Podcast appearances and mentions of Dave Pickerell

Steve, Jeremy and Renee go to the vault to bring out the classic interview they did with Dave Pickerell. The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3kAJZQz Our Club: https://www.abvnetwork.com/club Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Ray Franklin, Founder & President of Staghorn, Owner of Garrard County Distilling Co. The guys talk with Ray about his background and experience, including starting a Distillery with the legend himself, Dave Pickerell, and how that experience led him to start Garrard County Distilling Co., how Staghorn was able to build one of the largest Distilleries in the US, Garrard County Distilling Co., during COVID without anybody really knowing about them, and also what the future looks like for Garrard County Distilling Co.   They also taste and review three different single barrels of Garrard County Distilling Co. Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms, VisitLEX, Bluegrass Distillers, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, Pappy & Company, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:  www.liquorbarn.com  www.penelopebourbon.com www.limestonefarms.com www.visitlex.com       www.bluegrassdistillers.com                   www.thestavekentucky.com  www.threechordbourbon.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com

Five years ago this month the spirits industry lost a titan in master distiller Dave Pickerell, whose imprimatur is on such iconic brands as Maker's Mark, Blackened and WhistlePig among others. This episode features an interview Dan and his former "Drinky Fun Time" cohost Emma Patterson conducted with Dave at the 2017 Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville, Kentucky. Also, updates on Dan's dog Buna and his surgically repaired eye (known simply as "eye"), and a "Drinks of the Week" segment featuring syrups from HipStirs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Baraboo River is the longest mainstream restored free-flowing river in America. Melted ice caps, filtered through sand and limestone, the Baraboo water is unique. Sitting on the banks of the Baraboo River, using the advantages of such unique water, is the Driftless Glen Distillery. The distillery, restaurant, and shop are located in a beautiful area. CEO and co-founder Renee Bemis joins Old-Fashioned Football to talk about the distillery, how it started, and much more. What started as an idea, turned into a dream. However, then turned into a successful business, the Driftless Glen offers an amazing product. With many different options to choose from between bourbons, ryes, vodkas, and more, you're bound to find something you like. Starting the distilling process with a little guidance from Dave Pickerell, Driftless Glen makes all their own products and have never sourced. Driftless Glen Distillery Interview with Renee Bemis | Old-Fashioned Football (Ep. 72)Join us as we talk to Renee about how the Driftless Glen started. Find out what their acronym B.A.M stands for as well. Renee does a great job walking us through the history of the distillery. She also gives some of the highlights they've had throughout the years, as well as talking about their product. Find out about how they are 100% sustainable as well. However, the Driftless Glen not only has an excellent product but they also help out with important causes. Listen in to see what they do in October with their pink labels and more to help with breast cancer awareness. Make sure you check out the Driftless Glen at their website. If you find yourself in the Wisconsin area, make sure you schedule a tour and visit the distillery. Also, visit their Instagram, Twitter, and other social media pages.Renee then walks us through a tasting of their small batch bourbon as well as their limited release, the Bourbon de Naranja. Find out what the hosts of Old-Fashioned Football think of both of these unique products from the Driftless Glen. Watch Old-Fashioned FootballYouTube -  www.youtube.com/@old-fashionedfootball  Follow Old-Fashioned Football On Social MediaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/OldFashionedFBInstagram – www.instagram.com/oldfashionedfootballpodcastFollow The Hosts On Social MediaMiranda - http://www.twitter.com/themirmarkJustin Mark - http://www.twitter.com/JMarkFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Baraboo River is the longest mainstream restored free-flowing river in America. Melted ice caps, filtered through sand and limestone, the Baraboo water is unique. Sitting on the banks of the Baraboo River, using the advantages of such unique water, is the Driftless Glen Distillery. The distillery, restaurant, and shop are located in a beautiful area. CEO and co-founder Renee Bemis joins Old-Fashioned Football to talk about the distillery, how it started, and much more.  What started as an idea, turned into a dream. However, then turned into a successful business, the Driftless Glen offers an amazing product. With many different options to choose from between bourbons, ryes, vodkas, and more, you're bound to find something you like. Starting the distilling process with a little guidance from Dave Pickerell, Driftless Glen makes all their own products and have never sourced.  Driftless Glen Distillery Interview with Renee Bemis | Old-Fashioned Football (Ep. 72) Join us as we talk to Renee about how the Driftless Glen started. Find out what their acronym B.A.M stands for as well. Renee does a great job walking us through the history of the distillery. She also gives some of the highlights they've had throughout the years, as well as talking about their product. Find out about how they are 100% sustainable as well.  However, the Driftless Glen not only has an excellent product but they also help out with important causes. Listen in to see what they do in October with their pink labels and more to help with breast cancer awareness. Make sure you check out the Driftless Glen at their website. If you find yourself in the Wisconsin area, make sure you schedule a tour and visit the distillery. Also, visit their Instagram, Twitter, and other social media pages. Renee then walks us through a tasting of their small batch bourbon as well as their limited release, the Bourbon de Naranja. Find out what the hosts of Old-Fashioned Football think of both of these unique products from the Driftless Glen.  Watch Old-Fashioned Football YouTube -  www.youtube.com/@old-fashionedfootball   Follow Old-Fashioned Football On Social Media Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/OldFashionedFB Instagram – www.instagram.com/oldfashionedfootballpodcast Follow The Hosts On Social Media Miranda - http://www.twitter.com/themirmark Justin Mark - http://www.twitter.com/JMarkFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Baraboo River is the longest mainstream restored free-flowing river in America. Melted ice caps, filtered through sand and limestone, the Baraboo water is unique. Sitting on the banks of the Baraboo River, using the advantages of such unique water, is the Driftless Glen Distillery. The distillery, restaurant, and shop are located in a beautiful area. CEO and co-founder Renee Bemis joins Old-Fashioned Football to talk about the distillery, how it started, and much more. What started as an idea, turned into a dream. However, then turned into a successful business, the Driftless Glen offers an amazing product. With many different options to choose from between bourbons, ryes, vodkas, and more, you're bound to find something you like. Starting the distilling process with a little guidance from Dave Pickerell, Driftless Glen makes all their own products and have never sourced. Driftless Glen Distillery Interview with Renee Bemis | Old-Fashioned Football (Ep. 72)Join us as we talk to Renee about how the Driftless Glen started. Find out what their acronym B.A.M stands for as well. Renee does a great job walking us through the history of the distillery. She also gives some of the highlights they've had throughout the years, as well as talking about their product. Find out about how they are 100% sustainable as well. However, the Driftless Glen not only has an excellent product but they also help out with important causes. Listen in to see what they do in October with their pink labels and more to help with breast cancer awareness. Make sure you check out the Driftless Glen at their website. If you find yourself in the Wisconsin area, make sure you schedule a tour and visit the distillery. Also, visit their Instagram, Twitter, and other social media pages.Renee then walks us through a tasting of their small batch bourbon as well as their limited release, the Bourbon de Naranja. Find out what the hosts of Old-Fashioned Football think of both of these unique products from the Driftless Glen. Join the SGPN community #DegensOnlyExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordSGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/storeDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.comSupport us by supporting our partnersManscaped code SGP - 20% Off And Free Shipping - https://manscaped.comUnderdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $500 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnHall Of Fame Bets code SGPN - 50% off your first month today - https://hof-bets.app.link/sgpnWatch Old-Fashioned FootballYouTube -  www.youtube.com/@old-fashionedfootball  Follow Old-Fashioned Football On Social MediaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/OldFashionedFBInstagram – www.instagram.com/oldfashionedfootballpodcastFollow The Hosts On Social MediaMiranda - http://www.twitter.com/themirmarkJustin Mark - http://www.twitter.com/JMarkFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Baraboo River is the longest mainstream restored free-flowing river in America. Melted ice caps, filtered through sand and limestone, the Baraboo water is unique. Sitting on the banks of the Baraboo River, using the advantages of such unique water, is the Driftless Glen Distillery. The distillery, restaurant, and shop are located in a beautiful area. CEO and co-founder Renee Bemis joins Old-Fashioned Football to talk about the distillery, how it started, and much more.  What started as an idea, turned into a dream. However, then turned into a successful business, the Driftless Glen offers an amazing product. With many different options to choose from between bourbons, ryes, vodkas, and more, you're bound to find something you like. Starting the distilling process with a little guidance from Dave Pickerell, Driftless Glen makes all their own products and have never sourced.  Driftless Glen Distillery Interview with Renee Bemis | Old-Fashioned Football (Ep. 72) Join us as we talk to Renee about how the Driftless Glen started. Find out what their acronym B.A.M stands for as well. Renee does a great job walking us through the history of the distillery. She also gives some of the highlights they've had throughout the years, as well as talking about their product. Find out about how they are 100% sustainable as well.  However, the Driftless Glen not only has an excellent product but they also help out with important causes. Listen in to see what they do in October with their pink labels and more to help with breast cancer awareness. Make sure you check out the Driftless Glen at their website. If you find yourself in the Wisconsin area, make sure you schedule a tour and visit the distillery. Also, visit their Instagram, Twitter, and other social media pages. Renee then walks us through a tasting of their small batch bourbon as well as their limited release, the Bourbon de Naranja. Find out what the hosts of Old-Fashioned Football think of both of these unique products from the Driftless Glen.  Join the SGPN community #DegensOnly Exclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreon Discuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discord SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app Check out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTube Check out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com Support us by supporting our partners Manscaped code SGP - 20% Off And Free Shipping - https://manscaped.com Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $500 - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpn Hall Of Fame Bets code SGPN - 50% off your first month today - https://hof-bets.app.link/sgpn Watch Old-Fashioned Football YouTube -  www.youtube.com/@old-fashionedfootball   Follow Old-Fashioned Football On Social Media Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/OldFashionedFB Instagram – www.instagram.com/oldfashionedfootballpodcast Follow The Hosts On Social Media Miranda - http://www.twitter.com/themirmark Justin Mark - http://www.twitter.com/JMarkFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys get distracted as always as the Autumn Speaker circuit comes alive.  The conclude with Governance at the South Coast Summit (join their workshop at Practical Microsoft 365 Baseline Governance – South Coast Summit ) Recorded live at Marijn's place, where the boys are constantly distracted by the world walking passed... Steve's memory is again letting him down as he tries to remember the name of the artist he saw a week ago because the boys have been singing “Changes' from Mr David Bowie since they suggested today's subject.So, the subject is change, and specifically, they discuss the implications of Outlook and MS Team having huge updates in the same timeframe.The Podcast looks at current changes creating problems and differences in both clients to identify scope changes.  Some will be improved, but this is a new canvas for Outlook and format for MS Teams, so some features may not be available when it goes live and be added later.The Point of this podcast is to look at how to manage this change... we know change is constantly changing when considering Enterprise Apps.The boys develop some great nuggets on how a model might look based on some change metric...   Change Points!!!  You heard it here first...The Change model is about packages balanced against the change needs based on the change required in the application's upgrade size.Several criteria can create the model. so Steve and Marijn discuss the main ones that should be considered.Steve Changed the name of XLA to ELA's, but the basis is still the same, value is based on how users perceive and manage the change... the ultimate way to measure the success of change.Whisky eventually hits the menu, and Steve asks one of the speakers from the NY Community event a few weeks ago to find us a bottle we have been looking to taste for some time.  Today we taste Metallica's Blackened whiskey, a blend from Dave Pickerell, one of the last blends he created before he passed away.  One of America's greatest Master Distillers who changed Markers Mark from 175,000 bottles per year organisation to a million bottles per Distiller.This whiskey has been on Steves's list for some time so here it is, and well there is a difference of opinion...  This batch of Whisky has its own playlist that is played to the Whisky during the Maturation process and if you want to listen to the playlist...  here is the link.  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1w6KeG09G0VWrRRkkLZet0?si=972b68b77ae9468e Check it out.

The Balas Brothers walk the walk and talk the talk while sipping a Rye distilled at a beautiful estate that specializes in finishing their whiskey in wine barrels. To Drink Is To Live! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebourbonlibrary Anchor: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/the-bourbon-library​⁠⁠  Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2ly5lqq...⁠⁠  Facebook: @thebourbonlibrary IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bourbon-library/support

Alex Brick, Woodinville Whiskey Ambassador joins the show talk us through the history of the Washington state distillery, and his career in the spirits industry. We sip four delightful expressions that Woodinville has to offer, including a 2022 Harvest Release Port Finished Straight Rye. Alex shares stories of Dave Pickerell, the distillery's focus on wine-finished whiskeys and we even talk the wonders of Iceland. Guest: Alex BrickHosts: Jake Hukee & Steven DragunVisit Woodinville Whiskey HereListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com

Subscriber-only episodeOn today's subscriber only episode we have Catcher's Rye Vermouth Finish.  Finalizing our series on finishes, we have a bottle from Two James Distillery in Michigan. We talk about vermouth, Catcher in the Rye, Which by the way, I have not read, and the motor city.  All that and more on today's episode of Whiskey Chasers!Our Website is www.whiskeychaserspod.com, check us out! Thanks, and enjoy the show!Be sure to show some love for the company that brought you today's bottle!https://twojames.com/our-spirits/ Our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/Whiskeychaserspod  You can also sign up through buzzsprout!Intro: We just talked about how much influence Dave Pickerell had on distilleries and ironically, two james is a distillery that he had a hand in helping. Body:Founded in 2013, they are the first distillery to start up in Detroit since Prohibition (and they might be the best thing out of detroit since then)This specific bottle is their rye100% michigan ryeWater from the great lakesEven more it is finished in vermouth barrels, which is not a part of their normal offeringStore pick from MichiganThey distill a lot of unique and young bottlesone that might be the most unique is their Johnny smoking gun whiskey East meets west is how they describe itThis is a whiskey crafted specifically to compliment the “umami” of the rich pork and fish broths of Japanese cuisine. Possessing intriguing smoke character from a two-stage maceration with a proprietary blend of Asian tea, this blend of 70% 7-year corn and 30% young rye will surely not disappoint. Enjoy and prosper!Their bourbon is a very high rye bourbon at 36% ryeThey do a white dog for their rye whiskeySteve notesCatcher in the Rye is the name of the owners favorite book by JD SalingerRush-Tom Sawyer  https://youtu.be/-PmmMG-6mwoSupport the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/WhiskeychaserspodFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!

Content warning! We talk about the violence and sexual assault in S1, Episodes 15 & 16. Sensitive content begins about minute 26. Terri's whiskey pick: Blackened collab between Dave Pickerell and Metallica. Nerding out ensues.Amateur psychology on Black Jack, Claire, and Jamie before and after the dungeon.Ivy has a love/hate relationship with Sandringham.Terri goes on a rant at Claire for Reasons.Meg stands up for fancy rats. Terri apologizes for singing (again). Yes, these are related.Sir Fletcher's ties to the origin of Outlander.The first 11 minutes of Ransom are brutal. Claire knew more than a nurse should have known, yet didn't see the JR brand on Jamie's ribs.  WTF??Ivy's What ifs?  Yes, you read that right, there are multiple!Diana has people living in her head.Ivy dreams the impossible: What if BJR had a dating profile?  And what if Ivy met a billionaire in Starbucks?Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

This week we welcome Rob Dietrich, master distiller of Blackened Whiskey. If you're not familiar, Blackened started as a collaboration between Metallica and distilling legend Dave Pickerell. Drink along at home with the following whiskies: Blackened Straight Whiskey Finished in Black Brandy Casks  Blackened x Wes Henderson Bourbon Finished in White Port Casks Blackened Rye the Lightning  If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at comments@binnys.com, or reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. If we answer your question during a podcast, you'll get a $20 Binny's Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.  

Steve hosts a series of shows from December 17-25 as the crew takes some time off for the holidays. Enjoy and Happy Hollidays! TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Driftless Glen has an ethereal quality to it...the name alone sounds mysterious, like a land stuck in time where great things can be found. Turns out, they can be. If you like whiskey and great food, of course - just don't ask to see the fryer (spoiler alert: there isn't one).  Founder Reneé Bemis joins me to talk about Driftless Glen Distillery, their independent way of doing things and the reason they'll never be bought out. They have the inspiration of Dave Pickerell, the roots of the landscape, and great whiskey to match. Want a single barrel? Call them and ask for Renee. Want to talk media? You'll talk to a real person (they get a shout out in the episode!). You want to experiment with something? Give them a call and see if it's possible.  Chances are, it is - and Driftless Glen will be right there to take that experiment to fruition. Seriously a distillery to watch.  _________________ Before we jump into the interview just a few quick notes: If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so! The $5 tier has access to the Patreon-only segment called “Under the Influencer”, where some of your favorite YouTubers/Instagrammers/Podcasters and more join me to talk whiskey, life, and influencing. This tier will also have priority access to upcoming barrel picks, including one coming up in partnership with the This is my Bourbon Podcast.  The $25 tier - for people who really want to propel the pod and website forward - will have the same benefits as the $5 tier plus right of first refusal to join me on future barrel picks, access to bottles I'm sent to taste and review, and more. The first six boxes of samples have already been sent and only 4 spots remain!  You can still support for as little as $1 a month if you'd like to stay up to date with these changes and news about what we've got coming up.  Finally, please do like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening - it really helps the Whiskey Ring Podcast move up the rankings.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Thanks for reading! Now here's Reneé Bemis of Driftless Glen Distillery. Driftless Glen Distillery Driftless Glen Distillery Website Driftless Glen Distillery on Facebook Driftless Glen Distillery on Instagram Driftless Glen Distillery on Twitter Reviews Driftless Glen Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review Driftless Glen Distillery Apricot Brandy-Finished Bourbon Review Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, ImpEx Beverages https://impexbev.com ImpEx on Instagram ImpEx on Facebook ImpEx on Twitter Thanks to our Sponsor, Scotch Malt Whisky Society SMWS Website SMWS of America Website (Use code WRP for 20% off your membership!) SMWS/A Facebook SMWS/A Instagram SMWS/A Twitter SMWS/A YouTube

There are new investments made into multi-million dollar distilleries every week it seems. There are more brands and product extensions popping up everyday. Yet, there's a shortage of barrels that are putting a strain on existing production. But when all this evens out and everything gets produced as planned, are we going to see an overproduction and what could be the result? Russell's Reserve is coming out with their new limited edition Single Rickhouse line extension. Sure, it features barrels that are selected from the former Camp Nelson C, but does it warrant a price tag of $250? Lastly, we look at the announcement of Angel's Envy hiring Owen Martin to be their next Master Distiller. Angel's Envy hasn't had a Master Distiller since the passing of Lincoln Henderson in 2013 who co-founded the brand. Is this an attempt to fill a void that is missing after Wes Henderson announced his retirement? Show Notes: Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about who might be the next Dave Pickerell. There are more brands and product extensions popping up every day. This is a side effect of the boom but what will happen when everything evens out, production goes as planned, and then we see an overproduction? Russell's Reserve has debuted an all-new, annual limited-edition collection: Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse. However, the price tag is $250. Is this deserving of that premium price tag? Angel's Envy hasn't had a Master Distiller since the passing of Lincoln Henderson in 2013 who co-founded the brand. Is this an attempt to fill a void that is missing after Wes Henderson announced his retirement? @breakingbourbon @fredminnick @drinkseelbachs @bourbonr @sippncorn Support this podcast on Patreon

Today's episode is brought to you by a handful of my patrons: Drew, Jenine, and Leslie. You can read more about the benefits they're enjoying here. Follow Ryan and J. Rieger & Co. The first place Ryan mentions working is Pierpont's. This is where he had both a terrible and life-changing Sazerac. He mentions ingredients like Peychaud's, Old Overholt, and Grand Absenté.He mentions Mr. Boston cocktail books as well as Dale Degroff's The Craft of the Cocktail.Ryan talks about visiting bars like Milk & Honey (New York) and Chicago establishments The Violet Hour and Drawing Room.He mentions bartenders Sasha Petraske and Charles Joly. People mentioned involved in launching J. Rieger & Co include Andy Rieger, Steve Olson, and Dave Pickerell. Places Ryan has opened include Manifesto and The Rieger (both are now closed) as well as The Hey! Hey! Club and his newer sprawling J. Rieger & Co distillery, bar, and more. Rieger's Kansas City Whiskey is made unique by having a small percentage of oloroso sherry make up the total. He also mentioned their Caffé Amaro.When I asked him about menus he loved he mentioned The Violet Hour, Pouring Ribbons (now closed), and The Aviary.Special thanks to Chris Bay for production and editing support. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingcocktails.substack.com

Taking a break from the metal and rock music at Louisville's Louder Than Life music festival, Rob Dietrich joins the Bourbon Lens to talk whiskey.  Rob Dietrich is Master Distiller for Blackened American Whiskey and has taken over their reins from the late Dave Pickerell. Rob is a talented distiller (formerly of Colorado's Stranahan's) and even has a history of working in the music industry, so landing with Metallica's Blackened brand is a natural fit for him. You'll hear a lot about Rob's philosophy of whiskey, his love for music, and his passion for this brand as they head international.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at TheBourbonLens@Gmail.com. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens About Blackened Whiskey: BLACKENED was created in 2018 by Metallica and late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell. It features a blend of the finest North American bourbons and ryes that were hand-selected by Dave and finished in black brandy casks. During finishing, the whiskey undergoes the BLACK NOISE sonic-enhancement where the low frequencies of Metallica's music pummel the finishing barrel, visibly shaking it, causing greater interaction between the whiskey and the wood, thereby extracting more flavor and color. The playlist for the batches are traditionally selected by the members of Metallica and can be found on the website at https://blackenedwhiskey.com/batch-playlists/  The brand recently unveiled its new “Masters of Whiskey Series,” which partners Rob Dietrich with other renowned master distillers to reimagine craft whiskey. The series debuted with the BLACKENED x Willett Kentucky Straight Rye Finished in Madeira Casks created in collaboration with Drew Kulsveen and Willett Distillery. It's crafted from a base of low rye and high rye recipes hand-selected by Rob and Drew from the Willett Family Estate Reserve Selection. The whiskies are married in Madeira Casks where they undergo the BLACK NOISE sonic-enhancement process using a playlist selected by both Master Distillers. It's bottled at cask strength at 109.6 proof. Bottle Stock Image Credit: Blackened American Whiskey Show Links: BLACKENED American Whiskey | Premium Bourbon-Rye Blend 3 ‘Drinking Rules of Engagement' by Rob Dietrich Blackened Batch - Metallica Playlists on Spotify  Robb Report Review: Blackened, the Whiskey That's Aged to the Sounds of Metallica – Robb Report Introducing Blackened American Whiskey... Whiskey Remastered | Metallica.com The Whiskey Wash Interview: Becoming ‘One' With Metallica's Whiskey Brand Guitar World Feature - Metallica's Blackened American Whiskey has been “pummeled by the low-hertz frequencies” of the band's classic tracks Revolver Magazine - Metallica's Black Album Meets Blackened American Whiskey: Inside Batch 114 BLACKENED American Whiskey Introduces Limited Edition "The Black Album" Whiskey Pack SF Gate Feature - The secret ingredient in this whiskey is Metallica...no seriously Vulture.com Review: Metallica 'S&M2' Blackened American Whiskey Men's Journal - Meet the Rebel Distillers Breaking All the Rules on Whiskey Maxim.com - Metallica Celebrates The Black Album Anniversary with Blackened Whiskey Pack The Manual Feature - Metallica Fuses with Willett Distillery To Create an Exclusive Rye Revolver Magazine - Metallica's Blackened American Whiskey: Rob Dietrich's Journey From Stagehand to Master Distiller Forbes Feature - Metal and Rock's Triumphant Return At 2021's Louder Than Life Festival Watch METALLICA Play "Ride The Lightning" At Louder Than Life Blabbermouth.net - METALLICA Releases Pro-Shot Video Of 'Ride The Lightning' Performance From LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival   

On this episode on The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman is joined by Rob Dietrich, the master distiller and blender of Blackened American Whiskey, Metallica's own whisky brand. Rob and Pipeman speak about Louder Than Life and how they're just dusting off and getting back into the swing of festival life. Rob speaks about crushing it at the Blackened tent and how it became the unofficial Metallica meeting site. Pipeman talks about flying out to Sacramento for Aftershock and how excited he is. Rob mentions how Blackened will have a stand with Blackened whiskey and pre-mixed cocktails for you all. Pipeman asks about the whisky process and Rob explains how it was a collaboration with the late, great Dave Pickerell, as they wanted a whisky which stood on its own. Rob also explains the awesome process of how they sonically enhance the whisky using low frequency subwoofers to vibrate the barrels, giving more flavors to the whisky. You can check the whiskey out at blackenedwhiskey.com and on social media @blackenedamericanwhiskey. You can also find Rob on social media under @whiskeyrob. Take some zany and serious journeys with The Pipeman aka Dean K. Piper, CST on The Adventures of Pipeman also known as Pipeman Radio syndicated globally “Where Who Knows And Anything Goes”. Listen to & Watch a show dedicated to motivation, business, empowerment, inspiration, music, comedy, celebrities, shock jock radio, various topics, and entertainment. The Adventures of Pipeman is hosted by Dean K. Piper, CST aka “The Pipeman” who has been said to be hybrid of Tony Robbins, Batman, and Howard Stern. The Adventures of Pipeman has received many awards, media features, and has been ranked for multiple categories as one of the Top 6 Live Radio Shows & Podcasts in the world. Pipeman Radio also consists of multiple podcasts showing the many sides of Pipeman. These include The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman in the Pit, and Positively Pipeman and more. You can find all of the Pipeman Podcasts anywhere you listen to podcasts. With thousands of episodes that focus on Intertainment which combines information and entertainment there is something for everyone including over 5000 interviews with celebrities, music artists/bands, authors, speakers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and all kinds of professionals.Then there is The Pipeman Radio Tour where Pipeman travels the country and world doing press coverage for Major Business Events, Conferences, Conventions, Music Festivals, Concerts, Award Shows, and Red Carpets. One of the top publicists in music has named Pipeman the “King of All Festivals.” So join the Pipeman as he The Pipeman Radio Tour to Life right before your ears and eyes.All Pipeman Radio Podcasts are heard on Talk 4 Podcasting, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts and over 100 other podcast outlets where you listen to Podcasts. The following are the different podcasts to check out and subscribe to:•The Adventures of Pipeman•Pipeman Radio•Pipeman in the Pit•Positively PipemanFollow @pipemanradio on all social media outletsVisit Pipeman Radio on the Web at theadventuresofpipeman.com, pipemanradio.com, w4cy.com, talk4tv.com, talk4podcasting.comPhone/Text Contact – 561-506-4031Email Contact – dean@talk4media.com The Adventures of Pipeman is broadcast live daily at 8AM ET.The Adventures of Pipeman TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) and K4HD Radio (www.k4hd.com) – Hollywood Talk Radio part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Adventures of Pipeman Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

On this episode on The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman is joined by Rob Dietrich, the master distiller and blender of Blackened American Whiskey, Metallica's own whisky brand. Rob and Pipeman speak about Louder Than Life and how they're just dusting off and getting back into the swing of festival life. Rob speaks about crushing it at the Blackened tent and how it became the unofficial Metallica meeting site. Pipeman talks about flying out to Sacramento for Aftershock and how excited he is. Rob mentions how Blackened will have a stand with Blackened whiskey and pre-mixed cocktails for you all. Pipeman asks about the whisky process and Rob explains how it was a collaboration with the late, great Dave Pickerell, as they wanted a whisky which stood on its own. Rob also explains the awesome process of how they sonically enhance the whisky using low frequency subwoofers to vibrate the barrels, giving more flavors to the whisky. You can check the whiskey out at blackenedwhiskey.com and on social media @blackenedamericanwhiskey. You can also find Rob on social media under @whiskeyrob. Pipeman in the Pit is a music and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour. The live show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com), W4VET Radio, and K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).Pipeman in the Pit features all kinds of music and interviews with bands & music artists especially in the genres of Heavy Metal, Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Punk Rock, Goth, Industrial, Alternative, Thrash Metal & Indie Music. Pipeman in the Pit also features press coverage of events, concerts, & music festivals. Pipeman Productions is an artist management company that sponsors the show introducing new local & national talent showcasing new artists & indie artists.Then there is The Pipeman Radio Tour where Pipeman travels the country and world doing press coverage for Major Business Events, Conferences, Conventions, Music Festivals, Concerts, Award Shows, and Red Carpets. One of the top publicists in music has named Pipeman the “King of All Festivals.” So join the Pipeman as he The Pipeman Radio Tour to Life right before your ears and eyes.

On this episode on The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman is joined by Rob Dietrich, the master distiller and blender of Blackened American Whiskey, Metallica's own whisky brand. Rob and Pipeman speak about Louder Than Life and how they're just dusting off and getting back into the swing of festival life. Rob speaks about crushing it at the Blackened tent and how it became the unofficial Metallica meeting site. Pipeman talks about flying out to Sacramento for Aftershock and how excited he is. Rob mentions how Blackened will have a stand with Blackened whiskey and pre-mixed cocktails for you all. Pipeman asks about the whisky process and Rob explains how it was a collaboration with the late, great Dave Pickerell, as they wanted a whisky which stood on its own. Rob also explains the awesome process of how they sonically enhance the whisky using low frequency subwoofers to vibrate the barrels, giving more flavors to the whisky. You can check the whiskey out at blackenedwhiskey.com and on social media @blackenedamericanwhiskey. You can also find Rob on social media under @whiskeyrob. Pipeman's Power of Music is a music and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour. The live show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com), W4VET Radio, and K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Episode 11! Today, we're going across the pond to the North of England and Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery. I'm joined by founder and Managing Director, David Thompson. Dave is a farmer at heart, and Yorkshire is his garden. Yorkshire is the largest county in England by far and has ample space to grow grain and everything you need for distilling. And yet, like much of the rest of England, distilleries are few and far between compared to its Northern and Western neighbors. I ask Dave why this is, what constitutes a “Yorkshire” style of whisky, if there is one, and what he and Spirit of Yorkshire bring to the table. The core answer and the most fascinating one is that they are, again, farmers at heart. Spirit of Yorkshire isn't meant to be a global, shelf-filling enterprise – it's meant to showcase what can be made with the local product and share it with those who will enjoy it. As their acreage grows, so will they, and not a second sooner. Spirit of Yorkshire is a field-to-bottle operation, distilling their own home-grown barley. Keep in mind that this is the same barley that could be going to Scottish or Irish distillers – much of what's distilled to the North and West is barley grown in mainland England, and yet there are conspicuously few distilleries where the barley is actually grown. I love talking to distillers and producers right on the cusp of something big, and that's exactly where Spirit of Yorkshire is. As we speak, new agreements with distributors in the US are being signed for their Filey Bay line to get to the US. I'd also be remiss in not mentioning that Spirit of Yorkshire is a Jim Swan-connected project. The late Dr. Jim Swan, who passed away in 2017, was prolific. If you're an American whiskey drinker, the most apt comparison might be Dave Pickerell, but with all due respect to the late Mr. Pickerell, Jim Swan's influence reached as far as one possibly could in whiskey. Dr. Swan's fingerprints remain on some of the most exciting distilleries around the world, from Yorkshire to Kavalan in Taiwan to Penderyn in Wales, India's Amrut, and Kilchoman on Islay. He had influence in every major whiskey-producing country and many of the up-and-comers, too, with a signature style that was less about him and more about what the local style was or could be like. So, does it make a difference to distill where the barley is grown? Well…to be honest, I'll have to wait to find out. Not a long time, but just a little until distribution hits New York. I am very excited to do so and will be posting my tasting notes as soon as I can grab a bottle (or three). Until then, keep your sights on Spirit of Yorkshire, its methods, its expansive and informative website, and I'll sit back and enjoy revisiting my medieval history years just a few hours from where the Vikings landed at Lindisfarne. If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram and Facebook and follow @whiskeyring on Twitter, and subscribe to the newsletter on whiskeyinmyweddingring.com.  If you like what you hear, please consider supporting the site and the podcast. You can help out for as little as $2.50 a month on Patreon. Thank you also to our sponsors, Mash and Grape and Cairn Craft.  Subscribe to the Whiskey Ring Podcast on your favorite podcast platform today! We're on Podbean, Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and most other major podcast platforms. Every subscription and listen helps us get sponsors, secure guests, and ultimately get more content to you. Thank you for listening and for supporting, and please enjoy my chat with David Thompson, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery.

