Only Bourbon Fans

In this episode, the guys dive into a full review of Hidden Barn's Cherry Picker. Along the way, they share drinking stories, chat about how their tastes have evolved, and even get into some tequila and mezcal talk. It's a laid-back hang full of laughs, with their final thoughts on Cherry Picker saved for the end.

The hosts dive into recent whiskey tastings, focusing on McLaughlin Distillery and their small-batch releases. They share honest reviews, personal favorites, and thoughts from a recent whiskey bracket challenge and we get an honest take of the Russell 15 year. Along the way, they offer tips on organizing and storing bottles, plus some speculation on upcoming releases. The crew tastes and rates McLaughlin's Baby Barrel Bourbon and the 3799 spirit, breaking down flavors and comparing notes.

In this episode, Zack and Heisey pop open a bottle of Weller Antique 107 and see what it's all about. They talk flavor, compare it to other Wellers, and share their overall take on the pour. No fancy stuff—just two guys hanging out and sipping some bourbon.

In this episode of Only Bourbon Fans, Albert and the guys talk about their go-to drinks, try a few whiskeys, and chat about what it's like buying the fancy stuff. They break down some popular bottles like Weller and Old Rip Van Winkle, and even get into whether pricey pours at bars are really worth it. It's a fun, laid-back convo full of laughs, good company, and plenty of bourbon talk—plus a look at some tastings and events coming up soon.

Zack and Heisey sit down with Andrew, known as the Average Whiskey Drinker, for a laid-back and insightful chat about his journey into the whiskey world. They swap stories about how his palate has evolved, the growing influence of social media on whiskey culture, and the rising popularity of rye whiskey. The conversation dives into the importance of whiskey societies, the role of women in the industry, and some personal favorites and recommendations. They wrap things up with a fun rapid-fire segment, making for an entertaining and informative episode.

In this episode of Only Bourbon Fans, the hosts dive into their latest whiskey finds, recent lottery wins, and the thrill of chasing rare bottles. They break down tasting notes from their newest additions, including Pennsylvania's own Dad's Hat Rye, highlighting its unique sweetness and herbal character. The conversation flows with humor and a great vibe as they explore the ever-changing bourbon market, the strategies behind buying and selling, and the excitement of exclusive releases. Plus, they tease an upcoming YouTube live session with Fred Minnick, where they'll compare top bourbon picks and engage with the whiskey community.

In this episode, Googs shares stories from his latest bourbon-hunting adventures and highlights from his trip to Florida. The guys also sit down for a deep dive into Law's Whiskey House Straight Malt Whiskey, breaking down its tasting notes, flavor profile, and how it stacks up against other high-proof whiskeys. Tune in as they give their honest take on its quality and whether it's worth adding to your collection.

This episode is an older recording that we wanted to share after the release of our newest podcast. In this fun and laid-back conversation, Zack and his guests discuss their love for bourbon, reminisce about a successful charity event, and discuss the recovery efforts in Tampa after the hurricane. They dive into a whiskey tasting, giving their thoughts and best guesses on the flavors, age, and price of each pour. But the biggest surprise comes at the end when the final reveal catches everyone off guard—you'll have to listen to find out what it is!

Join us as we celebrate Mardi Gras and dive into our experience at the Whiskey Riot event! The Tampa Bay Bourbon Boyz are back again, swapping stories about unique whiskey finds, sharing good times, and putting our taste buds to the test with a blind tasting of two whiskeys. Along the way, we break down flavor profiles, share our favorites, and debate the best pairings. Whether you're a whiskey lover or just getting started, this episode is all about good drinks, great company, and the joy of whiskey culture.

Bill Binder shares his journey from bartender to whiskey entrepreneur, launching Binder Stash Whiskey. He talks about barrel selection, private picks, and the challenges of starting a brand during the pandemic. The conversation dives into alcohol distribution, state regulations, single barrel philosophy, and how aging and climate shape flavor. Bill also answers fan questions and tackles a rapid-fire round, sharing his whiskey knowledge and personal favorites.

