Bourbon Pursuit

210 - Oversaturated Private Barrel Selections with Michael Gallier

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about private barrel selections being the new unicorns on this show all the time. But it begs the question, are we seeing so many private pick...

Whiskey Quickie: Peerless Rye 3 Year Review

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Peerless Distilling Company's 3 Year Old Rye Whiskey. This single barrel rye whiskey came from ...

209 - Warehouse Fires and Heaven Hill’s Bottled in Bond Relaunch on Bourbon Community Roundtable #34

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A warehouse disaster is a large concern for the bourbon industry, but some people in the community make jokes and laugh at the situation. Should this ...

208 - Top Chef of Bourbon with Chef Newman Miller

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a fan of good bourbon, then you're likely a fan of good food too. Today's guest is the intersection of those two, combining a culinary backg...

207 - A Rare Breed, Jimmy Russell of Wild Turkey

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest needs no introduction. He is one the most iconic living figures in bourbon today. He’s been on episodes 77, 105, and 175. He’s eve...

206 - What Impact Will Marijuana Have on the Bourbon Industry? With David Ozgo, Chief Economist at Distilled Spirits Council, and Clay Busch, Vice President of Heavy Grass

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You can't discount the impact marijuana is currently having on states that have legalized recreational use. There's now more research and funding look...

205 - Facebook Rule Changes and What’s Next with Marianne Eaves on Bourbon Community Roundtable #33

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A jam packed episode. The first half is focused on the the largest Facebook group known for buying, selling, and trading bourbon and it’s encounter ...

204 - Fostering Diversity and Building Experiences with Peggy Noe Stevens, Master Taster and Experiential Expert

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Peggy Noe Stevens is an encyclopedia of great information about many bourbon brands. You may not know it, but she's one of the biggest influencers beh...

203 - Weather and Whiskey with Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This guest gets more TV face time than The Bachelorette. He has built up a big fan base among weather geeks and now Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel...

202 - What if there was a Legal Secondary Market? with Nate Shue

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What if there was a legalized secondary market? Some may argue there is with new vintage laws being introduced around the country, but then there is t...

201 - Old Forester's State of the Union with Campbell Brown, President of Old Forester

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Campbell Brown, President and Managing Director of Old Forester is back on the show. If you've been a long time listener, you may have remembered him ...

200 - Juleps, MGP Chasers, and High Dollar NAS on Bourbon Community Roundtable #32

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are Mint Juleps the problem child of bourbon cocktails? We examine the Mint Julep and it’s impact on history and give our novice commentary on horse...

199 - The Future Faces of Wild Turkey with Bruce Russell and JoAnn Street

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Russell and JoAnn Street both know their Wild Turkey distillation and family history like the back of their hand. Both have been brand ambassado...

198 - The Stave is the Rave with Peggy Noe Stevens

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all know wood influences bourbon, but to what degree? This episode explores both natural and human impact to understand the chemical breakdown of w...

197 - Bourbon Society Showdown

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How should a successful bourbon club function? Are there annual dues that go towards hosted events or is it completely unstructured where all business...

196 - Kickstarter, Flavor Packets, and Retail Single Barrels on Bourbon Community Roundtable #31

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The roundtable is back at it again, but this time we are joined by David Jennings of RareBird101 and Wade Woodard of tater-talk to discuss some topics...

195 - Theirs vs Ours, Comparing Private Barrel Selections Against Standard Offerings with Chris Zaborowski at the Kentucky Bourbon Affair

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Zaborowski put Westport Whiskey & Wine on the map with their very large tasting bar and plenty of private picks. This session was recorded at th...

194 - Going Down the Rabbit Hole with Kaveh Zamanian, Founder of Rabbit Hole Distillery

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a new bourbon brand is tough, especially when you are in the backyard of the biggest dogs in the industry. However, Kaveh Zamanian saw a hole...

193 - Distilling Whiskey with Hops, Marko Karakasevic of Charbay

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Charbay is changing things up. To be a Master Distiller in the Karakasevic family, you must meet or exceed your predecessors ability. Marko decided to...

192 - Moonshiners, Jim Beam Legent, and Weller Full Proof on Bourbon Community Roundtable #30

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The roundtable welcomes Jackie James, of @JackieJames on IG and Creator of HerWhiskey.com, as a panelist this week. We talk with Tim Jones about his n...

191 - Blending Your Way to a Brand with Trey and Chet Zoeller of Jefferson's Bourbon

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trey Zoeller makes his return and we are also joined by his father, Chet Zoeller. We go back in time, before Jefferson's Bourbon was established, to s...

