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Eye transplants have not successfully restored vision. Dr. Kia Washington at CU Anschutz leads an ambitious campaign to change that. Then, we linger in the rack room at Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey with the 20-year-old distillery's head blender. Plus, cricket is a reminder of home for Afghan middle schoolers in Thornton. 

Jim heads to Colorado to catch up with Michael Myers at Distillery 291. In this episode, we focus on the Good Boy, Bad Boy and two exceptional Experimental whiskeys. A lot of fun and really great whiskeys on this Colorado road trip. 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!

It's This Week in Bourbon for March 1st 2024. Brown‑Forman Corporation has sold its Jack Daniel Cooperage to Independent Stave Company, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America say that premiumization is dead, and Lost Lantern releases their Spring 2024 collection.Show Notes: Brown‑Forman Corporation has sold its Jack Daniel Cooperage The Ripken Experience Maker's Mark labels for inspirational woman Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey has opened a whiskey lodge in Aspen Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America say that premiumization is dead Justins' has sued Kentucky ABC Kentucky lawmakers are moving to close loopholes in the Vintage Distilled Spirits law FC Dallas partnership with Campari America Kentucky Bourbon Festival ticket sale dates Jaywalk Straight Rye Maker's Mark Wood Finishing City Series Singapore Edition Lost Lantern Spring 2024 collection Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon with a commemorative 52nd Edition Gold Pegasus Pin Still Austin Whiskey Co Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon McConnell's Fine Ice Creams and Garrison Bros Whiskey Pecan & Pralines @jackdaniels_us @brownforman @makersmark @stranahans @fcdallas @campariusa @wildturkey @longbranchbourbon @kybourbonfest @lostlanternwhiskey @evanwilliamsbourbon @ewbourbonexperience @stillatx @caseyjonesdistillery @garrisonbros @mcconnellsicecreams Support this podcast on Patreon

Our latest guests on The Craft Spirits Podcast are Kallyn Romero and Laura Walters of Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse of Denver. Romero is the co-founder and a Colorado native and Walters is a head distiller who studied winemaking at Oregon State University and got her start in the spirits industry at Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey. In this episode, Romero and Walters discuss the benefits of making craft spirits in Colorado; launching Ironton and crafting gin, whiskey and a wide range of spirits; their pride in being a women-owned and -distilled company; and much more.

Steve, McNew, Tracy, Kathy and Bo talk about the screening of Colorado Whiskey at the ABV Barrel Shop. Get your ticket(s) here: http://tinyurl.com/bdhz5za4. 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.

This brand is putting out some amazing whiskeys.  I am really excited to be tasting this upcoming E batch, number 13.  I have been a huge fan of their E batches, which stands for Experimental.  They do something different every release.  This one happens to be a single malt Colorado whiskey, which is very interesting.Let's take this tasting journey together!  It's not very often we get a taste of something that is not even out yet!Call or Text the show at 941-301-8503!Get your official Whiskey Straight Up Merchandise: https://whiskeystraightup.com/shop/View all our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfOZSqSw1U2HGAy7Jz_uSgOur website: https://whiskeystraightup.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiskeystraightupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeystraightup/

Every year, 291 Colorado Whiskey drops my favorite annual release - their E series  They do something different each time.Earlier this year, they put out batch 12, which was a Colorado Whiskey finished in Aspen Staves.  It took me a while, but I am finally getting around to tasting it!Let's see if Batch 12 can hold a candle to some of the other batches from the past!Call or Text the show at 941-301-8503!Get your official Whiskey Straight Up Merchandise: https://whiskeystraightup.com/shop/View all our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfOZSqSw1U2HGAy7Jz_uSgOur website: https://whiskeystraightup.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiskeystraightupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeystraightup/

291 Colorado Whiskey is 12 years old!  To commemorate this accomplishment, they have released XII.This release is a rye whiskey spends it's time in new charred oak barrels.  It's a high proof heavy-hitter.  291 is known for it's unique, but tasty, flavor profiles in its whiskey.So, I am looking forward to tasting this one.Call or Text the show at 941-301-8503!Get your official Whiskey Straight Up Merchandise: https://whiskeystraightup.com/shop/View all our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfOZSqSw1U2HGAy7Jz_uSgOur website: https://whiskeystraightup.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiskeystraightupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeystraightup/

Jim returns from a Colorado trip and he and Brian walk through five different Colorado whiskeys. Listen in as the boys taste through five of Colorado's best in class whiskeys. 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!

Welcome, welcome!I have a packed episode for you all!  Today, I am going to discuss...*The acquisition of Kelvin Cooperage by Charlois Group*Molson Coors buying up an emerging whiskey brand*A whiskey offering from the band Lynyrd Skynyrd*A poorly executed "best glassware" list by Food & Wine Magazine*New releases from Limestone Branch, Jack Daniel's, 291 Colorado Whiskey, and Hard Truth.*I will have a great conversation with Joe Castaldo from @ofcaskandclaro about recommending bottles to people that think they do not like rye whiskey*We will wrap up with some notes from my Dry July experiment. Enjoy!!Call or Text the show at 941-301-8503!Get your official Whiskey Straight Up Merchandise: https://whiskeystraightup.com/shop/View all our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfOZSqSw1U2HGAy7Jz_uSgOur website: https://whiskeystraightup.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiskeystraightupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeystraightup/#whiskey #podcast #podtube #podlife #watchme #beginners #newbie #history #bourbon #bourbontube #whiskey #jackdaniels #tennesseewhiskey #bourbontube #review #jack #tennessee #new

It's This Week in Bourbon for July 21st 2023. Buzzard's Roost wants you to name their new still, MGP Ingredients will close its GNS distillery in Kansas, and Green River will release its first publicly available Green River Full Proof Single Barrel.Show Notes: Buzzard's Roost wants you to name their new still Wu-Tang Clan's RZA has partnered with Scotch whisky Ballantine's Chivas Brothers has made its carbon-reducing technology available to everyone Kentucky Distillers' Association announced Southern Kentucky Distillery as the newest member MGP Ingredients will close its GNS distillery in Kansas Tennessee Attorney General filed a lawsuit against six online liquor stores accused of illegally selling booze from out-of-state Marvel uses Pappy 23 in it's latest series and fans are chasing after it 291 Colorado Whiskey announces the release of 291 Colorado Whiskey Batch 12 15 STARS expands its whiskey portfolio with the limited release of Platinum expression Lux Row Distillers introduces Lux Row Four Grain Double Single Barrel Bourbon Old Forester announces the newest release in its 117 series – Bottled in Bond Uncle Nearest will begin distribution of its Single Barrel Whiskey and kickoff Single Barrel Showdown: America's Choice Green River Distilling Co. will release Green River Full Proof Single Barrel Log Still Distillery announces the second release of Fifth District Series Heaven's Door announces the addition of “Ascension” Kentucky Straight Bourbon @buzzardsroostwhiskey @wutangclan @rza @ballantines @chivasbrothersscotch @marvel @distillery291 @15starsbourbon @luxrowdistillers @oldforester @unclenearest @greenriverdistilling @logstilldistillery @heavensdoorwhiskey Support this podcast on Patreon

In this episode. Paul & Connor are in Colorado Springs doing a barrel pick with Distillery 291. We are joined by are friends Matt and Bryan as well as Emily and Eric with Distillery 291. Forgive us friends, we had about 10-12 barrel proof pours before we did the show. :)291 Colorado Whiskey is a globally acclaimed, small batch whiskey nestled in the shadow of Pikes Peak. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Michael Myers, a former New York City fashion and beauty photographer, with a love of whiskey and passion for the old west, aims to replicate the taste, smell and folklore of that time, to create a one of a kind, bold and beautiful, Colorado Whiskey.Myers, no stranger to whiskey or the West, set out to create a flagship whiskey that evoked the Wild West. He grew up on rural family farms in Georgia and Tennessee, across a countryside defined by rolling hills, horses, Jack Daniels and George Dickel. For decades since then, he carried with him an iconic vision of walking into an old west bar, saying “give me a whiskey”, and the bartender slamming down a bottle– that bottle would be 291 Colorado Whiskey.Check out our sponsors!The Bourbon Ball - The second annual Bourbon Ball benefiting Folds Of Honor will take place June30th & July 1st at Castle & Key and The Kentucky Castle. The Castle  & Key Event will be June 30th from 5:30-8:30 at Castle & Key Distillery. Castle & Key will be doing  an exclusive VIP tour and behind-the-scenes bourbon tasting with Brett Connors, Head Blender and Whiskey Wizard, and Murray Harwich, Guest Experience Assistant Manager and E.H. Taylor Descendant.Private Tour with Brett & Murray (2 groups of 20 people) The tour would go down to Warehouse B and the group would thief out of a barrel. 0.5oz Tasting in Warehouse B from the barrel.An Additional Tasting With Basement RickhouseTour ends at the Springhouse for cocktails & hors d'oeuvres.Includes two drink tickets per guest.We will also have a general admission ticket that will include hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and a tasting from Basement RickouseThe  Ball will be hosted at The Kentucky Castle in Versailles, KY on Saturday July 1, 2023 from 5-11 P.M.Five Course MealCocktail HourLive Concert by Thomas Fountain VIP Event (more details coming soon)Silent AuctionGuest SpeakersAnd More!To purchase tickets. visit www.bourbonballky.comBlind Barrels - Blind Whiskey Tasting Kit that was born to disrupt the whiskey industry by showcasing American craft whiskey that don't make their way to liquor store shelves due to distribution limitations. Blind tastings are all about discovery, education, and removing brand bias, and Blind Barrels hits home with whiskey communities by supporting the very best in smaller distillers who are making the most amazing, innovative, and delicious products that you can't get at your liquor store.Instagram - blindbarrelsFollow us on Instagram @bwfpodcast

Tiny and The Kid Taste Leopold Brothers Bourbon and their 3 chamber pot still Rye Collaboration with George Dickel Rye to make something really amazing!  A collaboration between to separate distilleries what the @*$# is going on here  on this podcast of The Scotchy Bourbon Boys www.logstilldistillery.com If You Have GohstsSupport the show

We are excited to bring you our first BnB interview in this episode! Tyler Glasser is in the Plant Operations Department at Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Distillery in Denver, Colorado. They are the first and the biggest distillery in the state of Colorado, as an all Single Malt distillery. We talk to Tyler about his story as a head distillery at a different distillery, how he got to where he is now. We talk about how the Distillery is handling the large hole left behind by the departure of Owen Martin as Head Distiller. We also get to taste, rate, and review their 2022 Snowflake release called "Humboldt Peak," as well as break down other things about Stranahan's Single Malt Whiskey. This one is a great listen! Cheers friends, we hope you enjoy. 2022 SNOWFLAKE PARTY VIDEO: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Clt1UAhO0Xm/?hl=en We have more great content over on our Social Media pages below Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrelsnbarrelspod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarrelsnBarrelsPod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/barrelsnbarrels You can watch every episode in full on our Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9dcmbbjVCuQXC7gTY2yLHg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barrels--barrels-podcast/support

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Derek sits down with Michael Myers of 291 Colorado Whiskey and finds out what drove this successful fashion photographer to Drink. Actually Michael gives some details about the passion he found for Whiskey in the aftermath of 9/11. Tune in and listen to your New Favorite Podcast!Get your official Whiskey Straight Up Glencairn: https://whiskeystraightup.com/shop/Get better help with BetterHelp! For 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/whiskeystraightupFor 15% off AND FREE SHIPPING, use code "WHISKEYSTRAIGHTUP" @ http://www.liquid-iv.comView all our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfOZSqSw1U2HGAy7Jz_uSgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-straight-up/id1634977533Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZOacL3PuxXxzoTnqxHYRjGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMDE2Nzk1LnJzcwiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-whiskey-straight-up-99517397/Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/39a0119f-da42-469f-a47c-b754105c3698/whiskey-straight-up?refMarker=null&Our website: https://whiskeystraightup.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiskeystraightupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeystraightup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wsureviews

