Podcast appearances and mentions of bill samuels jr

Maker's Mark 46 is the recipe of Bill Samuels Jr., son of founders Bill and Margie, and the first new major expression since classic Maker's was released in 1958. Maker's 46® is aged longer with special seared French oak staves. With subtly layered bourbon notes and balanced complexity. Cheers!

It's been more than a decade since Bill Samuels, Jr. "retired" as chairman of Maker's Mark and turned the reins over to his son Rob, but the 82-year-old Bourbon legend seems just as busy today as ever. He joined us from his office at Maker's Mark headquarters for the #HappyHourLive webcast the other night for a wide-ranging discussion of everything from his early days to being a mentor for today's generation of emerging distillers. Join us each Friday night at 5:00pm New York time for our live webcasts on the WhiskyCast YouTube channel, our Facebook page, Twitter, and Twitch.

Episode 14: In today's episode, host Jim Ray interviews Jorge Pazmiño, Director of Graduate and Executive Education Programs for the Rubel School of Business.  In Episode 1 of our podcast, we introduced Dr. Natasha Munshi and discussed her vision for several initiatives involving executive education.  Jorge has the responsibility for the development and implementation of some of those initiatives.  Jorge moved from Quito, Ecuador, as a bi-lingual international student to study business.  He enlisted in the US Army.  After a deployment in Iraq, he completed his undergraduate degree.  He used the GI Bill to pursue and earn his MBA and a Master's in information technology. Jorge then joined the financial services industry, but still had an interest in education and its impact on people's lives.  This inspired him to pursue his interest in a Doctoral degree in education leadership at Bellarmine University.  He is currently working toward the completion of this degree, while working at Rubel. Scholarships Recruiting for the Spring MBA and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs at Bellarmine is currently underway.  Rubel offers an early application scholarship for those who apply by November 5th, 2021.  The scholarship is $1,000 for EMBA program and $500 for the MBA program. Jim and Jorge spend time discussing some of the advantages of the EMBA program.  Jim is a 2008 alumnus.  The contact with the professors, the rigor of the classes, the networking opportunities and other aspects of the Bellarmine culture result in a very challenging, but rewarding experience. Meet the Dean – November 2, 2021 (Virtual) This is an opportunity for interested individuals to interact with Dr. Natasha Munshi and others, in a virtual setting.  For more information, please email:  RBS@Bellarmine.edu. Dean's Executive Speaker Series with Bill Samuels Jr. (Virtual) This is another virtual opportunity presented by the Rubel School of Business.  It takes place November 3rd from 5:30EST-6:30EST.  Bill Samuels Jr. is the Chairman Emeritus of the Maker's Mark Distillery and Trustee Emeritus at Bellarmine University.   Click Here to Register. Rubel School of Business Initiatives MBAs are found throughout various industries and roles.  Rubel has an initiative to create additional awareness of the MBAs programs through an on-campus partnership with the Office of Identity and Inclusion.  As a student of color and those with other backgrounds may not be as familiar with the benefits of earning a Bellarmine MBA or EMBA. This initiative is there to help create awareness and access. Partnership with Military and Veteran's Affairs Having served in the US Army, this Rubel initiative takes on a special focus for Jorge.  The military offers service members some terrific educational benefits.  Rubel is partnering with the educational center at Ft. Knox and various National Guard units and reserves.  The Bellarmine Office of Military & Veteran Services provides a terrific connection point for members all military branches who may be interested in pursuing the various opportunities at Bellarmine and the Rubel School of Business. International Collaborations with other Business Schools As an international student, Jorge has a unique understanding of the opportunity for an international student to study in the US.  Rubel is developing an initiative to interact with students in various countries and to potentially have them come to Bellarmine to pursue an MBA.  It's about engagement.  Jorge is going to conduct a virtual workshop with a group of finance students at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Ecuador).  Executive Education Program Development In Episode 12, we discussed an innovative partnership between the Rubel School of Business and Kroger.  