Bourbon Pursuit

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 ...

111 - The Kings of Barrel Picking with Reid & Emerald of 1789b

31 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Reid Bechtle & Emerald Adair of 1789b join the group to talk about the fascinations with the better things in life, how they started 1789b, how barrel...

110 - The Eclipse Curses, Old Forester Birthday Releases, and Store Picks on Bourbon Community Roundtable #11

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The roundtable is back with a new panel member. Some of us got cursed by making fun of the eclipse while others are being cursed by the Old Forester v...

109 - Retail Pricing Wars!

17 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Retail Pricing Wars! Does MSRP really mean anything? How do stores price their products relative to their size, customer base, and geographic location...

108 - Green Bourbon Production and Age Statements with Denny Potter, Master Distiller at Heaven Hill

10 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Denny Potter, Master Distiller and VP of Operations at Heaven Hill, talks about his past handling dangerous chemicals, answers if bourbon production i...

107 - Reviving Michter's in Kentucky Instead of Pennsylvania with Joe Magliocco, President

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joseph Magliocco, President of Michter’s Distillery and CEO of Chatham Imports, joins the podcast to talk about the rebirth of an American Whiskey b...

106 - Age Statement Removals, Buying Regrets, and Pre-Sourced NDP on Bourbon Community Roundtable #10

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

BCR is back again with more questions than ever coming from our viewers. We talk about Sazerac’s devious marketing tactic with age statement removal...

105 - Behind a Russell's Reserve Barrel Pick with Cork N Bottle, Reid & Emerald, and more at Wild Turkey

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Wild Turkey Barrel Selection Exclusive with Ed Bley of Cork N Bottle, Reid and Emerald of 1789b, Nick Dikeos of The Bourbon Mafia, and Jimmy Russell o...

104 - Jim Beam, Barrell, Rabbit Hole, Smooth Ambler, 1792, Art Eatables, Balcones, Cooper's Craft and Jack Rose in 10 Interviews from WhiskyLive Louisville 2017

20 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A combination of 10 interviews all done at WhiskeyLive in Louisville. This podcast features Fred Noe and Beth Burrows of Jim Beam, Joe Beatrice of Bar...

103 - Do Master Blenders Get The Recognition They Deserve? With Drew Mayville, Master Blender at Buffalo Trace / Sazerac

13 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Mayville, Master Blender at Buffalo Trace / Sazerac, has one of the most important jobs and that’s making sure the blended products meet a flav...

102 - Creating Al Young's 50th Anniversary Bourbon for Four Roses at WhiskyLive with Brent Elliott, Master Distiller

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Elliott, Master Distiller at Four Roses, takes us through the creation of Al Young’s 50th Anniversary bourbon at an exclusive session during W...

101 - Counterfeits in Secondary Markets and Weller 12 Madness on Bourbon Community Roundtable #9

29 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Bourbon Community Roundtable #9 talks about the recent news of one man who has defrauded the secondary bourbon market with counterfeit bourbon. We...

100 - Small Time Operations At A Big Time Distiller featuring Charlie Downs, Artisanal Distillery Manager at Evan Williams Bourbon Experience

22 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Downs, Artisanal Distillery Manager at Evan Williams Bourbon Experience (a part of Heaven Hill Brands) talks about the operations, his mentors...

099 - Is Experimentation with Bourbon a Gimmick? New Vintage Spirit Laws with Fred Minnick, Bourbon Author, Pundit and Expert

16 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Minnick, Bourbon Author, Pundit, and Expert, joins us to discuss the San Francisco Spirits Competition, asking if bourbon is just a gimmick when ...

098 - Campbell Brown, President of Old Forester, at the Derby Museum Legend Series

21 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Campbell Brown, President of Old Forester Bourbon, is interviewed by Fred Minnick at the Kentucky Derby Museum's Legend Series. Show Notes: Fred gets ...

097 - Anyone Care About Old Rip Van Winkle 25 Year? and Surprising Results from San Francisco Spirits Competition on Bourbon Community Roundtable #8

04 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Bourbon Community Roundtable #8 is back for a Derby special to talk about their lack of desire for ORVW25, a surprise twist with Bulleit Bourbon, ...