It's This Week in Bourbon for July 29th 2022. A Task force is being formed to investigate and possibly lower taxes imposed on Kentucky bourbon. Spirit of Gallo has invested in Horse Soldier Bourbon.Four Gate drops 4 new releasesShow Notes: A Task force is being formed to investigate and possibly lower taxes imposed on Kentucky bourbon Castle & Key now has an AirBNB A free resource for learning called “Bourbon School” on YouTube by Henrik Brandt Spirit of Gallo has invested in Horse Soldier Bourbon 21c Museum Hotel's original Louisville location is an official, top-level Barrel sponsor of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Old Louisville Whiskey is coming to Kentucky in early August ASW Distillery is releasing Fiddler Chin Music that commemorates the Atlanta Braves' 2021 Championship run 291 Colorado Whiskey and Master Blender Marianne Eaves collaborate on 291 “E” Eaves Release Four Gate Whiskey Company has announced four new releases @horsesoldierbourbon @castleandkey @the_bourbon_nerd @21clouisville @21clexington @21chotels @oldlouisvillewhiskeyco @aswdistillery @braves @distillery291 @mariannebmd @fourgatewhiskey Support this podcast on Patreon

On the latest episode of The Fred Minnick Show, Fred is joined by former NFL star quarterback Peyton Manning. Manning, considered one of the best to ever play the game, won two Super Bowls while playing 18 years with the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos and will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2021 class. He also had a successful collegiate career at the University of Tennessee before being drafted first overall in the 1998 NFL draft. On the episode, joined by Peyton's older brother Cooper, Peyton and Fred touch on topics like ascots, Peyton's whiskey brand Sweetens Cove, hiding your best bourbon where no one can find it and rum history, all while sipping whiskey and rum. Whiskeys tasted: • Sweetens Cove Batch 2 (6:50) • Vintage Four Roses circa 1940s (13:09) • Michter's 10 Year (23:59) • 291 Colorado Whiskey (32:38) • Vintage Cuban Rum (35:58) • Vintage Oscar Pepper Bourbon circa 1925 (43:50) RESOURCES http://www.peytonmanning.com/ https://sweetenscovespirits.com/

Our latest guest on The Craft Spirits Podcast is Michael Myers, the founder and owner of 291 Colorado Whiskey in Colorado Springs. At ACSA's convention in Louisville, Kentucky, last December, he joined Jeff Cioletti and Jon Page for a wide-ranging conversation about his path to making whiskey. A former fashion and beauty photographer who was in New York on 911, Michael launched 291 in 2011. He also discusses the distillery's distribution footprint; the ins and outs of copyrighting a cocktail; what it's like to see his bottles on TV shows; and the distillery's new space.

In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles you'll get a glimpse of 291 Colorado Distillery when I speak to Michael Myers in Tales from the Still. 291 Colorado Whiskey is a uniquely American story – honoring the Western whiskey of a bygone era, 291 is the passion project of a former New York City fashion photographer and was first created in a small basement from a one-of-a-kind still constructed from old copper photographic plates. 291 is made the Colorado Way®, grain to barrel to bottle, and the distillery's whiskeys are finished with toasted staves of Colorado aspen trees. 291 has been earning awards and recognition since its first runs off the still in 2011. Also in this episode I speak with Chef Louise Leonard..... about fly fishing? This episode is sponsored by Vinovest Visit the BRC website to see and hear more, get full show notes and coming attractions. Barrel Room Chronicles is a production of 1st Reel Entertainment and is distributed by Anchor.FM and is available on Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeartRadio, Amazon and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Theme song: Kentucky-Bluegrass-Mornin Composer: Clay Tyler Smith © Pond5.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/barrel-room-chronicles/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/barrel-room-chronicles/support

On this week's podcast, 291 owner Michael Myers and bar owner Lucas Frye join the show. The trio blind taste three 291 products. What will be their favorite? Subscribe to Fred Minnick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg?view_as=subscriber Merch, including official The Fred Minnick Show Glencairn: https://shop.podcastone.com/collections/the-fred-minnick-show Become a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg/join Glencairn provides glassware The Fred Minnick Show: https://www.glencairnwhiskyglass.com/ The American Spirits Council of Tasters: https://ascotawards.com OFFICIAL THEME SONG The Fred Minnick Show intro features Moon Tooth's “Awe At All Angles”, available now on Pure Noise Record. Listen to the full song at https://fanlink.to/aweatallangles. FOLLOW FRED htps://www.instagram.com/fredminnick/ https://twitter.com/FredMinnick https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg https://www.facebook.com/fred.minnick/ Buy Fred's Books https://www.amazon.com/dp/0760351724/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=httpwwwfredmi-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=7cf6556bbccd99181248b3ae598a9c5b&creativeASIN=0760351724 Subscribe to Fred's Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fred-minnick-show-podcast/id1490483021 https://bourbonpursuit.com/all-podcasts/ Disclosure Statement: https://www.fredminnick.com/disclosures/

This week's guest on The Fred Minnick Show is country singer Kelleigh Bannen. Kelleigh not only is a successful singer, with hits like “Sorry on the Rocks” and “Famous,” she also is host of Apple Music's Beats "Today's Country" radio show and host of the "This Nashville Life" podcast. On this episode, they talk about the things that got them to where they are today, ascots and marathons while sipping some tasty bourbons like Knob Creek 9 Year Old, 291 Colorado Whiskey and Michter's 10 Year Old. Fred's Intro 0:00 Sponsors 6:29 Fred's Favorite Kelleigh Bannen Song 12:50 Ascot Origin Story 14:53 How Kelleigh Got Into Music 18:18 DJ-ing and Podcasting 20:10 Bourbon Intros 22:46 Kelleigh's Bourbon Collection 24:24 E.H. Taylor The Tornado 24:51 Healing and Being in the Moment 27:11 Vodka Sucks 30:50 Savor and Taste 32:21 Uber vs. Drunk Driving 33:29 Knob Creek 9 Year Tasting 35:25 Economics of Whiskey 39:58 Maker's Mark on the Road 42:41 Michter's 10 Year Tasting 44:23 Bananas and Marathons 47:59 Pairing Bourbon with Music 49:40 Bad Decisions 51:44 291 Colorado Whiskey Tasting 52:46 Jefferson's Ocean Side Story 53:16 Back to 291 Colorado Whiskey 56:31 Pairing Music With 291 1:01:29 Christmas Music 1:02:19 Final Thanks and Session Favorite 1:05:17 Outro 1:06:36 https://www.today.com/video/how-therapy-helped-a-war-veteran-launch-a-bourbon-empire-125271621815 https://www.marshallheadphones.com/us/en/emberton.html?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=_performance_us_20211011&utm_content=fminnick_emberton

