Behind The Pursuit: PursuitPalooza Recap 2026

Another PursuitPalooza is officially in the books. If you’ve never made it out for one, the whole idea is to pull back the curtain and give our listeners a completely immersive experience right here in our backyard, leveraging all the relationships we’ve built over years of running this podcast. This year’s lineup was heavy. We spent the weekend hitting spots like Old Carter, Wild Turkey, Larrikin, and Whiskey Thief—giving everyone access to rare pours, a deep dive into the actual distillation process, and a chance to hang out with some of the best folks in the whiskey community. Plus, we finally christened our new home right on Whiskey Row with a live AMA podcast recording, capped off with an exclusive single barrel selection for the Pursuit Series crew. On today’s episode, we’re recapping the whole chaotic, incredible weekend.Show Notes: Pursuit Palooza Background & History Unique Distillery Visits and Experiences Community Building and Fan Engagement Honey Hog Bourbon Release Reflection Prepping for Kentucky Bourbon Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices