown Bourbon Company has unveiled Hokkaido Japanese Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish.Show Notes:
New Riff Distilling announces the availability of its 6-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon and Rye Selections for customer barrel picks.
Heaven Hill Brands unveils a refreshed corporate brand identity with the tagline "Thriving Together" and opens a new Louisville office.
LifeSciKY partners with New Riff Distilling for a limited-edition single-barrel bourbon, with proceeds funding new lab equipment.
Maker's Mark collaborates with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation on a custom bourbon to celebrate the 2024 World Series and aid wildfire relief.
The World Whiskey Society releases its 108-Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Japanese Mizunara Shochu Barrels, dubbed the "Samurai Edition."
Coppercraft Distillery introduces a new 9-Year-Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a blend of sourced Indiana bourbons.
Three Chord Bourbon launches "Volume 2" featuring new bottle designs with energetic concert photography.
Booker’s Bourbon releases 'By The Pond Batch,' its second batch of the year, aged over 7 years at 126.5 proof.
Starlight Distillery is set to release its first ever 10-Year Bourbon on July 26th, made with estate-grown grains.
Castle & Key Distillery releases its Castle & Key 6-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon.
Bardstown Bourbon Company unveils Hokkaido Japanese Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish as its latest Distillery Reserve release.
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522 - Forging His Own Path with Bruce Russell of WIld Turkey
At Bourbon Pursuit, we've had our fair share of industry legends and rising stars, and we get to sit down again with someone who's name is plastered in the bourbon hall of fame. Bruce Russell joins us again to share how he is carving his own path at Wild Turkey but also honoring the incredible legacy of his father Eddie and grandfather Jimmy. Get ready for some great stories as Bruce opens up about growing up in the Wild Turkey family, his shift back from Texas, and how he's embraced product development, bringing exciting new high-proof offerings and their latest eight-year 101 proof bourbon to life. This episode takes a few different twists as we talk about blending blending, barrel selections, and how Wild Turkey's continual packaging changes. Plus, Bruce gives us an honest look at the challenges of being a public figure in the bourbon world, getting noticed wherever he goes, and gives you a list of his favorite Louisville dining spots.
Show Notes:
Bruce Russell’s family legacy and journey in bourbon.
Transition to product development roles at Wild Turkey.
Upcoming high-proof releases and their significance.
The success of the eight-year-old 101 proof and its impact.
Insights into barrel selection and blending practices.
Navigating fame and personal life within the industry.
Bruce's restaurant recommendations in Louisville.
The importance of blending tradition with innovation.
Upcoming projects and the future of Wild Turkey.
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Whiskey Quickie: Silver Grove Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Silver Grove Bourbon from New Riff. This 4 year old bourbon is 110.3 proof and $56 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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TWiB: Dark Arts Whiskey House new brand home, Jackie Zykan to leave Hidden Barn Bourbon, Chattanooga Whiskey with new liqueurs
It’s This Week in Bourbon for July 4th 2025. Dark Arts Whiskey House has opened doors to their new brand home, Jackie Zykan is stepping away from Hidden Barn Bourbon, and Chattanooga Whiskey has two new experimental liqueurs.Show Notes:
John Little is stepping away from Smooth Ambler to launch a spirits consulting and barrel brokering venture. Dark Arts Whiskey House is set to open its immersive brand home in Lexington on June 28, 2025. Jeff Hopmayer of Brindiamo Group has invested in Four Branches Bourbon. Constellation Brands, Brown-Forman, and Diageo are currently facing lawsuits regarding alleged misleading financial statements and product claims. J. Mattingly 1845's ownership is transferring to Gold Corn & Co., with Cameron Mattingly remaining in his production role. Jefferson's Bourbon partnered with Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's Cloud23 hot sauce to create the "Brooklyn23" rye cocktail, offering home kits. Michael Nanula is the new CEO of Three Chord Bourbon. Give 270 is launching the "Whiskey Wednesdays Round 16 - Colonel & Cash" raffle series from July 2 to Sept. 17. Jackie Zykan has departed Hidden Barn Bourbon, with Neeley Family Distillery continuing its production. The New York State Legislature passed a bill allowing restaurants and bars to purchase limited liquor inventory directly from stores.Matthew Lillard's Find Familiar Spirits is partnering with Manifest Distilling to launch Expansion Pack, a new service for craft spirits brands. Barrell Craft Spirits released Barrell Bourbon Batch 037, a new blended bourbon at 111.38 proof. Chattanooga Whiskey unveiled "Batch alpha": Intergalactic Comet Crusher, a bourbon liqueur, and Experimental Single Batch 044: Bourbon Barreled Limecello. Kentucky Owl is releasing Batch #13 Bourbon, the final blend by John Rhea, at 56.8% ABV. Heaven Hill is launching the Second Edition of its Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, a barrel-proof, non-chill filtered release. Michter’s Distillery will release its 2025 Shenk's Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash and Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon this July.
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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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