Rob Dietrich is the master distiller and blender for Metallica's Blackened whiskey. In this episode we talk with Rob about his early days in the music industry, transitioning into distilling, becoming the master distiller of Stranahan's, Dave Pickerell, getting the gig with Metallica, the distillation process, the unique Black Noise process used for Blackened, unique batches like #100 and the Black Album batch #114 and more!We also discuss St. Vincent's badass cover of "Sad But True," the newly released alternate version of the same song as well as how we would improve clean tone in metal, the Hellfest lineup, the power of Led Zeppelin, our new iTunes contest and our Blackened Batch #114 giveaways. Enjoy!If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes  here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077You can further support the show by becoming a patron. All patrons of Metal Up Your Podcast at the $5 level receive volumes 1-4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EP's for free. Additionally, patrons are invited to come on the show to talk about any past Metallica show they've been to and are given access to ask our guests like Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg of Slipknot and members of Metallica's crew their very own questions. Be a part of what makes Metal Up Your Podcast special by becoming a PATRON here:http://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcastJoin the MUYP Discord Server:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8tBack Ethan's new instrumental album on Kickstarter!Purchase/Stream Lunar Satan:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satanPurchase/Stream Clint's album VAMPIRE:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampirePurchase/Stream Ethan's album Let It Burn:https://ethanluck.bandcamp.com/album/let-it-burn-2Official Website:http://metalupyourpodcast.comPurchase/Stream our Cover Our World Blackened Volumes and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.comFollow us on all social media platforms.Write in at:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

Dietrich is oversees production of the brand In 2018, Metallica launched its own brand of whiskey called Blackened American Whiskey. In honor of the 30th anniversary of their iconic self-titled album, widely known as The Black Album, Blackened American Whiskey has released a limited edition The Black Album Whiskey Pack. A true collector's item for both whiskey enthusiasts and Metallica fans alike, the pack features a 750ml bottle of Batch 114 finished with Blackened's proprietary Black Noise sonic-enhancement process tuned to the songs of The Black Album. The pack also includes a collectible whiskey coin and the Snakebyte Cocktail Booklet, featuring riffs of the classic whiskey “Snake Bite” drink created by some of today's rock star bartenders from across the country, and named after James Hetfield's Signature ESP Snakebyte Guitar. We celebrate this 4th of July with a true patriot and Army vet Rob Dietrich, Master Distiller & Blender of Blackened American Whiskey, who took joined the fold after the passing of original distiller Dave Pickerell in 2019. Dietrich has more than 13 years of experience and oversees the sourcing, blending, and cask finishing of barrels for each batch of Blackened American Whiskey. Dietrich is responsible for every aspect of production and is committed to maintaining the original recipe, artisanal methods, and handcrafted approach to creating world-class whiskey. Dietrich chats with us about The Black Album Whiskey Pack, the brand's sonic enhancement process and his career. Be sure to subscribe to The Music Universe Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. https://youtu.be/dLp_gCp2SpY

This week on the Bourbon Showdown Podcast, we welcome Rob Dietrich from BLACKENED Whiskey onto the show, and we have a damn good conversation. If you like Metallica and you like whiskey then this is the episode for you. We go through Metallica's partnership with the legendary Dave Pickerell, to how Rob went from working rock shows to making whiskey. This episode covers two of my favorite things in the world, Metallica and whiskey so I thank Rob for coming on and talking both with me!

Jim and Mike always enjoy drinking a well crafted whiskey. That is what you can expect any time you see the late Dave Pickerell's name on a bottle. Today we dive into the Double Cask Rye from Hillrock Estate Distillery in Hudson Valley, New York. Join us as we explore the finer points of this 90 proof rye. Find out more about Hillrock at: https://hillrockdistillery.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

It’s mowing season y’all! The brothers chat about the legend Dave Pickerell and then talk whiskey with Alex Toomy from Ragged Branch Distillery.

When you hear the name Metallica you think of three things: Power driven Metal, Energetic live performances, and Rockstar lifestyles. Of course all these things can take a toll on a band that has been touring off and on for 40 years. But how did Metallica get started? Did James and Lars really meet through the newspaper? What does a Metallica whiskey taste like? Who's is Dave Pickerell and what is a Whistle Pig? And what's with the nickname Alcoholica? Well we will discuss this, and more on this group tasting session with Nick, on the Tweed Couch. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tweedcouch/support

In this episode, General Manager & Distiller of George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey Nicole Austin talks with us about the traditions in Tennessee Whiskey, the idea of imbibing a place, and why she doesn't use the title “Master Distiller.”A wonderful primer into the nuances of whiskey-making in general, Nicole offers insights into the art of distilling, and how to make choices based on both tradition and the drive to succeed as a business. In the meantime, she dispels some myths about the whiskeys of Tennessee and talks about its relation to bourbon.This is Part Two of our two-part conversation. We hope you enjoy it—you can find part one or check out our other Spirit School entries on our website (https://thecottonmouthclubpresents.com), or browse conversations with some of the world's best bar professionals in our Masterclass Series.Nicole Austin came up in Kings County Distillery in the early days of the Craft Spirits movement, breaking into the business with a degree in Chemical Engineering and a desire to work in spirits.From her interview with The Tennessean: “I didn't have the right last name to work in Kentucky or the right degree for Scotland, so I was like, ‘What am I going to do?' ” Austin said. “In 2010, Kings County got the license to distill … and I basically knocked on their door and was like, 'I'm going to work for you now. I'm done asking, I'm telling.' ”After working for the consulting company of the legendary late distiller Dave Pickerell, she took a job with Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey before being tapped for the top-job at Cascase Hollow Distillery, maker of George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey.An advocate for the craft spirits movement, Ms. Austin helped found the American Craft Spirits Association, New York Distillers Guild, and helped create the idea of Empire Rye.Weirdo-Paced Banjo Music: “Lady Gray”Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/michaelneff)

In this episode, General Manager & Distiller of George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey Nicole Austin talks with us about the traditions in Tennessee Whiskey, the idea of imbibing a place, and why she doesn't use the title “Master Distiller.”A wonderful primer into the nuances of whiskey-making in general, Nicole offers insights into the art of distilling, and how to make choices based on both tradition and the drive to succeed as a business. In the meantime, she dispels some myths about the whiskeys of Tennessee and talks about its relation to bourbon.This is Part One of a two-part conversation. We hope you enjoy it—stay tuned for the second part coming up. In the meantime, check out our other Spirit School entries on our website (https://thecottonmouthclubpresents.com), or browse conversations with some of the world's best bar professionals in our Masterclass Series.Nicole Austin came up in Kings County Distillery in the early days of the Craft Spirits movement, breaking into the business with a degree in Chemical Engineering and a desire to work in spirits.From her interview with The Tennessean: “I didn't have the right last name to work in Kentucky or the right degree for Scotland, so I was like, ‘What am I going to do?' ” Austin said. “In 2010, Kings County got the license to distill … and I basically knocked on their door and was like, 'I'm going to work for you now. I'm done asking, I'm telling.' ”After working for the consulting company of the legendary late distiller Dave Pickerell, she took a job with Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey before being tapped for the top-job at Cascase Hollow Distillery, maker of George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey.An advocate for the craft spirits movement, Ms. Austin helped found the American Craft Spirits Association, New York Distillers Guild, and helped create the idea of Empire Rye.Weirdo-Paced Banjo Music: “Lady Gray”Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/michaelneff)

This week our good friend Russ joins the show to sit in for the proud papa Graham. It was convenient that Liverpool was now top of the table, while Everton lost and he beat big Sam in fantasy. The boys enjoy a tribute to the late great Dave Pickerell with Blacken whiskey and Hillrock Bourbon. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show:https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshowwww.Dufootballshow.com Get involved:Send your questions to DUfootballshow@gmail.com  Facebook @DUfootballshowInstagram @DUfootballshowTwitter @DUfootballshow

Raj Peter Bhakta is a cult of personality to say the least — charming, charismatic, controversial, uncompromising.  But it’s the combination of these traits that make the man one of the most interesting in the spirits world.  I say "spirits" this week specifically, because while Raj is most known for his founding of and much talked about departure from the American whiskey darling Whistle Pig, he’s turned away from Rye, and started a love affair with a different brown liquor - Armagnac.  In typical Bhakta style, his latest release isn’t a traditional armagnac — Bhakta 50 is a premium spirit blended from grapes harvested as far back as 1867 and is finished in Islay Whisky casks.  Raj is inspirited by the idea of American Revival and his passion for this is evident throughout the podcast, plus he gives us a pretty epic story about the legendary Dave Pickerell. Learn more at www.bhaktabrandy.com 

Woodinville Whiskey Co was co-founded by Brett Carlile and Orlin Sorensen in Washington state. From the beginning they decided they wanted to be authentic so they decided not to sell a product until the whiskey they personally made was ready.  They ensured these whiskey stocks for the future were going to be good by hiring the world renowned consultant Dave Pickerell (former master distiller for Maker's Mark). Now they have a firmly established brand that puts out some damn good whiskey.  This is their story.   Please Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment!

Metallica is one of the most influential bands of all time, so it would have been easy to slap a label on some average whiskey and rake in the money. Instead they combined creative forces with the legendary Dave Pickerell to create Blackened Whiskey, a blend of many whiskeys from all over the country and finished in Black Brandy barrels. After Dave's passing, Master Distiller Rob Dietrich, most notable for his previous work at Stranahan's in Colorado, joined Sweet Amber Distilling to continue Dave's legacy culminating in Batch 100 limited edition boxed set where he was the one to pick the entire setlist of the Metallica songs blasted into the whiskey as it aged. We chat the history of Blackened with Lars Ulrich and Rob Dietrich on this rockin episode, with stories from back in the day to now, along with exactly how each batch is created. We also touch on Metallica's philanthropic foundation All Within My Hands. We also talk exactly what we think of the whiskey and take Lars and Rob's opinions as well.   Watch the full video podcast here: https://youtu.be/4s93TAToOKc   Click on any of the following links to purchase the spirits. Here is a full list of what we drank:   Metallica Blackened: https://bit.ly/MetallicaBlackened   Metallica Blackened 100 Box Set: https://bit.ly/Blackened100BoxSet   Click here for all of the Blackened Sets: https://bit.ly/BlackenedAll   Learn more about Metallica's Blackened American Whiskey https://blackenedwhiskey.com/   Learn more about Metallica's All Within My Hands Non-Profit and Donate: https://www.allwithinmyhands.org/ You can always find us at www.CartelHour.com for additional information on the podcast, and of course, you can visit www.CaskCartel.com for America's largest online premium spirits marketplace.   Follow us on social media @CartelHour where you can find information about upcoming episodes, and live tastings at The Infusery.   And speaking of those live tastings, for those living in or visiting the Los Angeles area that truly are intrigued, if you're interested in drinking along with us, we would love to have you to come enjoy an evening at the Infusery to drink through a carefully selected assortment of spirits. We offer custom flights and have a robust library of over 750+ spirits to choose from. And you get to drink with Seth and I, pick our brains, learn a ton, and generally have a blast. Visit www.cartelhour.com/join for more information.   And, if you're a spirits brand that would like to be featured on the podcast, please visit https://www.cartelhour.com/submissions   Thank you everyone for listening and remember to drink responsibly, and in good company.

