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Whiskey Quickie: Tincup Rye Whiskey Review Jul 14, 2020

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Tincup Rye Whiskey. This 3 year rye whiskey is 90 proof and $30 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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261 - Sazerac Purchases Early Times, Visiting the Trail, and Fill Levels on Bourbon Community Roundtable #46 Jul 09, 2020

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Does the purchase of Early Times by Sazerac signal trouble in the water for Brown-Forman? We look at the motivation behind this and if tariffs could have a future impact as well. If you’re thinking about visiting distilleries and experiencing Kentucky, is now the time to do it or wait until things settle down? And lastly, we ask ourselves what do we do with a bottle that only has 2 or 3 pours left? Finish it or save it?

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This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about People Magazine.
Sazerac purchased Early Times. What will happen to a recent bourbon entrant that has become a beloved bottom shelfer?
Distilleries are slowly starting to open back up. Would you go ahead and take your KY vacation now or wait?
Do you look at bottle fill levels and feel the need to finish them off or keep them?
Thanks to Blake from bourbonr.com, Jordan from BreakingBourbon.com, and Brian from sippncorn.com for joining.

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Whiskey Quickie: Chicken Cock Rye Whiskey Review Jul 07, 2020

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Chicken Cock Rye Whiskey. This rye is aged at least 2 years, is 90 proof, and $70 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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260 - Rare Bottles and High Bids with Joe Hyman of Skinner Auctioneers Jul 02, 2020

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Do you have a really old bottle of whiskey? What about a unicorn that’s coveted by every bourbon enthusiast out there? We’re joined by Joe Hyman of Skinner Auctioneers to talk about what it’s like to buy and sell high-end bottles at a legit auction. We talk about everything from the bottles they accept, how they process auctions, and how they spot fakes. Every year a whiskey breaks the ceiling for sales, who knows what it will be this year.

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BevAlc Insights: https://bevalcinsights.com/
Dating Old American Whiskey Bottles: https://bourbonveach.com/2020/06/29/dating-old-american-whiskey-bottles/
Whiskey Advocate Article: https://www.whiskyadvocate.com/black-market-bourbon-feature/
This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about Bottled-In-Bond.
How did you get into spirits and auctions?
Did 50 year old scotch ruin you?
How do you get these rare bottles?
Talk about the legalities of selling and shipping alcohol for an auction house.
How do you transport or ship the bottles?
What do you define as a rare bottle?
How often do you get something in and it's ruined somehow?
How do people react when they bring you a bottle that they think is amazing, but you can't sell it?
How do you spot fakes?
What would happen if you auctioned a counterfeit bottle?
Do you research on the secondary market for pricing? How do you gauge value?
What do you attribute fluctuations in the market to?
Any advice for people wanting to participate in an auction?
Do you still get a thrill when finding rare bottles?
Are there things you won't sell?
What's the record sale?
What's your commission rate?
Who is cooler, Scotch or American whiskey buyers?

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Whiskey Quickie: Corsair Triple Smoke Whiskey Jun 30, 2020

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Corsair Triple Smoke Whiskey. This single malt whiskey is aged for 7 months, 80 proof, and $45 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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259 - Bourbon Trail Tips with Eric Carrico Jun 25, 2020

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Wouldn’t it be nice if someone was able to give you the best tips for planning out your bourbon trail experience? Look no further. In this podcast we cover the distilleries, experiences, and some restaurants you can’t miss. It’s impossible to get to every distillery in a short amount of time, but this episode will give you the scoop on how to navigate the areas of Kentucky to make the most of it.

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This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about a bourbon that is $22.99.
How did you get involved with AirBNBs?
What is the difference between AirBNBs and hotels?
What's a good number of days to spend on the bourbon trail?
When is a good day to take a tour?
How do you recommend distilleries to different groups?
Tell us about the different pods.
Where does Maker's fit in?
What distillery would you hide out in during a zombie apocalypse?
What is the bourbon chase?
What are you thoughts on the bourbon bubble?
Ashford Key Properties: https://www.facebook.com/ashfordkey/

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Whiskey Quickie: Frey Ranch Bourbon Review Jun 23, 2020

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Frey Ranch Bourbon. This 4 year old bourbon is 90 proof and $50 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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258 - Freddie Johnson at the Legends Series Jun 18, 2020

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Freddie Johnson is bourbon. You are going to hear that, among many other praises for one of the most well respected people in the industry. He’s a never short on stories and makes any experience together memorable. Of course, Freddie talks about tours and his impact at Buffalo Trace, but then answers questions about bottle flipping and the secondary market. It's great insight into Sazerac's approach on this issue. Make sure you attend the Kentucky Derby Museum's Legends Series next season.

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This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about the latest deal between Brown-Forman and Sazerac.
Discussion about white dog.
Tell us about giving tours 12 years ago.
Talk about the promise to your father.
How do you customize the tours?
What do the people of Buffalo Trace mean to you?
Do you have to buy your own bottles?
What is your favorite part of a tour?
How do you feel about seeing the high aftermarket prices for Buffalo Trace products?
Do you ever get challenged about your products on the tours?
What do you think about flipping bottles?
What was the most special drink you've shared?

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Whiskey Quickie: New Riff Backsetter Rye & Bourbon Review Jun 16, 2020

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review New Riff Backsetter Rye & Bourbon. Both are 4 years old, 100 proof, and $50 MSRP each. 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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257 - The Best 10 Year Age Stated Bourbon, Knob Creek Picks, and Father’s Day Ideas on Bourbon Community Roundtable #45 Jun 11, 2020

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Today’s roundtable is a potpourri of bourbon questions. We talk about our favorite 10 year age stated bourbons that are readily available. We look into the high aged Knob Creek releases, including the 15 and 12 year, and what this could mean for the private barrel selection program. Then, we talk about some Father’s Day gift ideas that we would like to have. Lastly, we take a moment to look back in time and ask ourselves what we would have done differently if we got into bourbon earlier. This episode is dedicated to raising funds for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Bourbon Pursuit has pledged $1000 to help bring awareness and equality.

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NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: https://www.naacpldf.org/
This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about aliens.
What does your spouse think of your bourbon habit?
What's the best age stated 10 year old bourbon?
15 year Knob Creek is being priced at $100+. What happened to the 15 year picks for $45?
Father's Day is coming up. If you are buying for the bourbon hobbyist, what's the best possible gift to get? What would *you* want?
We all got into this bourbon hobby at different times and learned a lot along the way. If you could go back to the beginning when you got into bourbon, what would you do differently? Aside from buying up every rare bottle on the store shelves.

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