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Whiskey Quickie: Legent Bourbon Review May 05, 2020

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Legent Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 94 proof and $35 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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251 - Pairing Country Ham with Bourbon Drams with Steve Coomes Apr 30, 2020

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Bourbon and ham, is that a pairing you would expect? To be honest, neither did I. I’m a sucker for killing a plate of prosciutto at a dinner party, but thanks to our guest Steve Coomes, we’ve discovered a new love for country ham. When done right, the saltiness of the ham just hits all the right spots. We sit down with Steve as he talks to us about a past life as a pizza judge (yes, a pizza judge!) and then we get into hams. The diet of the pigs, curing processes, and even his professional opinion of those ham legs you see hanging inside rickhouses. I think it will surprise you. Of course, it wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t do a bourbon and ham pairing. Try not to salivate too much.

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Bourbon in a Decanter: Does is go bad? https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/does-bourbon-go-bad-in-decanter
This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about Derby.
How did you get into spirits writing?
Tell us about your bourbon and ham parings.
Talk about your culinary background.
How do you judge a pizza?
Tell us about the hams you brought today.
How do you come up with the pairings?
Are the pigs fed a specific diet?
What is the difference in the thickness of country ham and prosciutto.
Tell us about curing.
What sizes do hams come in?
What flavors are you looking for when pairing?
How much does this ham cost?
Where can you buy country ham?
What do you think about hams aging in rickhouses?

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Whiskey Quickie: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A120 Review Apr 28, 2020

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A120. This 12 year old bourbon is 136.6 proof and $60 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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250 - The Future of Bourbon with Eric Gregory, President of the KDA Apr 23, 2020

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The Kentucky Distillers’ Association does more for bourbon in the US than just Kentucky alone. Eric Gregory, the President of the KDA, has been on both sides of the government trying to put the interests of the distillers and consumers first. We talk about his experience with government lobbying and how he revived the organization. What is the future of bourbon? Are distribution laws changing, what will happen with tariffs, and how will the Bourbon Trail maintain growth?

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This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about up and coming writers.
Tell us about your background.
What was it like at the KDA when you first got this job?
What was your first lobbying experience at the KDA?
Any good horse racing tips?
How do you see bourbon growing?
What do you think of the tariffs?
Tell us about the lobbying process.
How do you keep it bipartisan?
When you hear rumblings of new taxes what do you all do?
Tell us about the steps you have taken from the promotional side of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and the Kentucky Bourbon Affair?
How many trail visitors did you have the first year?
Talk about partnerships.
What are some of the weirdest requests you've gotten from people?
Are there other states that look to your organization for guidance?
What is your position on the secondary market?
Why do so many people oppose shipping alcohol?
What do you think about bourbon tourism growth in Bardstown vs. Louisville?

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Whiskey Quickie: Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Review Apr 21, 2020

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength. This non-age stated bourbon is 130-135 proof and around $70 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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BONUS: Cutting Out The Three Tier System with Adam Koenig and Christy Trout Apr 20, 2020

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If you don’t live in Kentucky, you still need to listen because this is the first piece of legislature that could hit your state next. Adam Koenig, State Representative and Chairman for the Licensing and Occupation Committee in the House, and Christy Trout, Lawyer, Former Commissioner the KY Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and Special Counsel to the Speaker of the House, give us a break down of the Kentucky House Bill 415. HB415 is the beginning of dismantling the three tier system. Giving consumers the ability to buy directly from distilleries and producers themselves, putting more money back into the pockets of the distillery. No distributor in the equation AND the distiller also acts as the retailer. Second is shipping. Distilleries, as well as breweries and wineries, can now ship to your doorstep in reciprocal states. Listen to get all the details

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Download the HB415 Summary

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249 - Will COVID-19 Change Bourbon Commerce Laws Forever? Bourbon Community Roundtable #43 Apr 16, 2020

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Today’s podcast, as you guessed it, is a reflection on what’s been happening with COVID-19. The whiskey industry is going to see some big changes. We’ve seen legislation pass as it relates to shipping and delivery of alcohol because it’s deemed an essential part of living and our culture. How long will this trend stick around and will we see this continue when the pandemic is over? Do you want to see more relaxed liquor laws? Lets hear it in the comments.

Show Notes:

This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about grains.
Lots has changed since our last roundtable with COVID-19.
Are people actually drinking more? Or are they just hoarding?
Is distribution down with distilleries producing hand sanitizer?
Will COVID-19 change consumer demand indefinitely with services for shipping and delivery?
KY HB415 has passed. What could this mean for the greater United States?
Should these large corporations that have donated 50k, 500k, or 1M be donating more? Billions in revenue vs a small donation amount in comparison.
When this is all over, what’s the best thing that will come out of COVID-19?

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Whiskey Quickie: Driftless Glen 51 Rye Whiskey Review Apr 14, 2020

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Driftless Glen 51 Rye Whiskey. This non-age stated rye whiskey is 102 proof and $60 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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BONUS: Bourbon Trends in Journalism with Aaron Goldfarb Apr 13, 2020

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In this special bonus podcast, we take a moment to talk to Aaron Goldfarb, whiskey and cocktail journalist and the author of Hacking Whiskey. We talk about his origins and how he got into journalism. The state of NYC at the moment during COVID-19. Then we talk about what led him into covering spirits, his thoughts on the secondary market crackdowns, some of his favorite articles, and where inspiration strikes.

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Hacking Whiskey

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248 - Delivering the Online Bourbon Buying Experience with Cory Rellas, CEO of Drizly Apr 09, 2020

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As we’ve seen with the impacts of COVID-19, it’s now become necessary for the spirits industry to adopt technology and delivery services to stay alive. Cory Rellas, the CEO of Drizly, was on the forefront of this years ago. This podcast dives into their business model and how they are helping stores build a digital infrastructure to sell their goods online and get it into the hands of consumers faster. We hit on all kinds of topics such as their competitors in the market, what shipping laws could mean for Drizly, and if there is an opportunity to extend this business model into cannabis.

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This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about the power of packaging.
What is Drizly?
How did you come up with this idea?
What's the timeline?
What was the state of the industry when you got started?
What were the challenges?
Why did you go through New York early on?
What is your big selling point to retail locations?
Any pricing restrictions to prevent gouging?
Talk about pricing transparency.
How are you using the data you are acquiring?
Are you sharing the data?
Do you have a CRM?
How are the products delivered to the consumer?
How are you dealing with competition?
Are you all interested in getting bought out?
What's the end game?
What happens if shipping laws change?
What is your best selling bourbon?
What are the top 5 selling spirit categories?
What's your favorite bourbon?
How do you work with brands?
What needs to change to get more people buy alcohol online?
Are you lobbying at all?
Is there an opportunity with cannabis?
What would the perfect alcohol market look like?
What's the latest trend?

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