190 - The Store Pick King with Jamie Farris of Lincoln Road

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Farris might be known as The Store Pick King. Lincoln Road out of Hattiesburg, MS is a hidden gem for those in the know. Depending on the day, J...

189 - Turkey Tell All with Master Distiller Eddie Russell of Wild Turkey

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Russell from Wild Turkey needs no introduction. He’s one of the most honest Master Distillers in the industry and tells it like it is. This ep...

188 - Supreme Court Fueling the Bourbon Boom on Bourbon Community Roundtable #29

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Will the U.S Supreme Court completely change alcohol sales across the country? The case of The Ketchum Family and Total Wine vs the State of Tennessee...

187 - Whiskey Smackdown with WWE Superstar Aiden English

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Rehwoldt, or better known as WWE Superstar Aiden English, is finding a passion in bourbon with WrestlingWithWhiskey Instagram and YouTube series....

186 - Michter's Masters with Pam Heilmann and Andrea Wilson

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We have both Masters from Michter's today. Andrea Wilson was a guest back on Episode 47, and she makes her return with a new role as Master of Matura...

185 - Famous Staves with Brad Boswell, CEO of Independent Stave Company

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A Bourbon Pursuit exclusive! Brad Boswell, CEO and 4th Generation Cooper at Independent Stave Company, rarely does any media coverage so we are ecstat...

184 - Fake Pappy, Fraud Sommeliers, and Bunker Clutter on Bourbon Community Roundtable #28

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's yet another FAKE PAPPY ALERT! Yes, it's true and it's not going to be the last time either. Fakers are getting better and we talk about the mo...

183 - Big Money and Bourbon with Chuck Morton, Bourbon Venture Capitalist

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Morton is a Bourbon Venture Capitalist with the Bourbon Bank Fund backed by Venture First. This episode compliments barrel sourcing from episod...

182 - Exposing the Secrets of Bourbon Sourcing with Jeff Hopmayer, of Brindiamo Group

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

An insider exclusive where you get to see what happens behind the scenes of the bourbon business. Bourbon sourcing isn't a new concept but it's a hid...

181 - Brand Management and Market Data with Larry Kass of Heaven Hill

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Kass has done it all at Heaven Hill. Public relations, brand management, legal, and even more behind the scenes rolls over his 20 year career. ...

180 - 2018 Whiskey of the Year and 2019 Predictions on Bourbon Community Roundtable #27

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of our favorite episodes of the year. The Roundtable takes a look back at Bourbon in 2018 and our picks for Whiskey of the Year. We then kick...

179 - Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs, Sox, and Bourbon with ESPN Chicago Radio Host Carmen DeFalco

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What do the Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs, Sox, and Bourbon have in common? That's life for Carmen DeFalco, ESPN Chicago Radio host of Carmen and Jurko. Ca...

178 - Remembering Four Roses and The Rebirth of Cream of Kentucky with Jim Rutledge

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Rutledge is a household name in bourbon because his wealth of knowledge is unsurpassed and famed history of reviving Four Roses. We talk about tho...

177 - Palate Training and Whiskey Row History with Jackie Zykan, Master Taster at Old Forester

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Whiskey Row series of Old Forester represent pivotal dates in history for the brand. Deciding how to make them coincide with flavor profiles takes...

176 - Distillery Expansions and Sticker Game Gone Wrong on Bourbon Community Roundtable #26

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Share those bottles and create some memories with your loved ones. There's a few interesting topics in the news this week...

175 - Turkey Family Tradition with Jimmy Russell, Eddie Russell, Bruce Russell, and JoAnn Street of Wild Turkey

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Just the thing you needed to kick start your Thanksgiving season. We've had Jimmy and Eddie on the show and we've got upcoming episodes featuring Br...

174 - Expert Talk On Four Roses Private Barrels and Recipes with Brett Atlas and Travis Hill

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I don't know a bourbon enthusiast that doesn't love Four Roses. But this one goes into the depths of expert level opinions behind mash bills, hype beh...

173 - Angel's Envy at the Legends Series

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This Legend Series brings podcast guests, Wes and Kyle Henderson, back on the show with the newest face of the clan joining the family ranks, Andrew...

172 - BULLITT COUNTY, Lottery Dreams, and Buy/Sell/Trade of Brands on Bourbon Community Roundtable #25

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I guess this is our silver anniversary! We are joined by Josh Reidford who is the producer for the new AMC movie, BULLITT COUNTY, that opens in theate...

171 - Tasting The Oldest Bourbon in History with Buddy Thompson, Former Chairman of Glenmore Distillery

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When you see a 45 year old bourbon priced at $1800 retail, do you ask yourself, "Who are they kidding!?". That's exactly what Kenny thought before sit...

