Podcasts about kentucky bourbon hall of fame

Whisky collector Mark Wade specializes in vintage bottlings, specifically Prohibition-era “medicinal” bottles. Part of his collection went on the auction block this month at Sotheby's, and he'll join us on his week's WhiskyCast In-Depth to discuss the search for dusties, authenticating his finds, and that one whisky he's still searching for. In the news, this year's class of Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame honorees has been announced, and we'll talk with Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award winner Chris Morris. We'll also look at an Irish distillery's unique use of nanotechnology in its stills on Behind the Label. 

It's This Week in Bourbon for June 13th 2025. The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame announced new inductees, Bardstown Bourbon announces their new club program, and Stitzel-Weller Distillery is launching Stitzel Reserve.Show Notes: Rare Pappy Van Winkle 15-Year single barrel sells for $800,000, benefiting California wildfire relief. ASW Distillery expands with new bourbon releases, awards, and a new bar at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Kentucky Distillers' Association announces 2025 Bourbon Hall of Fame inductees and Chris Morris's lifetime achievement award. University of Kentucky launches "Estate Whiskey Certified" program for locally-sourced, estate-produced whiskeys. Bardstown Bourbon Co. introduces "The Reserve," an exclusive whiskey club with curated allocations. Cannella Media DTC launches Wine, Watches & Whiskey, a new FAST channel for luxury lifestyle content. Remus Bourbon releases the ultra-limited 2025 Remus Babe Ruth Reserve at $149.99. Buzzard's Roost Distillery unveils "Ambuzzadors Select," a new 115-proof, five-year-old single-barrel rye for $85. Buffalo Trace Distillery introduces Eagle Rare 12, a 12-year-old, 95-proof bourbon at $49.99. Mugen Spirit releases the second barrel in its limited Yokai Series, a 141.8-proof expression called Tengu Series. Stitzel-Weller Distillery launches Stitzel Reserve, a new series of rare aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon, with a 24-Year-Old available on-site. Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve, Miss Beka Sue, Bo, Wes & Goeken make the case for Jason Brauner to enter the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. The ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com   Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Steve and Jeremy speak to Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee Wes Henderson about his life, career and businesses. 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.

At least 11 dead and more than 1,000 people rescued after widespread flooding in Kentucky, Congressman Andy Barr responds to President Trump's argument to eliminate the department that responds to natural disasters as the state deals with more destruction, and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee and celebrated artist, Elmer Lucille Allen, talks about growing up in segregated Louisville.

The guys were joined by special guest Freddie Johnson at an event hosted by the Bourbon Podcast to raise money for bulletproof vests for police K-9's. Here's some background on Freddie Johnson and what he means in the world of bourbon: Freddie Johnson is a third generation employee at Buffalo Trace Distillery and serves as its Distillery VIP Visitor Lead.  Born in Paris, KY (Bourbon County), he spent some of his early childhood summers in the mountains of Breathitt County with his maternal grandfather who was a coal miner and friend to the moonshiners.  The family moved to Frankfort, KY when he was five.  Freddie enjoyed hunting, fishing and hanging out with his paternal grandfather, Jimmy Johnson Sr., and father, Jimmy Johnson Jr., at what is now known as Buffalo Trace Distillery. Freddie was in the middle of a successful career as a network/operations engineer in Atlanta, GA when he put all of it aside to fulfill a promise made to his father, Jimmy, more than 20 years earlier.  He had promised his father that he would work at the Distillery during his lifetime so they could say they had three generations of the Johnson family that worked at Buffalo Trace.  Freddie took early retirement and moved back to care for his father and brother.  Jimmy got him a job as a tour guide at the Distillery in 2002 but Freddie has been in and around the Distillery since he was five years old. Freddie weaves together his childhood memories with the Distillery's rich history as his entertains thousands each year in various tours around Buffalo Trace.  One of the Distillery's most popular and highly sought after tour guides, Freddie is the recipient of the 2015 ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Award, the 2017 Lexington (Ky) Hospitality Award and was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame in 2018.

