Podcasts about bourbon heritage month

It's been a wild season of new whiskey and bourbon releases and we're catching up on some of the ones you may have missed. The press releases have been coming in fast and furious of late and Bourbon Lens is doing our best to keep you abreast of all the news.  We recap some of the most exciting releases from the heritage Kentucky distilleries, the best distilleries both inside and outside of Kentucky, and even some celebrity brands that have the whiskey world talking. As always, be sure you're following along at BourbonLens.com for all the latest news and notes of the whiskey world. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for your support over the last 5 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X.  Also, consider supporting Bourbon Lens on Patreon for some of the behind the scenes, to earn Bourbon Lens swag, join the Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or guest suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and whiskey reviews. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens Artwork Generated by Artificial Intelligence

I start the show talking about the storms the last few days, and the best readers of the magazine to date. I also put an all call out for HOTW and Call the Floor submissions. You can actually hear the rain pelting the windows as Elle and I record "Table Talk". We review "Dead Money", the new poker movie. Elle gives the history of Bourbon Heritage Month, and talks jigsaw puzzle competitions. We also learned that there is a 45 minute flight in Las Vegas equipped to help you join the Mile High Club. On the "Call the Floor" segment a situation comes up where the dealer spreads the deck into or onto the muck and Elliott talks about his ruling there, but also about dealer training. Our "HOTW" has us coming into the SB position but buying the blinds, and facing a big raise pre-flop with QJ off suit. I end the show with "Joe's One Outer" talking about patience. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. Ante Up Poker Cruise Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Check out Jackpot Digital, our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Advanced Poker Training: For all of our non-US players. Check out Jack Poker here. It is a great site for the everyday poker player, because it's not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren't tables full of sharks.

Special guest host Sen. Damon Thayer fills in for Kruser as he talks to Kevin Stinnett from The Lane Report and The Bourbon Flight about September being Bourbon Heritage Month and the latest trends in the bourbon industry in hour 3.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott and Jake sit down to debrief after a long weekend at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival.  We discuss some of our favorite pours and experiences from yet another memorable Festival. We must give a shoutout to our AirBnB housemates who joined us to celebrate and to all our listeners who introduced themselves over the weekend. We wrap up this recap episode with some tips to consider as you plan your trip to the 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival on September 5 - 7, 2025. Thank you to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, its board and staff, and Estes PR for inviting us to the Festival to cover the events and festivities of the weekend. Image Credit: BourbonBlog.com's Tom Fischer Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for your support over the last 5 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X.  Also, consider supporting Bourbon Lens on Patreon for some of the behind the scenes, to earn Bourbon Lens swag, join the Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or guest suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and whiskey reviews. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens    

The FDA & Cigar Industry appear before the DC Federal Appeals Court. Longtime cigar insider Joel Sherman passes. Second assassination attempt on former President Trump. Presidential elections observations and we kickoff Bourbon Heritage Month with resident Sommelier Tommy D.

This week Jim and Todd celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month with a sample roundup featuring four whiskeys we have never had on the show before. In fact Jim has never tried any of them. Listen in as we surprise you with some very interesting pours and our opinions on them all. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