170 - Bourbon Bunker Transformations with Michael St. Pierre and Aaron Stine

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lets face it. We go over to a buddy's house so we can try bourbon we don't have or because their collection is better than ours. How did they get thei...

169 - The Birth of Empire Rye

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Empire Rye was founded by a group of distillers out of New York to create something so unique that it requires grains and a footprint in the Empire St...

168 - Bourbon & Beyond Wrap Up, Master Distiller Shuffle, and 1933 Old Taylor on Bourbon Community Roundtable #24

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A first ever, in-person recording of the Roundtable crew! We got rained out from Bourbon and Beyond but we're not going to let that stop us from shari...

167 - EXCLUSIVE: 2018 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame featuring Freddie Johnson, Matt Shattock, Pearse Lyons, and Max Shapira

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

BP EXCLUSIVE! Get the inside experience of the 2018 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Hear from icons in the whiskey industry as they stroll down the red...

166 - The Pitfalls of Private Barrel Picks with Brett Atlas and Luke Castle of Bourbon & Banter

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Private barrel selections are becoming the hot new item. These carefully selected barrels are brought into a store and chosen for a particular audienc...

165 - It's Turkey Time with David Jennings of RareBird101

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is he the biggest Wild Turkey super fan out there? Without a doubt. David Jennings goes by the alter ego RareBird101. In this episode we explore his o...

164 - Blending Barrel Proof with Joe Beatrice and Tripp Stimson of Barrell Bourbon

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why there is an extra L in Barrell Bourbon? Well, today we find out. Joe Beatrice and Tripp Stimson join us to talk about all things Barrell and how t...

163 - Distillate Gambling, Heaven Hill Releases, and Heaven Hill sues Bob Dylan on Bourbon Community Roundtable #23

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The full gang of the bourbon community roundtable made it for this one. We discuss the timing of distilleries starting to blend their own distillate ...

162 - The Largest Bourbon Festival of 2018 - Bourbon & Beyond

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Where can you see Lenny Kravitz, John Mayer, Bourbon Pursuit, Sheryl Crow, Eddie Russell, Sting, Fred Noe, and more! Only at Bourbon & Beyond Festival...

161 - Blind Battle of Private Barrel Selections with Ben Pickett and Paul Warnott

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for the blind battle of private barrel selections! Three heavyweight bouts between barrels that have sweet stickers and demand a hefty marke...

160 - Kentucky Owl: The Growth, Passion, and... Theme Park? with Dixon Dedman

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kentucky Owl has amassed a cult following. It hit the market in 2014 but didn't gain nationwide sensation until recently. Dixon Dedman joins the show ...

159 - Looking to the Horizon and What's Next with Ed Bley

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has some news to share this week. We welcome, Fred Minnick, as a new co-host to the show and kick off a new segment called "Above the Char". ...

158 - Bourbon Archeology and Forgotten Distilleries with Nick Laracuente

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There used to be thousands of distilleries spread across Kentucky at houses, farms, and industrial sites. As time moved through the industrial revolut...

157 - A Willett Family Tradition with Even and Britt Kulsveen at the Kentucky Derby Museum Legends Series

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's a tradition that has remained in the hands of the family for generations. Willett Distillery is one of the most recognized brands for bourbon ent...

156 - The Business of Vintage Whiskey with Justin Sloane of Justin's House of Bourbon and Larry Rice of The Silver Dollar

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How are businesses able to take advantage of Kentucky's House Bill 100 or better known as the Vintage Spirits Law? Today’s show features two opposi...

155 - Barton's Warehouse, Sazerac Lawsuits, and New Releases on Bourbon Community Roundtable #22

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Pretty sure everyone has heard about Barton 1792's Warehouse collapsing but we take our stab at some chaos theories. Brian Harra from Sipp'n Corn defe...

154 - "That Factory in Indiana" With Former Master Distiller at MGP, Greg Metze

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The spotlight is set on the man who has made non-distilling producers famous. It's an exclusive podcast to the operations behind one of the largest ...

153 - Risking It All on Barrel Finishes with Wes Henderson of Angel's Envy

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Wes Henderson ran with his father's idea of doing port barrel finished bourbon. He weathered the storm of critics and let the product carve a new path...

152 - How Bourbon Used To Be and Adapting To a New Market with Guthrie McKay of Toddy's Liquors

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You know when people say "I miss the good 'ol days"? Guthrie McKay is one of them. He has seen the bourbon renaissance flourish as he's been nestled i...

151 - Apps, Distributor Games, and a New Era of Decanters on Bourbon Community Roundtable #21

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The craft beer and wine world has good apps, why doesn't bourbon? Have you started to see Henry McKenna games start with liquor stores and distributor...

