{"title":"Pursuit United","description":"\u003cp\u003ePursuit United is blended, not distilled, and Pursuit names most of its sources. The bourbons come from three states: Bardstown Bourbon Co. in Kentucky, an unnamed Tennessee distillery, and Finger Lakes Distilling in New York. The New York one is wheated, meaning wheat takes rye's usual spot as the second grain, which softens the blend. The ryes pair Bardstown Bourbon Co. with two from Sagamore Spirit in Maryland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRyan Cecil and Kenny Coleman started the Bourbon Pursuit podcast in 2015 and the spirits company in 2018, and they blend and bottle in Louisville. We carry five. Triple Mash Bourbon and Triple Mash Rye are 88 proof. The Double Oaked Bourbon and Rye are 108 proof, with a second round on French oak. The Triple Mash Rye Barrel Proof goes in uncut, over 120 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pursuit-united-double-oaked-bourbon","title":"Pursuit United Double Oaked Bourbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe French oak in this finish sat outside for three years first.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoopers season oak by stacking the cut staves outdoors and letting rain, sun, and time pull out the harsh tannins. Most barrel wood gets a year or two. Pursuit United's Double Oaked Bourbon is finished on French oak staves seasoned for 36 months, then given a medium toast. Pursuit says that finish is where the butterscotch comes from, along with the deep amber color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bourbon going in is a blend of three, from three states. One is from Bardstown Bourbon Co. in Kentucky, one from an unnamed Tennessee distillery, and one from Finger Lakes Distilling in New York. The New York bourbon is wheated, meaning wheat takes rye's usual spot as the second grain, which softens it. The other two are low-rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePursuit Spirits belongs to Ryan Cecil and Kenny Coleman, who started the Bourbon Pursuit podcast in 2015. When this bottle came out in 2024, Cecil explained what they were after: \"As longtime fans of vintage whiskey, we wanted to craft something truly special that gave a nod to the best bottles we've been lucky enough to try.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's 108 proof, so a splash of water won't hurt it, and it makes a rich Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e butterscotch, toffee, toasted marshmallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e butterscotch, vanilla custard, cake frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e cinnamon-spiced baked pear, toasted oak, clove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBottle Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys (low-rye and wheated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash bills: Bardstown Bourbon Co., KY: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley. Tennessee partner: 80% corn, 10% rye, 10% malted barley. Finger Lakes Distilling, NY: 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: French oak staves, seasoned 36 months, medium toast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof \/ ABV: 108 proof \/ 54%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlender: Pursuit Spirits, Louisville, KY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle size: 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"double oaked\" mean here?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the bourbon is blended, it gets a second round of oak contact on French oak staves. It's a finish: extra flavor on top of the bourbon's original aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid Pursuit distill this bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Pursuit is the blender. Cecil and Coleman source the whiskey from Bardstown Bourbon Co., a Tennessee distillery they don't name, and Finger Lakes Distilling, then blend and bottle it in Louisville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it a 700ml bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePursuit moved the whole United line to a custom 700ml bottle in 2025. It holds a little less than a standard 750ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"good-in\"\u003eGood in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pourmore.com\/collections\/bourbon-for-old-fashioned\"\u003ean Old Fashioned\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pursuit Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46604279939226,"sku":"VWS200433529","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/5647\/6250\/files\/pursuit-united-double-oaked-bourbon-home-bar.jpg?v=1793394575"},{"product_id":"pursuit-united-triple-mash-bourbon","title":"Pursuit United Triple Mash Bourbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKentucky, Tennessee, and New York all went into this bottle.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost bourbon on the shelf comes out of a single distillery. Pursuit United Triple Mash Bourbon pulls from three. Bardstown Bourbon Co. in Kentucky and an unnamed partner in Tennessee supply two low-rye bourbons, mostly corn with about 10% rye. Finger Lakes Distilling in New York supplies a wheated bourbon, where wheat takes rye's usual place as the second grain. Count it up and you get four grains: corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheat drinks softer than rye, and low rye means less pepper. At 88 proof, the blend leans sweet and easy, with fried dough and kettle corn on the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRyan Cecil, Pursuit's master blender, started the Bourbon Pursuit podcast with Kenny Coleman in 2015. The two say 10 years of interviews with industry experts taught them the whiskey business. Pursuit doesn't distill these bourbons. It picks barrels from its partners, then blends and bottles them in Louisville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an easy everyday pour, neat or on a rock, and a soft base for an Old Fashioned or a hot toddy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e fried dough, kettle corn, mulling spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e almond croissant, baked apricot, stone fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e cinnamon sugar, cola, a little black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBottle Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys (low-rye and wheated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash bills: Bardstown Bourbon Co., KY: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley. Tennessee partner: 80% corn, 10% rye, 10% malted barley. Finger Lakes Distilling, NY: 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof \/ ABV: 88 proof \/ 44%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlender: Pursuit Spirits, Louisville, KY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle size: 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"wheated bourbon\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBourbon has to be at least 51% corn. The second grain is usually rye, which adds spice. A wheated bourbon uses wheat instead, which makes it softer and rounder. One of the three bourbons in this blend is wheated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Double Oaked Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame three bourbons. Double Oaked is 108 proof and gets a second finish on French oak. Triple Mash is 88 proof with no extra finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is behind Pursuit Spirits?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyan Cecil and Kenny Coleman, who started the Bourbon Pursuit podcast in 2015. They started the spirits company in 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"good-in\"\u003eGood in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pourmore.com\/collections\/bourbon-for-old-fashioned\"\u003ean Old Fashioned\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pourmore.com\/collections\/whiskey-for-hot-toddy\"\u003ea hot toddy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pursuit Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46604281249946,"sku":"VWS200433528","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/5647\/6250\/files\/pursuit-united-triple-mash-bourbon-home-bar.jpg?v=1793394576"},{"product_id":"pursuit-united-triple-mash-rye-barrel-proof","title":"Pursuit United Triple Mash Rye Barrel Proof","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIn 2026 it beat every other category-winning rye at the ASCOT Awards.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASCOT Awards are judged blind. In 2026 this rye took Double Platinum and Best in Category for blends of straight rye, then the overall Rye of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel proof means nobody added water before bottling. The whiskey goes in at whatever strength it came out of the barrels, so the number changes from batch to batch. The label has a box where Pursuit writes each batch's proof by hand. Pursuit also calls it \"uncut and unfiltered.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the same three ryes as the 88-proof Triple Mash Rye: one from Bardstown Bourbon Co. in Kentucky and two from Sagamore Spirit in Maryland. Ryan Cecil, the blender, says he leans on the 52% rye (the one with the most corn) for the higher-proof bottlings because \"it provides more sweetness at higher proofs.\" He says the blend took more than a year to get right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour a small one. At this strength it also makes a big Manhattan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e toasted marshmallow, demerara sugar, citrus marmalade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e marshmallow fluff, crème brûlée crust, blueberry lemon pie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e lemon zest, cardamom, nutmeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBottle Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: A blend of straight rye whiskeys, barrel proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash bills: Bardstown Bourbon Co., KY: 95% rye, 5% malted barley. Sagamore Spirit, MD: 95% rye, 5% malted barley, and 52% rye, 43% corn, 5% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof \/ ABV: Varies by batch: 121.2 to 123.8 proof (60.6% to 61.9%) seen so far. Each label states its batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlender: Pursuit Spirits, Louisville, KY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle size: 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"barrel proof\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whiskey isn't diluted before bottling. Most whiskey gets water added to bring it down to a set proof, like 88 or 100. Barrel proof skips that, so it's stronger and each batch lands at a slightly different number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I add water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTry it neat first, then add a few drops. At over 120 proof, a little water usually brings out more aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the ASCOT Awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA blind-tasted spirits competition founded by whiskey writer Fred Minnick. Rye of the Year is its top rye honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"good-in\"\u003eGood in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pourmore.com\/collections\/whiskey-for-manhattan\"\u003ea Manhattan\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pursuit Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46604281938074,"sku":"VWS200433527","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/5647\/6250\/files\/pursuit-united-triple-mash-rye-barrel-proof-home-bar.jpg?v=1793394576"},{"product_id":"pursuit-united-double-oaked-rye","title":"Pursuit United Double Oaked Rye","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePursuit ran more than 40 oak experiments before settling on this finish.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one they kept is French oak, lightly toasted and then heavily charred, used as a second round of oak on a rye that was already aged. Toasting heats the wood slowly and brings out sweet, bready flavors. Charring burns the surface fast and adds smoke and caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat rye is three whiskeys from two states. One comes from Bardstown Bourbon Co. in Kentucky, and two come from Sagamore Spirit in Maryland. Two of the three are 95% rye. The third is 52% rye with a lot of corn, which rounds off the spice. Kenny Coleman, Pursuit's co-founder, has said the Kentucky-and-Maryland pairing was \"a way to pay homage to two historically significant rye whiskey producing states.