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Bourbon Pursuit

Bourbon Pursuit
Bourbon
Pursuit Spirits
Whiskey
Uncle Nearest
Kentucky
Whiskey Riot Festival
Maker's Mark
Bourbon Whiskey
Heaven Hill
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Old Forester
Angel's Envy
Old Fitzgerald
Craft Distilleries
Buffalo Trace
Craft Distillers
Bourbon Industry
Louisville
Four Roses
Tennessee Whiskey

The Official Podcast of Bourbon! The best in news, reviews and interviews with people making the bourbon whiskey industry happen. Join hosts Kenny Coleman, Ryan Cecil, and Fred Minnick as they talk with prominent guests and provide insight on American whiskey 3 times a week. Catch all new episodes every Thursday with special Whiskey Quickie reviews on Tuesday and get caught up on bourbon news with... more

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Latest Episodes

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It's This Week in Bourbon for July 31st 2026. 24th class of inductees into the prestigious Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame have been announced, More tariff wars resume, and Bardstown Bourbon Company is launching Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finish Whiskey... more

On this week’s Bourbon Community Roundtable, our panel is tackling two massive seismic shockwaves rattling the very foundation of the spirits world. We jump straight into the first major headline: the shocking closure of Moonshine University. We brea... more

Heaven Hill’s Deatsville Commemorative Release had us excited from the first nose with dark cherry, chocolate, leather, and classic sweet oak. But did the palate and finish live up to the legendary warehouse hype?

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Recent Guests

Ashley Frey
Co-founder of Frey Ranch, branding and packaging lead
Frey Ranch
Episode: 576 - Betting the Farm on Frey Ranch Bourbon with Colby and Ashley Frey
Colby Frey
CEO and whiskey farmer at Frey Ranch
Frey Ranch
Episode: 576 - Betting the Farm on Frey Ranch Bourbon with Colby and Ashley Frey
Prav Saraff
Director of All Operations at OneWest DuPont and Dream Spirits
Dream Spirits / OneWest DuPont
Episode: 574 - The 1995 Gamble That Changed D.C. Whiskey with Prav Saraff of Dream Spirits
Brent Elliott
Brent Elliott
Four Roses (Master Distiller)
Episode: 573 - What's Next with Four Roses? on BourbonCommunity Roundtable #120
Rebecca Estes
VP of Marketing and Sales
Mr. P Express
Episode: 572 - The Logistics of Bourbon with Rebecca Estes of Mister P Express
Craig Beam
Master Distiller, Jackson Purchase Distillery
Jackson Purchase Distillery
Episode: 571 - How Dinner Table Conversations Change Bourbon Forever with Craig Beam of Jackson Purchase
Tim Richardson
Team member involved in bottling operations
Pursuit Spirits
Episode: Behind The Pursuit: Don’t Ask Us About Bottling
Chase from Nulu
Industry peer involved in bottling/batch production
Nulu
Episode: Behind The Pursuit: Don’t Ask Us About Bottling
Tom Blandford
Industry consultant helping with bottling line and process optimization
Independent consultant
Episode: Behind The Pursuit: Don’t Ask Us About Bottling

Hosts

Kenny Coleman
Host of Bourbon Pursuit; multiple listings across episodes indicating primary on-air presence with Ryan Cecil and Fred Minnick.
Ryan Cecil
Co-host and frequent on-air presence; central in discussions, news roundups, and roundtables.
Fred Minnick
Guest/Contributor; adds expert commentary and author perspective; involved with Above the Char and Bourbon Pursuit.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Stop whining

    Instead of complaining about ads, fast forward like everyone else does. Great podcast btw.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buckaroo41
    United States2 months ago
  • Enough Ads

    Nothing but ads. Ten minutes of drivel about what youre going to do and not enough doing. No more bro speak as well

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    austineats
    United States2 months ago
  • Best of the Best

    Informative, Fun, Funny and Interesting. Superb podcast with truly knowledgeable hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill Beb
    United States4 months ago
  • Neat

    Whiskey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doggiekaynine
    United States5 months ago
  • My favorite Podcast

    I don’t listen to any podcast more than Kenny and Ryan 🥃🥃

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikey Sy
    United States5 months ago

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Guest lineup and industry insight are consistently strong, though some episodes draw mixed feedback on certain topics.
Listeners praise the hosts for knowledge and entertaining banter.
Episodes are informative and accessible for both beginners and veterans.

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#21
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Apple Podcasts
#104
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#106
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#124
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#32
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#225
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

576 - Betting the Farm on Frey Ranch Bourbon with Colby and Ashley Frey
Q: How did you get into distilling and what were the early steps?
We began legally distilling in 2006 with an experimental license, built our first stills ourselves, and iterated through 2013 when regulations allowed major steps forward; we designed our own hybrid Vendome stills to balance volume and quality.
574 - The 1995 Gamble That Changed D.C. Whiskey with Prav Saraff of Dream Spirits
Q: How did the initial store purchase come about and what risk did your father take?
He took a high-interest credit card loan to buy the store in 1995, driven by a vision to build something meaningful rather than accepting a safer, conventional path. That risk was the catalyst for years of growth and the invention of a differentiated, high-end retail model.
570 - Bourbon Myths with Kevin Carlson
Q: Is the daily drinker dead?
The panel largely agrees that for casual consumers there is still a daily-drinker dynamic, but the idea of a universal daily drinker has faded as shelves diversify and offer many options.
567 - The Engineering Secrets Behind Your Favorite Bourbon with Pete Kamer
Q: How did Pete transition from traditional methods to more automated processes in distillation?
He explains the gradual move from manual valve operations to electronic controls and computer-based systems, which allowed tighter process control and closer adherence to targets, while still valuing the operator's sensory input for final adjustments.
564 - Matt Pittman on Investing and Cowboys
Q: How did the Meat Church brand end up collaborating with Pursuit Spirits?
Matt explains that the collaboration grew from a mutual respect for each other's communities, with Pursuit seeing the value in cross-promoting barbecue and bourbon to blend fan bases and create new product opportunities.

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This show centers bourbon industry news, deep-dive interviews with distillers, brand founders, and industry insiders, plus practical retail and marketing insights. Listeners get a blend of historical context, production lore, and market trends, often wrapped in approachable banter and roundtable-style discussions. A standout is the consistent mix of technical distilling insights, strategic industry analysis, and appetizing tasting notes, making it useful for professionals seeking both hard information and entertaining commentary. The format frequently features timely news rounds, creator-driven product collaborations, and community-focused events that broaden understanding of bourbon culture and business strategy.

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1. Ashley Frey
2. Colby Frey
3. Prav Saraff
4. Brent Elliott
5. Rebecca Estes
6. Craig Beam
7. Tim Richardson
8. Chase from Nulu

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