150 - Is Jack Daniel's a Bourbon? The Truth with Jeff Arnett, Master Distiller at Jack Daniel's Distillery

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is Jack Daniel's a bourbon? It's a question that has been asked thousands of times over and there never really seems to be a good answer. It's about t...

149 - The Art and Gamble of Bourbon Blending with Ed Bley of Old Baldy

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Picking a single barrel out of a line up seems relatively simple when compared to blending tens or hundreds of barrels together to hit a specific bour...

148 - The Noe Family History and some Little Book at the 2018 Kentucky Derby Museum's Legend Series

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for an in-depth story on the Beam family history and how Fred and Freddie Noe are cementing their place in it? Look no further than th...

147 - Longbranch, Anti Spirit Awards, and Lack of Press Release News on the Bourbon Community Roundtable #20

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Will Longbranch slowly phase out Wild Turkey 81? Did you know that 92% of the entrants in the 2017 San Francisco World Spirit Awards won a medal? Did ...

146 - The Unheard History of Maker's Mark with Bill Samuels Jr, Chairman Emeritus

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Maker's Mark is easily the most iconic brand in bourbon. But did you know the brand would have probably ceased to exist if Bill Samuels Jr didn't try ...

145 - Are Bourbon Tariffs a Threat? With Economic Professors Conor Lennon and Keith Teltser

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The threats of a global trade war have been looming over the past few months. Sparked by an EU attempt to lower the tariff on steel imports, they targ...

144 - Judging the San Francisco World Spirits Competition with Anthony Dias Blue

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What does a bourbon that receives double gold actually mean? Are the whiskies judged blind? We learn all this and more as the Executive Director of th...

143 - MGP vs Tennessee Bourbon, WL Weller CYPB, and Shipping on Bourbon Community Roundtable #19

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you snuff at $100 MGP bourbon and will sourced Dickel be the next wave of NDPs? What does House Bill 400 really mean when it comes to shipping boo...

142 - The Man Behind 100 Distilleries, Dave Pickerell

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Pickerell is well known in the bourbon world, he was former master distiller at Maker’s Mark and owns a consulting business, Oak View Spirits, ...

141 - Bourbon Brain Teasers with Wade Woodard

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Can you name all the distilleries in Lawrenceburg? How is it possible that a straight bourbon is only 70 proof? Wade Woodard, blogger at tater-talk.co...

140 - Getting Nosey with Nancy "The Nose" Fraley and Joseph A. Magnus & Co

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Blending is an art. We've discussed it many times before and our guest today would be considered the Queen. She provides Nosing Services, meaning she ...

139 - Overaged Bourbon, PLCB Controversy, Reboot of Old Fitz, and the New Norm of $100 NDPs on Bourbon Community Roundtable #18

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We have a loaded show today with some hot topics hitting the boards. This episode touches on recent releases of NEAT, the less than stellar James Tho...

138 - The Truth About Unicorns, Bottle Collections, and Spirit Awards with Bourbon Truth

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

He might be the angriest man in bourbon and ruffles a lot of feathers along the way, but he's been enjoying the spirit longer than most of us. Bourbon...

137 - The Most Famous Name in Rickhouses, Donald Blincoe of Buzick Construction

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Rickhouse. A place where bourbon allows father time and mother nature to do its magic. Have you ever wondered who is behind all these rickhouses? ...

136 - Past, Present, and Future Production at Angel's Envy with Kyle Henderson

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We revisit with Kyle Henderson to talk about the past and current production of Angel's Envy with their new distillery and all the decisions and mist...

135 - Barrel Pick Strategies and Theories, Crown Royal Bourbon Mash, and Ridiculous Blanton's Chasing with Bourbon Community Roundtable #17

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has a different strategy when it comes to picking barrels and we talk about each of ours. We also touch on the topic of a "group pick" versus...

134 - Being New to Bourbon: Exploration and the Chase with Darin Mellor

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Many seasoned bourbon drinkers know all too well the climate of things, but rarely ever stop to think how newcomers to this hobby view it. This episod...

133 - Grain to Glass with Ryan Burchett of Mississippi River Distilling Company

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The grain to glass movement isn't new, but it's a way for brands to differentiate themselves as they have complete control of the distillation process...

132 - Kentucky's Bourbon Boom: Economics Panel at the University of Louisville with Bill Samuels, Mike Veach, Reid Mitenbuler, and Susan Reigler

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you get Bill Samuels, Mike Veach, Reid Mitenbuler, and Susan Reigler in front of an economics class? You talk about the growth o...