Rubel has an ongoing focus on developing more of these certificate programs in specific and/or core competencies for other organization in the region.  It's a terrific professional development benefit for corporations and an interesting way for the Rubel School of Business to connect with employers.  Other Bellarmine on Business Executive Education Topics Here is a brief list of previous episodes about executive education initiatives: Episode 9 – Certificate in Accounting Analytics and Certificate in Auditing Analytics Episode 4 – Women of Color Entrepreneurs-Leadership Certificate   To Contact Jorge Pazmiño: Phone:  (502) 272-7240 Email:  jpazmino@bellarmine.edu   Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed during the Bellarmine on Business podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Bellarmine University, its administration or the faculty at large.  The episodes are designed to be insightful, thought-provoking and entertaining.   Want to Listen to Additional Episodes? 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Rob Samuels is our guest this week and we are honored to have this 8th generation of whisky-maker on our podcast.  The Samuels family has long been known for founding Maker's Mark Distillery in Loretto Kentucky. Rob is the Managing Director of Maker's Mark and is a passionate story-teller ensuring his family's history is told to the masses.  Rob knows that Maker's Mark is the result of a “purposefully inefficient handmade process” but recognizes the importance of it to his family, their legacy, and to the quality of their bourbon. After this episode, hopefully you will recognize that Maker's Mark is about so much more than the whisky. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at TheBourbonLens@Gmail.com. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens * Dripping Wax Logo and Branding Courtesy of Maker's Mark About Maker's Mark® Bourbon In 1953, in Loretto, Ky., Bill Samuels, Sr., fulfilled his dream to create a handmade and delicious bourbon. He decided to make his whisky in small batches, using soft red winter wheat to enhance the softness and sweetness. He then rotated each barrel by hand for consistency and, finally, aged each barrel to taste. Bill Samuels, Sr., transformed bourbon from a “commodity” into a premium handmade spirit, and today Maker's Mark® continues to make its bourbon the same way. In recent years, Maker's Mark has introduced thoughtful, super-premium innovations to its portfolio, including Maker's Mark 46®, Maker's Mark® Cask Strength and Maker's Mark® Private Selection, the brand's first-ever custom barrel program. For more information, visit www.makersmark.com. Show Links: An Oral History of Bourbon Part II: Maker's Mark's Bill Samuels Jr. and Rob Samuels Maker's Mark | Handmade Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Samuels Family | Our Story  Maker's Mark: a brand history The LEE Initiative The LEE Initiative Partners with Maker's Mark® to Release "CommUNITY Batch" Bourbon with 100% of Proceeds Supporting the Hospitality Industry How Maker's Mark Bourbon Is Made — From Barrel to Iconic Red Wax Seal Unique Kentucky Getaway - Vacation Rental by Makers Mark  The Family Behind Maker's Mark Has Opened Their House for Overnight Stays The 25 Most Important Bourbons Ever Made | Food & Wine You Can Now Stay in the Original Kentucky Home of the Maker's Mark Family NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION The Core Bottles Of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky, Ranked Column: Maker's Mark Barrel Entry Proof Experiment Proves Its Tradition Is Solid LEADERS Interview with Rob Samuels, Global General Manager and Chief Distillery Officer, Maker's Mark  Earth Day Champions: UK Introduces World's Largest American White Oak Repository and Genome Mapping Study With Maker's Mark UK, Maker's Mark partnership leads to American white oak research | Lexington Herald Leader UK, Makers Mark collaborate to sustain American white oak with repository and genome mapping study  Independent Stave Company

It's only appropriate that a bourbon behemoth would join our podcast to kick off National Bourbon Heritage Month in celebration of America's native spirit. Few rival Bill Samuels Jr., former CEO and current Chairman Emeritus of Maker's Mark Bourbon, in life experience and industry knowledge. From growing up in Bardstown, KY next-door to other American whiskey legends, to his short-lived career as a rocket scientist, to continuing his parents' legacy at Maker's Mark, Bill is bursting with stories -- and he's not too shy to share them. Listen now!