In this episode of the Bourbon Lens podcast, Jake sits down with Kaveh Zamanian, the founder and former CEO of Rabbit Hole Distillery, to discuss his journey in the whiskey world, the evolution of Rabbit Hole, and his new role within the spirits industry. Kaveh and Jake also talk about the new Founder's Collection – 8-Year-Old Boxergrail Rye Whiskey from Rabbit Hole. We also dive deep into Kaveh's exciting new chapter at Pernod Ricard as he transitions into his role as Chief Operating Officer and Head of North American Distillers. This role brings a significant opportunity to impact the direction of several iconic whiskey brands across the U.S., and Kaveh reveals how his experience in both entrepreneurship and leadership will shape the future of the company's strategy. Throughout the conversation, Kaveh reflects on the ever-changing whiskey landscape, the importance of sustainability, and the role of craftsmanship in modern distilling. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for your support over the last 6 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our amazing community of Patreon supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X.  Also, consider supporting Bourbon Lens on Patreon for some of the behind the scenes, to earn Bourbon Lens swag, join the Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or guest suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out BourbonLens.com to find our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and whiskey reviews. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens   Kaveh Zamanian Bio: Kaveh Zamanian is a pioneer in the modern American whiskey scene, best known for founding Rabbit Hole Distillery in 2012. With a background in neuroscience and an innate passion for craft spirits, Kaveh set out to revolutionize Kentucky bourbon with a focus on innovation and premium craftsmanship. Under his leadership, Rabbit Hole became a renowned name in the industry, creating high-quality, unique expressions that pushed the boundaries of what bourbon and whiskey could be. Before founding Rabbit Hole, Kaveh's career took him through diverse fields, including working as a clinical psychologist and as an executive in the tech industry. His eclectic background played a significant role in shaping his approach to both business and whiskey-making. In late 2023, Kaveh took on a new challenge, transitioning to Pernod Ricard as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head of North American Distillers. This new role sees Kaveh leading the operations and strategic direction for a portfolio of renowned distilleries and brands across North America, including some of the most iconic names in whiskey. His extensive experience in both entrepreneurship and executive leadership in the spirits industry makes him well-positioned to further elevate the business.  About Rabbit Hole Distillery:  Rabbit Hole was born to blow the cobwebs off the American whiskey category and pierce through the conformity that had kept it stuck in the 19th century. Rabbit Hole's Founder and Whiskey Maker, Kaveh Zamanian, left a 20+ year career as a clinical psychologist to pursue his long-standing passion for fine spirits. With a mission to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, he set course to develop one-of-a-kind expressions of American whiskey. Through its signature core offerings – Cavehill Four Grain Triple Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Dareringer Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in PX Sherry Casks, and Heigold High Rye Double Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon – along with its innovative Founder's Collection series, stands as the best example of innovation and craft distillation in the country. This distinction is highlighted by its use of truly singular mash bills, signature malted grains, and custom-made, hand-selected, toasted & charred barrels. The state-of-the-art distillery is a cathedral to the art and science of whiskey making and is located in the Nulu neighborhood in heart of downtown Louisville. Designed as a true craft distillery designed to scale, it produces 27,000 barrels every year. Since opening in 2018, it has been heralded as the "Architectural Icon" of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and was recently named "World's Leading Bourbon Distillery Tour" by the World Travel Awards. In 2022, Kaveh was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame's 20th anniversary class, cementing his place among industry pioneers and visionaries. For more information, visit rabbitholedistillery.com.

Bourbon heritage month is upon us and a big milestone happened. Jimmy Russell just passed 70 years at Wild Turkey, this is such a epic event they are releasing a special bottle for the event. But first a word from our sponsors. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== JIMMY RUSSELL'S70th ANNIVERSARY8-YEAR-OLD RELEASE Commemorative bourbon release honoring Master Distiller Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary with Wild Turkey making him the longest-tenured spirits Master Distiller in the world.  WILD TURKEY JIMMY RUSSELL'S 70TH ANNIVERSARY To honor Jimmy's incredible impact on the bourbon world, Wild Turkey is proud to present the limited-edition Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary 8-Year-Old Bourbon. This collector-worthy release is an 8-Year-Old, 101-proof bourbon, with an additional blend of 8- to 9-year-old whiskeys, hand-selected from a few of Jimmy's favorite Rickhouses. Best enjoyed neat or over ice, this bourbon is a true tribute to Jimmy's legacy From his earliest days at the distillery sweeping the floors at age 18 to rising through the ranks to become Master Distiller, Jimmy has remained committed to crafting bourbon one way, the right way, even when it wasn't popular. In the 1970's and 80's when the bourbon industry was close to collapse, Jimmy stayed the course. 1855 Wholesale grocer Austin Nichols begins selling wine and spirits. The business would later go on to own and sell Wild Turkey. 1869 The Ripy brothers open their family distillery on Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. 1893 The Ripy Brothers' bourbon represents Kentucky at the World's Fair in Chicago, Illinois. 1940 Wild Turkey Bourbon gets its name after a distillery executive shares his bourbon with friends on an annual hunting trip — of course, they were after wild turkey. THE RUSSELL EFFECT 1954 Master Distiller Jimmy Russell joins Wild Turkey. He learns his craft from becomes the third in a line of master distillers for the brand which includes second master distiller, Bill Hughes, and Ernest W. Ripy, son of the original distiller. 1976 Wild Turkey introduces the world's first bourbon liqueur, introducing a broader audience and attracting even more drinkers to the bourbon world. The liqueur would eventually lead to the creation of American Honey. 1981 Eddie Russell, son of Jimmy Russell, joins Wild Turkey as a relief operator and begins to work his way up the distillery ladder. 1991 Wild Turkey introduces our premium Rare Breed bourbon, one of the first barrel proof bourbons to hit the market. 1995 Wild Turkey follows it up with the launch of Kentucky Spirit, a single-barrel 101-proof bourbon, one of the only single barrel American whiskey offerings of the time. THE NEW VISION 2000 Master Distiller Jimmy Russell is inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. 2004 Jimmy Russell celebrates his 50th year at the Wild Turkey distillery. 2010 Eddie Russell is inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame by his father, Jimmy Russell. 2015 Eddie Russell is officially given the title of Master Distiller, then making Jimmy and Eddie the only active father and son duo of bourbon Master Distillers in the world. 2016 Famed actor and bourbon enthusiast Matthew McConaughey joins Wild Turkey as Creative Director. 2018 Wild Turkey introduces Longbranch, a small-batch bourbon refined with Texas Mesquite and American Oak charcoals, and the first co-creation from Master Distiller Eddie Russell and Creative Director Matthew McConaughey. 2020 Wild Turkey introduces Rare Breed Rye, our premium quality, masterfully crafted barrel proof rye.  