For today's episode, we traveled to Woodinville, Washington and sat down with Brett Carlile, Co-Founder, Distiller, and Lead Hose Dragger of Woodinville Whiskey Co. Brett gives an inside look at how him and his best friend, Orlin Sorensen, built one on of the most explosive craft brands on the market. It starts with an idea, enlisting late great Dave Pickerell to provide guidance, and good luck. Their whiskey began turning heads and led to an acquisition by Moet Hennessy. Get insights into their production process and their aging facility, which is a few hours away from the distillery and has a Kentucky-like climate. Show Partners: You can now buy Barrell Craft Spirits products online and have them shipped right to your door. Visit BarrellBourbon.com and click Buy Now. Receive $25 off your first order at RackHouse Whiskey Club with code "Pursuit". Visit RackhouseWhiskeyClub.com. Show Notes: Du Nord Benefit Discussion Panel: https://youtu.be/-fuH8aSQVhw Du Nord Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/minnesota-poc-business-support?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet Distilling Research Grants: https://distillingresearch.org/research/ Barrell Craft Spirits Private Release Whiskey: https://www.barrellbourbon.com/privatereleasewhiskey This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about how the world needs a drink. How did you get into whiskey? How did you decide to start the distillery? Where did you learn to produce whiskey? Tell us about working with Dave Pickerell. What was your first distillate like? Why Woodinville? Where did you get your mash bill? Was it a success out of the gate or did you run into issues? How long did it take to be successful in Washington? What is the whiskey scene like in Washington?  How long did it take to bottle your product? When did you realize you had good juice? Tell us about the whiskey. Why 90 proof? Talk about your barrels. Where are your warehouses located? Tell us about your rye whiskey. Talk about getting purchased by Moet Hennessy. What has the partnership meant to you all? What markets are you expanding to? What are your plans for distillery expansion? What are you trying to accomplish with the port finish product? How much of the product is lost to evaporation? How do you store the barrels? What do you admire about your partner? Any plans to make an older product? Support this Podcast on Patreon

We've finally reached the conclusion of our introductory episodes on Theology Proper. This is Part 3 of 3 and we've enjoyed every moment of it. Justin and Blake sip Blackened Whiskey - a Metallica inspired Blended American Whiskey masterminded by the legendary distiller Dave Pickerell (1956-2018).During the episode we talk about the whiskey, a personal story where Blake met Dave Pickerell at a tasting event, and get into the subsets of Theology Proper specifically dealing with divine simplicity and classical theism. We're proud members of the Society of Reformed Podcasters - a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a Reformed Perspective. You can subscribe to that megafeed to get even more solid and engaging podcast content over at www.reformedpodcasts.com Thanks for listening and as always, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.Soli deo Gloria!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DistillingTheology)

In this episode (Part 2 of 3), Blake and Justin continue their discussion of Theology Proper. They sip Glendronach 15 Year Tawny Port FInish (voted on by our Patreons!) and crack some dad jokes along the way. Realizing early on that they weren't going to get through all their notes last week, the guys opted to split this topic into two parts. Well, part two is here, and we discovered we won't be finishing this topic in two parts after all. So we'll we'll continue our discussion of Theology Proper in Part 3 while we will sip Blackened Whiskey - a Metallica inspired American Whiskey distilled by the late Dave Pickerell.Also, at some point during the episode, we announce the winner of the first ever Distilling Theology Giveaway!The guys are super excited to announce that Distilling Theology has been invited to join the Society of Reformed Podcasters, a network of doctrinally sound podcasts from a reformed perspective - among more established podcasts like Reformed Brotherhood, Fast God Stuff, and Reformed Pilgrims, and newcomers like the Bavcast. Check out the megafeed at www.reformedpodcasts.comTill next time -- Whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.Soli deo Gloria!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DistillingTheology)

Stephen Gould, Owner of Golden Moon Distillery & Gun Fighter Whiskey, joins The Bourbon Lens Podcast. Stephen has close to 30 years of distilling experience. Golden Moon and Gun Fighter are Stephen's brands and he is looking to grow in the industry. Stephen has also collaborated with many others including the Legend, Dave Pickerell. His expertise is not limited to whiskey; Stephen enjoys creating several unique and historical spirits. You'll find Stephen distilling gin, absinthe, and many more you've likely never heard of. We hope you enjoy this episode and discover Golden Moon Distillery. Be sure to check out Gun Fighter Double Cask Bourbon Whiskey which we enjoyed while recording this episode. Find more about Golden Moon Distillery and Gun Fighter Whiskey at the following links: Golden Moon Distillery - Official Website Golden Moon Distillery Instagram   We would appreciate you giving us a 5 star rating on your podcast app and please leave us a written review. This will help others discover our podcast and will help us expand our reach. Also, be sure to follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. 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 and see what we are up to.

This show is Part 1 of a two part series, where the Weave and I visit Gulf Coast Distillers in Houston, Texas. In this episode, we did a walking and talking type interview with Julian Geraldo, the Head Distiller at Gulf Coast Distillers. Julian walked us all through the distillery and took us cradle to grave through the whole operation. Watch the episode all the way through because Julian provides little Easter eggs of info throughout.Julian ran us through the unique history of Gulf Coast Distillers which is intertwined with coffee and rice industry. He also told us about Dave Pickerell’s involvement in shaping the operation. As you know, Dave Pickerell was the Master Distiller at Maker’s Mark for 14 years before he started his own consulting firm that advised over 100 craft distilleries. He was a legend in the whiskey world and Gulf Coast Distillers was one of his last consults before he passed in November of 2018. These guys are in the process of installing two continuous column stills they purchased from Makers Mark. There is no question Gulf Coast Distillers is the largest distillery in Texas with an operation that will rival MGP some day.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/texaswhiskeyexperience)

This week, Rob Dietrich joins Pedro to talk about his new job as Master Blender of Metallica's American whiskey, Blackened. Rob took over the position after the original Master Blender, Dave Pickerell, was taken from this Earth far too soon; but no more tears! This is literally the most Rock that whiskey has ever experienced! Every cask is "sonically-enhanced" with a special playlist of Metallica's music put together by the individual band members (which you can hear below.) Be sure to listen to this one loud!--What we drank:Blackened American Whiskey--Follow us:spiritguidesocietypodcast.comfacebook.com/spiritguidesoctwitter.com/spiritguidesocinstagram.com/spiritguidesochttps://www.youtube.com/c/SpiritGuideSociety--Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0QFzOTpWkrYgYYdPkRIsX9?si=61etidmXQQ2uT7cu_GnX7g--Metallica's Press Release About Rob:Meet our New Master Distiller, Rob DietrichJun 26, 2019We're excited to announce the next step in our journey with Blackened American Whiskey as we welcome Rob Dietrich to the family as our new Master Distiller. A veteran in the spirits and music industry, Rob's passion and experience make him the perfect person to oversee the sourcing, blending, and cask finishing of barrels for each batch of Blackened.Rob initially learned the art and science of distilling from expert distiller, Jess Graber. He earned his distilling stripes throughout more than 12 years in the industry and whiskey lovers took notice of his limited-release, cask finish expressions such as Snowflake, Sherry Cask, and more. In addition to an extensive distilling background, Rob spent a decade in the music business honing his passion with Bill Graham Presents, as a freelance agent for a variety of venues like Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre and The Fillmore in San Francisco, as well as managing tours and festivals. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division and served from 1992 to 1995. His two combat tours in Somalia and relief operations in Haiti helped shape his life-affirming philosophy.Rob will continue to build upon the foundation set forth by his predecessor Dave Pickerell, who we sadly lost last fall. Known as the world's preeminent distiller, Dave brought his vision and creativity to Blackened to offer a premier whiskey enhanced by our music. Rob will continue to honor his spirit while bringing his own talents and skills to the role, working closely with us to keep Dave's legacy alive.Dave will forever be a member of our family and we miss him tremendously. As we have gotten to know Rob more closely, his values, knowledge, and love for what he does are also apparent, and he shares great respect for craftsmanship that we have for Blackened and our music. We're thrilled that he's joined the party!https://www.metallica.com/news/2019-06-04-meet-our-new-master-distiller-rob-dietrich.html--From Blackened's Website: blackenedwhiskey.comA COLLABORATION OF BOURBONS, RYES & WHISKEYSBLACKENED is a marriage of the finest bourbons, ryes & whiskeys, hand selected by Dave himself. Each of the whiskeys offer unique flavor that play a key role in the final spirit. Predominately bourbon, the sweetness of BLACKENED pairs perfectly with the savory spice offered by the high rye composition of 46%.THE FINISHDave is renown for his whiskey finishes—an aspect he calls “flavoring for adults”. By resting the whiskey in the barrel of another spirit during the maturation phase, the whiskey picks up some of the unique, residual flavors left behind in the barrel. For BLACKENED, Dave chose to finish the whiskey in black brandy casks. The result is an added apricot note that plays perfectly alongside the honey and caramel tones of the pre-finished spirit.THE AWAKENINGAfter the whiskeys have been combined in the black brandy casks for finishing, they're jolted back to life by the unmistakable, earth-shattering music of Metallica. Using our proprietary sonic-enhancement system BLACK NOISE™, the whiskey is pummeled by sound, causing it to seep deeper into the barrel, where it picks up additional wood flavor characteristics.THE EXPERIENCEThe process the whiskey undergoes is intense; the flavor is anything but. The spirit has a warm, honey-amber color. Burnt caramel, oak and honey are present on the nose, with moderate hints of spice upon first taste. The flavor builds with notes of honey, cinnamon, allspice, clove and mint, with unexpected apricot lingering underneath. Expect a long and smooth finish with slightly creamy hints of butterscotch taffy, maple and honey.FORGED BY SOUNDEach batch of BLACKENED has a unique playlist that was used to sonically-enhance the whiskey during finishing. As the well-aged whiskey rests in the finishing barrels, the music is played to the barrel causing the whiskey inside to move and interact with the wood. The movement of the whiskey and the amount of interaction depends on the song being played, so the variation of the music creates a slight nuance from one batch to the next. Throughout this process, Dave tests the whiskey to determine the optimal color and flavor profile for each batch.--Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