Controversial celebrity gossip personality Perez Hilton joins The Fred Minnick Show and tastes some ultra rare bourbons for the first time: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old, Michter's 10 Year, 1940s Old Schenley, Wild Turkey Bottled in Bond and 291 Colorado Whiskey. He nearly gagged on them all. But the conversation was far more stimulating than just what was in the glass. Perez talked about the state of cancel culture, saying it's "unfortunate" some people cannot get second chances, while also discussing how many people view him for his actions more than a decade ago. In addition, he gives the blue print for Influencers on how to earn a living. This conversation gives the inside and intelligent look to one of the more dynamic media personalities of the 21st Century. Sponsors 291 Colorado Whiskey Heaven Hill Brands Michter's Marshall Speakers (enter Minnick15 at checkout to save 15%): https://www.marshallheadphones.com/us/en/

Ryan chats with the founder of 291 Colorado Whiskey, Michael Myers, on the 10th anniversary of the distillery which corresponds with the anniversary of September 11th See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does one go from New York fashion photographer, to building their own still in Colorado and crafting a top notch whiskey? Well that is the road the 291 Distillery's Founder, Michael Myers took and it wasn't always easy, but it definitely paid off in some beautiful ryes and bourbons. Find out what Colorado Whiskey is, how a Weber Grill and Aspen trees play a part in this distillery's spirits, and I'll do a tasting of two of Michael's flagship whiskeys.

On the latest episode of The Fred Minnick Show, Fred is joined by former NFL star quarterback Peyton Manning. Manning, considered one of the best to ever play the game, won two Super Bowls while playing 18 years with the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos and will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2021 class. He also had a successful collegiate career at the University of Tennessee before being drafted first overall in the 1998 NFL draft. On the episode, joined by Peyton's older brother Cooper, Peyton and Fred touch on topics like ascots, Peyton's whiskey brand Sweetens Cove, hiding your best bourbon where no one can find it and rum history, all while sipping whiskey and rum. Whiskeys tasted: • Sweetens Cove Batch 2 (6:50) • Vintage Four Roses circa 1940s (13:09) • Michter's 10 Year (23:59) • 291 Colorado Whiskey (32:38) • Vintage Cuban Rum (35:58) • Vintage Oscar Pepper Bourbon circa 1925 (43:50) RESOURCES http://www.peytonmanning.com/ https://sweetenscovespirits.com/

