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Whiskey Review: Pursuit United

We review Pursuit United, a bourbon blended from whiskey of three different American distilleries and tied to Bourbon Pursuit, a popular American whiskey podcast.

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Pursuit United

Tasting Notes

About:

A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys ages 4-5 years old from Kentucky, New York, and Tennessee; 108 proof; about $65.
Appearance:
More yellowish cold than red or copper-toned. Like a light tan. Newish oak plank flooring.
Nose:
I want to say rich caramel, and maybe there’s a little of that. But I also get some lemongrass, a little bit herbal. Like one of those natural cleaners? The ones that you think are cleaning but really aren’t cleaning but they smell kind of good so you don’t have to burn a candle after you clean? Nothing too astringent but a soft mellowness. Subsequent whiffs did bring more common bourbon smells to mind, such as brown sugar and Nilla wafers.
Palate:
Sweet and rich. Not overwhelming. Juicy and robust. Smooth as heck! It tastes like how a bourbon should. A marshmallow, toasted perfectly, not burned. Sugar cookies, hot out the oven. Cream soda but not too sweet. This is a sipper. You want to take your time and enjoy it but there is also no pretense here. I drank it neat, but maybe an ice cube wouldn’t hurt—but don’t wait too long, you don’t want to distill the richness very much.
Finish:
Comments:
Really well done. I’m very impressed. Not surprised, though. I’m glad this will stick around, and I believe it will. But–and, sorry–it’s still not going to get me to listen to a podcast (my second-most loathed form of media, right after TED Talks).

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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