Pursuit Spirits with Kenny Coleman at Pinnacle
The Central Ohio Whiskey Society kicked off 2026 with an exceptional meeting. Over 100 attendees, many new members, were treated to an outstanding presentation by Kenny Coleman.
Kenny, the co-founder of Pursuit Spirits and the voice behind the Bourbon Pursuit podcast, kicked off the festivities by sharing his deep-rooted connection to the area. Born in Pickerington to a family so dedicated to the Buckeyes that their basement bar is tiled in “OSU,” Kenny’s visit was less of a corporate presentation and more of a homecoming. He shared the evolution of his journey from recording podcasts in a basement to becoming one of the “cooks in the kitchen” at major distilleries, blending custom mash bills for his own brand.
The evening was defined by high-proof pours and even higher spirits. Between the laughter and the camaraderie that defines our society, attendees were treated to a masterclass in transparency and flavor. From the sweet, “dessert-in-a-glass” notes of the Double Oak Bourbon to the rare, sandalwood-tinged finish of the Kodama Mizunara, the meeting was a perfect celebration of how far the whiskey industry has come. It was a night of great whiskey, better stories, and a shared passion for the spirit of the season.