For fans of Rye Whiskey, the only name more synonymous with the style than Whistle Pig is the man who made it, Dave Pickerell. Sadly, we lost Dave back in November of 2018 and, while this isn't Whistle Pig's first appearance in the Spirit Guide Society, it's the first since Dave's passing. Pedro is joined by Whistle Pig Ambassador Blaine Adams to honor Dave in the best way that we know how, by drinking his whiskey.--What we drank:Whistle Pig 10 YearWhistle Pig 15 YearWhistle Pig Old World Cask Finish RyeWhistle Pig Boss Hogg V--Follow us:spiritguidesocietypodcast.comfacebook.com/spiritguidesoctwitter.com/spiritguidesocinstagram.com/spiritguidesochttps://www.youtube.com/c/SpiritGuideSociety--From the Whistle Pig website:WhistlePig began when we purchased our farm in 2007. After a few years of deep consideration and personal reflection we committed ourselves to crafting the world's finest and most interesting Rye Whiskeys. With help from Master Distiller Dave Pickerell, we discovered and purchased an incredible stock of 10 year old blending Whiskey in Canada that was being profoundly misused. That initial stock, for which we are forever grateful, is what kicked off our grand adventure.With every step of the Whiskey making process we ask ourselves 3 questions:“How was this done in the past?”“Have we learned anything since then that can make this better?”“Is there another way to do this that's worth exploring?”More often than not the answer is there's always something worth exploring. We know the path forward isn't always a straight line. So we push ourselves to innovate and we're reassured by our mistakes. They're what keep us great.Our commitment to authentic experience doesn't end when the bottle is capped: while we are growing, harvesting, barreling, and bottling our favorite grain, the animals are also being fruitful and multiplying. Kunekune pigs, sheep, goats, bees and horses call our farm home. Not to mention the 20 acres of maple trees we tap for syrup. Embracing more than 500 acres, we think our farm is the perfect place to experiment and provides us with ample access to the highest quality ingredients.Rye is a bratty grain. It's difficult and like a great Bordeaux takes many years to truly reach its potential. Fortunately for us we have a significant inventory of exceptionally aged Rye Whiskeys. But age isn't everything. We challenge ourselves to see if we can take this great Whiskey and make it truly exceptional. That's how our obsession with finishing started.We scoured the globe to find some of the most unique and interesting casks available and even developed our own cask using oak straight from our farm. We painfully surrendered some of our Whiskey to rest in these casks and then proceeded with the hardest part of our jobs. We waited.The results were mixed. Some finishes failed or added nothing. But many introduced new levels of complexity and depth to the Rye. Our 12 Year Old World Cask Finish Rye was the first line of finished Rye Whiskeys released, originally as 3 separate finished Ryes: Sauternes, Madeira, Port. And now The Boss Hog features a new favorite finish with each release.The wood innovation we are proudest of is our Vermont Oak Barrels made from trees harvested directly from our farm and the surrounding area. Vermont is about as far north as oak trees can grow. The shorter growing seasons leads to oak trees with more growth rings. When aging Whiskey encounters a growth ring in a barrel it imparts flavor, so our Vermont Oak barrels, with custom chars & toasts designed by Dave Pickerell, bring tremendous depth and complexities to our Ryes.WhistlePig 15 year is finished in these Vermont Oak Barrels for 1 to 3 years, and all of the Whiskeys coming out of our distillery go directly in to VT oak. The first of these estate-distilled whiskeys can be found in our FarmStock Rye series.After the relase of our 12 Year Old World Cask Finish Ryes we decided that no one finish was quite perfect. We wondered if we could take Aristotles advice and make the whole be greater than the sum its parts. Thus began our dedication to blending.Under the leadership of Chief Blender Pete Lynch and Master Distiller Dave Pickerell our first experiment with blending involved crowdsourcing input from bartenders all across the United States to create the final recipe for what is now WhistlePig 12 Year Old World Cask Finish Rye.FarmStock offered our next opportunity to master blending, finding a way to marry the untamed contours and boldness of our Estate Whiskey, which only youth can provide, with the richness and splendor of some of our special reserves.Located in a 150-year-old renovated dairy barn, WhistlePig's distillery is the culmination of five diligent years. Opened in 2015, we distill 7 days a week in our unique copper pot still designed by world-renowned Master Distiller Dave Pickerell.--Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Richie T and Mike "Vegas" Rogers talk about Metallica's collaboration with Dave Pickerell to create Blackened American whiskey and what makes the whiskey unique. Drink Up!

On this episode of Chill Filtered, the boys drink a very old brand of bourbon: I.W. Harper 15yr. They talk concerts, monsoons, getting cool stuff, the old and new Bernheim Distilleries, Diageo and Prohibition medicinal licenses. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article about WhistlePig's newest rye since the passing of the master distiller, Dave Pickerell. Come have a listen to find out what makes a whiskey brand last 140 years and what Adam and Cole think about this 15 year bourbon on this great episode.   Music by Larry Hill MERCH: https://streamlabs.com/chillfiltered/#/merch  www.chillfiltered.com  www.patreon.com/chillfiltered www.whiskeygoals.com 

Of all the craft distilleries Dave Pickerell worked with before his sudden death last November, none was more identified with him than Vermont's WhistlePig Rye. He was there at WhistlePig's founding when the first casks of whiskey were acquired from Alberta Distillers more than a decade ago, and trained the team of young distillers and blenders who now carry on his work. Jeff Kozak was around back then, too...but he was the Alberta Distillers executive who sold those casks for the first WhistlePig bottling. Today, he's WhistlePig's CEO, and joins us on WhiskyCast In-Depth to discuss how his team is moving forward while honoring the legacy Dave Pickerell left behind. In the news, construction is about to begin on Diageo's new Johnnie Walker Experience in downtown Edinburgh now that local officials have signed off on the development plans. We'll also have an update on the #FreeOurWhisky campaign in British Columbia after the owners of Fets Whisky Kitchen in Vancouver had a hearing on charges stemming from a January 2017 raid for selling Scotch Malt Whisky Society whiskies. We'll also remember Amrut Distillery managing director Neel Jagdale, who died this week after a battle with cancer.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htNStb2vWqk&w=560&h=315] Chuck Morton is a Bourbon Venture Capitalist with the Bourbon Bank Fund backed by Venture First. This episode compliments barrel sourcing from episode 182 on building a brand. But where do you get the funds? Is a traditional bank the way to go? Or with someone like our guest who knows how to put collateral on barrels of whiskey in return for dollars? Learn how to become a start up in the bourbon world and the common mistakes seen when looking for investors. Show Partners: Coming this fall to the Barrell Craft Spirits line is a 25-year old American whiskey, finished in Sercial Medeira casks. Find out more at barrellbourbon.com Show Notes: The week's Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about the need to drink responsibly What is Venture First? What is the Bourbon Bank Fund? So you're not in this to lose money? What does SPV mean? What is your ideal customer? Why come to you instead of a bank? What did people do before when they were interested in expanding? How are customers responding? Are you lending to companies with no juice that just want to create a startup? How do you approach a startup that doesn't have a proven product? What are some common mistakes that you notice when distilleries are getting started or jumping from one level to the next? Do you feel the market might be saturated or is the there room for growth in bourbon? What data are your analysts using to determine trends? How did the idea come about? Do you see a bunch of defaults on the horizon? Are you allowed to work with people outside of Kentucky? How much does the name Kentucky come into an evaluation? Do you have a bullshit meter when people come to you with a proposal? What’s the worst pitch you've heard? If someone like Dave Pickerell came in, would it be a turn on or turn off? Are you looking for people that value the whiskey over the experience? Tell us about your investments in cooperages and rickhouses. How can you compete against Buzick for rickhouse building? What kind of return is coming to the owner on an investment? Are there signs that a distillery is about to sell? Are you receiving dividends? Would you prefer a distillery that is turning a good profit or one that intends on being acquired? How much do you need to start a distillery?

Kansas Whiskey? Not only is it a thing, but Kansas City, Missouri’s J. Rieger distillery was once the largest mail-order whiskey producer in the US. This week, the Barrel to Bottle team is joined by Brett and Joe from The Whiskey Hotline to interview Ryan Maybee, who in 2014 resurrected this historic brand along with some help from industry icons like Tom Nichols and Dave Pickerell. Stick around for the Q&A segment, when the team gets technical about charred barrels.

In an unfortunate series of events, Dave Pickerell, Founder of Whistle Pig and former Master Distiller of Maker's Mark passed away on November 2nd. Our Whistle Pig episode was scheduled to be released that day. In his honor, we are posting the podcast, unedited, so that we can help continue his passion and work toward sharing great rye whiskies with the world.--What We Drank:Whistle Pig 10Whistle Pig 12Whistle Pig 15Farmstock Rye #2--Follow us:spiritguidesocietypodcast.comfacebook.com/spiritguidesoctwitter.com/spiritguidesocinstagram.com/spiritguidesoc--"Samba Isobel" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Whisky Advocate's annual WhiskyFest took over the Marriott Marquis in New York City's Times Square Tuesday night, and we'll have some of the highlights along with the sadness. There was a pall in one corner the ballroom as whisky lovers mourned the death of master distiller Dave Pickerell last month along with teams from several of the whiskies he helped create during his long career. We'll talk with one of Dave's protegés, Hillrock Estate's Dylan Strang, about the distillery's plans to move forward using the lessons he and his colleagues learned from their friend and mentor. In our Behind the Label segment, we'll have an interview you can only hear on WhiskyCast as we talk with artist Michael Dillon, the painter who created the one-of-a-kind label for the 1926 Macallan that shattered the world record for a whisky auction last week in London. In the news, we'll have the details of the U.S. Treasury Department's plan to rewrite federal alcohol regulations for the first time in more than three decades - and some of the agency's proposals have craft distillers nervous.

We recorded live from South Kitchen and Spirits in Nocatee, FL! The first of many volumes we hope. We #topfived sports movies and sipped on WhistlePig Farmstock Rye. Grey Miller from South Kitchen joined us to pay homage to the late Dave Pickerell. There was food, fun, laughter, and Hamilton lost his bourbon privileges again. Enjoy responsibly!

Dave Pickerell was a huge force in American whiskey over that last several decades. Unfortunately Dave passed away at age 62 on November 1 of this year, 2018 in San Francisco. He was there attending WhiskeyFest. He was a big proponent of Rye Whiskey and played a huge roll in the resurgence of American Rye Whiskey. Rest in Peace Mr. Dave Pickerell. You’ll be sorely missed.

