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227 - Catching up with the Johns of Smooth Ambler Nov 14, 2019

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John Little and John Foster of Smooth Ambler are good friends of the show. We’ve had them on before and they’ve been doing a lot of stuff recently to keep their audiences engaged. They have a new video series, divulge their plans for future whiskey production, and talk about their latest launch of their MGP based Old Scout. Tune in to hear their take on what’s happened to American Whiskey in the past 2 years.

Show Notes:

KDA Press Release: https://kybourbon.com/2-barrels-for-every-kentuckian-distillers-top-9-million-barrels-for-first-time-in-modern-era/
This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about blind tastings.
Tell us about your video series on YouTube.
What's been happening in the past two years?
When are you going to use the new make?
What is the game plan for Rye?
What's the plan for the American Whiskey?
Let's talk about sourced whiskey.
Do you see Big Level as always evolving?
Do you consider yourselves a craft distiller?
What impact has Smooth Ambler made in West Virginia?
What's the Whiskey Wagon?
What benefits have you experienced from the Pernod Ricard deal?
Where does the name Smooth Ambler come from?

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Whiskey Quickie: Blanton's Straight from the Barrel Bourbon Review Nov 12, 2019

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Blanton's Straight from the Barrel Bourbon. It's non-age stated, barrel strength, and import only. 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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226 - EXCLUSIVE: Confessions of a Bourbon Counterfeiter Nov 07, 2019

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In this Bourbon Pursuit exclusive, listen to a story from an admitted bourbon counterfeiter. This episode dives into the motives, operation, and recourse of a bourbon counterfeiter. Listen to how an addiction contributed to a cycle of refilling empty bottles and reselling them on the secondary markets and the ultimate price he had to pay. We hope this interview will serve as a lesson for not only folks connected with these circles, but also for whiskey producers to implement new packaging to protect their consumers.

DISCLOSURE: As a part of the agreement to come on the show, we are not revealing the identity of our guest as he wishes to remain anonymous. Any comments regarding the guest’s name will be deleted and anything shared is not factual and is considered libel.

Show Notes:

This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about online alcohol sales.
How did you get into the bourbon market?
When did you start thinking about counterfeiting?
What made it easy to counterfeit?
Why aren't you in jail?
How were you caught?
What happened when you got caught by the community?
Why did you not turn yourself in?
Did you feel remorse or just bad because you got caught?
How many counterfeit bottles did you create?
How long have you been selling counterfeits?
Did you ever counterfeit a Van Winkle?
What was the fall out after you were caught?
What kind of threatening phone calls did you receive?
What was it like facing your family?
Are you still with your wife?
How can someone spot a fake?
What did you refill with?
Now that some time has passed, how are things going?
Did you ever talk to any other counterfeiters?
Did you consider it fun?
Did you need the money?
Are you starting to move on?
Have your parents been able to look past the situation?
How much revenue did you make?
How were your kids affected?
What would you say to someone thinking about counterfeiting?
What did your friends think?
What if you didn't get caught? Would it be worth the money?
Would you ever try to counterfeit again?

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Whiskey Quickie: Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Cask Proof Review Nov 05, 2019

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Cask Proof. This non-age stated cask strength rye whiskey comes from Virginia, is 116 proof, and $90 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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225 - Talk Turkey, Rye Entrants, Bourbon Values, and AirBNB on Bourbon Community Roundtable #38 Oct 31, 2019

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The Bourbon Community Roundtable is back with talk about Turkey, Rare Breed Rye and more rye whiskey coming to market. We then look at the landscape and ask ourselves “is bourbon priced fairly in today’s market?” because we often get blamed for calling bourbon undervalued. We wrap the show talking about the Jim Beam AirBNB as a potential PR stunt.

