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Whiskey Quickie: Old Forester The 117 Series: High Angels' Share Batch 001 Review May 25, 2021

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Forester The 117 Series: High Angels' Share. This non-age stated bourbon is 110 proof and $50 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 producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly.

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306 - The Largest Liquor Retailer You Never Knew About with Chris Blandford of Kroger May 20, 2021

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We talk to the largest liquor retailer that you never knew about...Kroger. Yes, the huge grocery chain that has liquor stores adjacent to almost every location. When you add it up, it's thousands of square feet of retail space spread over hundreds of stores. We're joined by Chris Blandford, who is the Adult Beverage Field Specialist for Kentucky, Southern Indian, and Southern Illinois Kroger stores. We talk about the challenges of operating over 115 stores, distribution, competition, barrel picks, and of course allocation.

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This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about spirits competitions.
What is your fast food restaurant of choice on a road trip?
How do you manage inventory for so many stores?
How do you use data to predict what people will buy?
What are the challenges of distribution?
Talk about the store experience.
Are larger or smaller stores more difficult to manage?
How do you distribute products?
What is the most stolen item?
How do you approach pricing?
Do you try to compete with pricing against the larger liquor stores?
What is the method for allocated items?
If Sazerac increased their pricing on Pappy, would there still be lotteries?
Talk about your barrel picks.
Do you have a favorite barrel pick?
Any other challenges?
What product doesn't move as well as you think it would?
Are there any plans to grow?
Will Kroger ever deliver or ship?

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Whiskey Quickie: Jefferson's Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks Review May 18, 2021

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Jefferson's Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks. This non-age stated rye is 94 proof and $60 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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305 - Career Growth as a Master Distiller with Denny Potter of Maker's Mark May 13, 2021

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Denny Potter has held multiple roles in the bourbon industry and many thought that being the Master Distiller at Heaven Hill would be the pinnacle of anyone's career. In 2018, Denny left Heaven Hill and assumed the role of Master Distiller at Maker's Mark which surprised many. In this episode, we talk about career growth as a Master Distiller and advice to give others aspiring for this role in the industry. And Fred tries to convince Denny to release a 12 year old Maker's Mark.

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This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about the three tier system.
What made you decide to go to Maker's Mark?
Do you feel like you have an opportunity to grow or have you hit the ceiling as a Master Distiller?
What's it been like working with Rob Samuels?
What do you bring to the table as a Master Distiller?
How long should someone work in operations before becoming a Master Distiller?
Will you ever put out a 12 year old product?
Talk about the operations at Maker's.
What are the challenges of scaling while trying to keep the integrity of the brand?
What was different when you came back to Maker's?
What is the difference between operating Maker's vs. Bernheim Distillery?

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Whiskey Quickie: Maker's Mark FAE-01 Review May 11, 2021

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Maker's Mark FAE-01. This non-age stated bourbon is 110.6 proof and $60 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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304 - The Best and Worst of Barrel Pick Experiences May 06, 2021

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One of the biggest crazes right now is the single barrel. That special barrel that was chosen from a select few and shared with a bunch of people, most likely with a sticker on it. And as Ryan so eloquently puts it, it's the perfect product. It's a consumable, it's one of a kind, and there will never be another. Myself, Ryan and Fred have done our fair share of single barrels, probably selecting over 250 combined and probably tasting over a thousand at different distilleries. We've seen it all. In this episode, we talk about what we prefer when we do a private barrel selection experience. And speaking of single barrels, don't forget we have our own private barrel club where we select over 40 different barrels every year.

Show Notes:

This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about deciding what to drink.
What is your favorite part about a barrel pick?
Would it still be exciting if everyone drilled into the barrel vs. thieving?
What do you think about distilleries pre-picking barrels to select from?
What is a good number of barrels you should be able to taste through when picking?
How do you feel about proofing down the barrel pick?
Do you have a glassware preference?
Snacks or no snacks during a barrel pick?
Should distilleries provide lunch?

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Whiskey Quickie: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond Spring 2021 Review May 04, 2021

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond Spring 2021. This 8 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $85 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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303 - Dixon Leaves KY Owl, Indiana Rye Whiskey, and an Upcoming Glut on Bourbon Community Roundtable #56 Apr 29, 2021

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On this 56th Bourbon Community Roundtable, we discuss what it means to Kentucky Owl now that Dixon Dedman is leaving the brand, what does Indiana Rye Whiskey mean as a new legal designation, and now that there are 10 million barrels aging in Kentucky, will we see an oncoming glut of bourbon in a few years?

Show Notes:

This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about the color of whiskey.
Dixon Dedman leaves KY Owl. What does that mean for the brand?
What does Indiana Rye Whiskey mean as a new legal designation?
Now that there are 10M barrels aging in KY, will we see a glut of bourbon in a few years?
Thanks to @bourbonr, @breakingbourbon, and @sippn_corn for joining.

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Whiskey Quickie: Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Very Fine Rare Bourbon 2020 Review Apr 27, 2021

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Very Fine Rare Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 90.4 proof and $130 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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302 - Instagram and Bourbon with Scotch and Time and The Bourbon Enthusiast Apr 22, 2021

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What does it mean to be an influencer? Actually, what's the deal with bourbon and Instagram and why is it so popular? We're joined by Eric Kim of @scotchandtime and James Ashcraft of @bourbonenthusiast to analyze these questions and many more. It's a great insight into how social media and whiskey join forces to provide hours of entertainment, but also some annoyances.

Show Notes:

This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about independent liquor stores.
Are you a thrill seeker or do you enjoy relaxing?
How did you start and grow your Instagram account?
When did you get your first media sample?
Do you see more brands using Instagram influencers?
Do you think Instagram has a good ROI for brands?
Why do people love day themed Instagram posts?
How often do you post and when?
Have you seen an influx of new bourbon content creators and is there enough room for everyone?
How much time to you put into your Instagram account?
What do you think of accounts who pay for followers?
What do you think of people only posting pictures of sealed bottles?
Talk about your whiskey reviews.
What really is an influencer?
What good things have come out of Instagram for you?
Follow @scotchandtime and @bourbonenthusiast on Instagram.

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