Gregg Walker joins the show to share some inside stories about the history at Maker's Mark. Gregg was the second salesperson hired by Maker’s Mark and took part in 3X growth. Hear some of his stories about the struggle of growth, but also how him and Bill Samuels Jr. had a lot of fun as well. Show Partners: The University of Louisville has an online Distilled Spirits Business Certificate that focuses on the business side of the spirits industry. Learn more at uofl.me/bourbonpursuit. Minimize drink dilution without sacrificing chill power with Meltdown, the ultimate ice ball press. Learn more at MeltdownIce.com. Upgrade your sleep today with a Bear Mattress. Visit BearMattress.com/bourbon. You can now buy Barrell Craft Spirits products online and have them shipped right to your door. Visit BarrellBourbon.com and click Buy Now. Stop putting stickers on picks and take total control of your own private label with Krogman's. Learn more at Krogmans.com. Spirits of French Lick is delivering the finest hand crafted Bottled in Bond bourbons. Check out SpiritsofFrenchLick.com. Show Notes: This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about raffles. What song would you pick for karaoke? When did you get into the liquor business? Did you have to take the personality test before working at Maker's Mark? Were you part of any of the Maker's taste offs? Tell us about traveling for Makers. How do you plan for aggressive growth? What was the tipping point? How many cases were they selling? Talk about Maker's marketing. Were you there when the did the special edition UK bottle in 1996? Any memories with Bill Samuels that you'll never forget? What was your sales force like in the later years? What do you do today? Support this Podcast on Patreon

The guys try 4 different variations of the Makers 46 stave finish Whiskies. Starting with a local store pick featuring a plethora of different staves picked by their staff. Followed by the distillery exclusive Bill Samuels Jr. stave selection. Then the highly coveted 2019 limited release of RC6 and finally the 2020 limited release SE4-PR5!Enjoy.

Join Nick & Jason as they chat with Bill Samuels Jr.--Chairman Emeritus of Maker's Mark.  We hope you enjoy the show!

Join us as we talk to Bill Samuels, Jr.--a legend in the whiskey industry and a Bourbon Hall of Fame member. Bill helped build and expand the Maker's Mark brand after his mom and dad created a delicious whiskey with a beautiful design. This is one of the most entertaining, informative, and incredible interviews to date.

For episode three, we are continuing our celebration of Bourbon Heritage Month with Bourbon Banters 30 days of bourbon. Our third bourbon we will be talking about is Makers Mark Private Select (Bill Samuels Jr. Selection). If you have any questions or comments, please leave a voice message. Any donations (https://anchor.fm/bourbonstuff/support) to the channel for the month of September will go to one of our two charity choices at the end of the month as promised by following Bourbon Banters 30 Days of Bourbon rules. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe on instagram @bourbon_and_stuff Check out @bourbonbanter on instagram Visit www.bourbonbanter.com for more info on the 30 days of bourbon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bourbonstuff/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bourbonstuff/support

This week I sit down with Bill Samuels Jr and Frank Fernandez of Maker's Mark. We discuss his storied past that has taken him from driver of Colonel Sanders to Nasa, to head of Maker's Mark. Bourbon Hall of fame inductee Bill Samuels was an absolute treat. Whiskey Neat is a podcast and Radio show on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook.   Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

Steve and Jeremy talk to Bill Samuels, Jr. of Maker’s Mark. Bill shares some of the amazing stories from his life in the bourbon industry. Be sure to listen to their interview on The Bourbon Daily where they discuss his contributions to the world of bourbon by clicking here. Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