We continue our coverage for Bourbon Heritage Month as we explore Four Roses Bourbon, including their new Limited Edition Small Batch release for 2024.  We are joined by Brent Elliott, Master Distiller for Four Roses Bourbon Distillery.  We discuss Brent's process for crafting this limited edition bourbon, the 10 different recipes of Four Roses Bourbon, the distillery's commitment to quality and tradition, and the recent announcement of an expansion of the Four Roses Bourbon recipe lineup.  What is your favorite Four Roses recipe or release? About Four Roses: Established in 1888, Four Roses combines two mashbills with five proprietary yeast strains to distill and age 10 distinct bourbon recipes, each with its own unique flavor profile. With distilling and warehousing operations in Lawrenceburg and Cox's Creek, Kentucky, respectively, Four Roses is available in all 50 states. This past year, Four Roses has received 54 awards, including 2 Double Platinum medals, 3 Platinum medals, 9 Double Gold medals and 22 Gold medals from esteemed competitions such as the American Whiskey Masters and Whiskies of the World. About Brent Elliott, Master Distiller for Four Roses Bourbon Distillery: Brent Elliott became Master Distiller at Four Roses in September 2015 and has been involved in producing award-winning premium Bourbons since he began working with the company in 2005.  As Master Distiller, Elliott ensures that each bottle of Four Roses is handcrafted with the same passion and quality that the brand has maintained since 1888. Elliott's years of experience with Four Roses include everything from applying his Chemistry degree in production, to formulating Four Roses' 10 distinct Bourbon recipes and hand-selecting barrels for award-winning bottlings that the brand has become known for around the world. Elliott also frequently travels on behalf of the brand, sharing his deep industry and brand knowledge through tastings, seminars, training sessions and events. Named Master Distiller/Blender of the Year at the 2020 Icons of Whisky America award ceremony, Elliott is particularly proud of Small Batch Select, the distillery's newest permanent product-line extension since 2006, and the biggest addition to the storied history of the 132-year-old brand since he became Master Distiller. Since its release, Small Batch Select was ranked No. 3 in Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 – the highest-rated Bourbon on the list – and also earned Category Silver for Kentucky Bourbon at the 2020 World Whiskies Awards.  A native of Owensboro, Kentucky, Elliott resides in Frankfort Kentucky with his wife, Amy, and their two children.

We're kicking off National Bourbon Heritage Month with one of the legendary distilleries of Kentucky Bourbon.  We've traveled to James B. Beam Distilling Co. to chat about the Homeplace, located in Clermont, Kentucky and their 90th year at that location.  Alex Bowie, Director of Homeplace Experience at James B. Beam Distilling Co. sits down with Jake and Scott inside the Historic Beam House. We discuss how Beam has evolved its Homeplace over the last 90 years, the importance of adapting to the evolving bourbon tourist, and some of the innovations coming from this historic distillery. After listening to this week's episode, you need to head to BeamDistilling.com to plan your trip to Clermont and book your experiences to immerse yourself in the James B. Beam Distilling Co.   Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for your support over the last 5 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X.  Also, consider supporting Bourbon Lens on Patreon for some of the behind the scenes, to earn Bourbon Lens swag, join the Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or guest suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and whiskey reviews. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens About The James B. Beam Distilling Co. Founded by America's first family of bourbon, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. has crafted genuine American Whiskey since 1795. Its portfolio includes globally coveted and award-winning whiskey brands including Jim Beam®, Basil Hayden®, Knob Creek®, Booker's®, Baker's®, Little Book®, Legent®, Old Tub®, Old Overholt®, Old Crow®, and Old Grand-Dad®. Maintaining the whiskey traditions of eight generations of family distillers while advancing the category through innovation, the Beam family has defined what American Whiskey could be and should be for more than 225 years. The James B. Beam Distilling Co. crafts American Whiskey with genuine, quality ingredients that are distilled and aged without compromise at its family distilleries in Clermont, Kentucky. Head over to beamdistilling.com. While there, you'll find more information about The James B. Beam Distilling Co. and to purchase tickets to any of their experiences. While tours are limited to guests age 21+, guests of any age can visit the grounds and The Kitchen Table restaurant. The James B. Beam Distilling Co. is an ideal location and venue for weddings, corporate travel and meetings, family gatherings, bachelor(ette) parties, birthdays and more. Image Credit: LOVE & Luke Hayes

This week we welcome Whiskey Journalist and American Whiskey Magazine contributor, Maggie Kimberl to the show! Recently named 2024 Bourbon Women Spirits Writer of the Year, she is one of the premiere whiskey journalist in the industry and she is helping shape the narrative of the current whiskey landscape through the articles that she writes. I can't think of anyone better to have on the show as we get ready for September and National Bourbon Heritage Month! We talk the current state of whiskey, we talk how she got into the industry, some of our shared influences, our love of vinyl and everything in between. Its a super fun show to kick off Bourbon Heritage Month on this episode of the Bourbon Showdown Podcast.

