Episodios

  • 513 - Buying Barrels and Waiting with Amine Karaoud of Old Louisville Whiskey Company

    513 - Buying Barrels and Waiting with Amine Karaoud of Old Louisville Whiskey Company
    May 8 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Amine Karaoud, the founder behind Old Louisville Whiskey Company. Amine's path is unorthodox, transitioning from a safe career in engineering to living a life behind the counter of a struggling liquor store in Old Louisville. At that store, he learned about the business and how to navigate the three tier system. He also had some foresight where he took profits from the store and started buying barrels at MGP years ago but he didn't know what to do with them. Fast forward a few years, he's got a healthy stock of double digit aged barrels and an idea of creating a new brand. His past life with the retail ingrained a sense of hospitality which is one of the reasons why he has fostered a community that grabs up all his releases. Show Notes: What inspired your move from engineering to the whiskey industry? How did you revitalize the liquor store you took over? What obstacles did you encounter while launching your whiskey brand? Can you elaborate on your barrel sourcing strategy? Why did you choose to build your own distillery instead of using co-packers? What role does community engagement play in your business? Insights into your blending process and the importance of mash bills. How has your retail experience influenced your whiskey offerings? Any tips for budding distillers or liquor store owners? Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 4 m
  • Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19-Year-Old Wheat Whiskey Review

    Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19-Year-Old Wheat Whiskey Review
    May 6 2025
    On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey. This 19 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $300 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 m
  • TWiB: National Bourbon Week Events, Changes President's Choice and Woodford, Star Trek Spirits and Stellum Collaborate

    TWiB: National Bourbon Week Events, Changes President's Choice and Woodford, Star Trek Spirits and Stellum Collaborate
    May 2 2025
    It's This Week in Bourbon for May 2nd, 2025. National Bourbon Week in Bardstown releases event schedule, Derby Week insider announcements from Brown Forman, and Star Trek Spirits and Stellum collaborate on new whiskeys.Show Notes: Brown Forman changes President's Choice and New Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye. Kentucky Bourbon Festival weekend passes are sold out. National Bourbon Week announces full event schedule, June 9-15, 2025. Oaklore Distilling Co. releases Oaklore Four Grain Bourbon nationwide, 92 proof, $69.99. WOODINVILLE WHISKEY releases Tequila Finish Bourbon, 100 proof, $69.99. Quest’s End Whiskey unveils Quest’s End Druid, rum & vermouth finish, $149.99. Star Trek Spirits & Stellum Spirits release limited edition Romulan whiskeys, $79 each. Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 m
  • 512 - When Do Age Statements Matter? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #105

    512 - When Do Age Statements Matter? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #105
    May 1 2025
    We're coming together and we're talking about age statements. Wild Turkey 101 is making its 8 year return for the first time since 1992. But I really wanted to pose a question of when do age statements really matter? You see all kinds of brands that are very successful without age statements, namely coming from Brown Forman with the likes of Old Forrester and with Woodford Reserve. Even the most famous bourbon on the planet, Blanton's, doesn't have an age statement. So when do age statements matter? Show Notes: Wild Turkey 101 is making an 8 year return When do age statements matter? Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 12 m
  • Whiskey Quickie: Silk Velvet Whiskey Review

    Whiskey Quickie: Silk Velvet Whiskey Review
    Apr 29 2025
    On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Silk Velvet Whiskey. This 6 year old bourbon is 107 proof and $80 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 m
  • TWiB: 2 Court Cases Battle Over Spirits Shipping, Larrakin Rosewater Bourbon, Ducks Unlimited and World Whiskey Society

    TWiB: 2 Court Cases Battle Over Spirits Shipping, Larrakin Rosewater Bourbon, Ducks Unlimited and World Whiskey Society
    Apr 25 2025
    It's This Week in Bourbon for April 25th, 2025. 2 court cases battle over the commerce clause for sprits shipping, Larrakin releases Rosewater Bourbon, and Ducks Unlimited and World Whiskey Society team up for a bourbon release.Show Notes: Kentucky Distillers’ Association welcomes Left Bank Bourbon as newest member. Nearest Green Distillery launches The Fifty-Six Society membership club. California distillery sues New York over out-of-state shipping restrictions. Federal judge rejects New York whiskey maker's challenge to Washington rule. Four Branches Bourbon appoints Gregg Snyder as strategic advisor. Larrikin Bourbon Co. releases Rosewater Bourbon, proofed with rosewater. Ducks Unlimited & World Whiskey Society release limited-edition whiskeys. Kentucky Senator Bourbon releases The John Edwards Release, 107 proof, $119.99. BHAKTA Spirits releases BHAKTA 2011 Bourbon, Armagnac cask finish, 111 proof, $149. Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m
  • 511 - Canadian Whiskey Is Hot Again with Zach and Nick Taylor of Found North

    511 - Canadian Whiskey Is Hot Again with Zach and Nick Taylor of Found North
    Apr 24 2025
    Every year we get to talk to a brand that has started to captivate the market and I can't stop seeing Found North pop up all over my feeds. Founders and brothers Zach and Nick Taylor join the show to talk about how they found a product-market fit. They did it the right way by finding really high quality Canadian whiskey, double digit age statements, and appeal to the cask strength chasers with high proof whiskey. Show Notes: Journey of Zach and Nick Taylor into the whiskey industry Transitioning from tech startups to whiskey entrepreneurship Challenges and milestones in launching Found North Importance of age statements and high-proof Canadian whiskey Insights on blending techniques and flavor innovation Marketing strategies focused on authenticity and consumer engagement Community building and the role of word-of-mouth in whiskey promotion Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 11 m
  • Whiskey Quickie: Bomberger's PFG (Precision Fine Grain 2025) Review

    Whiskey Quickie: Bomberger's PFG (Precision Fine Grain 2025) Review
    Apr 22 2025
    On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bomberger's PFG. This non-age stated bourbon is 100.2 proof and $140 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 m
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