With its iconic square-shaped bottle dipped in red wax and that consistently familiar flavor profile, Kentucky bourbon brand Maker's Mark is recognized and beloved the world over. Apparently, not without a shaky start. According to Rob Samuels, who currently runs the company, it took a good 30 years for the billion dollar brand to turn a profit. He should know. His grandparents started Maker’s Mark in the 1950s when American whiskey was at an all time low, his father Bill Samuels Jr. helped to usher in this country’s bourbon boom, and for the last 8 years, Rob has been leading the brand into the next generation as President and COO. I caught up with Rob at the recent BevCon conference here in LA and he gave us the super insiders take to all things Maker’s Mark, the Samuels Family and Kentucky bourbon. This week's featured cocktail is the signature drink for Kentucky horse race institution, Keeneland. Keeneland Breeze 1 1/4 oz Maker’s Mark  splash Orange liqueur splash Ginger ale splash Fresh squeezed orange juice Orange wedge Rocks glass and ice Fill rocks glass with ice, add the bourbon, orange liqueur and fresh orange juice, top with ginger ale, give it a stir and garnish with an orange wedge. Links: Maker's Mark Keeneland Bit by a Fox: blog: http://bitbyafox.com instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitbyafox/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BitByAFox/ twitter: https://twitter.com/bitbyafox music: https://www.humanworldwide.com

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 and sell his Dad's whiskey? Get ready to hear the untold history of how Bill Samuels Jr turned his Dad's hobby of making whiskey from a few barrels a week into the powerhouse it is today. State of Logic Podcast connect the dots on relevant topics with interesting people as their guests. They explore recent books, culture, movies, science, politics and other random thoughts about life. Bourbon and Beyond Music Festival takes place in Louisville, KY on Sept 22nd and 23rd. Buy tickets and see the bourbon workshops we will be moderating. Show Notes: So Bill let's start from the beginning. Did you and your Dad butt heads a lot? What was your Dad's original vision? What was the original investment? At what point was your Dad "All in"? How were the hard decisions made? Talk about the next stage for you and what you were doing with Aerospace? Why did you Dad want you to be "un-engineered"? You were a summer intern in the White House? What was it during that 1 year with your Dad that made you want to stay around? Where did you fit in this puzzle? You had your first publication in the Wall Street Journal, what's next? At what point did you start taking over after your father began exiting? Talk about the growth when Rob started coming into the scene Do you get a feeling of accomplishment when you look at the distillery now? What's your idea of still being involved and enjoying retirement? So 46 was your baby Where is this industry trending? Talk about strategic pricing with supply and demand Do you see a reason why bourbon couldn't be $1000 a bottle? What niche do you think craft whiskey is solving in the market today? Is there a way they can have continued success? Listen to all of our Maker's Mark Podcasts

This week, we're on the road at the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, Kentucky! We'll have highlights from the festival throughout this week's show, including the presentation of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame's Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award to Bill Samuels Jr. of Maker's Mark and the induction of the Hall's Class of 2017. In the news, Brown-Forman will invest $45 million to upgrade its Louisville cooperage over the next two years, while planning to cut around 70 jobs once the project is completed. Local leaders in Bardstown are working on a new project to cement the town's place as the "Bourbon Capital of the World." We'll also catch up with old friends from Bourbon Country and look at the week's new whiskies from around the world.

Steve, Renee, Baby Hooch and Brodie all talk about one of our absolute favorite people in the bourbon business, Mr. Bill Samuels, Jr. Please check out Flaviar, our newest sponsor. Flaviar (flaviar.com) is a club where you can enjoy many great benefit and sample some increidble whiskey, rum and gin offering on a quarterly basis with their unique tasting boxes. Flaviar is also hosting an event in New York City on September 14 called the Craft Spirits Celebration. Head on over to to our website, abvnetwork.com to click on some links to get more info or buy tickets. Bourbon Daily intro music (Welcome to the Show) and outro music (That’s A Wrap) are both by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).