Steve, Renee & Jeremy discuss their plans for Bourbon Heritage Month. The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3kAJZQz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Bourbon Lens visits the Willy Wonka Factory of Whiskey this week.  We're in Lawrenceburg Indiana for an amazing tour at the Ross & Squibb Distillery (formerly known as MGPI) and an eye-opening podcast. Jake and Scott sit down with Master Distiller Ian Stirsman and Master Blender Sam Schmeltzer to discuss the distillery, its history and a little of what's in store for its bright future. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us over the last 5 years. The biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written 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 Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out our BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and whiskey reviews. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens  

Episode 34 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Right In The Nards - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Best enjoyed with a barrel-strength bourbon and an open mind!  We're sobering up after Bourbon Heritage Month and have quite a few things we want to tell you. Are you ready? Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com.  Cheers! 

Steve, McNew, Evan, Tim and Kathy check-in on the last day of Bourbon Heritage Month. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

We are joined by the newest member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, Trey Zoeller. Trey is the Founder of Jefferson's Bourbon and is a return guest to the Bourbon Lens podcast. Trey previously joined us for Episode 72 and we were happy to catch up with him during Bourbon Heritage Month. In this episode, we discuss Jefferson's latest innovation, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity, which had Trey send a load of his bourbon to Singapore to test the impact of Singapore's extreme heat and humidity. We hope you enjoy this episode and welcome your feedback, as always! Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us over the last 5 years. The biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written 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 Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out our BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and details on our upcoming single barrel picks. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens   About Jefferson's Trey Zoeller and his father, Chet, a famed bourbon historian, established Jefferson's in 1997. They were continuing a family tradition that goes back to 1799 when Trey's eighth generation grandmother became the first woman on record in America to be arrested for the “production and sales of spirituous liquors.” Over the last 25 years, Trey has brought a unique perspective to Jefferson's, seeing bourbon through the lens of nature, exploration, and experiences. The brand has led with innovations in the art of blending and maturation, yielding distinctive flavors.

On this weeks The Last Drop, JB & Khody are back to finish up Bourbon Heritage Month. Khody opens up a bottle of his newly owned Blue Run High Rye Bourbon batch 2. Then we continue celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop with Khody's #7 on his list. Somehow we went down a rabbit hole with MF Doom & went into the s**t show called Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer along with Fox missing a perfect ending. As always, sit back, turn your headphones up, don't stop, keep pouring & your balls will thank us. Head over to https://www.manscaped.com/ & use promo code at checkout 'TheLastDrop' to receive 20% off on all your purchases.  #Sponsored #ad

We celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month with a tasting of six exceptional Bourbons selected by our resident Sommelier Tommy Deaddio of Corona Cigar Company. Cigar Selection: Padrón Family Reserve No. 96 Maduro

We're exploring the bourbon lineup from our friends at Michter's Distillery.  Andrea Wilson and Dan McKee re-join Bourbon Lens to help us celebrate our 5th Anniversary and Bourbon Heritage Month. Andrea is Michter's Master of Maturation as well as its Chief Operating Officer. As Michter's Master of Maturation, Andrea manages barrel specifications, barrel procurement, heat cycling and temperature monitoring during aging, tracking maturation of barrels, whiskey filtration in preparation for bottling, and innovation to continue to improve the aging process.  She is also a Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame member.  Michter's Master Distiller Dan McKee moved to Kentucky to pursue his dream of making whiskey. He began his career in the bourbon industry as a Distillery Operator at Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky.  As Master Distiller, Dan McKee has been instrumental in the multi-phase expansion of distilling at Michter's Distillery, both at its Fort Nelson location and their Shively location as well. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us over the last 5 years. The biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written 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 Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out our BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and details on our upcoming single barrel picks. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens

On this weeks The Last Drop, JB runs it solo to continue Bourbon Heritage Month. JB goes to Cumbias Y Tequila at Roxanne's in Long Beach & gets to try Lunazul Extra Anejo aged in Elijah Craig barrels for 46 months. Then JB wraps the show up with thoughts on Magic 3 and the two trilogies Nas has put out. As always, sit back, turn your headphones up, don't stop, keep pouring & your balls will thank us. Head over to https://www.manscaped.com/ & use promo code at checkout 'TheLastDrop' to receive 20% off on all your purchases.  #Sponsored #ad

Jim and Brian discuss the upcoming festivals and bourbons to watch out for this season. Bourbon Heritage Month is upon us and it is time to celebrate. Get yourselves to Kentucky and let's have a blast. Listen in for all the details Thank you to our sponsor, Blanton's Bourbon Shop. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

In honor of Bourbon Heritage Month we sit down with Master Blender Jackie Zykan who went from blending whiskey to blending fragrances with the launch of ODUOAK. She shares her journey from Old Forester to Hidden Barn and beyond.