Join us for an exciting episode as Texas Whiskey Geek returns to the podcast! The hosts discuss industry news, including Marlene Holmes' historic induction into the Whiskey Magazine Hall of Fame. Googs revisits Blood Oath, Pack 9, while Vinnie rediscovers a forgotten Ford Hamilton Double Barrel whiskey.The highlight of the episode? A blind-tasting challenge full of bold guesses, surprising reveals, and plenty of laughs. Packed with whiskey insights, camaraderie, and lighthearted banter, this episode is a must-listen for whiskey lovers. Tune in as the hosts continue their journey through the world of whiskey!

In this episode, Albert, Heisey, and Googs dive into the bourbon world, discussing their recent experiences with various bottles, particularly focusing on the Penelope brand. They explore the thrill of hunting for rare bourbons, the rediscovery of classic favorites, and the impact of price on bourbon quality. The conversation includes a detailed tasting of the Nine-Year and Ten-Year Penelope bourbons, comparing their profiles and discussing the nuances of flavor and aroma. They also reflect on the lottery system for acquiring rare bottles and share their final ratings and thoughts on the bourbons tasted.

In this episode of The Only Bourbon Fans, we're cracking open a special bottle sent by Raleigh Hughes from Bendt Distilling—Unbendt Unblended Straight from the Barrel Whiskey. We take a deep dive into its bold flavors, rich complexity, and what sets it apart from the rest. Is this unblended barrel-proof a hidden gem or a heavy hitter? Pour yourself a glass and join us as we give our honest first impressions, tasting notes, and final verdict!

We're raising a glass to 100 episodes of bourbon stories, laughs, and insights—this time with Booker's “The Reserves” in hand. Cheers to the fans who've been with us every sip of the way.

Albert, Googs and Heisey sit down and have a chat! Heisey talks about his budget bourbon bracket. We then discuss the bourbon "glut" and the future of the consumers of whiskey and the thrill of hunting bourbon. Plus a discussion on preferences of Jack Daniel's

We kick off our third season with this episode! And to start it off with what we were drinking, we each pulled out 5 bottles on our own shelves. Then someone picked what that person would drink for the episode. We then look at Breaking Bourbons whiskey release calendar for 2025 and point out anything we are looking to try. The list is short right now, so we will come back and add to it. Enjoy!

The guys went back and listened to last years episode about what they wanted to try for the 2024 releases. We look back and see what we did and did not actually try from our original list.

We get together with our ugly Christmas sweaters to sit down and chat about the year a little bit and what we would want Santa to bring us this for a gift.

Join the barrel pick experience with Albert and Heisey as they select a Dads Hat single barrel with Billy Morrison from the 611 Collective. You'll hear how Albert had his eyes (and taste) set on a barrel he wasn't going to let get away.

We have gathered the OKI (Ohio,Kentucky,Indiana) Repeal Day Trilogy Act! The OKI brand is one to check out if ever given the chance. We also were able to catch up with our former guest David Mark Young, owner of Golden Sheaf! We get details into his latest limited release of three new very small batch cask strength whiskeys! DMY love for whiskey allows us to just chat with him and sample something we have never had before. Take a listen to find out what else we chat about in this episode!

We welcome in Raleigh Hughes from Bendt Distilling in Texas. Raleigh takes us through some of their current whiskey and what the future holds for Bendt. Raleigh is a great time and cannot wait to have him back on again sometime.

Adam Bey and Jamie Berry from Copper Cannon join the OBF crew. The episode gets into all of the nerdiest distilling details. As a result, we will be shipping Heisey up to live with our friends at the distillery.

This is the final review in the Blind Review series. We finally get to Heisey's blind, which he initially sent out first lol. No guests, no BS just the blind review. Listen and find out what we tried and if we like it or not!

Our next episode in the blind review series features a fan who won our random draw to be a guest on the episode. Smitty is from our region and newer to bourbon like us. Listen now to see what this blind is all about and is he holds his own with OBF crew.

Bourbon Barry is up next to help us with our blind review from the one and only Vinnie. Vinnie is extremely excited about this and you need to listen to find out why. Barry is firm believer that there is some type of Sigmund Freud type explanation to how people go about what they are nosing and tasting while trying a whiskey blind. Thanks again Barry! You are the man,

Conrad from Whiskey Bonded joins us for our next episode in the blind review series! This blind is provided by Albert this week, and we go through again with guesses of proof, price and age as we go about our final review for this unknown bottle. But Conrad has to go through our rapid fire questions before he leaves and we try to find out if bourbon will become cheap again! Find out what we think of this bottle and what it is!