Cigars: Espinosa Habano No 5 (Toro) Beer Tasting: Lagunitas "Brown Shugga" Sweet Release Ale (Petaluma, CA) Beer Tasting: Back Pew Brewing "Hopostle" IPA (Porter, TX) Beer Tasting: New Belgium/Knob Creek "Oakspire" Bourbon Barrel Ale Spirit Tasting: "Blackened" Matallica's new whiskey, blended by Dave Pickerell

I don't know a bourbon enthusiast that doesn't love Four Roses. But this one goes into the depths of expert level opinions behind mash bills, hype behind certain runs, single barrels, mutated yeast, and more. Brett Atlas and Travis Hill join the show to talk about their experiences with Four Roses, their 10 recipes, and how they blend and create their own Limited Edition Small Batches. Show Partners: If you love Eagle Rare Bourbon, go support the causes they stand for at Eagle Rare Life to vote for the 2019 nominees that most inspire you. Voting ends December 5 Barrell Bourbon Batch 016 was project that took over a year. 9 to 15 year old barrels were selected with similar profiles from different distilleries. It’s deeply concentrated, but not too oaky and finishes with a toasted orange note. The Duo glass is the most versatile whiskey and cocktail glass around. Use code ‘pursuit’ to get 15% off your order and free shipping at agedandore.com Show Notes: Farewall to Dave Pickerell. Enjoy our podcast with him http://bourbonpursuit.com/2018/03/29/man-behind-100-distilleries-dave-pickerell/ The Lounge with Will Chambers - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lounge-with-will-chambers/id1440284845 This week's Above The Char with Fred Minnick reflects on the past of Dave Pickerell. Was it cask strength that got you hooked into Four Roses or was it a standard offering? Give a break down of how to decipher the recipe for something like OBSQ vs OESF Do you think the tasting notes on the back of the hang tag is inaccurate? How often have you tried all recipes side by side? Do you have a favorite 4R recipe and why? Have you ever had a bad barrel? Does the hype factor just play into a particular recipe? How come everyone thinks OESK is the best? What do you see as the typical recipe selections at a private barrel pick? Have you ever walked out and never picked a barrel? What do you think is a misconception of larger stores and their selections? Do you think picks done by Brent Elliott are better or worse than ones done by a store? Some words for Brent How do you go about trying all 10 recipes? Talk about trying to create your own Limited Edition Small Batches Why do you think Four Roses doesn't put out barrel proof Small Batch? The ages of barrel picks have been exponentially decreasing. Can they still keep this pace? Would you lose your mind over a Four Roses pick? Do you think the tags on the bottle showing the rack and details of the barrel are for the distillery to trace back anything for quality purposes or is it for the bourbon geeks? Are higher aged Four Roses that are 17 or 23 years old any good? Can you talk about the mutated yeast that contributed to the 125th anniversary bottle in 2013? Has the ME warehouse fad passed?

 A completely biased recap of the English premier league as told by two common American schmucks. On this week’s episode, Sam Huston is relaxed when Everton wins a match they were supposed to win, and Sam Graham moves on from British terminology and starts making up his own lingo. In the “only club that matters” news, Drunkard United football club got a whooping.  Sam Graham wasn’t at the game, and DU suffered a hard loss.  Coincidence? The boys are drinking Hillrock Whiskey in honor of industry legend Dave Pickerell who passed away last week.  A toast in your honor dear friend.   English Premier Week 11 games recapped: Leicester 1 - Cardiff City 0 Arsenal 1 - Liverpool 1 Everton 3 -  Brighton 1 Man City 6 – Southampton 1 Chelsea 3 - Crystal Palace 1 Newcastle 1 - Watford 0 Huddersfield 1 -  Fullham 0   Saturday night the Sam’s enjoyed a few beverages and went live with these games.  Watch Here:  https://www.facebook.com/dufootballshow/videos/2172194529707999/ Tottenham 3 -  Wolves 2 Manchester United 2 - Bournemouth 1 West Ham 4 - Burnley 2       Send your questions into the two drunk Sams at DUfootballshow@gmail.com   Facebook @DUfootballshow Instagram @DUfootballshow Twitter @DUfootballshow

Dave Pickerell, the legendary master distiller behind Whistlepig, Blackened, and more has passed away. Adam and Cole use this episode as a tribute to the man who has inspired countless passionate whiskey lovers to learn more about the craft. They also taste a couple of the whiskies that Dave was behind.  www.chillfiltered.com  www.patreon.com/chillfiltered www.whiskeygoals.com 

The Bourbon Show remembers a favorite guest Dave Pickerell in this interview from December 1, 2017. We present this special memorial to Dave by removing the rest of the episode other than the interview. Dave Pickerell will be missed!

This week I have the privilege of sitting down with Whistlepig's Dave Pickerell and dear friend, Shawn Jackson, of Bourbon and Banter and Southern Drinking Club. We discuss the full range of Whistlepig's products and the long way in such a short time the brand has come. More importantly we listen to Dave talk like kids gathering around grandpa at Christmas. The breadth of knowledge pouring out of Dave is pretty expansive and I personally wish this was a 4 hour episode. Whiskey Neat is a podcast and Radio show on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

  Let's be honest for a moment. Look around the crowd at most whisky events, and if you're being honest with yourself, you'll notice that there's usually a pretty obvious lack of diversity in the room. Samara Rivers is trying to change that with the Black Bourbon Society, a group she created two years ago to bring African-American whisky lovers together through regional tastings and an active social media presence. Her society has been welcomed by the Bourbon industry, and her ultimate goal is to bring more people of color into that industry as well. We'll talk with Samara on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Kentucky's barrel warehouses are holding more Bourbon now than they have in nearly 50 years, but believe it or not, that's actually creating a tax problem for the Commonwealth's distillers. Also, now that Dave Pickerell and the members of Metallica have unveiled their new Blackened American Whiskey, plans are moving forward on construction of a new distillery - and we'll have the latest in a story you'll only hear on this episode of WhiskyCast!

Severe weather forced Louisville's annual Bourbon & Beyond music, food, and whiskey festival to end a day earlier than planned, but the heavy rains didn't dampen spirits on Saturday. We'll have highlights from the festival and talk with one of the newest members of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame on WhiskyCast In-Depth. Freddie Johnson is the third generation of his family to work at what's now Buffalo Trace Distillery, but their history at the distillery goes back more than 100 years with a legacy that combines family, history, race, and Bourbon. In the news, the Four Roses strike is over after the distillery and its three unions reached a tentative agreement on Friday. We'll have that story and the rest of the week's whisky news, and since we're at a music and whiskey festival, Dave Pickerell will explain the science behind using Metallica's music to shape their new collaboration.

Like most romances, Wyoming Whiskey and Edrington had plenty of potential partners trolling around. Neither one needed a partner, until they found each other and formed what Edrington Americas CEO Chris Spalding calls "a match made in Heaven." The strategic partnership announced this week will see Edrington take on sales, distribution, and marketing for Wyoming Whiskey. The distillery's founders will continue to make the whiskey, and the deal gives them expanded distribution while giving Edrington a foothold in the Bourbon business. We'll break down the deal with Chris Spalding and Wyoming Whiskey co-founder David DeFazio on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, workers at Kentucky's Four Roses Distillery have gone on strike just days before the start of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, which draws thousands of whiskey lovers to the state's distilleries. Union leaders are pledging to protest the lack of a new contract at the festival if no agreement is reached this week. We'll have an update on Dave Pickerell's new whiskey project with Metallica, along with details on this year's Diageo Special Releases and much more.

Dave Pickerell is the founder and brand ambassador for Whistle Pig. Beer Tasting: Deschutes "Twilight Summer Ale" Alesmith "Horny Devil" Guinness "200th Anniversary" And of course "Whistle Pig"

When you get to grab one of six bottles on the first day of release nationwide of Whistle Pig Farmstock Rye second batch, you get it. Then to get to interview the man who made it...priceless. We chatted with Mr. Whiskey Dave Pickerell, on why their whiskey is consistantly rated #1, how competitive the whiskey market is, and he gave us the background on one of the best tasting rye whiskeys on the planet. www.whistlepig.com. Proudly supported by www.30Acottages.com

 Dave Pickerell is well known in the bourbon world, he was former master distiller at Maker’s Mark and owns a consulting business, Oak View Spirits, where he has designed equipment, systems and processes for about 100 distilleries worldwide including WhistlePig, Hillrock, Corsair, and many others. This episode dives into to the distilleries themselves, the pricing behind Boss Hog,  and questions we would want to know from a master distiller like grain sourcing. State of Logic Podcast connect the dots on relevant topics with interesting people as their guests. They explore recent books, culture, movies, science, politics and other random thoughts about life. As usual, lets start from the beginning. Do you remember your introduction into whiskey or bourbon? Did you think chemical engineering would lead to spirits? First off, do you get tired of talking about your past at Makers? Do you think Maker’s put you on the map? Do people still ask you to sign Maker’s stuff? It seems that consulting is becoming a pretty big business because there’s the likes of you, Jim Rutledge, Nancy Fraley, Greg Metze, and the list goes on. Is there that much demand? Are you training new distillers? Do they get off track? Master distillers today are seen is high regards as a big marketing tool and the face of the brand relies on that one person. However, you’re wearing the badge of many distilleries at one time. Are you asked to go to places to talk about a specific brand? Do you play favorites? You’re still heavily involved with WhistlePig still, correct? Talk about the brand a bit because it’s one we typically don’t talk about on the show. It’s just sourced MGPi, right? So what are you doing that’s adding a bit of pizzazz to it? Tell me, what’s up with the pricing on Boss Hog? What sort of magic are you doing that makes a $500 bottle of whiskey? You are working with craft distilleries every day, what’s the biggest challenge you see facing them? Are you trying to produce the same product at all these places? Because when I think about it you could just have the Dave Pickerall SKUs where you say here’s your 3 options, choose one and we will put everything in that bucket Whats your theory on sourcing grains? Are chewing on them? Or after distillation? Discuss year to year variation of crops affect on flavors. Discuss how sourcing grains from different parts of the world makes a difference in the finished product.

  Distillers like to say they're not making whisky for themselves, but laying it down for future generations. Part of that process is identifying the young distillers who may be asked to take over for them one day, and this week, that process put Woodford Reserve's future in much clearer perspective. Brown-Forman promoted Elizabeth McCall from her role as Woodford's Master Taster to Assistant Master Distiller, putting her on the track to eventually take over for current Master Distiller Chris Morris one day. McCall's story is unique - not because she's a second-generation whisky maker, but because she followed her mother into the whisky business. She'll share her story and her goal of encouraging other young women to consider science careers on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. This week, we're on location in the Boston suburb of Westborough, Massachusetts for the annual Go Whisk(e)y Weekend at Julio's Liquors, and we'll have details on another marriage between music and whiskey as the rock giants of Metallica are teaming up with veteran distiller Dave Pickerell to create not just their own whiskey, but build their own distillery as well! We'll also have details on Ardbeg's new expansion plans and some hints about this year's Ardbeg Committee bottling, along with a first look at Laphroaig's annual Cairdeas release and new entries in the Bottled in Bond American Whiskey category.

Steve, Renee and Jeremy talk to WhistlePig Master Distiller Dave Pickerell. We talk about his career, including some fun stories when he worked for Maker’s Mark, what he has going on at WhistlePig and his future. Be sure to check out our sponsor in Flaviar (https://goo.gl/EAdZi7) which is a club where you can enjoy many great benefits and sample some incredible whiskey, rum and gin offerings on a quarterly basis with their unique tasting boxes. The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).

Garrett Dutton, better known as G. Love, joins Dan and Emma for a wide-ranging chat about growing up in Philly, drinking whiskey and the nearly 25 years he's spent fronting G. Love & Special Sauce. Also on the show, Emma enjoys some Scotch eggs with LA-based chef and TV personality, Michael Voltaggio, and talks whisky and tiny houses with expert and Dewar's brand ambassador, Gabriel Cardarella. If that isn't enough, we also get a visit from master distiller Dave Pickerell, who made his bones producing bourbon for Maker's Mark before solidifying his legend making rye whiskey at WhistlePig.