096 - Bourbon Lodge Gets Bigger at Forecastle Festival with JK McKnight, Founder

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

JK McKnight, Founder and Captain of Forecastle Festival, talks about running a music festival and how their Bourbon Lodge has become a festival of its...

095 - Beam Bourbon History and Expression Breakdown with Beth Burrows, Brand Ambassador

21 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Beth Burrows, Kentucky Bourbon Ambassador for Beam Suntory, gives us all the history behind Jim Beam and the different expressions. We even get the ch...

094 - No One Is Safe: Non-sense Marketing, Price Increases, and Hoarders with Bourbon Truth, Blogger

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Bourbon Truth, the infamous blogger and twitter persona known as Lloyd Christmas, gives a Bourbon Pursuit exclusive where no one is safe. He tells it ...

093 - Tom Bulleit of Bulleit Distilling Co at the Derby Museum Legend Series

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Minnick interviews Tom Bulleit of the Bulleit Distilling Company for the Kentucky Derby Museum's Bourbon Legends Series. Show Notes: Listen as Fr...

092 - Building the Barrels at Brown Forman with Michael Nelson

31 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We are going back and revisiting episode #056 about building the barrels at Brown Forman. This is a great to wrap up back to basics month. Michael Nel...

091 - Making Whiskey Stills and Vendome Copper and Brass Works with Mike Sherman, Owner

24 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Sherman, Owner of Vendome Copper and Brass Works, joins the show to talk about the art and craftsmanship that go into making the stills and how t...

090 - Our Beginnings, Gateway Bourbons, and Newbie Tips on Bourbon Community Roundtable #7

17 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Bourbon Community Roundtable #7 talks about their beginnings with bourbon. Where did it all start, the intimidating scenarios, tips for beginners,...

089 - Deep Dive into Bottled in Bond with Bernie Lubbers, Whiskey Ambassador for Heaven Hill

10 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Bernie Lubbers, Whiskey Ambassador for Heaven Hill and also known as The Whiskey Professor, joins the show to talk about bottled-in-bond and what make...

088 - Back to Basics with Bourbon 101 and 201 with Tim Knittel, Bourbon Educator at Distilled-Living.com

03 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Knittel, Bourbon Educator at Distilled-Living.com and a certified Stave & Thief Society Executive Bourbon Steward, kicks off "back to basics" mont...

087 - From Never Owning a Bottle to Being The Master Distiller at Four Roses with Brent Elliott

24 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Elliott, Master Distiller at Four Roses, talks about how he never owned a bottle of Four Roses until he interviewed and how the conversation wen...

086 - Old Grandad 114 Stays, Buffalo Trace Launches OFC, and Holding Grudges Against NDPs on Bourbon Community Roundtable #6

17 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Bourbon Community Roundtable #6 discusses Beam sales tactics with OGD114 news, Buffalo Trace OFC conspiracy theories, and is there a bias towards ...

085 - The Angel's Share is the First Fictional Novel on Bourbon with James Markert, Author

10 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

James Markert, author of The Angel’s Share, joins the show to share information about the first fictional novel based on bourbon that takes place in...

084 - How A Psychologist Became a Sensory Scientist at Woodford Reserve with Elizabeth McCall, Master Taster

02 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth McCall, Sensory Scientist and Master Taster, Brown-Forman, joins the show to share what happens behind the white curtain and how people with...

083 - The Importance of Shopping Small and Barrel Pick Popularity at Cork N Bottle with Ed Bley, Spirits and Beer Manager

27 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Bley, Spirits and Beer Manager at Cork ’N Bottle, joins the show to talk about their historic past with bourbon, the importance of shopping small...

082 - Ending Old Scout Picks, More Age Statement Losses, and The Most Obtainable Barrel Proof on Bourbon Community Roundtable #5

19 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Bourbon Community Roundtable #5 dicusses the theories behind Old Scout, 2017 Predictions and Easily Obtainable Barrel Proof Choices. Show Notes: ...

