A podcast about bourbon and the ones who drink it.
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
The guys talk to Gold Eagle Jake about how a liquor store operates, and what the ups and downs are of running the business
The guys talk about the upcoming Fall whiskey releases and which ones they are excited about
The guys talk about what kind of distillery they would build if they had $100 million to spend
The guys discuss the new, controversial Heaven Hill Grain to Glass release and what that title should really mean
The guys discuss their lists of the most improved distilleries of the past few years, and which ones they feel disappointed in
The guys welcome OG podcast host Roberto back to the podcast and talk about his Texas whiskey adventures
The guys talk about some of the major trends in the whiskey industry over the past few years: which ones came and went, and which are here to stay
The guys discuss Bardstown Bourbon Co., which they have some differing opinions on
Dan returns! And brings Whiskey Acres 7 year bourbon, the 2024 release. The guys talk about the new release and compare it to last year's
The guys talk about their personal purchasing strategies at the request of a listener!
Jake and Jake are joined by Ephraim, distillery rep for Chattanooga, to discuss the Chattanooga BiB, Rye, 111, Founders Blend, and more
The guys discuss Campbeltown region in the final episode of the Scotch Matters mini-series. Campbeltown scotch has a wide diversity of flavors for only being home to a handful of distilleries.
The guys talk about the Highlands and Speyside regions of Scotland and recommend some good value whiskies from each
Jake and Jake are joined by Bruce Perry of Torabhaig, Mossburn, and Caisteal Chamuis to discuss making whiskey on the Isle of Skye (the most remote island in Scotland) and how blended Scotches have begun to regain the respect of the market
Jake and Jake discuss the island region of Islay this week on the limited Scotch Matters takeover! They discuss peat, and how Islay made it infamous.
The Jakes are back, and they're taking their taste buds across the pond to discuss the Scottish Lowlands, and the great whiskey they produce
The two Jakes talk about Master Classes at Gold Eagle, and review the Barrell Craft Mizunara Finished Bourbon
Jake and Jake sit down with Wilson Torres to talk about what exactly distillery reps do and Wilson's new brand, Whistle Pig
Jake and Jake discussed finished whiskey: What makes it good, what doesn't, and where they think it's going to go
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