Steve, Miss Beka Sue, Darren McRoy, Tim H. and Jeff talk about the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame's class of 2024. BD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

It's This Week in Bourbon for July 12th 2024. Whiskey House of Kentucky begins operations, Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame will induct 5 new members, and Buffalo Trace Distillery announces Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Rye WhiskeyShow Notes: Bespoken Spirits joins The Kentucky Distillers' Association Tequila Matchmaker founders raided by Consejo Regulador de Tequila Consumers are filing lawsuits against spirits influencers Whiskey House of Kentucky begins operations Eastern Light Distilling breaks ground Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame will induct 5 new members Hidden Barn is releasing a seven-year-old double-barreled bourbon Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey Old Forester 117 Series: Rum Finish 15 STARS Triple Cask II Fine-Aged Bourbon Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond Vintage Series Spring 2020 New Riff Distilling's Headliner special edition @bespokenspirits @tequilamatch @easternlightdistilling @hidden_barn @oldforester @ricky_15stars @chattwhiskey @newriff Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncle Nearest Whiskey founder Fawn Weaver spent eight years researching and writing “Love & Whiskey,” the story of Nearest Green and Jack Daniel. During that time, she also launched the Uncle Nearest brand, one of the fastest-growing whiskey brands on the market, and the book also tells that story as well. We'll talk with Fawn Weaver on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth, and share tasting notes for the Uncle Nearest Rye whiskey in the What I'm Tasting This Week Department. In the news, there's a deal in place to revive the historic Dallas Dhu Distillery in Speyside, and the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2024. 

Episode Notes Enhance your knowledge of and appreciation for Kentucky's extensive bourbon history courtesy of this week's episode!! I'm delighted to be joined by Eric Gregory, who proudly serves as president of the Kentucky Distillers' Association. We'll get the scoop on how Eric found his way to the KDA, and how the nonprofit first came to be. We'll also learn about a few of the entities that the KDA had a hand in creating, such as the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, and hear how we can support the organization through our time and resources. Please enjoy responsibly! And, to find out more about the Kentucky Distillers' Association, simply click here to visit the web page: https://kybourbon.com/. Find out more at https://blabbin-in-the-bluegrassblabbi.pinecast.co

I am joined by Jerry Dalton this week.  Jerry is the only non-Beam family member to be Master Distiller at Jim Beam.  He is also a new member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame.  Jerry and I discuss his new book, "The Way of Bourbon".  We talk about the spirituality, the science and the process of distillation.  Jerry also shares some of the humorous stories from his book about Bourbon "experts", the cow pasture commodities and the legendary Booker Noe.  Here is a link to Jerry's book. It truly has something for everyone who is a Bourbon fan.  Please order it and share this with your friends.https://www.amazon.com/Way-Bourbon-Distiller-Explores-Americas/dp/B0CZSK9YNM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12Y6DDP7OYZFD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bGVYdxR-LTmK43J79S45tKj2qmDfd73FvbXhpyAF8QQGoc3fNs-oQ_ALQsSjpTq6nE7kekWAkjsvyu3n2nvCj2EARo9t8nnrWzdTgLzDPqC3d6DwPLetp7a1eaZSJM1ShOsN0l3c0ddkG157zEp7LkF6pmInlJ7mEfoDwTvwKHbIjkvcW9UW10ujFI8JGbKU5swT_3z80tX30lKUrtreizTi-O7Z5x30nPdjjD-lFOo.u2D5WP6WtWsFhKdeNB881tnWyD19_rfEjeHKhmA2H_M&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+way+of+bourbon&qid=1713403911&sprefix=the+way+of+bourbon%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1

