Bourbon Turntable

Welcome back to part two of my conversation with The Cold Stares.  We do a deep dive into the new album, The Southern Pt 2.  The Southern Part 2 is streaming now on all services.  You can order autographed vinyl at this link:https://shop.bandwear.com/collections/the-cold-stares-shop/products/tcs019Thanks to Chris, Brian and Bryce for their time.  This was a lot of fun.  

One of the most-beloved bands on Bourbon Turntable is The Cold Stares.  This week we have all three members of this blue-rock trio with me: Chris Tapp, Brian Mullins and Bryce Kleuh.  We spend some time getting to know Brian and Bryce while we also talk with all three about the band's new album, The Southern Pt 2. June 6 is when you can start listening to The Southern Pt 2 on streaming services.  You can also order a vinyl copy from their website.  https://shop.bandwear.com/collections/the-cold-stares-shop/products/tcs018

Mike Lisac (My Whiskey Den) was in Louisville and we took that opportunity to hit up a few spots on the famous Whiskey Row.  Our adventures also took us to a couple of stops beyond there, too.We visited Bardstown Bourbon Co., the bar at Michter's Fort Nelson, Buzzard's Roost (sort of), and Whiskey Thief's new tasting room.  Afterwards, we caught up with our friend Benjamin Eaves at the soft opening of Kentucky Artisan Distiller's  new tasting room.  We finished our time on the town with dinner at one of our favorite spots, Bourbons Bistro.I hope you'll enjoy this show as we give you some tourist tips as we recount our adventures on Whiskey Row and beyond!

One recurring theme of Bourbon Turntable is to support local.  Local music and local whiskey.Wherever you are, there are smaller, local distilleries making great whiskey.  And there are very talented musicians playing small venues practically in your backyard.  This week, I visit with a couple of those musicians in my town: Zeno Jones and Earl Bowman (who is also a co-host of Top Hill Recording Podcast).  We talk about their music, the challenges of being an "established, amateur musician", and how people can help support them.We also enjoy some whiskey from local distilleries.  The first pour is Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye and the second pour is Toasted Barrel Bourbon from Kentucky Peerless.I encourage you to find some local music venues and musicians, and local distilleries and give them your support.  It will mean more than you know. 

What a special group we have on our guest list this week!  Chris Tapp (The Cold Stares), Chris Williams (Sweet Lady), Bryson Willoughby (MojoThunder) and Boone Froggett (Otis) join me in this episode as we discuss our favorite and most influential guitarists.Each of the guitarists on the panel share their Top Five guitarists of all time.  There are some names you expect and there are some that will be a surprise, and more than a couple have prompted me to go back and revisit some music from days gone by.We also taste a couple of whiskeys together.  One was Roknar Rye from Far North Spirits in Minnesota and the other was Still Austin's bottled in bond red corn bourbon.This was a fun show and I think you'll enjoy it.  Leave any of your favorite guitarists in the comments!

Lenny Eckstein is a favorite guest on Bourbon Turntable .  He always has interesting things going on and is very open to talk about everything he is doing at his distillery.Lenny and I discuss and do side-by-side tastings of his single malts, ryes, bourbons and corn whiskeys.  It was a lot of tasting to squeeze into one show, but we aren't quitters!The side-by-sides include comparisons of some Deerhammer "standards" to some experimental takes on their various lines of whiskeys.I think you'll enjoy the conversation.  Be sure to check out all things Deerhammer at www.deerhammer.com.

Pia Rademann is the vocalist for the German rock band, Dear Robin.  Pia is a very talented singer and songwriter and was a real pleasure to talk with about her career, the band and their music.  I know you'll enjoy getting to know Pia and will love the music made by her band, Dear Robin.

Judith Hollis-Jones is the CEO and co-founder of Buzzard's Roost Spirits.  She is my guest this week on Bourbon Turntable.  We discuss her career before whiskey, the start of Buzzard's Roost, the growth of the band, and much, much more.Judy shares about not just the whiskey-side of things, but gives us some insights into the business of the industry.