On this episode of The Fred Minnick Show, musician, actor and producer Fee Waybill joins in. Waybill was front man for 1970s-1980s hitmakers The Tubes and also worked with artists such as Toto, Richard Marx and Bryan Adams. He also has appeared on television and film, including a cameo in "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure." He sits down with Fred to talk about his diverse career, getting back to touring, the band's reputation for being over the top and, of course, he tastes some bourbon. Whiskeys tasted: Chapin and Gore Vintage (06:10) 291 Colorado Whiskey (19:33) Barrell Bourbon 15 Year Old (53:14) Diplomatico Rum (1:06:00) EPISODE SUMMARY Fred and Fee talk about a wide variety of things, such as: They start with the Chapin and Gore whiskey from the 1970s, which is around the time when The Tubes were just bursting onto the music landscape. Fred gives Fee a quick education on what bourbon is versus whiskey. Fee talks about performing in the early days, telling the story of his stage manager Chopper always having a joint rolled and ready for him when he walked off stage. When he started drinking, it began with Jack Daniel's. These days, it's single malt Scotch whisky. Fred asks about Fee's on-camera chemistry with David Letterman. Turns out Fee knew Letterman's girlfriend, who was a huge fan of The Tubes. They move to the 291 Colorado Whiskey, and Fee immediately exclaims, "Oh, it's hot!" But his taste buds quickly acclimate. Talk turns to the inability for artists to make money from streaming. "The only way we can make money these days is by live performance and selling merchandise," Fee says. Of course, the pandemic wiped out most of that income. Fee talks about the timeline of The Tubes, which broke up in the 1980s, but got back together in 1994. They're still together, although they haven't played a live show since January 2020, thanks to covid. Plans are in the works for live shows later this summer. Fee recalls when the band "ruled" San Francisco, back in the days when they would put topless girls onstage to dance during shows. In Kansas City, they had to play under a $10,000 "obscenity bond." But fee insists there was no truth to the rumors of live sex onstage. He talks about meeting Richard Marx and about recording the Tubes' hit "She's a Beauty." The two became good friends, and Fee has written many songs with him. Much of their work culminated in a Fee Waybill solo album. The Barrell Bourbon is broken out, but Fee admits he's "Pretty much done already." The high-proof Colorado Whiskey tends to do that. Then Fee starts talking about Pavarotti and a duet he did with James Brown. Pavarotti sang his part in Italian, and the Tubes ended up performing a parody of it. Fred goes to the subject of Fee's acting career, and Fee says he is "obsessed" with making it to Broadway. Specifically, he wants to play the part of the King in "Hamilton." He then tells the story of being cast as Frankfurter in a production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Fee's dog Daisy makes a brief appearance. They go to the final pour, Diplomatico rum. Fee picks the Barrell Bourbon as his favorite of the session. RESOURCES https://www.facebook.com/TheFeeWaybill/ https://feewaybill.com/ https://www.thetubes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thefeewaybill/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Fred Minnick Show, NFL defensive end Ndamukong Suh joins Fred for an interview and a few whiskeys. Suh was a No. 2 overall draft pick by the Detroit Lions who has gone on to be a five-time All-Pro, as well as Defensive Rookie of the Year in his first season, 2010. During this episode, Fred Ndamukong talk about what it's like to win a Super Bowl, the ongoing saga with Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Portland, Oregon, and whiskey. Whiskeys tasted: Spirits of French Lick Four Grain (7:04) 291 Colorado Whiskey (9:31) Chapin & Gore Vintage 1960s (18:49) Gregarious Grump Rum 12 Year (24:23) EPISODE SUMMARY Fred and Ndamukong talk about a wide variety of things, such as: First things first: What's it like to win the Super Bowl? Ndamukong says it was nice to "get the monkey off his back" after being unsuccessful in his first attempt with the Rams. His hope is his current team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, can get back there again after the 2021 season as well. He says the defense executed its game plan to near perfection in the dominant win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was running for his life all evening. They discuss Lori Locust and Maral Javadifar, female coaches in the NFL who work for the Buccaneers. Peyton Manning comes into the conversation. His comment on Suh was that he wanted to say only nice things so as not to make Ndamukong mad. Ndamukong talks about projects he's working on in his home of Portland, Oregon. He has developed a company with a friend that, among other things, is to help facilitate affordable housing for those who need it. Suh's philosophy is to empower people by giving them a sense of ownership in their community. He then describes the 291 Colorado Whiskey as "definitely powerful." Fred jokingly compares the 1960s-era Chapin & Gore to 1960s football, when you could "poke a guy in the eye and smoke a cigarette on the sideline." They talk about free agency and the off-season NFL drama. Suh follows it mostly because it's hard not to, given how much moves and situations get talked about. He calls the Aaron Rodgers situation "interesting." Like most of us, he would be interested in hearing some of the details. "It seems like it's a little bit of a fractured relationship," Suh says. "Get some charcuterie boards and some cheese, and have a nice sit-down with some bourbon." They talk about playing a season during covid and playing on a team with Tom Brady. Suh describes what he terms "a challenge," from constant masking, daily testing and staying focused. But he described a team in which everyone focused on doing their jobs and achieving a team goal. They then discuss the difficulty of having to "pivot" to change a game plan at the last minute. He, of course, is referring to the team nearly losing to the Washington Football Team and quarterback Tyler Heinecke. Fred tells Ndamukong the high-proof flight he prepared for the show was "the equivalent to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defensive line." QUOTABLES Ndamukong Suh on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers: "Ton of respect for him. I think he's been able to do a lot of successful things in his career - a quarterback I would consider for sure playing with, even though we've had our own feuding on the field. ... We've lipped quite a bite. All in good fun on the football field." RESOURCES https://www.ndamukongsuh.com/ https://twitter.com/ndamukongsuh https://www.instagram.com/ndamukong_suh/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Fred Minnick Show, singer-songwriter and model Rachel Lorin drops by. Born in Atlanta, the 25-year-old Lorin began singing at age 12 and went on to launch her career by way of the reality singing show, "Next Big Thing." Her newest single "Shoot a Man" is out now. On the show, she and Fred discuss pot stills, southern food, skiing, the music business and, of course, bourbon. Whiskeys tasted: Willett Pot Still (6:45) 291 Colorado Whiskey (16:29) Lagavulin 16 Year Old (26:43) Foursquare Rum 12 Year Old (38:43) EPISODE SUMMARY Fred and Rachel talk about a wide variety of subjects, such as: Rachel's first taste of whiskey came when she was a baby and her dad put whiskey on her gums to help relieve teething pain. Fred describes what a pot still is for Rachel as they start to sip the Willett Pot Still. She talks about her new song, "Shoot a Man," which is a fictional story set in a saloon. Fred goes through his standard tasting techniques to get Rachel started on her flight. Then she tastes it and says, "Whoo! This is going to put hair on my chest!" Her standard spirit while touring is Hennessy cognac. Rachel is hopeful she can embark on another tour this year, with covid restrictions lifting across the U.S. "It's going to be good to be back on stage. It's going to feel weird." They talk about pairing fried chicken with bourbon. Rachel suggests throwing in some waffles for good measure. Fred jokes that this episode is sponsored by the American Heart Association. (Hear that, AHA? It was just a joke.) They then go to the 291 Colorado Whiskey, which is over 130 proof. Fred warns her that it's likely going to come in hot, or as he put it, it's "more in a feisty zone." She takes a drink and admits it "has a bite." They talk about her hit tune "Kerosene" briefly, which recently hit 1 million streams on Spotify, which leads them to talk about the music streaming industry. She then talks about how the sometimes slow pace of releasing music can drive her a little nuts. The peaty aroma of the Lagavulin catches Rachel off guard; she decides to "let it breathe for a minute." She talks about her musical influences as she was growing up, which, interestingly, leaned toward classic rock. She notes she was in a Journey cover band when she was a teen-ager. But the band she's seen perform live the most is Muse. Fred says his favorite concert of all time was a birthday surprise from his wife to see Garth Brooks in a small setting in Las Vegas. They finish the session with the Barbados-made Foursquare rum. Rachel's response is "Wow." When it's all said and done, the Lagavulin is Rachel's favorite. QUOTABLES "Anything alcoholic, I never kick out of my bed. Whiskey is one of my favorites." Rachel Lorin RESOURCES https://www.rachellorinmusic.