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is the same blend Pursuit sells on its own as the 108-proof United Rye. Coleman and Ryan Cecil started the Bourbon Pursuit podcast in 2015, launched the spirits company three years later, and blend all of it in Louisville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 108 proof it holds up in a Manhattan. Neat, give it a minute in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet oak, summer fruit, cherry cobbler, maple candy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e orange peel, mixed berry jam, cola syrup, sweet oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e rye spice, cinnamon stick, charred oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBottle Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: A blend of straight rye whiskeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: No age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash bills: Bardstown Bourbon Co., KY: 95% rye, 5% malted barley. Sagamore Spirit, MD: 95% rye, 5% malted barley, and 52% rye, 43% corn, 5% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: French oak, lightly toasted and heavily charred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof \/ ABV: 108 proof \/ 54%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlender: Pursuit Spirits, Louisville, KY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle size: 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between toasting and charring a barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToast is slow heat that cooks the wood's sugars without burning them. Char is open flame that blackens the surface. This finish uses both on the same French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as the Triple Mash Rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame three ryes, different bottling. The Triple Mash Rye in our store is the 88-proof version, with no second finish. Double Oaked Rye is 108 proof and goes onto French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a 700ml bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePursuit moved the whole United line to a custom 700ml bottle in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"good-in\"\u003eGood in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pourmore.com\/collections\/whiskey-for-manhattan\"\u003ea Manhattan\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pursuit Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46604283936922,"sku":"VWS200433525","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/5647\/6250\/files\/pursuit-united-double-oaked-rye-home-bar.jpg?v=1793394575"},{"product_id":"pursuit-united-triple-mash-rye","title":"Pursuit United Triple Mash Rye","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThis rye uses its youngest whiskey for the fruit.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRyan Cecil, who blends Pursuit United, says the ryes in it run from four to seven years old. He uses the older ones \"for their oak and depth\" and the four- and five-year-olds \"for their vibrant and fruity qualities.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ryes come from two states. Bardstown Bourbon Co. in Kentucky makes one at 95% rye. Sagamore Spirit in Maryland makes the other two: another 95% rye, and one at 52% rye with a lot of corn. Cecil says the 88-proof version uses more of Sagamore's 95% rye, because it carries more fruit at a lower proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCecil runs Pursuit Spirits with Kenny Coleman, his partner from the Bourbon Pursuit podcast they started in 2015. Pursuit blends and bottles this rye in Louisville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 88 proof it's an easy rye to sip neat. The lemon and ginger notes also make it a natural for a hot toddy, and it works in a Manhattan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e vanilla lemon cake, citrus herbal tea, cardamom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e brown sugar, fresh pastry, lemon frosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e ginger candy, baking spice, chamomile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBottle Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: A blend of straight rye whiskeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: No age statement (components 4 to 7 years, per the blender)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash bills: Bardstown Bourbon Co., KY: 95% rye, 5% malted barley. Sagamore Spirit, MD: 95% rye, 5% malted barley, and 52% rye, 43% corn, 5% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof \/ ABV: 88 proof \/ 44%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlender: Pursuit Spirits, Louisville, KY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle size: 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes a whiskey a rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the US, rye whiskey has to be at least 51% rye grain. Two of the three ryes in this blend are 95% rye, and the third is 52%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy blend whiskeys of different ages?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlder whiskey brings more oak and depth. Younger whiskey keeps more bright fruit. Cecil blends four- to seven-year-old ryes to get both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same whiskey as the Barrel Proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame three ryes, in different proportions. The Barrel Proof leans on the 52% rye and isn't cut with water. This one is cut to 88 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"good-in\"\u003eGood in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pourmore.com\/collections\/whiskey-for-manhattan\"\u003ea Manhattan\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pourmore.com\/collections\/whiskey-for-hot-toddy\"\u003ea hot toddy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pursuit Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46604285903002,"sku":"VWS200433524","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/5647\/6250\/files\/pursuit-united-triple-mash-rye-home-bar.jpg?v=1793394576"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/5647\/6250\/collections\/pursuit-united-double-oaked-bourbon-home-bar.jpg?v=1793401053","url":"https:\/\/pourmore.com\/collections\/pursuit-united.oembed","provider":"PourMore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}