Bourbon Pursuit

Yellowstone celebrates 10 years with a special anniversary blend featuring multiple mash bills aged 10 years or more. At 105 proof and $100, this Whiskey Quickie dives into sweet oak, tobacco, citrus, malted chocolate notes, and a bold, well-layered palate. A milestone release worth a closer look.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 February 6th 2026. The court-appointed receiver for Uncle Nearest, presents a grim financial outlook for the whiskey brand, The Kentucky Bourbon Trail adds 10 new stops, and Brown Forman is releasing King of Kentucky Small Batch.Show Notes:
Uncle Nearest faces insolvency with $164M debt and revenue shortfall

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits enters Colorado with Applejack acquisition

Kentucky Bourbon Trail expands to record 68 stops statewide

Barrell Craft Spirits consolidates blending operations to original Gilmore facility

Supreme Court weighs legality of out-of-state alcohol shipping bans

Kentucky Bourbon industry economic impact surges to $10.6 billion

Jim Beam taps Kenan Thompson for 2026 "Refresh Your Season" campaign

Yellowstone Bourbon partners with Vital Ground Foundation for grizzly conservation

King of Kentucky announces 250th Anniversary Small Batch three-part series

Shortbarrel launches Four Grain Straight Bourbon flagship for nationwide distribution

Buzzard’s Roost unveils 5-year-old Four Grain Double Oak Bourbon

Chattanooga Whiskey debuts Irish-style Batch 047: Single Pot Still

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Can a forgotten, dusty bottle of bourbon actually save a life? That’s the question we’re tackling today with the one and only Fred Minnick. Fred gives us a first hand account of this personal project from his new book, Bottom Shelf: How a Forgotten Brand of Bourbon Saved One Man's Life. Fred gets incredibly candid about his battles with PTSD following his military service and how the legacy of Old Crow, a brand many today just overlook on the bottom shelf, played a pivotal role in his journey toward healing. But it’s not all heavy; in classic Fred fashion, he shares some hilarious and heartwarming personal anecdotes, including the story of his first date with his wife and how she has been someone who has pushed him in his bourbon career. We also go into the history of the legendary James C. Crow and how his innovations shaped the industry we love today. This episode is more than just a history lesson. it’s a powerful look at resilience, the importance of storytelling, and a reminder to keep chasing your passion no matter how tough the road gets.
Show Notes:
Fred's inspiration to write "Bottom Shelf"

How Fred’s military background influenced his bourbon narrative

Funny highlights from Fred and Jacqueline’s early relationship

How Crow shaped modern bourbon practices

What shifts occurred in the bourbon market due to National Distillers

What Fred means by discovering your personal passion

Why honesty is crucial in the narratives of bourbon

How bourbon represents resilience and personal growth

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Can a forgotten, dusty bottle of bourbon actually save a life? That’s the question we’re tackling today with the one and only Fred Minnick. Fred gives us a first hand account of this personal project from his new book, Bottom Shelf: How a Forgotten Brand of Bourbon Saved One Man's Life. Fred gets incredibly candid about his battles with PTSD following his military service and how the legacy of Old Crow, a brand many today just overlook on the bottom shelf, played a pivotal role in his journey toward healing. But it’s not all heavy; in classic Fred fashion, he shares some hilarious and heartwarming personal anecdotes, including the story of his first date with his wife and how she has been someone who has pushed him in his bourbon career. We also go into the history of the legendary James C. Crow and how his innovations shaped the industry we love today. This episode is more than just a history lesson. it’s a powerful look at resilience, the importance of storytelling, and a reminder to keep chasing your passion no matter how tough the road gets.
Show Notes:
Fred's inspiration to write "Bottom Shelf"

How Fred’s military background influenced his bourbon narrative

Funny highlights from Fred and Jacqueline’s early relationship

How Crow shaped modern bourbon practices

What shifts occurred in the bourbon market due to National Distillers

What Fred means by discovering your personal passion

Why honesty is crucial in the narratives of bourbon

How bourbon represents resilience and personal growth

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We found a bourbon that claims it’s aged in a historic railroad boxcar turned “rolling rickhouse”, so of course we had to taste it. Black Diamond (103 proof, $58) brings big chocolate-covered cherry energy with a creamy, candy-box palate, but the finish splits the room. Is train-car aging genius, gimmick, or the future?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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