Maggie Kimberl of American Whiskey magazine is my guest on this week's Bourbon Turntable.  We discuss her career as a whiskey writer and how she developed a love of both whiskey and cigars.  We also get into her comments on social media and thoughts on the challenges of making money even as an award winning whiskey writer.  Speaking of award winning...Maggie was presented the Spirits Writer of the Year award from Women of Whiskey.  Together, we taste Ironroot's 10th anniversary cigar blend, Deerhammer's 2023 Progeny Series, and Wild Turkey's Jimmy Russel anniversary release.  Maggie also had a great stack of albums to talk about and share their importance to her.Be sure to check out American Whiskey magazine and follow Maggie's writing there.

One of my favorite brands in all of whiskey is run by some of my favorite people in all of whiskey.  Ironroot Republic has been owned and operated by the Likarish family in Denison, Texas for a decade.  This week, I sit down with Robert Likarish and Shannon Hood.  Robert, along with his brother, Jonathan, is one of the co-owners and co-founders of Ironroot.  Shannon, is a dear friend who now works as a brand ambassador for the distillery.In our hour together, we review the history of the distillery, the wonder of working with family, the many successes and awards over the years, and what is still to come.Cheers to the Likarish family and their entire team.  Congratulations on a magnificent decade and much more to come.

This week I welcome back Drew Crawley to Bourbon Turntable.  We get you caught up on the very busy life Drew has had in 2024 and we discuss his new album, "Hard to Hold".  Be sure to listen to "Hard to Hold" when it comes out on Friday (10/18) and you can also hear the album performed live by Drew and his band at The Monarch in Louisville on the 17th.Drew and I also share a couple of pours together.  One is the Bourbon Turntable Jos. A. Magnus Cigar Blend (thanks, Nancy Fraley) and Old Forester 1920.

One of the most dynamic and innovative whiskey brands of the last five years is Buzzard's Roost.  This week I'm joined by the brands co-founder, Jason Brauner, and their head distiller, Ethan Spalding.  We discuss the five year history of Buzzard's Roost, some of their newest offerings and what to expect down the road.  We also get to know Ethan: his background, his role at Buzzard's Roost and the music that he loves.Speaking of music...there is a very special exclusive announcement from Jason and Ethan.  You do not want to miss this!

If you love southern rock, country, blues rock...if you love music...you need to know Revelry.  This bands music is fun, clever, raunchy, sentimental and thoughtful. Most of all...it is really, really good.I'm joined by Dane, Zack, and Cruze this week and we have a great time talking about their EP "South of Nashville".  This episode goes from laughs about life in a band to very serious conversations about, well, life.If you don't like Revelry, then I don't think you like music.  I have so much love and respect for this band.  They have a new single out today called "Runaround" and they are playing a gig with Them Dirty Roses on 10/4 in Nashville. Check out their music here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ZPHPBc2QrgFVh5PjXmL1e?si=mMXCzc46Q1q87gQ9hYX79A

I've had many outstanding guitarists on Bourbon Turntable and this week's guest is among the best.  Mike Mostert is the co-founder and guitarist for a Muscle Shoals-based band called In Theory.  In Theory brings a powerful rock sound, with thoughtful lyrics and amazing guitar riffs.  (Their song "World's on Fire" has one of my favorite opening riffs...it's addictive.)We discuss Mike's background and the history of the band.  We also get to talk about how their music is made as we are also joined by Mike's recording  engineer, Charles Holloman.  Once you've listened to this episode, you can find more information about the band at www.intheoryoriginal.com.

I'm joined this week by a young, singer/songwriter out of Toronto named Delyn Grey.   This conversation was a lot of fun and it is interesting to hear her talk about her and plans and dreams as a musician.  She has a very cool Instagram page that features impromptu song convers she performs with her dad.  Be sure to check out her music and the video to the "feel good hit of the summer" - Get Up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjDlZ8YH3HM

Who knew that to find one of the best Blues musicians on the planet you'd need to go to Sidney, Australia?!  Well, we went looking and we found him: Jesse Redwing.Jesse was great fun to talk with and is another artist just about to really break through in the music world. I know you'll enjoy getting to hear from him as you discover his music.

