Pursuit United Barrel Proof Triple Mash Rye Whiskey
Barrel proof (batch-varying; typically ~120–122 proof) | 700mL | Uncut & unfiltered | Three straight rye mash bills — Pursuit United Barrel Proof Triple Mash Rye is the Bourbon Pursuit podcast founders' rye blend bottled at full cask strength: three distinct straight rye whiskeys (Bardstown Bourbon Company 95% rye / 5% malted barley; Sagamore Spirit 95% rye / 5% malted barley; Sagamore Spirit 52% rye / 43% corn / 5% malted barley — per the bottle's side label, as reported by reviewers), blended and bottled by Pursuit Spirits in Louisville, Kentucky. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Pursuit Spirits was founded by Bourbon Pursuit podcast hosts Ryan Cecil and Kenny Coleman, who turned a decade of whiskey-geek credibility into a blending house. The "United" line blends sourced straight whiskeys from multiple distilleries — Pursuit blends; it does not distill — and "Triple Mash" means three distinct rye mash bills in one bottle, with the details printed on the side label. This Barrel Proof version is the same blend bottled uncut and unfiltered at whatever proof the barrel dictates (proofs vary by batch — do not expect an exact number). The whole Pursuit United line now ships in a custom 700ml silk-screened bottle (2025 refresh) — 700mL is correct, not a data error. Nose runs to toasted marshmallow, dark sugar, citrus peel, baking spice, white pepper, raisin, and bitter chocolate; the palate brings crème brûlée crust, rye spice, candied citrus, and rich grain sweetness; the finish is long and warming. Among barrel-proof ryes, the three-mash-bill transparency is the standout.
Tasting notes
Nose: toasted marshmallow, dark sugar, citrus peel, baking spice, white pepper, sweetened cereal grain, raisin, bitter chocolate. Palate: crème brûlée crust, rye spice, candied citrus, rich grain sweetness. Finish: long, warming; spice, citrus zest, soft oak. (Per retailer/reviewer tasting notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Barrel proof (batch-varying) — 700mL, uncut & unfiltered
- Three distinct straight rye mash bills, side-label transparent
- Blended and bottled by Pursuit Spirits, Louisville, Kentucky
- Custom 700mL silk-screened bottle (2025 line refresh)
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat with a few drops of water — at barrel proof, water opens the candied citrus and dark sugar.
Frequently asked questions
What proof is this?
It is barrel proof, so the proof varies by batch (documented batches around 120–124 proof). The listing names no batch — expect variation.
Is it really 700mL?
Yes — Pursuit United moved its entire line to a custom 700ml bottle in a May 2025 packaging refresh.
What does "triple mash" mean?
Three distinct straight rye mash bills blended together, with the details printed on the bottle's side label.
Does Pursuit distill it?
No — Pursuit Spirits is a blending house (founded by the Bourbon Pursuit podcast hosts); the components are sourced straight rye whiskeys.