This week, we continue our Tales of the Cocktail 2017 coverage. This is the 5th of 9 planned episodes about Tales 2017.   We will talk with Jane Bowie from Maker’s Mark. During Tales this year, I was invited to a Maker’s Mark event at Dicky Brennen’s Bourbon House. The Bourbon House had purchased a full barrel of Maker’s 46.  Quoting from the invitation I received to the event, The Bourbon House is “the first in Louisiana to have created its very own Maker’s Mark® Private Select™. This is a first-of-its-kind barrel program that allows retail customers to customize their own personal Maker’s Mark by finishing fully-matured cask strength Maker’s Mark Bourbon in a single barrel made up of their custom selection of ten total oak staves, resulting in over 1,000 possible selections”. Take a listen to Podcast No. 223 with the audio player on this page, or on Apple Podcasts/ Google Play Music/ Stitcher Radio for a slice of the Tales experience!   Patron is sponsoring an educational event.  It’s in Cleveland on September 12, 2017 at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center.  It’s a full day of education with Breakfast, Lunch and Happy Hour included and there is no cost to you! RSVP here.   BarSmarts Advanced will be conducting daylong sessions, providing education and hands on mixology instruction, plus testing and certification. Its taught by Dale DeGroff, David Wondrich, Paul Pacult, Steve Olson, Doug Frost and Andy Seymour.  At the end of the day you do a practical exam where you prepare three drinks for one of these gentlemen, so you might be making drinks for Dale DeGroff or in my case David Wondrich.  To qualify you have to do the online course first. Cocktail of the Week: Maker’s Boulevardier 1.5 parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon 0.75 part Sweet Vermouth 0.75 part Campari or Aperol Maraschino Cherry for garnish Stir with ice, strain, garnish and serve.   Book of the Week: The Alcohol Textbook by T.P. Lyons $299.95 Whisky: The Manual by Dave Broom $12.34 Let’s go to Dicky Brennen’s Bourbon House. I toast you with a very special bottle that I have not tasted yet.  It is a Maker’s Mark Private Select.  “Exclusive Oak Stave Selection By Bill Samuels Jr.”  Hand written on the label it says “110.9 Proof/55.45 % Alcohol by Volume”. On the back it is hand signed by Bill Samuels Jr.   Toast:   Here’s to the bottle which holds a store Of imprisoned joy and laughter! Here’s to this bottle Many more bottles, And others to follow after.   Tasting Notes Color:  Amber to Orange Nose:  Strong alcohol right away. Chestnuts.  Stone Fruit - Plums, Fresh Cut Wood, (like a beautiful brand new Bar!)  Rugged Leather, Fresh Herb or Grass Taste:  Toast.  Burnt Orange Peel.  Peach Pie. Mouthfeel:  Luscious.  Silky.  Refined. Finish:  Strong alcohol.  Carmel.  Toasted Oak.   Impressions:  Wonderful and sophisticated Bourbon.  Adding a little water makes this something I want to drink everyday! Too bad the bottle will run out eventually.  