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLeZUwnIuGh5FVipkFk5gbQ https://twitter.com/RLorinOfficial https://www.instagram.com/rachellorinmusic/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Fred Minnick Show, barbecue master Rodney Scott, who won a James Beard Award and put barbecue on the level of fine dining, joins in. Rodney and Fred talk about his new book, "Rodney Scott's World of BBQ," chicken thighs, cooking with bourbon, shopping for meat, and of course, pairing meat with bourbon. Whiskeys tasted: Michter's 10 Year (7:43) Woodinville Finished in Port Casks (14:10) Blood Oath Finished in Cognac Casks (29:18) 291 Colorado Whiskey (49:29) EPISODE SUMMARY Fred and Rodney talk about a wide variety of things, such as: Fred starts right off with the hard-hitting questions, asking Rodney if he drinks bourbon while is in the barbecue pit. Rodney confirms that he does. The first pour, the Michter's, was Fred's first bourbon in four days. "When you drink for a living, sometimes you have to schedule some off time," he notes. The Michter's inspires Rodney to pair it with pulled pork or maybe dark meat chicken, like a thigh, then he explains the optimal way to smoke chicken thighs. Fred admits he's already getting hungry. Fred asks Rodney for the "secret sauce" to making great barbecue and doesn't get much out of Rodney. Hey, why give away trade secrets? They talk about using bourbon as a marinade and how to utilize it in grilling. Mustard slaw or mayonnaise slaw? Rodney was raised on the latter: "I am an adult today because of mayonnaise slaw." Fred leans mustard-style. Fred talks about his days raising pigs. They ponder what's special about barbecue and why it brings people together. Rodney attributes it to natural human curiosity. They talk about what Rodney's accomplishments as a barbecue chef have affected the world of barbecue overall. They agree the Blood Oath would be a great pairing with barbecue - Rodney jokes that it might be best to enjoy that one when you're not in charge of dinner because "it invites you back in." Nevertheless, Rodney thinks smoked turkey and beans would be good pairings. Fred circles back to Rodney's "secrets," and insists he's holding out. "You gotta put on the right tunes. You gotta be in a good mood," Rodney says. Fred opines that restaurants will never go away because they are too important to our culture. Rodney agrees. They talk about the recent "attack" on meat. Rodney says, "Say what you want about meat, I'm going to eat meat. I'm going to cook meat." Fred: "You want to be a vegan, eat a carrot." But why vilify meat? And why try to copy it by turning plants into fake meat? Carnivores can relate. Rodney suggests pairing steak with the 291 Colorado Whiskey. Something like a bone-in ribeye. The barbecue chef talks about what he looks for when buying meat - pay attention, backyard barbecuers. (One hint: Always get the jumbo wings.) Rodney compartmentalizes his bourbon flight, saying he would choose the Michter's 10 Year first if a friend came over. But he would be selfish with the 291. QUOTABLES Rodney Scott on why barbecue brings people together: "One of the things that strikes our curiosity to draw us into barbecue so much is the fact that, one, you're cooking with fire; two, we know that you're cooking some type of protein. And the last thing that's going to keep you there is how is your protein going to be different than what I had before? That curiosity is such a natural thing. It's almost automatic." RESOURCES https://www.rodneyscottsbbq.com/ https://twitter.com/pitmasterrs https://www.instagram.com/rodneyscottsbbq/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Fred Minnick Show, former National Football League player Michael Oher, who also was the subject of the film "The Blind Side," starring Sandra Bullock, is the guest. The former tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans and Carolina Panthers talks with Fred about his playing career, the well-known film, overcoming obstacles, barbecue and more, while also sipping a few select whiskeys, including some Pappy Van Winkle. Whiskeys tasted: Old Fitzgerald 14 Year 2020 Fall (7:17) Michter's 10 Year (12:38) Penelope Four Grain Cask Strength (29:13) 291 Colorado Whiskey (36:30) Jefferson's Rye Finished in Cognac Barrels (43:04) Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year (48:59) EPISODE SUMMARY Fred and Michael touch on a variety of subjects, such as: Fred immediately puts Michael on the spot by asking which of his former teammates would be most likely to steal his Pappy Van Winkle. Michael only goes so far as saying it would probably be a defensive lineman. Fred sent Michael six whiskeys. Michael said he isn't a big drinker but that he thinks socially drinking whiskey is the way to go. Oher says the physical rigors of football mean there wasn't much alcohol in the locker rooms he was in. He also talks about current Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and his athleticism and elusiveness. Oher also expresses plenty of respect for former Ravens signal caller Joe Flacco. Oher: "Fans don't realize they're the ones making all this go." The movie "The Blind Side" was preceded by the book "The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game" by Michael Lewis. Michael talks about his plan to open a school for at-risk youths. His hope is to offer the "push" to young people like he got when he could have gone down the wrong path. "You have to give them the benefit of the doubt, give them that chance." Inevitably, the Popeye's chicken sandwich enters the conversation. Michael says he hasn't had one in a while because he's trying to lose his "covid 25." Fred compares the 133 proof 291 Colorado Whiskey to a "raunchy" defensive lineman, name dropping the Rams' Aaron Donald. Michael talks about how his football injuries and other life difficulties set him back at times and that a new book project he is working on is about overcoming obstacles of all kinds. "This will be the best [book] yet for people who can't get over the hump," he says, adding, "You can do whatever you put your mind to." He also says, "You can find all the answers in the mirror." Fred then shares how he overcame his issues with PTSD after returning home from serving in Iraq. Fred notes that the Jefferson's Rye finished in cognac barrels is one of his favorite whiskeys of the year. The conversation turns to barbecue. Michael is a brisket guy and says he's mostly into dry rubs for seasoning the meat. "I want you to taste my hard work," he says, explaining why he doesn't sauce up the smoked goods. They taste the Pappy 20 year and Fred admits that he may like it better than his preferred 15 year expression. Fred asks Michael what it felt like to be drafted into the NFL. Michael says, given the difficult road he traveled to get there, "to finally hear my name called, tears of joy just poured down. ... I still can't believe to this very day that I got drafted. I can't get used to the things it provided to me. ... I can't describe it because I still can't believe it." QUOTABLES Oher, on his feelings about the film and the part of his life it depicts: "It's very inspiring, very motivating. There are so many other Michael Ohers out there that need a way out. ... I could have dropped out of school in sixth grade. ... I didn't have anybody to show me the way out, so I had to do it on my own." RESOURCES https://twitter.com/MichaelOher https://www.facebook.com/MichaelOher/ https://www.instagram.com/michaeloher/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s guest is Michael Myers, Founder of Distillery 291 in Colorado.  Michael left his career in fashion photography to start a distillery in Colorado and never looked back.  We taste through several of their bourbons and ryes in this week’s episode and experience their unique aspen stave finished whiskey.   We are thankful for everyone who has taken 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, or 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, Michael & JakeBourbon Lens   Whiskeys Tasted During Episode Small Batch Bourbon - 100 proof, finished with aspen wood staves Small Batch Rye - 101.7 proof, finished with aspen wood staves Barrel Proof Bourbon - 128.9 proof, finished with aspen wood staves Barrel Proof Rye - 130.6 proof, finished with aspen wood staves   About Distillery 291 Distillery 291 is an award winning, small batch whiskey distillery nestled in the stunning foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the distillery sits in the shadow of Pikes Peak where owner and founding distiller, Michael Myers, a former New York City fashion and beauty photographer, with a love of whiskey and passion for the old west, aims to replicate the taste, smell and folklore of that time, to create a one of a kind, bold and beautiful, Colorado Whiskey. Rugged, Refined, Rebellious. Myers set out to create a flagship whiskey that evoked the Wild West. He grew up on rural family farms in Georgia and Tennessee, across a countryside defined by rolling hills, horses, Jack Daniels and George Dickel. For decades since then, he carried with him an iconic vision of a cowboy walking into a bar, saying give me a whiskey, and the bartender slamming down a bottle — that bottle would be 291 Colorado Whiskey. Myers built his original still from copper photogravure plates that he had once used to create enduring photographic scenes, from western landscapes to the Chrysler Building.  On September 11, 2011 — ten years after 9/11 changed his life and the lives of so many others — Myers pulled his first whiskey off of that still, building his future in whiskey, off his passion for photography. 291 Colorado Whiskey is “Hardmade the Colorado Way”. Today (and since day one), Distillery 291 is distilling, from grain, to barrel, to bottle, by hand, from scratch, ten distinctive Colorado whiskeys. Utilizing grains from the Colorado plains and water collected from Pikes Peak reservoirs, Myers turned his artist’s eye towards whiskey and hasn’t looked back. Everything matters. 291 Colorado Whiskey has earned bushels of national and international awards for its spirits with the unique character and flavor of a bygone era. Named World’s Best Rye-2018 by World Whiskies Awards, 7 Liquid Golds from Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, multiple Double-Gold in San Francisco World Spirits Competition, nods from IWSC and Spirits Business Journal and many other notable awards,  291 Colorado Whiskey embodies traditions of the past married with the boldness of the future.  That said, what will always define Distillery 291 is its spirit, passion permeates every sip.  291 Colorado Whiskey. Hardmade the Colorado way. Links: How A Fashion Photographer Became One of Colorado's Most Innovative Craft Distillers From Angelina Jolie to Whiskey, 291 Distiller Is Ready To 'Battle' Kentucky Bourbon Craft in Colorado 291 Colorado Whiskey - Award Winning Whiskeys and Bourbons Distillery 291 Is Making Some of the West's Finest Whiskey – Robb Report Colorado's Craft Spirits Scene Is Booming. Drink Straight From The Source At These 10 Distilleries.