Join the Whiskey Happens crew on Episode 28 as they welcome a distinguished guest, Shawn Willis. In this episode, Shawn shares his personal bourbon journey, and the crew delves into the significance of Bourbon Heritage Month and its profound impact on the bourbon community.” Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0tRhhXhb05YYzFaME35Fg Merch: www.whiskeyhappens.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyhappens Email Us: whiskeyhappens@gmail.com

On this weeks The Last Drop, JB runs it solo to continue Bourbon Heritage Month. Special thanks as always to Tequila Ranch in Paramount and Don Vicente tequila for the merch along with signing the bottles. Then right into it with pouring some L'Encantada Tattoo Series #2. As always, sit back, turn your headphones up, don't stop, keep pouring & your balls will thank us. Head over to https://www.manscaped.com/ & use promo code at checkout 'TheLastDrop' to receive 20% off on all your purchases.  #Sponsored #ad

We continue our 5 Year Anniversary and Bourbon Heritage Month celebration with a legend in the Kentucky Bourbon industry, Freddie Johnson from Buffalo Trace Distillery.   Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us over the last 5 years. The biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written 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 Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out our BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and details on our upcoming single barrel picks. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens   About Freddie Johnson: Freddie Johnson is a third generation employee at Buffalo Trace Distillery and serves as its Distillery VIP Visitor Lead.  Born in Paris, KY (Bourbon County), he spent some of his early childhood summers in the mountains of Breathitt County with his maternal grandfather who was a coal miner and friend to the moonshiners.  The family moved to Frankfort, KY when he was five.  Freddie enjoyed hunting, fishing and hanging out with his paternal grandfather, Jimmy Johnson Sr., and father, Jimmy Johnson Jr., at what is now known as Buffalo Trace Distillery.    Freddie was in the middle of a successful career as a network/operations engineer in Atlanta, GA when he put all of it aside to fulfill a promise made to his father, Jimmy, more than 20 years earlier.  He had promised his father that he would work at the Distillery during his lifetime so they could say they had three generations of the Johnson family that worked at Buffalo Trace.  Freddie took early retirement and moved back to care for his father and brother.  Jimmy got him a job as a tour guide at the Distillery in 2002 but Freddie has been in and around the Distillery since he was five years old.  Freddie weaves together his childhood memories with the Distillery's rich history as his entertains thousands each year in various tours around Buffalo Trace.  One of the Distillery's most popular and highly sought after tour guides, Freddie is the recipient of the 2015 ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Award, the 2017 Lexington (Ky) Hospitality Award and was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame in 2018. Image Credit: Buffalo Trace Distillery

The Whiskey Happens crew kick off Bourbon Heritage Month discussing market pricing, lotteries, and new releases. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0tRhhXhb05YYzFaME35Fg Merch: www.whiskeyhappens.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyhappens Email Us: whiskeyhappens@gmail.com

On this weeks The Last Drop, JB & Khody kick off the new month with Bourbon Heritage Month. Small recap on not liking The Last of Us games. JB then pours some Frank August small batch bourbon & talks about Run DMC to celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop. Show is then wrapped up talking about a certain little film we reviewed in 2016 called The Perfect Match. As always, sit back, turn your headphones up, don't stop, keep pouring & your balls will thank us. Head over to https://www.manscaped.com/ & use promo code at checkout 'TheLastDrop' to receive 20% off on all your purchases.  #Sponsored #ad

We're kicking off our month-long celebration of our 5 Year Anniversary and Bourbon Heritage Month with DSP-KY-1.  That's right, we travel to Heaven Hill's “Bernheim” Distillery in Louisville to visit with Master Distiller, Conor O'Driscoll.  It has been a long time coming to record with Heaven Hill Distillery and we couldn't be happier to be on location of this massive distillery.  As you know by now, this is likely Scott's favorite distillery of all time as it produces some of his favorite whiskies, including their wide portfolio of Bottled-in-Bond bourbons. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us over the last 5 years. The biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written 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 Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out our BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and details on our upcoming single barrel picks. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens

Episode 33 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Count the Bourbons - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Best enjoyed with a barrel-strength bourbon and an open mind!  We're super excited as we kick off the best damn month of the year: BOURBON HERITAGE MONTH! Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com.  Cheers! 

September is Bourbon Heritage Month, and the Black & Spirited Crew is taking the 30-day Bourbon Challenge.  We're sharing the rules and our ideas for how YOU can survive drinking a different bourbon every day in the month!  We'll help you map out your neat pours and/or cocktails to keep you in the game the smart way.  But the Challenge is not only about spirits--but also wellness--and we've got a workout challenge, too.  Let's get it in!  For our tasting this episode, we're breaking down Maker's 101.

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Scott Sargeant, Bar Manager, and Chase Henry, Bartender and Master of Bourbon, from Wiseguy Lounge. The guys talk with Scott and Chase about their respective backgrounds and how they each got into the industry, the amazing curated Bourbon collection at Wiseguy Lounge and how they develop their incredible cocktail menu, and all of the incredible events that they have planned for Bourbon Heritage Month in September. They also taste and review three different Wiseguy Lounge single barrel selections, including a Four Roses OESK, an Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, and a Stagg (Jr.). This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Liquor Barn, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and District 7 Social. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.liquorbarn.com  www.thestavekentucky.com  www.threechordbourbon.com

Jake and Scott line up some of the newest releases from Heaven Hill Distillery including the Spring 2023 release of Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond, a 10 year wheated bourbon.  We also get our first taste of the new Larceny Barrel Proof C923 and Square 6 Wheated Bourbon.  This is a great teaser episode in our lead-up to our 5th Anniversary and Bourbon Heritage Month podcast series, which will feature a long-awaited podcast with Master Distiller Conor O'Driscoll. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes 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 Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out our BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and details on our upcoming single barrel picks. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens  

Our guest this week is Will Woodington with Grain & Barrel Spirits. We've followed Will for quite a while on social media (you can find him at @MashbillWill and @BondedInBottles on Instagram) and now he's the National Brand Ambassador for the portfolio of brands. We discuss the history of Chicken Cock Whiskey, their flagship portfolio, and their latest limited release, an 8 Year Double Oak Kentucky Whiskey.  Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes 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 Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out our BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and details on our upcoming single barrel picks. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens   About Will's New Role with Grain & Barrel: Grain & Barrel Spirits, which develops and scales craft spirits that connect the best artisans to consumers worldwide, has appointed Will Woodington as its first National Whiskey Brand Ambassador. A long-time resident of Metro Detroit, he will be responsible for promoting the Grain & Barrel Spirits whiskey portfolio. Will's primary focus will be expanding the national footprint for the historic Chicken Cock Whiskey brand, which was established in 1856 and rose to fame as the house whiskey at The Cotton Club, one of Prohibition's most legendary speakeasies. He will also assist with marketing and sales related initiatives for Elvis and Virgil Kaine whiskeys. Will brings considerable beverage alcohol experience to the new role, having most recently served as a Brand Ambassador for Bardstown Bourbon Company, where he oversaw on- and off-premise events and tastings. Over the past several years, he has built a respectable following as a whiskey enthusiast and social influencer via @bondedinbottles. He is also co-founder of and moderator for The Bourbon Alliance, a select group of whiskey enthusiasts who aim to shine a light on distilleries nationwide. Previously, Will worked as Channel Sales Manager at Roush Performance Products for nearly 10 years. "Will brings substantial sales and marketing experience plus a passion for whiskey to this new role," said Matti Anttila, founder of Grain & Barrel Spirits. "He will be an excellent steward for our whiskey portfolio helping to generate national awareness and buzz.  To connect with Will, please email him at will. woodington@grainandbarrel.com About Grain & Barrel Spirits Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Grain & Barrel Spirits develops and scales craft spirits that connect the best artisans to consumers worldwide. The company's core brands include: Chicken Cock Whiskey, an historically significant whiskey brand established in Paris, Kentucky, in 1856; Dixie Vodka, the leading premium homegrown vodka produced in the Southeast; Virgil Kaine Lowcountry Whiskey; High Goal Luxury Gin, a small batch, ultra-premium gin produced in Charleston; Elvis Whiskeys, a duo of Elvis Presley-inspired whiskeys, and; Tequila Eterno Verano, a range of ultra-premium tequilas made for adventurous souls. Grain & Barrel has been named to the prestigious Inc.5000 list of the fastest-growing privately held companies in America three years in a row. For more information, visit www.grainandbarrel.com.

