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...
498 - The Silent Wolf of Whiskey: Remembering Richard Wolf with Monica Wolf
Over the years I've been very fortunate to talk to some great minds in this industry. I remember years ago when Pursuit Spirits was very young making some phone calls looking for particular barrels. One of the calls I made was to Richard Wolf. As a general consumer, you have no idea who he is but Richard was at the forefront of the consulting and barrel broker game for decades. Years later, I got to meet his daughter Monica who is putting her own stamp on the whiskey world behind many NDP brands you see on the shelf today. Monica is one of those people that likes to stick behind the scenes and politely turned down my requests to come on the show. However, when I heard about the passing of her dad, I let the dust settle and came to her with the idea that she should come on the show and talk about her dad's legacy and all the influence he had on the industry that not many people knew about. I'm glad she did because this is one of those rare times we get to reflect on days past.
Show Notes:
Legacy of Richard Wolfe
Monica's Journey in the Whiskey Industry
The Birth of the Spirits Group
Navigating Challenges and Building a Business
The Impact of Family and Mentorship
The Importance of Connections in Bourbon
Navigating the Whiskey Business Landscape
Building a Portfolio of Brands
Establishing a Bottling and Blending Facility
The Journey of Growth and Legacy
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Whiskey Quickie: Preservation Estate Pot Distilled Wheated Bourbon Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Preservation Estate Pot Distilled Wheated Bourbon. This 6 year old bourbon is 114.6 proof and $130 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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TWiB: Brown-Forman Makes Sweeping Cuts, TTB Authorizes New Bottle Sizes, Woodford Double Double Oaked National Debut
It's This Week in Bourbon for January 17th, 2025. Brown-Forman makes sweeping cuts across the organization and closes its cooperage, The TTB authorizes 13 new additional standard bottle sizes, and Woodford double double oak makes a national debut.Show Notes:
Brown-Forman restructures leadership and operations for $70M cost savings
Rebecca Jago departs The Last Drop Distillers after 10+ years
TTB expands standards of fill for wine and spirits containers
Landry’s Inc. files trademark infringement lawsuit against Landry Distillery
Kentucky corn farmers receive $2.8M initiative for regenerative practices
Silverbelly Whiskey welcomes Mattie Jackson as Master Blender
Heritage Distilling launches IPO and embraces Bitcoin for payments
Yellowstone Bourbon named official partner of Ragnar Relay 2025
InvestBev and Saga Spirits partner on 8-figure barrel financing deal
Scottish Minister highlights whisky trade importance to US President Trump
Raconteur Rye launches Miz Kiss Batch 3 featuring Mizunara finish
Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon goes national at $199.99
Old Forester releases 1910 Extra Old limited edition for $65
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497 - How Will Bourbonism Grow in 2025 with Michael Fetter of Louisville Tourism
Tourism is booming in Louisivlle around bourbon. That's why we have our own spot on Whiskey Row opening in April of 2025 but I'm like many of you and I get skeptical because I want to know some of the real numbers. It's a good thing I'm still friends with my former college roommate because my buddy Michael Fetter works with Louisville Tourism who tracks the data of how tourism dollars are spent in this city. WIthout giving away too much, it doesn't look like tourism is slowing down anytime soon.
Show Notes:
The Bourbon Boom in Louisville
Michael Fetter's Journey in Tourism
Marketing Louisville as a Bourbon Destination
Challenges in Hotel Capacity and Air Travel
Future of Bourbon Tourism and Direct Flights
\The Birth of Bourbon Country
Marketing Bourbon Tourism
Funding and Economic Impact of Tourism
Balancing Bourbon and Derby Tourism
The Role of Influencers in Tourism
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Whiskey Quickie: Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Heritage Barrel Rye Review
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Heritage Barrel Rye. This non-age stated rye is 100 proof and $75 MSRP (375ml). 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.
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 This Week in Bourbon on Friday.
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