Pursuit Spirits announced the launch of “Between Two Barrels,” an innovative new activation at this year’s Kentucky Bourbon Festival. This exciting program will showcase lightning talks from some of the whiskey world’s most influential content creators, offering festival attendees a unique opportunity to learn from and engage with the personalities they follow online. 

“Between Two Barrels” will be hosted at the Pursuit Spirits booth on both Friday and Saturday of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, featuring 10-15 minute sessions every hour. These concise, impactful presentations will cover a diverse range of bourbon-related topics, from industry history to cocktail crafting. This event is free for all Kentucky Bourbon Festival attendees. 

“We’re so excited to announce Between Two Barrels as a new event in the festival where attendees can listen and meet the whiskey personalities they interact with virtually on a daily basis,” Kenny Coleman, COO of Pursuit Spirits, said in a news release. “As hosts of Bourbon Pursuit, the largest whiskey podcast, we leaned on our relationships with friends in whiskey media to curate great topics. This activation embodies our commitment to education and community within the bourbon world.” 

The lineup of speakers and topics includes: 

• Jacob Kiper (@comingwhiskey): “Origins of the Three Tier System of Distribution” 
• Jack Beguedou (@hood_sommelier): “Spices and Whiskey: A Sensory Experience” 
• Chad and Sara (@itsbourbonnight): “Making Cocktails Easy” 
• Chris Chapanar (@whiskey_noobs): “The Price is Right… Sometimes” 
• TJ Gamble (@brewzle): “Why Are We Trying to Kill Craft Whiskey Distilleries?” 
• Chris Blatner (@urbanbourbonist): “Drinking Less While Still Drinking” 
• Mark Rucker (@the_bourbon_life): “Living The Bourbon Life: Turning A Passion Into a Way of Life” 
• Frank Dobbins (@bourbyourenthusiasm / UPROXX): “From One Mash Bill Many Bourbons Are Born”
• Heather Wibbels (@cocktail_contessa): “Bourbon Women Secrets: Selecting the Perfect Bourbon for Your Cocktail” 
• Tyler Zoller (@louisvillebourbonbuzz): “Whiskey Content Creation 101” 

“We’re delighted to have Pursuit Spirits bring ‘Between Two Barrels’ to our event. This activation aligns perfectly with our goal of providing engaging, educational experiences for bourbon enthusiasts,” Randy Prasse, president and COO of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, said. 

“Between Two Barrels” promises to give attendees the chance to deepen their bourbon knowledge and connect with influential figures in the whiskey community. The full schedule is now available at https://pursuitspirits.com/b2b/. Look for signs inside the festival for the schedule as well. Guests are encouraged to get to the Pursuit Spirits area early to grab an available seat. 

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ABOUT KENTUCKY BOURBON FESTIVAL

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Sept. 13-15, 2024) is a celebration of Kentucky Bourbon and the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown, Kentucky. What began as a Bourbon tasting dinner has grown into a truly authentic experience that brings together bourbon enthusiasts from all over the world. In its 33rd year, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival is one of the Commonwealth’s leading cultural festivals. For more information, visit https://kybourbonfestival.com/.

ABOUT PURSUIT SPIRITS

Founded in 2018 by the creators of the popular podcast Bourbon Pursuit, Pursuit Spirits is rooted in providing an uncommon whiskey experience, created for those who know good whiskey. Today, Pursuit Spirits offers award-winning small-batch bourbon and rye whiskeys with Pursuit United as well as their single barrel product, Pursuit Series. For more information, please visit www.pursuitspirits.com.