Join the crew as they hangout with Lauren Platz (Master Blender) and Jeff Duckhorn (Master Distiller) from Redwood Empire. Lauren and Jeff walk the guys through a tasting as they discuss everything Redwood Empire.

Still without their host, Albert, Vinnie, Googs, and Heisey review a Bulleit single barrel. This is the bourbon that started it all! Heisey also wants to find his bourbon Mendoza line.

We are bringing back our blind review series. Each episode one of us picks a bottle to review that we believe no one has had before! Then we try to guess the proof, age and price of the bottle before we reveal what it is. Up first is Zack's blind and we are joined by our good friend and former guest Mike Yates (CineBourbon). Give this episode a listen to see what we reviewed!

The crew is without their fearless host as Zack travels across the country. Meanwhile, the shenanigans continue as Albert, Googs, and Heisey review a three barrel blend of Dad's Hat rye whiskey, blended by Prime Barrel.

Co-founder of Rare Character, Peter Nevenglosky, joins the OBF crew to discuss everything Rare Character. As favorite expressions of past and present are discussed the answer to “what is Rare Character?” becomes clear. Peter also provides some insight of future offerings to get excited for.

In this episode the OBF crew is joined by Caleb (TX Whiskey Geek) as a cohost for the guest, Mia from JT Meleck. Mia discusses the importance of sustainability for their family rice farm, the challenges of opening consumers minds to rice whiskey, and even the personality traits of whiskey barrels. Of course she cannot escape rapid fire questions… leading to a story well documented by a Ring camera.

The second part of our 2 for 1 episodes with Nick and Geoff of the Tampa Bay Bourbon Boyz. We took the time while together on video to recap a couple of Nicks tours to Kentucky for some barrel picks. And Geoff's fair well tour down in Tampa a few weeks ago.

We recently sat down with Nick and Geoff of the Tampa Bay Bourbon Boyz after sending them a couple of bljnd samples. They said let's hop on the podcast and see what they think! The first blind is a rye from Four Gate and the second blind was a Rare Character single barrel pick from Sam over at East Ave Liquor! See what the boys thought!

Join us as we sit down with Phil Steger, the founder of Brother Justus, an American Single Malt distillery. Phil dives into the nuances of American Single Malt (ASM) and how it stands apart from other whiskeys. Discover Phil's journey into distilling and why he chose to focus on ASM. In this episode, we learn about the origins of Brother Justus and the inspiring story behind the name. Phil takes us through a tasting of their exceptional whiskeys, discussing how an ASM might appeal to whiskey enthusiasts. We also delve into the concept of peat and its unique significance in Minnesota, and how Brother Justus uses it differently from traditional Scotch distilleries. Phil's passion for life and whiskey is contagious – this is one episode you do not want to miss! If he can't talk you into at least trying an ASM, then you are missing out.

After an overwhelming responses from a post about what to review, the OGD 114 was highly suggest on X. So we do it! - - We also recap a massive haul from a trip to the liquor store. - Some blinds we did over July 4th. - And our review of the OGD 114 and what we think. Maybe go get yourself this bottle since it looks like it is going to be discontinued.

The guys get together and talk about July 4th plans before we get into a local New York craft distillery outside of Albany. New Scotland spirits “ Founded by a group of friends with deep roots in the local community, the distillery takes its name from the town of New Scotland, NY, reflecting its commitment to local heritage.” And if you are not sure who the Sheriff of Lark Street is, make sure you give them a follow on Instagram!