Cigar Dave conducts Special Knob Creek Single Barrel Tasting Selection Maneuvers to conclude Bourbon Heritage Month with our resident Sommelier Tommy D from Corona Cigars and Richard Auwaeter from Beam Suntory.

Cigar Dave conducts Special Knob Creek Single Barrel Tasting Selection Maneuvers to conclude Bourbon Heritage Month with our resident Sommelier Tommy D from Corona Cigars and Richard Auwaeter from Beam Suntory.

We're wrapping up our coverage of the 2022 Kentucky Bourbon Festival and Bourbon Heritage Month with some live recordings on-site at the Festival.  We're joined by some great brands and distilleries like Kentucky Peerless, O.H. Ingram, Broken Barrel, RD1 Spirits, Old Steelhouse Distillery, and Bardstown Bourbon Co. Don't miss out on the 2023 Kentucky Bourbon Festival, sign up for their newsletter via KyBourbonFestival.com.  Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes 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. Check out our freshly redesigned website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, whiskey news, and details on our upcoming single barrel picks. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens

The Angels are in full recovery mode from all the festivities during Bourbon Heritage Month. This week, Christi and Stacey are recapping some highlights from their time at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown and the Bourbon and Beyond in Louisville.  To pay homage to Bardstown, the Angels taste the new Fusion series 8 and 9, as well as the Fercullen release, from Bardstown Bourbon Company. Christi also shares a pour of an Old Forester pick from Evergreen Liquors to highlight the city of Louisville.  But the Bourbon Heritage Month festivities aren't over just yet! Be sure you add the Bourbon on the Banks Festival to your calendar and join us in Frankfort, Kentucky on Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st!

Wrapping up Bourbon Heritage Month at Limestone Branch Distillery in Lebanon, KY.  We're joined by Steve Beam, Master Distiller, to chat about his latest Limited Edition release of Yellowstone Bourbon and the Master Distiller Road Tour schedule.  Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes 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 and JakeBourbon Lens Links: Courier Journal Feature on Limestone Branch Distillery 87: Yellowstone Bourbon and Limestone Branch Limestone Branch Distillery Limestone Branch Distillery Announces 2022 Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - BevNET.com Limestone Branch Distillery Launches Yellowstone Family Recipe - BevNET.com

It's Bourbon Heritage Month so we have a spirits driven episode for y'all! This week I chat with Brian Schmidt of Reserve Bar, an online liquor store with a massive selection of great spirits. Brian travels the country picking out single barrels for Reserve Bars Top Flight series. In this episode he curates a flight of unique single barrel picks that he selected himself (some haven't been released yet). We begin with four pours of bourbon. Woodford Reserve, Wilderness Trail, Bulliet, and New Riff. We then move on to a single barrel Copalli Rum and Rye whiskeys from Whistlepig and Sagamore Spirit. Special thanks to Brian for bringing those bottles down for us to try. Go to www.reservebar.com to check out all they have to offer and pick up some of these selections yourself. You can also follow them on Instagram @reservebarspirits and @schmidtyq

We continue our celebration of Bourbon Heritage Month with a sampling of Knob Creek 15 Year Small Batch Bourbon.