131 - Banning Crotchshots, Vintage Spirits Law, and Favorite Wheated Bourbons on Bourbon Community Roundtable #16

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The community did a pretty quick 180 in regards to treating people more fairly in facebook groups. We discuss how banning unopened bottles has settled...

130 - Ask a Master Distiller with Shane Baker of Wilderness Trail Distillery

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You may remember of Dr. Pat Heist of Ferm-Solutions back on episode 121 talking about the science of yeast. This episode feature his counterpart Shan...

129 - Bourbon Trail meets Tobacco Road, Bourbon and Cigar Pairings with Jake's Cigar Bar

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoying a glass of bourbon while smoking a cigar seems like an average Friday night to some people. However, pairing a bourbon and cigar can be more ...

128 - Overnight Bourbon using TerrePURE with Jacob Call of O.Z. Tyler Distillery

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's a controversial topic amongst bourbon purists. Can you replicate all the effects Mother Nature and Father Time add to the bourbon that rests insi...

127 - Sourcing High End Bourbon with Bill Thomas, Mike Jasinski, Mike Miller, and Jared Hyman

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This new episode is a flash back to an interview Ryan performed while at Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2017 while sitting with one of the shows all-time f...

126 - Bitcoin, Community Bullying, and 2017 Bourbon of the Year with Bourbon Community Roundtable #15

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this final Bourbon Community Roundtable of 2017 (it's the 15th edition) we look at the unique rise of trading bourbon for bitcoin weighing out the ...

125 - The Export Market with the British Bourbon Society

06 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you think the bourbon frenzy has gotten bad here in the US, well you don't know what it's like to live outside the borders. This episode features E...

124 - How to Create Barrel Picking Groups with Eddie Noel of The Bourbon Cartel

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what these bourbon barrel picking groups like The Bourbon Mafia, 1789b, T5C, and The Bourbon Cartel are all about? Eddie Noel,...

123 - Retail Pricing Wars... Part 2

22 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 109 we featured two retailers and discussed if there is such a thing as MSRP pricing and how square footage, location, loyalty, and cliente...

122 - Entrapment, Jefferson's Presidential, and Christmas gifts on Bourbon Community Roundtable #14

16 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There's been some sneaky releases lately from Diageo and Jefferson's so we tackle those. If you're short on Christmas gift ideas, we talk about some o...

121 - The Science Behind Bourbon and Yeast with Dr. Pat Heist

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us understand Bourbon 101 and 102 knowledge, but what about level 400? Dr. Pat Heist of Ferm Solutions joins the show to explain what is chemi...

120 - High Volume Online Retailers with K&L and Ace Spirits

02 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Retailers need an edge to stay competitive in today’s market. Listen to Louis Dachis of Ace Spirits and David Driscoll of K&L Wine Merchants on how ...

119 - Pivoting from a Coffee Bar to a Bourbon Bar with Matt Landan of Haymarket Whiskey Bar

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With the current climate of overpriced rare whiskey, how do you turn that into a profitable business? Matt Landan talks about pivoting his coffee shop...

118 - All Bad News. Murray Names EH Taylor Four Grain is Whiskey of The Year, Media Samples of Secondary Markets, and No More Eagle Rare Picks on Bourbon Community Roundtable #13

19 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Recent whiskey news has really been depressing. There hasn’t been much good that’s come of it so the roundtable spends an hour and complains. We h...

117 - The Past, Present, and Future of Bourbon with Chuck Cowdery

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is the madness ever going to end? Are those unicorn bottles going to continue to climb in price for the future? How did we end up here? Past guest Chu...

116 - The Visitor Experience at Heaven Hill with Jeff Crowe

05 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever visited the Bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown or the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience in downtown Louisville? It's time you meet Jef...

115 - More Bourbon Trivia with Freddie Johnson of Buffalo Trace

28 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Freddie Johnson has a long resume. Previous guest on episode 59, 3rd Generation Employee at Buffalo Trace, and Tour Guide Extraordinaire. He joins to...

114 - A Blind Tasting of Rare Bourbons on Bourbon Community Roundtable #12

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The bourbon community roundtable does a blind tasting with samples sent in by a fan of the show. The best bourbon bloggers out there are put to the te...

113 - Rum Pursuit with Fred Minnick

14 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Minnick, multi-appearance guest on the show and author of the new book Rum Curious, educates us bourbon drinkers on why rum isn’t so bad and h...

112 - All You Need to Know About Private Barrel Picks at Buffalo Trace with Beau Beckman, Single Barrel Select Manager

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Beckman, Barrel Select Manager at Buffalo Trace, is now a 2nd time guest! We talk about how the program has matured, why you only get to taste 4 ...