081 - Four Roses Continues Expansion with Ryan Ashley, COO and Director of Distillery Operations

13 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Ashley, COO and Director of Distillery Operations, talks about how his history of beer brewing led him to distillation, the Four Roses brand, dis...

080 - Jim Beam Backpedals on Booker's Price Increase and Sazerac Continues Purchasing with Chuck Cowdery, Bourbon Author

06 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Cowdery, Bourbon Author and media pundit, joins to talk about Jim Beam backpedaling its way out of Booker’s price increase and the unique purc...

079 - Old Scout Single Barrel Crazy with John Little, VP and Head Distiller at Smooth Ambler

29 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

John Little, VP and Head Distiller at Smooth Ambler, talks about the how the whole operation started from a note his father-in-law gave him from Time ...

078 - What is Beam Doing?, Gifting Bourbons, and 2016 Year in Review on Bourbon Community Roundtable #4

23 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This one is going to be a heater in December! Join Bourbon Pursuit along with bloggers from Bourbonr, Subrourbia, and Sipp'n Corn to talk about these ...

077 - More Than “Plain Ol’ Jimmy” with Master Distiller and Legend at Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell

15 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Russell, Master Distiller and Legend at Wild Turkey, sits down to tell his story. He thinks he’s “Plain Ol’ Jimmy” but once you hear his...

076 - History of Stizel-Weller and IW Harper with Kevin Didio, Manager at the Bulleit Frontier Experience

10 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Didio, Manager of Kentucky Visitor Experience at Bulleit Frontier Experience, talks about his career in bourbon with multiple distilleries, dive...

075 - Best Bottles Per Dollar, Holiday Sharing, and Hunting Stories on Bourbon Community Roundtable #3

02 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Bourbon Community Roundtable #3 - we discuss best bottles for the dollar, holiday sharing, hunting stories, and Kerry’s #pappyslap Show Notes: Max ...

074 - Apprenticeship and Tradition at Wild Turkey with Master Distiller Eddie Russell

24 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Russell, Master Distiller at Wild Turkey, joins the show to discuss growing up around the distillery, apprenticeship, and what tradition has tau...

073 - The Life of Booker Noe and the Impact He Made with Jim Kokoris, Author

18 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Kokoris, author of The Big Man of Jim Beam: Booker Noe And the Number-One Bourbon In the World, joins the show to talk about the life of Booker No...

072 - Making Unique Bourbon in an Urban Setting at New Riff with Jay Erisman, Vice President, and Hannah Loween, General Manager

11 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Erisman, Vice President, & Hannah Loween, General Manager, from New Riff Distilling talk about the unique bourbon they are making while being in a...

071 - The Intricacies of Reviewing Whiskey with Chris Trevino of Liquor Hound

04 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Trevino, the YouTube sensation known as Liquor Hound, talks about the intricacies of reviewing whiskey ranging from the type of glass to even th...

070 - Bourbon Regrets, Bottle Signing, and Brand Marketing on Bourbon Community Roundtable #2

28 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Bourbon Community Roundtable #2 - we discuss bourbon regrets, thoughts on bottle signings, what brand markets best, and weller special reserve. Show N...

069 - Bourbon History through The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American Whiskey with Fred Minnick, Author

22 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Minnick, acclaimed bourbon author who also happens to have the Amazon #1 Best Selling book in the Whiskey Category Bourbon: The Rise, Fall, and ...

068 - The First Bonded Bourbon Outside of Kentucky in 50 years at Tom’s Foolery with Tom Herbruck, Master Brewer and Distiller

14 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Herbruck, Master Brewer and Distiller of Tom’s Foolery, and his wife Lianne, Rack House Manager, share their beginnings when Tom ran a still at ...

067 - Jack Rose is the Hottest Bourbon Bar Destination with Bill Thomas, Owner

30 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Thomas (@MashBill_Thomas), Owner of Jack Rose (@JackRoseinDC), tells his history of turning a passion for whiskey and 20 years of dusty hunting i...

066 - Customized Bourbon Trail Tours with Tim Hagan and Ethan Pardieu of Kentucky Bourbon Boys

23 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Hagan and Ethan Pardieu, Kentucky Bourbon Boys Distillery Tours, give insights into their customized tours and how they learned about bourbon them...