My guest this week is Jim Hough.  Jim is the owner and distiller at Liberty Pole Spirits in eastern Pennsylvania.  Jim is creating unique spirits with a focus on preserving and promoting the distilling history of Pennsylvania.  We taste together their Monongahela Barrel Proof Rye and their Peated Bourbon.  It was a great night for tasting whiskeys that are full of flavor.We also discussed the correlation between making it in distilling and making it in music.  I think you'll enjoy that conversation.

Mojo Thunder II: More Mojo More ThunderBryson Willoughby and Sean Sullivan are my guests on this week's Bourbon Turntable. If you missed last week with Zac Shoopman and Andrew Brockman, then be sure to catch that episode, too.We talk about everything Mojo Thunder, but the focus is on their exceptional new album, "The Infinite Hope".  Each song on this album is special as the elevation in song writing and musicality is evident on each track. You can stream "The Infinite Hope" on all streaming services or go to mojothunder.com to order physical copies of the album.  The second album release show is Friday, August 23 at Zanzabar.  Be there if at all possible!We also taste some whiskey together starting with Cuervito Vivo! from Glenn's Creek Distilling and Bulleit barrel strength.I want to thank all the guys from Mojo Thunder for being on Bourbon Turntable.  Congratulations to you all for such an exceptional new album!

We have Mojo Thunder from A to Z this week.  Andrew Brockman (bass) and Zac Shoopman (drums) are the formidable rhythm section of Mojo Thunder.  I talk with them about some band history, the evolution from Hymns From the Electric Church, and the amazing new album "The Infinite Hope".  It felt like we laughed a lot on this show, too.  Hopefully, you'll have as much fun listening to it.Of course, we tasted some whiskey together.  Kentucky Peerless' toasted barrel bourbon and Bluegrass Distillers' toasted oak bourbon.Stay tuned...next week I have Bryson Willoughby (guitar) and Sean Sullivan (vocals and guitar) for Mojo Thunder Part Two: More Mojo...More Thunder!

This week is the triumphant return of Benjamin Eaves to Bourbon Turntable.  This time as a guest and not a co-host.  Ben and I catch up on his adventures as a distiller since joining Kentucky Artisan Distillers almost two years ago.We taste four different whiskeys.  Two from Kentucky Artisan and also a 25 year old Calvados from Turner Wathen's Wayward Cask and a Chip Tate creation from World Whisky Society.Ben and I talk about Tool - history, relevance, talent and music.  Ben also shares some of the music he's been listening to lately including Nick Cave, Hozier and Jennifer Knapp.This was a fun time to catch up with Ben and I think you'll enjoy hearing his stories, the tastings we share and the music on our "turntable".

This is a special "happy birthday" edition of Bourbon Turntable's Solo Albums & Single Barrels.  Happy birthday to Mick Jagger.  We explore Mick's first solo album "She's the Boss".Happy birthday to Jason Brauner.  We congratulate Jason and Judy on the successes of Buzzard's Roost.

This week we welcome back Parker Barrow to Bourbon Turntable.  Parker Barrow has been on quite a roll in 2024.  Their "Back to Birmingham" video topped over one million views and they have been on a massive "What Momma Don't Know" tour.  We catch up with them about all of this and get a sneak peak on what to expect for the rest of the year.  You can keep up with the band on Facebook and Instagram.  All of their music is available on your favorite streaming services and You Tube.With Megan being from Alabama and Dylan being from Maryland, we taste whiskeys from both states during the show: Dettling Bottled-in-Bond from Alabama and Sagmore Spirits Double Oak Rye from Maryland.

