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Whiskey Quickie: Filibuster Single Estate Bourbon Review Aug 18, 2020

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Filibuster Single Estate. This 2 year 5 month old bourbon is 117.6 proof and $50 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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266 - State Bourbon Battle: New York vs. Kentucky Aug 13, 2020

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In this podcast, we look to see if there are any distilleries in New York that can take on good old fashioned Kentucky bourbon. Dan Walkski, Manager of Fine Spirits at Midvalley Wine and Liquor in Newburgh, NY shares some of his favorites from the region and we taste them in a blind battle. There’s a few surprises thrown in that cause some major upsets. Tune in to see what state comes out on top.

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This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about age statements.
How did you get into bourbon?
What is the bourbon scene like in Newburgh, NY?
What is the largest growing spirit in your store?
Tasting of New York and Kentucky whiskies.
Do you get a lot of allocated bourbon?
What do encourage your customers to try since you don't get a lot of allocated items?
What is a good gateway bourbon?
How to you price bottles in the store?
Do you put all your bottles for sale online?
Have you visited all these NY distilleries?

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Whiskey Quickie: Knob Creek 15 Year Review Aug 11, 2020

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Knob Creek 15 Year. This 15 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $100 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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265 - Weller CYPB Data, Basil Hayden’s Changing Identity, Toasted Barrels, and Our Favorites So Far on Bourbon Community Roundtable #47 Aug 06, 2020

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We look at the recently released results of the Weller CYPB data and ask ourselves if this data matches up to a normal consumer or a bourbon enthusiast. Make sure you check out yourperfectbourbon.com to see how well the site and survey is done. We then examine Basil Hayden and our thoughts behind the brand’s evolving character of having blends, finishes, and high aged expressions. And what’s up with all the toasted barrels recently? Will there be more to come? Lastly, we wrap it up with our favorite bourbon so far in 2020.

Show Notes:

This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about craft distillers.
Weller CYPB and the data. Does it add up?
Basil Hayden and it's shifting identity.
Are Toasted Barrels all the rage now? Old Forester 1910, Michter's, and now Elijah Craig.
What's the best bourbon you've tried so far this year?

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Whiskey Quickie: Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B520 Review Aug 04, 2020

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B520. This non-age stated bourbon is 122.2 proof and $50 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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264 - Artfully Blending and Finishing with Nancy Fraley Jul 30, 2020

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Nancy Fraley is world-renowned for her expertise on blending… or is it mingling? In this podcast, we talk about the difference between blending and mingling, but also go into barrel sizes, terroir, and the art of barrel finishing. Spoiler alert, here’s another industry veteran who isn’t a fan of small barrels.

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This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about hats.
Tell us about your background.
How did you get on the blending path?
What is a french style?
What are other styles of blending?
Let's talk blending vs. mingling.
Talk about blending trends you are seeing internationally and in the US.
What is terroir?
What characteristics are you looking for when blending?
Tell us about the impact of barrel size and climate on the bourbon.
How do you decide what kind of cask you want to finish a bourbon in?
How do you test a finish?
What type of whiskey works better for finishing?
How often do you sample?
How do you figure out how long you finish a bourbon in a barrel?
Are there any tried and true casks?
Should the finishing barrel be empty?

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Whiskey Quickie: Wild Turkey Master's Keep Review Jul 28, 2020

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Wild Turkey Master's Keep 5th Edition. This 17 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $175 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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263 - Distillation Deep Dive with Tripp Stimson of Barrell Bourbon Jul 23, 2020

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Many of us know the basics of distillation, but only a few know the true science. Today, we’re joined by Tripp Stimson of Barrell Bourbon and we ask all the hard questions on distillation that we’ve always wanted to know. This is really for the geeks at heart because it goes into pH levels, yeast strains, malting processes, and so much more. Listen close to the expert because it’s definitely one show where you will learn something new about the distillation process.

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This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about bourbon in the movies.
What are your goals for the year?
Tell us about your background.
Let's talk about grains.
Does it matter where the grain comes from?
What happens after getting the grain?
Does the size of the mash tub matter?
What is the percentage of mash to water?
What's the best way to mix the mash?
How long is the process?
How do you know the mash is ready?
What grain do you add in first?
Talk about malted grain.
What happens next?
What is the consistency of the product when going from the mash tub to the fermentation tank?
Let's talk about yeast.
What about a mash rest?
What is the chemical breakdown during fermentation?
Why do some people do closed vs. open fermentation?
What determines the number of days for fermentation?
Do different grains change the process?
What is sour mash?
Let's talk about the pH of the water.
Is the flavor more consistent in a sour mash process vs. sweet mash?
Do you use a bourbon backset in a rye mash?
What happens after fermentation?
Talk about the shape of stills.
After the still where does it go?
What happens in the doubler?
What are heads, hearts and tails?
What are the health risks of the process?
What's the difference between the column still and pot still?
When do you get the waste out?
How do you control the proof coming off the still?
What is the argument for a low entry proof?
Does it have to be the exact proof listed on the label?
How do you get a final proof when using multiple barrels?
How do you clean the equipment?
Does an older still produce a different flavor?
What are you looking for when picking rum?

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Whiskey Quickie: E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Review selected by the Dallas Bourbon Club Jul 21, 2020

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review an E.H. Taylor Single Barrel selected by the Dallas Bourbon Club. This non-age stated bourbon is 100 proof and around a $65 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

DISCLAIMER: This whiskey in this review was purchased by Bourbon Pursuit for reviewing. 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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262 - Peggy Noe Stevens at the Legends Series Jul 16, 2020

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For anyone that doesn’t know Peggy from listening to our past episodes, you will get to hear from the first ever woman Master Taster. She has been a remarkable inspiration for anyone in the bourbon industry and her crowning achievement was being inducted into the 2019 Bourbon Hall of Fame. This podcast was recorded at the Kentucky Derby Museum’s Legends Series so make sure you are following their social media handles @derbymuseum to catch the next season. Learn more about Peggy by listening to episodes 204 and 198, which is her session from the 2018 Kentucky Bourbon Affair called “The Stave is the Rave”.

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This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about Wild Turkey and small barrels.
Tell us about being a Noe.
What were you like when you were young?
What was your dad like?
Tell us about your time at the University of Kentucky.
What were you drinking back then?
Why did you chose these whiskies to taste?
What was your first job out of college?
How long were you in the hotel business?
When did you work at Brown-Forman?
What was the coolest event you coordinated?
What was the next step?
Tell us a good Lincoln story.
What challenges have you faced?
Do you feel like you always have to prove yourself?
Talk about what you've done for women in bourbon.
Tell us about Peerless.
How many distilleries have you worked on?
Tell us about Bakers.
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