065 - Social Media Influencing, Random Trades, and Best Releases of 2016 So Far on Bourbon Community Roundtable #1

16 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes: Recorded on YouTube LIVE! We will pose questions to the audience to see what YOU think. If you have questions, ask them on the right hand...

064 - Investing in Horse Racing and Bourbon with Vince Roth, Partner of Final Furlong Racing & Chad Butters, Co-Founder of Eight Oaks Distillery

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Butters, Co-Founder and CEO of Eight Oaks Craft Distillery, and Vince Roth, Managing Partner of Final Furlong Racing Stables, talks about a new p...

063 - Why is it called Jefferson’s Bourbon? With Trey Zoeller, Founder and Master Blender

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Trey Zoeller, Founder and Master Blender of Jefferson’s Bourbon, shares his story with some new information about a new Presidential special release...

062 - What is the Bourbon Women Association? with Susan Reigler

26 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Reigler, Executive Bourbon Steward, joins the show again to talk about Bourbon Women, an organization founded to join like-minded individuals ar...

061 - Dual Roles as Brewmaster and Master Distiller at Town Branch and Alltech Brewing with Mark Coffman

19 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Coffman, Master Distiller at Alltech Brewing, which is the home of Town Branch bourbon, talks about being a Brewmaster as well as a Master Distil...

060 - Not Your Grandma's Bourbon Balls with Kelly Ramsey, Bourbon-Certified Chocolatier and Owner of Art Eatables

12 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Ramsey, Bourbon-Certified Chocolatier and Owner of Art Eatables, talks about her delicious bourbon truffles and the difference between bourbon b...

059 - Sitting Down to Meet Freddie Johnson, 3rd Generation Employee at Buffalo Trace and Tour Guide

05 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Freddie Johnson, 3rd Generation Employee and Tour Guide at Buffalo Trace, talks about his family legacy and his depth of bourbon knowledge. Show Notes...

058 - Learning more about “Frontier Whiskey” with Bulleit Bourbon Global Ambassador Tim Judge

29 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Judge, Global Ambassador for Bulleit Bourbon, dives into the Bulleit Bourbon origination and all the new expansion taking place. Show Notes: Tell...

057 - Creating Louisville's First Full Service Bourbon Themed Restaurant Bourbon's Bistro with Jason Brauner

22 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Brauner, Owner of Louisville-based restaurant Bourbon’s Bistro, talks about his family history at National Distillers and running a full servi...

056 - Step-By-Step of the Barrel Making Process at Brown-Forman Cooperage with Michael Nelson, Plant Director

15 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Nelson, Plant Director at the Brown-Forman Cooperage, gives a step-by-step and inside look to the barrel making process. Show Notes: Give us ...

055 - Resurgence of Barton 1792 with Josh Hollifield, Brand Specialist and Visitor Center Manager

08 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Hollifield, Visitor Center Manager for Barton 1792, gives a history of the grounds and an insider look to the resurgence of the 1792 brand. Show ...

054 - Pairing Food and Bourbon Cocktails with Bourbon Authority Susan Reigler

02 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Reigler, Executive Bourbon Steward and author of multiple bourbon books, talks about her past as a food critic and shares how to pair food with ...

053 - Cooking and Collaborating with Bourbon featuring Chef Edward Lee

23 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Chef Edward Lee, 4-time James Beard nominee, TV Show host, owner of 610 Magnolia and Milkwood, dives into culinary arts and cooking with bourbon while...

052 - Annoying Trends in Bourbon with Kerry Bossak of Subourbia.com

16 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kerry Bossak (@bourbon_gamer), author of Subourbia.com, talks about how bourbon helps him lose weight and goes over his top 10 list of the most annoyi...

051 - A Whiskey Wash Gathering with Maggie Kimberl, Nino Marchetti, and Michael Veach

11 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie Kimberl, Nino Marchetti, and Michael Veach join as we discuss Maker’s 46, Pappy & Co Cigars, history of Buffalo Trace, Castle & Key, and the ...