Our friend Chris Tapp of The Cold Stares rejoins Bourbon Turntable this week.  We look back together and celebrate the 5th anniversary of the "Ways" album and the 10th anniversary of "A Cold Wet Night and a Howling Wind".  Chris and I also talk about his upcoming solo album "Green". An album inspired by Peter Green and the guitar Chris owns that was once owned by Peter.We also dive into the next album from The Cold Stares, "The Southern".Chris and The Cold Stares have a lot going on right now and this show is chocked full of great stories, musical reminiscing, and the things that the future may hold.We also drink some interesting spirits.  We start with a new offering from World Whiskey Society and Chip Tate and then enjoy Death in the Afternoon absinthe from Key West Trading Co.

In this episode I am riding solo, so I decided to talk about a great solo album and a great single barrel.The solo album is Sting's "The Dream of the Blue Turtles" and the single barrel is a Russell's Reserve pick.  I get into some background and some opinion on both the album and the bourbon.  I hope you'll enjoy it!

Welcome back to Bourbon Turntable, Turner Wathen!Turner started Rolling Fork Spirits in 2016 and immediately started bring high quality Caribbean rum to the heart of Bourbon Country.  He has added several unique rum-based offerings over the last few years.Now he has also started Wayward Cask - sourcing French spirits such as Calvados and Armagnac.  We talk about Rolling Fork and Wayward Cask and also run down the biggest hits in music from 1983, the year Turner was born.Be sure to follow Rolling Fork and Wayward Cask on Instagram.

Christi Atkinson joins me this week as we take a departure from whiskey to bring the first in a series of shows on gin.  Gin is far from just "kissing a Christmas tree" and Christi takes us through various styles of gin that displays the complexity and variety offered by gin.We taste seven different gins in this episode:  Castle & Key London Dry Gin, Castle & Key Roots of Ruin Dry Gin, Spirits of French Lick Old Tom Gin, Plymouth Navy Strength Gin, St. George's Botanivore Gin, Franklin Distillery Southern Gin and Dayton Barrel Work Armagnac Finish Gin. Christi and I also talk about music, baseball and reminisce about some of our whiskey adventures.  

Stephanie McNew Burton is an author of two cocktail books, a mainstay on the ABV Network, a host of her Highly Spirited Podcast, and much more.  She is also this week's guest on Bourbon Turntable.Stephanie and I discuss all the different projects she has going on while sipping on some cocktails that she has featured on her podcast.We also talk about one of Stephanie's other passions: murder ballad!  As a bonus for me, it was fun to catch up with a friend.You can find Stephanie's show on Spotify, Apple and all other podcast platforms.  Her books are available on Amazon.

Johnny Toms is the lead singer for Van Winkle & the Spirits.  VW&S uses complex instrumentation and thick harmonies to produce a remarkably rich sound that is great fun to listen to.  The band crosses genres from country to southern rock to Americana.  Johnny and I talk about their self-titled debut album as well as their first release for the new album, "Still Out West".We enjoy pours of Yellowstone Toasted Barrel and Bardstown Bourbon Co. bottle-in-bond bourbon.  So...no "Van Winkle" was on the tasting menu, but you can learn how the band got it's name!

Ken Schreiner is launching AJ Schreiner Spirits in July and is my guest on this week's Bourbon Turntable.  AJ Schreiner Spirits is dedicated to the family's history in distilling (dating back to before prohibition) while bringing something unique to the spirits landscape.  In this episode you'll learn about the rye blend and gin products that will soon be on the market from AJ Schreiner.  Serving as blender (of the rye) and distiller (of the gin) is our friend, Alan Bishop.  Ken brought Alan on in the early stages of the formation of AJ Schreiner Spirits.Ken and I also talk about music ranging from Oasis to Pearl Jam to Stevie Ray Vaughan and much more.

David Levine and I traded some samples recently and we recorded our thoughts about them.  We tasted spirts from Long Island Spirits, Pacific Coast Spirits, Kentucky Peerless and Ironroot Republic.  Plus we had a bonus Armagnac pour that we shared.  David is a very talented writer and whiskey taster.  I trust in his opinion and you will, too, once you've gotten to know him. 