On this episode of The Fred Minnick Show, the alt-blues band Houndmouth joins Fred for some whiskey sipping and lively conversation. Formed in New Albany, Indiana, in 2011, the band consists of Matt Myers, Zak Appleby and Shane Cody. On the show, they talk about touring, 10 years of being headquartered in downtown New Albany, they sip everything from Michter's 10 to 291 Colorado Whiskey and they perform two songs -- one of which is slated to be on their forthcoming new album. Whiskeys tasted: Michter's 10 Year (14:24) 291 Colorado Whiskey (23:40) Penelope Four Grain Bourbon (44:12) Peerless Rye (47:00) Old Fitzgerald 14 Year Bottled in Bond (55:46) EPISODE SUMMARY Fred and the members of Houndmouth talk about a wide variety of things, such as: Fred gives the band a moment to decide whether to perform before drinking the whiskey or after. It is noted that performing pre-whiskey would be a foreign experience; predictably, they choose post-whiskey. There's a quick discussion of thrift stores and haunted dolls. The band is headquartered in an old house in downtown New Albany which sits next to a fire station, making it sometimes difficult to record. They tell the story of how the band name came about, and it is directly related to the fact sound bleeds into the old house. Fred takes the band through his method of tasting bourbon. Fred says mindfulness - paying close attention to what you're eating or drinking - can work even for something as mundane as a McDonald's cheeseburger. Talk then turns to chicken sandwiches and later hot chicken. Because it's so freaking good. Fred then somehow waxes eloquent about Tanzanian cashews. The band agrees they've never tasted anything quite like the 291 Colorado Whiskey. Aspen staves will do that. (They loved it.) Fred talks about some of the many flavors he's encountered in whiskey: Drywall, plastic and even dead cat. The origins of Houndmouth, which first began to take shape in 2011, are explored. Interestingly, each of the original members primarily played guitar, so they were forced to diversify. The band performs a song at around the 37:00 mark. Fred gets to the Penelope Four Grain and the group already had consumed it. Oops. The Peerless Rye comes out. There is a discussion about the benefits of having a great mother-in-law. Before covid, Houndmouth toured so relentlessly that in one year they played 280 shows. They already drank the Old Fitz as well. As for the overall favorite? Penelope Four Grain was the winner ... which is why they essentially finished it before the show was recorded. Look for a new album from Houndmouth this spring. The band performs a song from the forthcoming album at around the 55:00 mark. RESOURCES https://www.houndmouth.com/ https://twitter.com/Houndmouth https://www.facebook.com/Houndmouth/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Fred Minnick Show, Whitechapel bass player Gabe Crisp joins the show. Named for the Whitechapel district of London, where Jack the Ripper famously went on his killing spree, the Knoxville, Tennessee, metal band has released seven studio albums to much acclaim. Fred talks with Crisp about the role of a bass player, his career, his love of bourbon, the covid era, heavy metal fandom and plenty more. Whiskeys tasted: Distillery 291 Colorado Whiskey (12:44) Henry & Sons Cask Strength (18:26) Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 9 Year (26:50) Knob Creek 15 Year Old (40:07) EPISODE SUMMARY Fred and Gabe talk about a wide variety of things, such as: Gabe says it was the pandemic lockdown that made him a bourbon fan. The band would sometimes get Blanton's on the road, but it was a trip to Kentucky for a bachelor party, a trip that involved several distillery tours, that initially got him hooked. While the pandemic shut down Whitechapel's 2020 tour, it gave the band the bandwidth to write and record its new album. Per usual, Fred gives Gabe a tutorial on his method for tasting whiskey, starting with Distillery 291 Colorado Whiskey. Fred, a wannabe bass player himself, asks Gabe if he thinks Whitechapel would ever go full-on Spinal Tap/"Big Bottom" wherein the bass takes over entirely. Gabe essentially says "maybe." Crisp was inspired to play bass by listening to Green Day, a bass-forward band featuring Mike Dirnt on bass that got big in the 1990s. There's a brief discussion about why Gabe doesn't sing in the band. In short, singing in a deathcore band isn't as easy as many might think. Fred professes his love for Old Fitzgerald bourbons: "If this was football, [Old Fitz bourbons] would be Pro-Bowlers." Fred also notes that the interview was recorded on the anniversary of the Bottled in Bond Act, which was passed in 1897. They celebrated with an Old Fitzgerald bottled in bond whiskey. Fred and Gabe talks about parallels between bourbon and music when it comes to hype driving popularity. Crisp says he feels metal fans, in general, are more devoted than other fans and are "there for the long haul." Crisp says he doesn't listen to much music, but rather listens to the same music he did in high school: 1990s pop punk and 1960s rock like the Beatles and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Gabe narrows his favorite of the flight down to the Old Fitzgerald and Knob Creek, ultimately going with Knob Creek, with a nod to J. Henry for its finish. Expect the new album from Whitechapel before the end of 2021. QUOTABLES On why he sticks to playing bass guitar and doesn't sing for Whitechapel: "One time, back in the very beginning of the band, we were just messing around and I tried to do some sort of actual scream. It was something you could still laugh about today. It's a lot harder than people think it is. To scream and yell and make it sound forceful, and actually articulate and make it sound like something, and do that for an hour ... It's a skill for sure." RESOURCES https://twitter.com/gabecrisp https://www.instagram.com/gabe.crisp/ https://www.facebook.com/public/Gabe-Crisp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whiskey Fan Kelley Swindall joins the show to sip some Michter's and 291 Colorado Whiskey. About Kelley....     Kelley Swindall's path to music stardom sounds a lot like the plot of a country song. The now-New Yorker moved from Atlanta to the Big Apple to pursue an acting career and the bright lights of Broadway. There, Swindall got her heart broken and decided to learn to play guitar and write a few songs about her ex to get revenge. The rest is history...a history that launched the career of a singer/songwriter that has wowed audiences and critics, appearing everywhere from American Songwriter to Guitar Girl. As she releases her debut album, You Can Call Me Darlin' If You Want, on Velvet Elk Records, Swindall is garnering big attention with a vintage look and sound that's fun, feisty, and unflinchingly honest. With Darlin', Swindall combines the elegance, outspokenness, and stellar songwriting of classic country icons like Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline with a swagger and style that's all her own. The album kicks off with "I Ain't For You You Ain't For Me," a fierce and fiery country-rocker, before changing gears for "California," a tongue-in-cheek, cross-country Thelma and Louise-style adventure that recalls the raucous storytelling in Johnny Cash's "A Boy Named Sue." As she recalled in an interview with Lolly Dude of KICKS 96, Swindall didn't originally intend to write country songs; she simply poured her heart into her guitar. The result was stunning sound and a breakout star who has wowed audiences with her honest songwriting and gritty, stirring vocals. From the rambling "Meet Me Half Way" to the bluesy "Come On Back My Way," Swindall has penned an addictive lineup of songs that will make converts of music fans across the board. Classic country sound runs deep through everything Swindall does, from holding photoshoots decked out in fabulous vintage styles to penning songs that hearken back to country's golden era. Swindall cites Patsy Cline as a major influence on her sound, and she deftly channels the Queen of Country in the swinging "Refuse to Be Blue." The first moments of "My Minglewood Blues" consist of goosebump-inducing echoes of Swindall covering Hank Williams' "Your Cheatin' Heart" before she launches into a raucous, big-band hoedown that demands listeners near and far drop everything and hit the dance floor. Closing out the record, the title track showcases what audiences love best about Swindall. "You Can Call Me Darlin' If You Want" puts her songcraft on full display in a song that's undeniably new while playing like a time-honored classic. Just like a favorite pair of well-worn jeans, Kelley Swindall's sound is one that music fans are finding fits them just right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Nick & Jason as they chat with Todd Leopold--Master Distiller at Leopold Brothers.  We hope you enjoy the show!

Join Nick & Jason as they chat with Steve Kurowski from LAWS Whiskey House.  We hope you enjoy the show!

Join Nick & Jason as they chat with Michael Myers--Master Distiller at Old Elk.  We hope you enjoy the show!

Join Nick & Jason as they chat with Greg Metze--Master Distiller at Old Elk.  We hope you enjoy the show!

Join Nick & Jason as they chat with Dan Tighe and start their Colorado Whiskey Series!  We hope you enjoy the show!

Fred sits down with the supremely talented Johnny Christ over a good dram. They're sipping: 291 Rye, Lagavulin 16 year, Stagg jr., Rare Breed, and Maker's Private Select. This simulcast was recorded before a live streaming audience, with listeners asking questions of the two, and the conversation included topics ranging from Laphroaig 10 to songwriting to where American whiskey is headed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The awards keep coming as Michael Myers of Distillery 291 blazes a trail for his western whiskies. Join us as we sit down with Michael and sip on his products while exploring the world of Colorado Whiskey. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Check out Distillery 291 at https://distillery291.com Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

David Matthews began his 2nd career in the South of France as a Hazelnut Farmer (his first career was Investment Banking, but we don't have to get into that.) Today, as the Head Distiller of Woody Creek, he lives in Basalt, Colorado making the spirits we're talk about today! He joins Pedro in the Whiskey Society to chat about their line.--What we drank:Woody Creek Straight RyeWoody Creek Straight BourbonWoody Creek Cask Strength Bourbon Single BarrelWoody Creek Bloody Butcher--Follow us:spiritguidesocietypodcast.comfacebook.com/spiritguidesoctwitter.com/spiritguidesocinstagram.com/spiritguidesochttps://www.youtube.com/c/SpiritGuideSociety--From the Woody Creek Website:When we founded Woody Creek Distillers, we knew we wanted to make nothing but the finest craft spirits, each with a unique taste and character that was true to the origins of that spirit.It's a standard we hold ourselves to every day. It's why we grow and harvest some of our ingredients ourselves, like the potatoes for our premium vodka. It's why we only source our grains from trusted Colorado farms, like the rye in our 100% rye mash whiskeyWe distill every spirit we make in our own custom Carl stills. We never use neutral grain spirits, or blend with base spirits from other distillers. So you can rest assured that every bottle produced by Woody Creek Distillers will be truly handcrafted to the highest standards.Where we make it is as important as how we make it.We know that growing and sourcing our produce locally, not only makes for the best ingredients, it's also good for the environment. We are dedicated to protecting and enhancing the natural resources of Woody Creek. Our distillery is a low-emissions facility, using the most efficient distillation technology available. The waste from our raw products goes back to the Scanlan family farm in Woody Creek as compost, or to local ranches as livestock feed.~woodycreekdistillers.com--Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/