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386 - From Restaurant to Brand Owner with Jason Brauner of Buzzard's Roost Dec 01, 2022

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Our guest today carved a path that may seem unlikely, but in the end, seems almost fitting. Jason Brauner joined us back on Episode 057 where he talked about building the first bourbon focused restaurant in Louisville, which you all know as Bourbon's Bistro. That concept has stood the test of time and now people from all over flock to his restaurant for dinner and drinks. One particular patron of his is Andrew Wiehebrink of Independant Stave Company, who was on episode 346 talking about stave science. They began talking and came up with some proprietary barrels that will enhance a whiskey based on its original profile whether it was nutty, sweet, or floral. And that's how Buzzard's Roost bourbon was born. You will get to hear more about this journey and their process and how Jason is also moving into a brick and mortar location on West Main Street in the heart of downtown Louisville.

Show Notes:

Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about combining barrels together because of angel's share
Give us a refresher about how you got into bourbon
When did you start collecting dusties?
Do you remember your biggest dusty score?
Were you one of the original restaurants that did barrel picks?
What was the motivation behind Buzzard's Roost?
Do you remember the first phone call when you wanted to start the brand?
How did you decide what type of whiskey to use?
How many proprietary barrels do you have?
How do you categorize the whiskey to go into different finishing barrels?
How does your blending process change when you go from 3 to 40 barrels?
Are you continuing with MGP or going to work with other distilleries?
When is your location in downtown Louisville going to open?
Did moving from a restaurant to brand owner feel like a natural progression?
What was the origin of the name Buzzard's Roost?
@buzzardsroostwhiskey @bourbonsbistro
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Whiskey Quickie: Michter's Toasted Sour Mash Whiskey 2022 Review Nov 29, 2022

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the Michter's Toasted Sour Mash Whiskey 2022 Release. This non-age stated whiskey is 86 proof and $100 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: Pursuit Spirits Raises $8M, Jack Daniel’s vs Dog Toy in the Supreme Court, Old Elk and Greg Metze’s Infinity Blend Series Nov 25, 2022

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It's This Week in Bourbon for November 25th 2022. Pursuit Spirits raises $8M for future whiskey purchases. Jack Daniel’s takes a dog toy manufacturer to the Supreme Court. Old Elk Distillery is proud to announce the second annual release of Master Distiller Greg Metze’s Infinity Blend Series.
Show Notes:

Pursuit Spirits has financed $8 million in future bourbon and rye whiskey barrel purchases
American Rye: A Guide to the Nation’s First Spirit by Clay Risen
Jack Daniel’s takes a dog toy manufacturer to the Supreme Court
Frank August announces two expressions: the first single barrel releases and ‘Case Study’ series
Rabbit Hole re-releasing Raceking Founder’s Collection
Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Distillery Series selection #10
WhistlePig PiggyBack Legends Series: Brothers Osborne Barrel
Hidden Barn Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Series Two
Two new Stellum Black specialty blends
Old Elk Distillery is proud to announce the second annual release of Master Distiller Greg Metze’s Infinity Blend Series
@pursuitspirits @risenc @jackdaniels_us @thefrankaugust @rabbithole @whistlepigwhiskey @brothersosborne @hidden_barn @stellumspirits @oldelkbourbon
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385 - Wine's Dirty Little Secret Meets Bourbon with Lee Tatum and Cody Ewers of Innerstave Nov 24, 2022

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Sherry, port, honey, sauternes, french, tokaji, toasted, and so much more. The world of cask finishing has exploded. It's what many consider to be the current wave of innovation for today's bourbon market. I mean, is there a bourbon brand that hasn't done a secondary cask finishing yet? However, this world is still a bit like the wild west. Companies are dumping bourbon into casks, there's stave additions, and there are other oak alternatives. So how do you know if your port finished bourbon is actually finished instead of blended? Unless there is a level of transparency, it's really hard to know. That's why Lee Tatum and Cody Ewars of Innerstave are joining the show. They give a history of how Innerstave had traditionally been used in wine for ages and now there is a desire for their products to be used with bourbon. We discuss what makes their oak finishing products different and how they can replicate a process time and time again versus pressing your luck on a barrel that came over from another country on a container ship.

Show Notes:

Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about aging rye vs wheated bourbons
Lee, what did you invent as part of the innovation team at Brown Forman?
Cody did you see journalism on the decline?
What did you mean when you thought that the wine space needed to change?
Can you give a background of Innerstave?
Can you explain what these oak alternatives are?
How would someone go about using your product?
How have we not seen bourbon aged on a pirate ship yet?
Is this repeatable and consistent vs cask finishing?
What does the menu look like for types of oak alternatives?
@innerstave
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Whiskey Quickie: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2022 Review Nov 22, 2022

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the 2022 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. This 11 year old bourbon is 96 proof and $150 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: Redemption Loses Lawsuit To Diageo, Sagamore Spirit Releases A 5YR Bottled in Bond, Kentucky Owl and Barrell Release $500 Bottles Nov 18, 2022

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It's This Week in Bourbon for November 18th 2022. Redemption loses its lawsuit with Diageo and must change bottles. Sagamore spirit releases their own 5 year bottled in bond. Kentucky Owl and Barrell Bourbon are both releasing $500 bottles
Show Notes:

Bardstown Bourbon Co will have a new experience in downtown Louisville
Pernod Ricard has invested US$22 million to install its first RTD canning line
Redemption has been forced to stop bottles after it failed to get Diageo’s injunction order thrown out
Nearest Green Distillery has announced that it will add three permanent expressions
Sagamore Spirit has released its second annual Sagamore Spirit Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey
Hemingway Rye Whiskey First Edition with the release of the inaugural 972 bottles
Blue Run Spirits announces Blue Run Emerald Rye Whiskey
Puncher’s Chance announces its oldest whiskey to date with the release of Puncher’s Chance Bourbon: THE LEFT CROSS
Stoli Group announces Kentucky Owl Batch #12 and Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Cask Limited Edition
Barrell Craft Spirits Announces BCS Gold Label Dovetail
@bardstownbourbonco @pernodricard @redemptionwhiskey @diageo @builleit @unclenearest @sagamorespirit @bluerunspirits @puncherschancebourbon @kentuckyowl @barrellbourbon
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384 - Is American Single Malt Trending? Has Sourcing Been Embraced? Thanksgiving That Isn't Wild Turkey on Bourbon Community Roundtable #74 Nov 17, 2022

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It's Bourbon Community Roundtable #74 and here are the topics we chose for today's show. American Single Malts. The media is a buzz talking about them and traditional heritage distilleries are starting to release some in small numbers. Is this a trend that we need to pay attention to? It's safe to say that over half the bottles on the shelf are sourced product. Has sourcing been embraced finally? Or do people not care and don't know? Every year we will see Wild Turkey pictures flood social media on Thanksgiving. What should you bring to your Thanksgiving get togethers?

Show Notes:

Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about Beam decanters.
American Single Malts have their own designation and legal wording. Is this a trend worth watching for us bourbon geeks?
It's safe to say that over half the bottles on the shelf are sourced product. Has sourcing been embraced finally? Or do people not care and don't know?
Every year we will see Wild Turkey pictures flood social media on Thanksgiving. What should you bring to your Thanksgiving get togethers?
@breakingbourbon @fredminnick @drinkseelbachs @bourbonr @sippncorn
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Whiskey Quickie: Knob Creek 18 Year Bourbon Review Nov 15, 2022

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Knob Creek 18 Year. This 18 year old bourbon is 100 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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TWiB: Western KY Distilling Announces $30M Distillery, Kroger’s Ultimate Bourbon Auction to End Hunger, Heaven Hill Announces Old Fitzgerald 19 Year Nov 11, 2022

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It's This Week in Bourbon for November 11th 2022. Western Kentucky Distilling Co. announced a $30 million Distillery in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. Kroger’s third annual Ultimate Bourbon Auction to End Hunger has started. Heaven Hill Distillery announced the Fall 2022 edition of Old Fitzgerald 19 YR.
Show Notes:

Wilderness Trail update from Shane Baker
Diageo announced it has acquired Balcones Distilling
Western Kentucky Distilling Co. announced a $30 million Distillery in Beaver Dam, Kentucky
Longbranch teamed up with Walden Retreats to bring a bourbon-centric, luxury ranch-style stay
Jack Daniel’s has again been named the most valuable spirits brand in the world
New TTB Director Stepping Up on Enforcement
Kroger’s third annual Ultimate Bourbon Auction to End Hunger has started
Teamsters Local 651 is leading the effort to organize Woodford Reserve
IRS and the TTB raided the offices of Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in California
Castle & Key announces The Untold Story of Kentucky Whiskey, Chapter 2 in partnership with The Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild
Broken Barrel Whiskey Co introduces Americana
Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Special Release American Single Malt Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks
Dixon Dedman releases 2XO The Phoenix Blend
Maker's Mark introduces Wood Finishing Series – the City Series
Heaven Hill Distillery announced the Fall 2022 edition of Old Fitzgerald 19 YR
@wildernesstraildistillery @balconesdistilling @longbranchbourbon @officiallymcconaughey @jackdaniels_us @krogerco @krogerchrispicks @sgwinespirits @castleandkey @_kbbg_ @brokenbarrelwhiskey @dixon_dedman @2xowhiskey @makersmark @heavenhilldistillery
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383 - Penny & Sparrow Pick a Barrel Nov 10, 2022

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Our typical guests range from Master Distillers to other industry experts and pundits, but on the rare occasion I find a guest that breaks our norm and gives another view into the world of bourbon. Andy Baxter and Kyle Jahnke make up the folk music duo Penny & Sparrow. Their original appearance on the show was on Episode 228 where we got to know the guys and their love of bourbon. This time I caught them on their post-pandemic tour through Louisville and had them do their first ever Pursuit Series barrel selection. We talk about lyrical inspiration and video games and I lead them through five whiskey samples as they narrow down their choice. Without giving too much of it away, if you are interested in a bottle from this selection it's available on Seelbachs.com for a limited time until it's sold out. It is a single barrel after all!

Show Notes:

Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about why bourbon is called bourbon
How did your project go with Oak and Eden?
Do you get a good mix of bourbon and rye in the green room before a show?
Talk about Need You on your latest album
Do you record a riff or write down a lyric and then find a match between the two?
Why did you choose to use claymation for your Cheyenne music video?
Did you take the pandemic as a time to reconnect with music or decompress?
How does video game soundtracks inspire you?
What's the best video game console ever created?
How do you narrow down a barrel selection?
@pennyandsparrow
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