Boone Froggett of Otis is the guest on this week's Bourbon Turntable.  Boone has a rich history in music intersecting with Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, The Kentucky Headhunters and others.Otis has a base Southern Rock sound that stretches across multiple genres.  It is a sound and feel that I call The Kentucky Groove.  Boone and I talk through their latest single "There's a Break in the Road", the band's last full length album ("Eye of the Sun") and we get a sneak preview discussion on the band's unreleased next single.Boone also has an inspiring personal story to tell that involves not just the band's survival, but his own, too.Be sure to follow Otis on social media ( @otisbandofficial) and keep up with everything they have going on.  Tour dates are being added and new music is being released all the time.  Thank you, Boone, for being on the show.  I love this band's music and talking with Boone was a real blast.   

Barrel House Distillery in Lexington is one of the best kept secrets in Kentucky Bourbon.  James Gerard gives us the scoop on the whiskeys made by Barrel House, the distilleries history and their current expansion plans.We taste the Barrel House barrel strength bourbon and the Spring 2024 release of Rockcastle Bourbon.  James and I also discuss some of his favorite bands and concerts.  Go to www.barrelhousedistillery.com for more information on the distillery and their spirits.  

Water Step is a non-profit organization with a mission to bring clean water to the world. On May 17 at Zanzabar in Louisville, Sweet Lady and Bleu Phonque are in concert to benefit Water Step.  In this week's episode, I tell you about Water Step and the concert.  If you've listened to Bourbon Turntable or followed me on social...you surely know about these two incredible bands.  If you can get to Louisville on Friday, May 17...get to this show!  I've been asked to MC the evening and am truly honored to do so in promoting this great organization and two bands that I love.  Visit www.waterstep.org for more information on this organization. 

This week we have the continuation of our conversation with Kris Koenig of Golden Beaver Distillery. We taste some more Pacific Flyway Bourbon with Kris as I'm joined by guest co-host, Mike Lisac.We also talk about California music with a focus on the Bakersfield Sound, The Grateful Dead, Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.  A lot of Linda Ronstadt.Be sure to follow Golden Beaver on social media and you can order their products at www.goldenbeaverdistillery.com.

Wow.  What a great time with Kris from Golden Beaver Distillery as we taste some of his amazing whiskeys and talk about the California Sound. I'm joined by Mike Lisac (my brother from another mother) as my co-host. In part one...we get into Kris's unique, innovative and enigmatic whiskey and talk about The Bakersfield Sound.  This was a lot of fun and sets up really well for part two!

I am joined by Jerry Dalton this week.  Jerry is the only non-Beam family member to be Master Distiller at Jim Beam.  He is also a new member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame.  Jerry and I discuss his new book, "The Way of Bourbon".  We talk about the spirituality, the science and the process of distillation.  Jerry also shares some of the humorous stories from his book about Bourbon "experts", the cow pasture commodities and the legendary Booker Noe.  Here is a link to Jerry's book. It truly has something for everyone who is a Bourbon fan.  Please order it and share this with your friends.https://www.amazon.com/Way-Bourbon-Distiller-Explores-Americas/dp/B0CZSK9YNM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12Y6DDP7OYZFD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bGVYdxR-LTmK43J79S45tKj2qmDfd73FvbXhpyAF8QQGoc3fNs-oQ_ALQsSjpTq6nE7kekWAkjsvyu3n2nvCj2EARo9t8nnrWzdTgLzDPqC3d6DwPLetp7a1eaZSJM1ShOsN0l3c0ddkG157zEp7LkF6pmInlJ7mEfoDwTvwKHbIjkvcW9UW10ujFI8JGbKU5swT_3z80tX30lKUrtreizTi-O7Z5x30nPdjjD-lFOo.u2D5WP6WtWsFhKdeNB881tnWyD19_rfEjeHKhmA2H_M&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+way+of+bourbon&qid=1713403911&sprefix=the+way+of+bourbon%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1

As Etta James sang: "At last..."This episode with Beth Burrows, Senior American Whiskey Ambassador for James B. Beam Distilling Co., is ready to go.  We had to wait because we discussed some Beam news that Corporate wasn't quite ready to let out yet.  I know you'll enjoy hearing about the new A. Overholt Rye and the age statement returning to Jim Beam Black.   But, there's a lot more going on here:  From Beth's journey into the whiskey world to her inspiring transparency on personal image issues to her deep passion for music.  Oh yeah...I also take Beth on a blind tasting of Jim Beam products that was a  lot of fun, too.