Pipeman Interviews Dave Pickerell from WhistlePig Rye Whiskey at Bourbon and Beyond 2017Pipeman in the Pit is a segment of The Adventures of Pipeman (#pipemanradio) broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com), W4VET Radio, and K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Pipeman Interviews Dave Pickerell from WhistlePig Rye Whiskey at Bourbon and Beyond 2017.Pipeman's Power of Music is a segment of The Adventures of Pipeman (#pipemanradio) broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com), W4VET Radio, and K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

July 1 is Canada Day, and this year it's even more of a holiday than usual. Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary this Saturday, and Hiram Walker Distillery master blender Dr. Don Livermore marked the occasion with a trip from coast to coast - and all the way from near the U.S. border to the Arctic Circle along the way. He led tastings of the new J.P. Wiser's One Fifty Commemorative Series whisky at each stop, ending in St. John's, Newfoundland. That's where we caught up with him for this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. We'll also look at the impact of the Trump Administration's proposed 2018 federal budget on the whisky industry. That budget cuts funding for the key Treasury Department agency that regulates whisky and spirits distillers, and also eliminates funding for an Agriculture Department program that has helped boost U.S. whiskey exports worldwide. In the news, the owners of Vermont's WhistlePig Rye have confirmed reports that they're considering offers to sell the distillery and its whiskey stocks in what master distiller Dave Pickerell describes as a "feeding frenzy" market for craft distillers. Chivas Brothers workers at the company's main blending and bottling plant in Scotland have voted to go on strike after rejecting a contract offer, and the threat comes as Scotch Whisky exports during ther first three months of 2017 rose by ten percent over a year ago. We'll also look at the week's new whiskies and taste three Canadian whiskies, too!

Master Distiller Dave Pickerell joins Ben and Steve to drop some serious whiskey science at our WhistlePig Old World Barrel Premiere.  This episode is a true treat for whiskey lovers and whiskey nerds alike. Dave Pickerell, the man who made our private cask of WhistlePig Old World 12 Year Rye, came in to talk to the club about his history in distilling, the Old World project and all things WhistlePig. Dave has been described as the Johnny Appleseed of American whiskey and has been a key figure in reviving brown spirits and craft distilling. Specifically, Dave is one of a few folks responsible for bringing rye back to the forefront of the whiskey world. As huge rye lovers, we were super excited to have Dave sit down with us to taste through the entire WhistlePig lineup and share his stories and vast distilling knowledge. Dave gets into topics ranging from reviving George Washington's distillery at Mount Vernon to predictions on the future of the whiskey industry and why, "Rye ought to be like a good first date." Dave also brought along some of WhistlePig's brand new, "Bottled in Barn," FarmStock whiskey -- their first to contain juice distilled at the WhistlePig farm in Vermont. Grab a bottle of our WhistlePig Old World 12 Year from our Shop and sip along with us as we go deep with Dave Pickerell.

It has been quite a Journey!  The Bartender Journey Podcast has been going strong for nearly 4 years.  We have spoken to authors, bartenders, bar owners and major influencers in the industry. It's the Bartender Journey Podcast #200!  Listen with the audio player on this page, or subscribe on iTunes, Android or Stitcher Radio. Join us for some clips from past shows, (Dale DeGroff, David Wondrich, Jim Meehan, Gary 'gaz' Regan, Dave Pickerell) plus a discussion with fellow bartender and podcaster Ozeal, (No Permission Needed podcast). Cocktail of the Week:NegroniEqual Parts Gin Sweet Vermouth Campari Build in an Old Fashioned Glass over ice.  Stir.  Express oils from an orange twist.  Drop twist into glass. Book of the Week:The Negroni: Drinking to La Dolce Vita, with Recipes & Lore by Gary Regan Toast of the Week:To Longevity,Good Friends,And a Glass That's Never Empty

This week, we're celebrating the 11th anniversary of WhiskyCast with a potpourri of sorts, as we catch up with people from all over the world of whisky. We'll hear from Beam Suntory CEO Matt Shattock on his hopes for the incoming Trump Administration's policy goals related to the whisky industry, which can be affected by everything from taxes and trade treaties to agricultural policy.  We'll talk with Paul Hletko of FEW Spirits about his new collaboration with Mike Miller and the folks from Delilah's in Chicago, and Dave Scheurich tells us about Boondocks - the whiskey that lured him out of retirement. Dave Pickerell shares details on the latest Boss Hog release from WhistlePig Rye, and Sam Mead explains the story behind Wyoming Whiskey's Outryder.  In the news, MGP is expanding its footprint in whisky with the purchase of the Cincinnati-based George Remus line of whiskies, and farther down the Ohio River, Angel's Envy is ready to open the doors of its new distillery on Louisville's Whiskey Row to the public. Alexander Murray & Co. has teamed up with the brewers at Firestone Walker on a new single malt, and we'll finally get the answer on where Costco gets its Kirkland-branded whiskies from!

We chat with Dave Pickerell, the legendary Master Distiller on the podcast this week. Brian won a contest and was taken on a three day trip with 9 other bartenders to the WhistlePig Farm and Distillery in Vermont.  We get a chance to sit down with Dave, who is a true Rock Star in the Distilling Industry.  He, along with Raj Bhakta founded WhistlePig Rye. Listen with the audio player on this page, on BartenderJourney.net or subscribe on iTunes, Android or Stitcher Radio. For something a little different this week on the podcast there are photos that can be viewed as you listen to the show.  See pictures of the Distillery and the Farm in your podcast app as you listen. This episode of Bartender Journey is brought to you by Partender - which helps you do inventory, ordering, and get real time insights on what's moving in your bar in minutes (versus hours). The team at Partender wants to make inventory easier & help increase transparency & happiness for everyone - so bartenders, managers, and owners can come together to build a better beverage program.

Master Distiller Dave Pickerell made his mark for 14 years at Maker's Mark in Kentucky. Now this in-demand consultant focuses on craft distilling, notably at Hillrock Distillery, WhistlePig Rye Whiskey and George Washington's Mt. Vernon Distillery. While Portugal is renowned for its outstanding port wines it also produces some impressive still wines. Sixth generation vintner Joao Ferreira Alvares Ribeiro shares the story of Quinto de Vallado, his family's 300-yr-old estate in the Duoro Region.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Corn farmers have a saying "knee high by the Fourth of July" to gauge whether their crop will be a good one, and we'll look at the grains that go into making "America's Native Spirit" with veteran Bourbon distiller Dave Pickerell on this Independence Day episode. Corn, rye, wheat, and barley each add their own unique character to a Bourbon, along with many of the exotic grains distillers experiment with, and Dave will break them down for us on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Glasgow leaders give their blessing to a new distillery along the River Clyde, and we'll have more on new distilleries in Ireland and New Zealand, along with an update on new whiskies from Highland Park, Jim Beam, and Kininvie. This week's tasting notes include Barrell Bourbon, Jim Beam's new Signature Craft Quarter Cask, High West's American Prairie Reserve, and a rare Glengoyne 15 matured exclusively in Bourbon casks.

Our guests are: Dave Pickerell, master distiller for Hillrock Estates, WhistlePig, Mount Vernon and Widow Jane; David Grega (O'Grega), winemaker and co-founder of Carlotta Cellars; Steve Gagner, Army Officer and brewer/founder of 14th Star Brewing company and Mutineer Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Brian Kropf (Sniper)! Our guest have 2 things in common: they're all working in the beverage industry and they have all bravely served, serving in Steve Gagner's case, in the United States Military. This is the first of many shows I'll be doing for the project we are now calling Veterans in Craft (ViC)! Music: Juice - Keep It Moving

Damon Boelte is sampling a large array of whiskies from Hillrock Estate Distillery with Dave Pickerell and Danielle Eddy! Tune into this episode to hear about Dave’s storied history in the liquor industry, and his background in chemical engineering. How does Dave’s science background affect how he works in the distillery? Learn how Dave and Danielle began collaborating through Hillrock Estate Distillery, and how they have implemented solera-aging and floor-malting techniques in their single malts and whiskies. Tune in to learn more about the malting processes used in distilling, and don’t miss a second of this week’s episode of The Speakeasy! This program has been brought to you by BluePrint Cleanse. Thanks to Dead Stars for today’s music. “It’s not that I am particularly smart, but I can just close my eyes and imagine molecules running around in the still and figure out what they’re doing.” [8:20] — Dave Pickerell on The Speakeasy

Master Distiller, Dave Pickerell, talks a bit about his time at Maker's Mark (not to worry - he caught the craft bug!), distilling in China, some of his current projects (Hillrock Estates Bourbon, Widow Jane, Whistlepig Rye, George Washington's Rye, etc, etc, etc..) and "putting feet on dreams". Dave is a natural-born storyteller. We could drink his whiskey and listen to him talk all night long. Our guest hosts are Philip Greene, author of To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion and Rachel Ford, half of the duo behind Ford Mixology Lab. Music: Juice - Keep It Moving

Dave Pickerell left Maker's Mark as Master Distiller four years ago, and since then, he's been one of the leaders of the craft distilling movement. He's worked as a consultant for dozens of distilleries, and has just taken on the role of Master Distiller at the Hillrock Estate Distillery in New York. In this week's episode, Dave tells us why he's having more fun than ever, and just what new distillers need to have to make it in the whisky business.

Dave Pickerell has been keeping a low profile since leaving Maker's Mark in April of 2008. Turns out he was doing research into rye and microdistilling, and discovered a 10-year-old rye that just begged to be bottled. Dave and his partners are now selling WhistlePig Rye Whiskey, with plans to build a distillery on a farm in Vermont's Green Mountains. Dave explains his new whiskey and his research in this week's episode. In the news, George Washington's Rye goes on sale this week, results from the Bonhams auction in New York, and more new whiskies.

Running a distillery is a tough job...but Ian MacMillan runs three. Oh, he serves as the master blender, too. Ian's in charge of Burn Stewart's three distilleries: Bunnahabhain, Deanston, and Tobermory...and he is also responsible for the Black Bottle blended Scotch. Ian tells us about his 36 years in the whisky business in this episode. In the news, a major -- and unexpected -- change at Maker's Mark, as Kevin Smith replaces Dave Pickerell as master distiller. We'll also have the World Whisky Awards winners, the new 40-year-old Highland Park, and much more...

The whisky business is growing by leaps and bounds worldwide, and distillers are responding with millions of dollars in new investments. This past week, Diageo announced plans to pump nearly $200 million into its Scotch production, including an all-new malt distillery in the Moray area. We'll hear from Diago's Peter Smith and Ken Robertson, along with Dave Pickerell of Maker's Mark, where Beam Global is also investing on additional capacity. In the news, Mount Vernon will be able to sell whisky from George Washington's distillery, 400 distillery workers in Southern Indiana may be able to keep their jobs, and the saga of Whyte & MacKay's sale may finally be near an end.