Show Notes:

This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about blending.
What do you think about Wild Turkey's new online videos called Talk Turkey with Matthew McConaughey? Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM3duQSIU3U
Let's talk Rare Breed Rye.
Do you think Elijah Craig will come out with barrel proof rye?
What about Elijah Craig Rye not being released in some states?
Can distilleries really come out with more expressions?
Who here thinks bourbon has been over or undervalued in its category and why?
Do we need that million dollar bottle for bourbon?
Who here thinks we are a problem?
Let's discuss some research on the growth of American whiskey.
Report from ResearchAndMarkets.com: https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/4849286/american-whiskey-market-by-type-bourbon?utm_source=BW&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_code=f832dw&utm_campaign=1311293+-+American+%2416.8+Billion+Whiskey+Market+to+2025%3a+Focus+on+Bourbon%2c+Tennessee%2c+Rye+Whiskey&utm_exec=chdo54prd
What do you think about renting Jim Beam’s Historic Kentucky Home on Airbnb? https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/vacation-rentals/jim-beam-bourbon-historic-kentucky-home-airbnb
Thanks to Blake from bourbonr.com and Jordan from BreakingBourbon.com for joining.

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Whiskey Quickie: Four Roses Small Batch Select Review Oct 29, 2019

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Four Roses Small Batch Select. This 6-7 year old bourbon comes in at 104 proof and a $55 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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224 - 2019 Bottled-in-Bond Showdown Oct 24, 2019

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Bottled-in-Bond. It’s one of the revolutionary moments of American history, but has also become near and dear to many bourbon drinkers with good reason. We covered the in and outs of bottled-in-bond with Bernie Lubbers back on Episode 089 and it's part of our Bourbon 101 podcasts. Since we know why bottled-in-bond is important, it’s time to find out who Bourbon Pursuit is going to claim as the best bottled in bond bourbon in 2019! We blind sample our way through 12 heavy weight contenders and put them in the Bottled-in-Bond Showdown. Who is going to be crowned champion? Listen and find out.

Show Notes:

Elijah Craig Launching Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3wt1feHdlZ/
Amazon Gin: https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2019/10/21/Amazon-launches-its-own-spirits-brand-Tovess
This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about premium pricing.
What is Bottled-in-Bond?
Blind tasting of the following (in no particular order):
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7yr
Henry McKenna Single Barrel Bottled-in-Bond
George Dickel Bottled-in-Bond
Old Bardstown Bottled-in-Bond
Old Grand Dad Bottled-in-Bond
1792 Bottled-in-Bond
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Jim Beam Bottled-in-Bond
JW Dant Bottled-in-Bond
Early Times Bottled-in-Bond
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond

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Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond Review Oct 22, 2019

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond. This 7 year old bourbon comes in at 100 proof and a $40 MSRP. Let us know what you think in the comments. Cheers!

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223 - From Liquor Store to Distillery with Ken Lewis of New Riff Oct 17, 2019

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New Riff is a name that has become synonymous with bourbon lovers. You may have recalled our conversation with Jay Erisman, Vice President, back on Episode 072, but this time we get to speak with Owner, Ken Lewis, who drives a bunch of the decision making behind the company. It feels like an episode of How I Built This as we get to hear Ken’s story. From owning and hustling liquor stores to eventually selling all that to start a distillery, hiring some great people, and having a few strokes of good luck to put him in the position where he is today. Then we also get to hear about his thoughts on stickers and some future plans he has in store for New Riff as well.

Show Notes:

Jim Beam’s Historic Kentucky Home on Airbnb: https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/vacation-rentals/jim-beam-bourbon-historic-kentucky-home-airbnb
This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about the top 5 states for bourbon besides Kentucky.
What is your title?
Tell us about your entrepreneurial spirit.
How did you get into the alcohol business?
How did you end up in Northern Kentucky?
Do you have any regrets getting rid of your stores?
How did you decide to sell Party Source and start a distillery?
How did you get interested in bourbon?
When was your first taste of bourbon?
How did you find the team to get the business off the ground?
How did you chose the mash bills?
Tell us about the O.K.I. days.
Do you still do contract distilling?
So why did you release the bourbon at 4 years?
How is such a young product so good?
How did you get such a great location?
What are your future plans for the bourbon?
Tells us about the balboa rye.
What do you think of the single barrel stickers?

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Whiskey Quickie: Charbay R5 Lot No. 5 Review Oct 15, 2019

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Charbay R5 Lot No. 5. This hop flavored whiskey comes in at 99 proof and a $60 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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