Welcome to part two of my conversation with Jeff Gorman of Illiterate Light.  This week we do a deep dive into Illiterate Light's past releases and discuss their amazing new EP, "Slow Down Time".Be sure to follow Illiterate Light on social media to keep up with news about music and live shows.  And, of course, listen to "Slow Down Time" on your favorite streaming platforms.

Jeff Gorman is the vocalist, guitarist and song-writer for the amazing duo, Illiterate Light.  Jeff is also my guest for this week's first of a two-part episode.  "Slow Down Time" is the brand new EP from Illiterate Light.  It is a brilliant piece of music and very much worth your time and attention.Since Jeff is in Virginia, we taste some whiskey from there: a single malt from Virginia Distillery and Blackback rye from Silverback Distillery.  We also get into Jeff's musical family (his uncle is Steve Gorman, founding member of The Black Crowes), his favorite bands and singers, and influences on his songwriting.  Part of that influence is life experience and learning to live with grief.  I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it.  Please support Jeff and Jake Cochran (drummer) by listening to Illiterate Light's music and sharing it with your friends.  Go to https://www.illiteratelight.com/ for all info on music, merch and live shows.

This week I take you through five whiskeys and five albums that "maybe you're missing".  Some you may not have tried or heard before and some you may have not tried or heard in awhile.Whiskeys include: #IronrootRepublic#GoldenBeaver#MBRoland#Deerhammer#GreenRiver 

Sara Jean Kelley is a song bird.  You'll not find a singer with a better voice or greater range as Sara Jean.We talk about her newest single "Whiskey to Water", her family's musical roots and much more.  We also sample a couple of whiskeys "to water the blues".You can listen to Sara Jean's music by following this link:https://open.spotify.com/artist/4K8CwsmvF7OZXtUcFlrbhUPlease like, share and subscribe!

Lia Niskanen of Barrel Strength Talent is my guest this week.  Lia takes us on a tasting journey of brands that have grown and developed from moonshining roots.We taste whiskeys from King's County, Clyde Mays and Brothers Wright.  All while we discuss the intricacies of sourcing whiskey and transitioning to a distillery's own distillate.  We also have an interesting conversation on the revolutionary power of music.  Be sure to follow Lia at @barrelstrengthtalent on Instagram.  

This week I have a show for you that you weren't supposed to see...because it wasn't supposed to happen.You'll have to listen to understand the reasons why...but I make the most of it by talking about:Mike LisacThe Cold StaresLeilani KilgoreJeremiah JohnsonNick Roady (Broken Barrel)Blackberry SmokeBourbons BistroBread PuddingBuzzard's Roost American WhiskeyAlan Bishop's Distiller's AlmanacBar Cart Co-Op Absinthe Show (March 14)Kris KoenigGolden Beaver DistilleryBooker's Baker'sKnob CreekOld Monroe RyeStumpy's DistilleryAdam StumpfLaura StumpfAnd...Beth Burrows

Broken Barrel Whiskey Co. is one of the most innovative companies in the spirits world today.  Don't believe me?   Well, they just won American Whiskey's "Brand Innovator of the Year" award.  Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Seth Benhaim, and marketing director, Nick Roady, join me to tell the Broken Barrel story.  We also learn about Seth's and Nick's taste in music and the influence music has on what they do.  Be sure to head over to https://www.brokenbarrelwhiskey.com/ where you shop for their standard bottles as well as their limited time offerings.

I keep going back for more of Leilani and Jeremiah when I'm picking music to listen to these last couple of weeks.  I'm excited for you to hear part two of my conversation with them on this week's episode.  If you can make it to St. Louis on Saturday (February 17) go see them on the same bill with our great friends, The Cold Stares.  For tickets:https://redflagstl.com/event/the-cold-stares/I hope to see you there!  