“For us, marketing meant polishing the apple. Not chasing people, letting them find you.” Over the past 59 years, quite a few people have found Maker’s Mark. The distinctive bourbon has grown from being the hobby of founder Bill Samuels, Sr. His son, Bill Samuels, Jr., led much of that growth. From their wax-dipped bottles to their brand ambassador program, Maker’s has built a brand as unique as their spirits. I couldn’t wait to discuss all of this and more with Bill on this week’s episode of the On Brand podcast. About Bill Samuels, Jr. Growing up on Distiller’s Row in Bardstown, Kentucky – son of Maker’s Mark Founder Bill Samuels, Sr. and godson of Jim Beam – Bill Samuels, Jr. has been an eyewitness to many milestones in bourbon history and has made history himself. As the current Chairman Emeritus of Maker’s Mark, Bill ran his family’s company for 35 years as President and CEO. Under his watchful eye, he followed his father’s stern but simple piece of advice for him: “don’t screw up the whisky,” which is the advice he passed on to his son Rob Samuels, Maker’s current COO. Before passing on the torch in 2011, Bill left quite a legacy which included the introduction of Maker’s first new expression, Maker’s 46, the brand’s beloved Ambassador program, and more. Bill’s current role is perfectly suited for the very first Maker’s Mark Ambassador: travel around the world, introduce Maker’s Mark and Maker’s 46 to folks and share a story or two about all of the incredible history he’s been an eyewitness to. Episode Highlights Commercializing a hobby sounds daunting. But that’s exactly what Bill Samuels, Jr. was charged with doing. His mandate was simple — “never compromise on the spirit.” Bill Samuels, Jr. had to carefully exploit this hobby. “We hired an agency not to do advertising.” What Bill and their agency partners did instead was building on the “discovery” process. “We didn’t want to sell something that people didn’t want to buy. It had to be something you heard about from a friend.” What about those distinct dipped bottles? “Mom was a chemist and started playing around with wax.” As a patent attorney, Bill Samuels, Jr. patented the process, cementing the red wax drippings as a key brand touchpoint. And the ambassador program? “That was the mother of necessity. All of our customers previously had been in Kentucky. All of a sudden a credible source praised our product — The Wall Street Journal. That was the moment we became a national brand. Everything we did with customers was personal — 1:1.” The ambassador program helped them identify and embrace those fans who “raised their hands.” Another benefit to ambassadors … “It’s not a story you want to tell but every once in awhile you screw up.” Like when Maker’s thought the only way to answer demand was by reducing the proof the spirit. They communicated this to their ambassadors first and were met with immediate resistance. “It took Coke nine months to see what they did (with New Coke). We knew in two days.” They took immediate steps to reverse their decision, restoring the spirit to the delight of their fans. “We like to have fun with it, too.” That’s why Maker’s sends out gifts to ambassadors at the holidays. What brand has made Bill smile recently? Bill reminded us about the story of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, a collaborative effort between competitive distilleries that’s been a big hit with tourism in the state. “Don’t try to do it all in one day,” cautioned Bill. To learn more about Bill and Maker’s Mark, check out the Maker’s Mark website. As We Wrap … Before we go, I want to flip the microphone around to our community …Recently former guest Bruce Kennedy and Rogue Jess gave the podcast a shout. Thanks for listening! Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you’d like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. Subscribe to the podcast – You can subscribe to the show via iTunes, Stitcher, and RSS. Rate and review the show – If you like what you’re hearing, head over to iTunes and click that 5-star button to rate the show. And if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review. This helps others find the podcast. OK. How do you rate and review a podcast? Need a quick tutorial on leaving a rating/review in iTunes? Check this out. Remember – On Brand is brought to you by my new book — Get Scrappy: Smarter Digital Marketing for Businesses Big and Small. Order now at Amazon and check out GetScrappyBook.com for special offers and extras. Until next week, I’ll see you on the Internet!

Time to shatter some long-cherished myths and legends about Bourbon, and Michael Veach will serve as our myth-buster this week. He's the Bourbon historian at Louisville's Filson Historical Society, and is also a member of the Bourbon Hall of Fame. In the news, Knob Creek and Wild Turkey release new rye whiskies, Ian Logan of Chivas Brothers updates last week's story on Glen Keith's revival, and we'll catch up with Bill Samuels Jr. of Maker's Mark.

The last time we heard from Japanese whisky blogger and Malt Maniac Chris Bunting, he was in the middle of writing a book on Japan's drinking culture. "Drinking Japan" has just been published, and Chris joins us to discuss his book and the status of Japan's whisky distilleries after the recent earthquakes.  Chris is also donating part of his royalties from the book to earthquake relief efforts. In the news, Bill Samuels Jr. of Maker's Mark is the toast of Kentucky after his retirement, whiskies for the Royal Wedding, and much more!

Your boss wants you to take on a massive project...restoring a distillery that was abandoned for more than 20 years. Dave Scheurich of Brown-Forman took on that challenge with the old Labrot & Graham Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky. Today, it's the historic Woodford Reserve Distillery, and Dave has just retired as distillery manager. He'll share some of his stories with us in this episode. In the news, Shackleton's whisky is heading back to Scotland, Bill Samuels Jr. turns over Maker's Mark to the next generation, and much more!  

Anthony visits Loretto, KY, and talks with Maker's Mark president Bill Samuels Jr.

Award-winning whiskies dominate this edition of WhiskyCast! We'll hear from Graham Coull of Glen Moray, the home of Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2006 Single Malt Scotch of the Year. Also, award-winners from the Malt Maniacs and The Spirit Journal's F. Paul Pacult -- and a childhood memory from Bill Samuels Jr. of Maker's Mark.