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The guys rank some common Bottled in Bond bourbons in another tier list
Dan and Jake talk about the experience of going to a Control State Allocation Drop, and review some fresh pops
The guys take a look at the secondary market to discuss the impacts of the rise in whiskey supply on pricing
The guys read and answer some listener questions and comments and discuss how much they love the fans!
The guys are joined by Outlaw Distillery's Conor Kelly, the primary distiller at Outlaw's Utah location, to discuss his experience going from winemaking to spirits and working for a craft distillery
The guys discuss the current state of bottle hunting, and whether or not there will be a future for avid hunters in the next few years
The guys discuss the ongoing boom of NDPs in the American whiskey market
It's a Dan and Gold Eagle Jake takeover! Jake R is out being a new dad, so the other guys are having some fun in his absence
The guys are joined by Amine Karaoud to talk about his brand, Old Louisville
The guys build a Tier List of mostly available 10 year bourbons
The guys discuss their favorite and least favorite swag items to get at a tasting or distillery
The guys discuss the ASCOT awards and some of the craft brands represented in the rankings
Dan tells the guys about his experiences finding whiskey in Utah
The guys interview Bobby DeMars, founder of Blind Barrels, to discuss the subscription blind tasting service and go through the Q2 2025 kit
The guys continue their conversation with The Beautiful and The Damned's founder, Kevin, as they discuss the name of the brand, the state of the industry, and much more
The guys are joined by Garry to try through Oak at the Glen's new single barrels releasing this month
The guys sat down with The Beautiful and The Damned's founder, Kevin, to discuss the brand, try some expressions, and discuss the whiskey business
The guys talk about the growing influence of younger whiskey on the market
The guys discuss the sale of Old Elk and Dan's visit to High West in Utah
The guys talk about some overhyped LE's and why they don't deserve the recognition
The guys answer listener questions about Wilderness Trail and Starlight, as well as reveal the LCWC Birthday Bash Secret Bottle
The guys are joined by National Brand Ambassador Caryn Wells from Green River
The guys run a ten round draft to see who can build the best lineup of American distilleries just in time for the NFL Draft
The guys discuss which whiskies are now easily findable that were missing from shelves over the last few years
The guys are joined by Matt from Lake County Whiskey Club and touch on the Buffalo Trace distillery flooding, the upcoming Birthday Bash, and some other topics
The guys talk about the newly formed Estate Whiskey Alliance, the outcome of some of the grain to glass and estate distilling conversations sparked last year
The guys talk about some of the bad decisions they've made during their whiskey collecting journeys
The guys challenge each other to build $100, $300, and $500 shopping carts to see who can put the best combination of bottles together
The guys discuss the unwarranted stigmas around Tennessee whiskey, and why it's actually good
The guys record on site at OAK at the Glen to try their two Ry3 single barrels while talking about blending at Ry3 with Master Blender Matt Witzig and discussed owning a whiskey-focused restaraunt with OAK's founder Rich
The guys are joined again by Matt Lewis, founder of the Lake County Whiskey Club
The guys talk to Joe Henry, master blender of J. Henry & Sons in Wisconsin
The guys talk with Josh, one of the founders of Single Cask Nation, about how he started the brand, what they look for in picking a barrel, and what it's like being an independent bottler
The guys talk about dry January, general trends in alcohol consumption and the newly released Surgeon General's Warning
The guys discuss what their top wishes are for whiskey in 2025
Jake, Dan, and Gold Eagle Jake wrap up the year by presenting their favorite bottles that they tried this year and commenting on the Whiskey Advocate Top 10 Whiskey List
The guys discuss Dan's favorite topic, Rye, and why the category deserves a second chance from bourbon fans
The guys discuss celebrity brands, how they've risen to prominence, and which ones are worth trying
The guys are joined by Matt and Garry to thoroughly discuss all 7 bottles in the coveted Bardstown Collection, a set of bottles released by distilleries in the area for various charitable causes.
The guys discuss some of the recent acquisitions of brands and distilleries, and what the pros and cons to this growing trend are
Phenomenal Spirits CEO Karthik joins the guys to discuss the Ry3 and Izalco labels
The guys discuss twist top bottles and why there is a stigma about them
The guys talk about the newest Gold Eagle barrel pick from Whiskey Acres, Barrel 1250, which uses a new mash bill and new yeast strain to produce a totally new flavor profile from the distillery
The guys talk about "dusties" and why they are highly regarded as better than their contemporary counterparts
The guys talk about what the proposed tariffs on foreign goods could mean for the whiskey market here in the U.S. and around the world
Gold Eagle Jake flies solo this episode as he records with some guests from Bhakta in Poultney, Vermont. The group discusses creating their own blends of the 1928 rye and the Bhakta campus
The guys address some common whiskey myths and discuss how they are or are not true
In this episode of Bourbon Matters, the guys discuss their recent experiences with bourbon, including Jake's trip to Kentucky for barrel picks, tastings at various distilleries, and insights into new whiskey releases. They explore the nuances of different bourbons, including the impact of aging and proof, and share their thoughts on American single malts. The conversation also touches on upcoming events and special releases at Whiskey Acres, highlighting the connection between local distilleries and their communities.
The guys continue their discussion around Liquor Store ownership and answer some listener questions
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