Two of the best modern blues artists on the same show?  Yes, that's what we have for you this week.  Leilani Kilgore is an amazing young talent. Vocally, musically and lyrically...she's at the top of the class.Jeremiah Johnson has been putting on a master's class in American Blues with each album he releases.  He truly covers all the bases.  This is part one of my conversation with them.  We taste some "white dog" and some bourbon from my favorite St. Louis area distillery, Stumpy's Spirits.They will both be on the same bill with our friends The Cold Stares on February 17 at Red Flag in St. Louis.  Get your tickets and see me there!Tickets: https://redflagstl.com/event/the-cold-stares/

The last show was so nice...we'll do it twice (sort of).  This week we focus on the beautiful one, John Wadell.  John is the single barrel manager (among other things) at Kentucky Peerless as well as being the co-founder of Stave and Bean Coffee Company.  Jason Brauner (Bourbons Bistro and Buzzard's Roost) is on-hand to join in the conversation with John.  We also dig into the top ten songs from John's high school graduation year.  If you like train wrecks...you'll like our countdown of this musical hot mess.  Please be sure to follow John and Jason.  While you're at it, subscribe, share and comment on our show, too.  Cheers!

John Wadell joins Kevin in a conversation with one of the greats of the whiskey world, Jason Brauner.  Jason is founder and owner of the greatest (and first) bourbon bar in the world, Bourbons Bistro.  He is also co-founder and Master Blender for one of the fastest growing whiskey brands around, Buzzard's Roost.We taste through all three batches of Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye and talk with Jason about what to expect next in his brand and his restaurant.  We also talk with Jason about the prospects of being in the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame.  For music, we run down the top ten songs from Jason's senior year in high school, 1986.  After than...maybe the 80s wasn't the greatest decade for music after all.  

This week I talk with the guys from Tin Zelkova.  This band has one of the most unique sounds around.  It sets me in mind of The Beatles meet Led Zeppelin with a bit of The Yardbirds.  Tin Zelkova is made up of brothers Steven and Michael Thompson and, a familiar face to Bourbon Turntable friends, drummer Jordan Simpson (Sweet Lady).  We also taste two of my honorable mention whiskeys from 2023: Bardstown Bourbon Company's bottle in bond bourbon and MB Roland's Corn Whiskey.You can find Tin Zelkova's self-titled debut album as well as some recent singles on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1uft4s6QGconk4zwMNBBhu?si=dcmL62WhRjKHywzSDibIrgPlease like, share and subscribe to Bourbon Turntable and be sure to do the same to Tin Zelkova's Instagram and Facebook accounts.  Thanks!

Welcome back for part two of our show with Nancy Fraley, Alan Bishop, Boomer Purcell and Andrew Brockman.  This week we taste Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon and finish off our countdown of our top 5 bass players.Nancy is known as "The Nose" and is the foremost spirits blender in the world (Still Austin products being just one of the many distilleries she works with).  Alan is the head distiller and alchemist at Spirits of French Lick.  Both Nancy and Alan are musicians in their own right.Andrew Brockman and Boomer Purcell is two of the best bass players around.  Andrew plays with Mojo Thunder and Boomer with Sweet Lady.  Their bands' music is available for streaming on Spotify.Please let us know your favorite bass players in the comments, and subscribe and share if you don't mind.

This is an incredibly fun show.  We have the foremost whiskey blender in the world, Nancy Fraley, returning to Bourbon Turntable.  Our guest host is The Alchemist, himself, Alan Bishop.  The show features whiskeys made or blended by them.  Plus...we talk about our favorite bass players and are joined by two tremendous bass players: Boomer Purcell of Sweet Lady and Andrew Brockman of Mojo Thunder.  We taste Joseph Magnus (blended by Nancy) and Hindostan Falls (distilled by Alan).  And...we get a couple notches in our discussion of our favorite bass players of all time.Please subscribe, comment and share.  Part two will be next Wednesday (January 3) followed by our Year in Review Show, which will be live on January 10!See y'all then!