WOW, look at this unit of an episode. It's like everything you know and love about This is my Bourbon Podcast in one...uhh...two and a half hour period? I finally returned to my favorite festival of the year to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month and my deep love for music. Bourbon & Beyond will always hold a special place in my heart, and I can't believe it's finally back. Chatting with It's Bourbon Night, Fred Minnick, and many others, it was a wonderful experience ringing in such a magical weekend again. Geez, I'm really sorry, I didn't realize it went that long...maybe go watch a Lord of the Rings movie or something? I dunno, it's a really fun episode though. Hope ya enjoy! Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast Send us an email with questions or comments to thisismybourbonshop@gmail.com Check out all of our merch and apparel: http://bourbonshop.threadless.com/ Leave us a message for Barrel Rings at (859)428-8253 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybourbonpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mybourbonpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybourbonpod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisismybourbonpodcast PayPal, if you feel so inclined: PayPal.me/pritter1492

We are joined by Marcus Niemann to discuss his involvement in Kentucky To The World, a non-profit which celebrates the accomplishments of Kentuckians across the globe.  Kentucky To The World is having a major fundraiser to cap off Bourbon Heritage Month and we want you to grab a ticket to support a great cause and have the opportunity to win some rare bourbon.  Full details on the campaign can  be found below, but how about a chance to win a Four Roses 2017 Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Small Batch Bourbon (frequently referred to as the “Al Young Bottle”).  The Grand Prize pack is worth over $7,000 and only 500 tickets will be sold. Bourbon Lens has donated two bottles from our Lux Row Barrel Picks, single barrels of Rebel Wheated Bourbon and Ezra Brooks which will be released this fall. Don't miss this opportunity; and talk about great odds! Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes 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 and JakeBourbon Lens Learn more about the "Best of Bourbon Raffle 2"  Don't miss your chance to win rare bourbon expressions during our celebration of #BourbonHeritageMonth on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 8 pm during our Bourbon Social at The Local Seltzery prior to the live prize drawing at 7:30 pm. Our second bourbon collection grand prize features a standout selection of six unique expressions from iconic Kentucky bourbon brands.  Additional prizes include Misc Goods Co. Black Ceramic Flask with two decks of KTW Illustrated Playing Cards and Lux Row Distiller's Collection Rebel Bourbon Bottles with tasting glass set.  To enter to win one of our prizes, purchase your tickets for $50 each at the link in bio now through Sept. 27th. Visit www.kentuckytotheworld.org/raffle-rules for official rules and regulations. Open to the general public, ticket purchasers and the person named on a ticket must be at least 21 years of age at the time of purchase and reside in Kentucky. Offer void where prohibited by law. License # EXE-0002505. This event is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. Learn more about the Best of Bourbon Raffle 2 

We present an encore presentation of our Mega Bourbon Tasting Maneuvers from 2018 with over 30 American Bourbon and Whiskies in front of us to enjoy during Bourbon Heritage Month.

New News: It's Bourbon Heritage Month! • Aww dammit, the Queen died • Buffalo Trace increases production by 50% • Major shake-ups at Maker's Mark and Brown-Forman • Glenlivet's “space-side” barley • Macallan's stunning horizontal whiskey bottle • Brown-Forman invests millions… in Scotch? • Maryland liquor store offers up the most expensive Japanese whiskey ever produced • Puzzling acquittals in a college hazing case • Heroin smuggler is caught by a whiskey receipt • British woman credits whiskey for her longevity New Whiskeys: Barrel Vantage • Bushmill's 2022 Causeway Collection • Four Roses 2022 Small Batch • Jefferson's Ocean Voyage 29 Wheated Bourbon • Larceny Barrel Proof C922 • Little Book Chapter 6 “To the Finish” • Macallan 1989 • Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey • Old Forester 2022 Birthday Bourbon News Music Credits: Retro News at Nine (Stinger 1) by Steve Oxen from  https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/retro-news-at-nine/1382 • NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4124-newssting | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Just Breaking (Softer) by David Fesliyan from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/just-breaking/373

Recording inside the Vintage Whiskey Library at Bardstown Bourbon Co., we sit down with Head Distiller Nick Smith. Enjoy this week's podcast as we talk about Bardstown's “coming of age” whiskies (own distillate) that will release in the very near future and their blending and Collaboration Series of whiskies.  Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes 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 and JakeBourbon Lens

On our weekly spirits celebration we are sampling Horse Soldier Small Batch Whiskey as we continue with Bourbon Heritage Month.