As we catch up with the guys we sit down and sample a bottle we have been dying to try. Coming out of Omaha Nebraska, this blended bottle is from the work of David Mark Young. Here is a list of some facts about the brand from DMY himself. Here's a few off the top of my head: -born is 1866 -grew to become 3rd largest distillery in the country pre-prohibition - produced 13k gal daily -generated 90%+ state tax revenue pre-income tax. Responsible for a lot of Omaha/Nebraska infrastructure and growth which is not a well known fact -shut down in 1920 dispute being 1 of 8 distilleries invited to continue distilling for medicinal purposes. Declined because they had already pivoted to cattle (Omaha Stock Yards). - revived in 2020 by this guy

Jason aka Another Bourbon Guy sits down with the podcast crew! Zack has been waiting for this moment for a while everyone… We get to know Jason and how he got into his social media life. Jason details us his perspective of the difference of an influencer and an enthusiast (and he is spot on) and where he thinks he fits into all of this. We also talk about connections with brands, his own palette, what he really thinks of Steve Berman and put him through the longest set of rapid fire questions yet. Sorry Vinnie…

Check out this Father's Day giveaway and what is so cool about this not so cheap bottle from the Chosen line of Blue Run. Trey Wade fills us in on this bottle and how he started this line with Blue Run. There are still a few days left so listen on the podcast to find out how to enter, or go onto our Instagram page or @official_pourmore and @theprimebarrel to get the deets! DO NOT MISS OUT!!!

We sit down with Avianna Wolfe, co-founder of Stoll and Wolfe and learn about her and husband, Erik, road to owning a distillery and how it lead to them joining up with Dick Stoll. The former master distiller of the original Michter's in Pennsylvania. We also get into their rye products and what it's like running a craft distillery from the fun times to the grueling times. And Avianna cannot get off with out Vinnie's rapid fire questions.

Have you heard of the Neeley Family Distillery? Or Hidden Barn whiskey? If not. This whiskey brand is one that is not talked about a whole lot. See what Albert, Heisey and Zack think of this single barrel pick from their distillery! It would be cool to have a bottle of this on your shelf.

Chris from Bourbon Of The Week joins us and he is determined to make May #BottleKillMonth. Tune in to see what he feels like is a good time for people to finish some bottles and clear some space. We also discuss the recent Weller Millennium release announcement. And then we let ChatGPT lead our discussion for some of this episode.

Albert, Googs and Heisey get together and review the Stagg they recently acquired. And talk other stuff as well!

Next Albert and Zack review the Bhakta Armagnac Cask Finish Bourbon. A more expensive bottle than the rye blend, see how we compare them and if it is worth grabbing instead of a Pappy!

Albert and Zack sit down and review the 1928 Bhakta. A 70$ bottle that is a blend of Rye, Calvados, and Armagnac. If you are only into bourbon this might be just thing for you to try to expand your horizons!

We catch up with each other and recap Vinnie's trip to Albert's house and the Weller blind they set up. Someone leaves behind their Pappy bottle. Heisey's kids want to be just like him! And we review the Breckenridge High Proof Blend.

Join the gang with our guest Steve Berman (@Bermansbourbon) in this adventure of an episode. We were lucky enough to meet Steve in person two months ago and this guy has already become a great friend. Steve started his whiskey career while Kentucky and joined an internet scene in the early stages of bourbon social media. We talk about how he ended up in Kentucky and how he moved to Canada of all places, where the whiskey hunting is very different. Following along and give Steve a follow. Oh, and make sure you rate and review the podcast!

The guys and Sam do their best to remember the long weekend in the finger lakes. We recap the trip a little and go over the day we spent at Finger Lakes Distillety, from bloody Mary's, a distillery tour and how we narrowed it down to actual barrel pick as a group.

Albert, Vinnie and Heisey host Phillip Wilson, one of the owners from Pour More. Pour More is a whiskey subscription for anyone from beginners to the experienced whiskey drinkers. We chat about their business and how this came to be (because guess what, they love whiskey also). We also get into their barrel picks and do a review of their single barrel Short Barrel Rye pick as well. See what these guys have to offer and if it could be something for you! And Phil cannot escape without going through a Vinnie rapid fire segment.

Another Spirit With Character Local Distillery Series, featuring the owner and master distiller at Hartman's Distilling. We get into his early days of Kentucky trail experiences and the decision to start a distillery. The double gold award that took them by surprise in San Francisco. Special barrels set aside for the Buffalo Bills and Sabres as well what it is like to age barrels in Buffalo.