Jake and Scott are kicking off Bourbon Heritage Month with some of the bourbons they'll be seeking to add to their shelves. Which bourbon releases are you most excited for this month? Any exciting new or limited releases you can't wait to find? Let us know by sending us a message on social media or via our website.  And happy hunting!! Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes 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 and JakeBourbon Lens

September is Bourbon Heritage Month, and while Bourbon can be made anywhere in the U.S., Kentucky is known as "the state of Bourbon." Bourbon makers generate millions of dollars annually for the state's economy, and their taxes help pay for local services and public education. The unprecedented growth of the industry hasn't come without its growing pains, though...and we'll look at some of the issues facing the "state of Bourbon" with Janet Patton of the Lexington Herald-Leader. In the news, Maker's Mark has lost two of its top leaders as Denny Potter and Jane Bowie leave for a new venture, while Blue Run Spirits is planning a new $51 million distillery. We'll have all of the week's whisky news, tasting notes, and look at what may be the world's toughest whiskey trail to visit.

We kick off Bourbon Heritage Month on our Bold Alpha Weekly Spirits Celebration with Jack Daniel's 10 Years Old Tennessee Whiskey.

Wilson and Jake sit down to speak about what bourbon means to them as people and as employees of whiskey distilleries. They go deep on the purpose of life, and the balance between their professional and personal interaction with whiskey. Hosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson TorresVisit Castle & Key HereListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

September is Bourbon Heritage Month, and the Black & Spirited Crew is taking the 30-day Bourbon Challenge.  We're sharing the rules and our ideas for how YOU can survive drinking a different bourbon every day in the month!  We'll help you map out your neat pours and/or cocktails to keep you in the game the smart way.  But the Challenge is not only about spirits--but also wellness--and we've got a workout challenge, too.  Let's get it in!  For our tasting this episode, we're breaking down Maker's 101.

We're talking Texas Whiskey with Balcones Distilling.  Balcones is located in Waco Texas and is known as the producer of “The Original Texas Whisky”.  We're excited to discuss what makes Texas unique; it's definitely more than its hot weather too.  We're joined by Gabe RiCharde, the Director of Spirits at Balcones Distilling, where he has worked for nearly six years. Gabe has had a hand in many of the unique whiskies coming out of Waco, including one of the wildest whiskies we've tried in a long time; Big Baby, a Bottled in Bond, 5 year Corn Whisky, aged entirely in tequila casks.  We also discuss Balcones' Pot Still Bourbon, a great kickoff to Bourbon Heritage Month.   Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes 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 and JakeBourbon Lens     About Balcones: Born and bred in Waco, Texas, Balcones Distilling is an award-winning distillery that marries centuries of distilling tradition with the bold, original flavors of Texas. Synonymous with quality and innovation in the whisky industry, Balcones is known for emphasizing high-quality ingredients and drawing authentic influences from all over Texas. To date, the distillery has earned over 550 national and international tasting awards and accolades for their whiskies and spirits. In 2008, Balcones was nothing more than an idea driven by a passion to create something original and authentic, right here in the Heart of Texas. It all started in an old welding shop under a bridge in Waco. For the next year, we replaced the roofing, knocked out walls, laid brick, cut pipes, installed copper pot stills from Portugal, and shoehorned a whisky distillery inside that quaint building. Proud of what we had accomplished on our own, we began distilling in 2009.   Links:   Balcones Distilling  Bourbon Lens Review of Balcones "Big Baby" Tequila Cask Corn Whisky  Balcones Distilling: The Barrel Nerds - American Whiskey Magazine 142: What is Driving the Texas Whiskey Boom? - Bourbon Lens Industry reacts to American single malt whiskey designation proposal Bourbon Lens Instagram - Balcones Big Baby Review Balcones Distilling and ZZ Top's Tres Hombres Whisky Returns to Shelves - BevNET.com Waco's Balcones Distilling Is Rightly Proud Of Its Lineage. | Central Track All 8 Balcones Whiskies, Blind Tasted And Ranked Why American Single Malt Is The Whiskey Industry's New Frontier