John Wadell joins Kevin in a conversation with one of the greats of the whiskey world, Jason Brauner.  Jason is founder and owner of the greatest (and first) bourbon bar in the world, Bourbons Bistro.  He is also co-founder and Master Blender for one of the fastest growing whiskey brands around, Buzzard's Roost.We taste through all three batches of Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye and talk with Jason about what to expect next in his brand and his restaurant.  We also talk with Jason about the prospects of being in the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame.  For music, we run down the top ten songs from Jason's senior year in high school, 1986.  After than...maybe the 80s wasn't the greatest decade for music after all.  

Steve shares a previous interview he did with Jason Brauner that outlines his case to make the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

The guys are all back together after an eventful Thanksgiving and they got a good one! CEO of Michter's Whiskey Joe Magliocco joins the crew! Magliocco was recently inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame and became the second Michter's Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame member after the brand's master of maturation and COO Andrea Wilson. Please subscribe and review on all your major social media and streaming platforms. Cheers!

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

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

There is a lot of good in the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame.  It honors and preserves the legacies of many of the great men and women who cemented Kentucky as the center of the Bourbon Universe.Like any Hall of Fame, there's some also some bad and some ugly.In this episode Drew and Kevin touch on all three: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.Leave your thoughts and opinions in the comments.  We would love to hear from you.Please subscribe and like.Thanks!

Steve, Miss Beka Sue, Ryan and Evan discuss the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame on induction day! Jerry Dalton goes in today! TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

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

Eric Gregory, the President of the Kentucky Distillers' Association, and Chris Morris, the Master Distiller at Brown-Forman, preview the upcoming Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame induction ceremony and why it became legal for women to drink alcohol in public...

The team revisits their classic interview with Jerry Dalton. This seemed very timely since he is preparing to enter the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame next month. Give this show a listen so you can get up-to-speed on Jerry's career prior to his induction. 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.

Steve, McNew, Tim, Kathy and Demetrius kickoff the push for the 2024 campaign to get Jason Brauner into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Jerry Dalton Movie: https://tinyurl.com/33buk7aw 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.

The collapse of Washington's Skagit Valley Malting last month left distillers and brewers alike searching for new suppliers of malted barley. The craft maltster had more than 270 customers when it closed unexpectedly, including Seattle's Westland and Copperworks distilleries. We'll talk with Copperworks co-founders Jason Parker and Jeff Kanof this week on WhiskyCast In-Depth, along with Kate Bernot, who's been covering the story for Good Beer Hunting. In the news, the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame gets eight new inductees, while Woodford Reserve is teaming up with Kentucky farmers to develop the state as a rye-producing region. We'll have all the week's whisky news, tasting notes for whiskies from the U.S., Japan, and India, and much more on this week's WhiskyCast. 

Today on IYHGYHE, My favorite episode yet. We visit the home of newly appointed Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee Jerry Dalton! Jerry spent nine years as the only non-Beam family member to gain the title of Master Distiller at the world famous Jim Beam distilleries! In addition to this Jerry spent his time studying phillosophy, spirituality, raising a family, working in evironmental sciences, teaching Sunday school and building a life with his amazing wife who sadly passed away recently. Jerry is a true gem, an American treasure, a distilling treasure, and one that transcends Bourbon as a whole. An absolute mystic on his way to an adept and ascencion into the mythic! Be sure to check out Jerry's book: The Tao Te Ching: A New Approach, Backwards Down The Path at greendragonbooks.com Join me in celebrating this amazing man's contributions to not only the industry I love but to humanity as a whole. This one was special to me for many reasons; one my love and admiration of the mans work followed by recording at his home and how open Jerry and his son were to me as well as the fact that one of my best friends in the world, Kevin Rose, went out of his way to introduce me to Jerry. This is also the first interview I recorded after being made a bonafide Kentucky Colonel. #alanbishopdistiller #alchemistoftheblackforest #keeperoftheblueflame #kentuckybourbonhalloffame #taoteching #jerrydalton #jimbeam #masterdistiller #spirituality #lifelessons #kentuckycolonel #colonelalanreedbishop #ifyouhaveghostsyouhaveeverything --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alan-bishop3/support

It's This Week in Bourbon for June 30th 2023. Premiumization is now losing steam, The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame will induct eight new people, Booker's Bourbon is releasing the second batch of the 2023 Collection called Apprentice Batch.Show Notes: Diageo has now severed ties with Sean Diddy Combs Casey Jones Distillery has entered into its first contract as a bourbon producer for B. H. James Distillers The premiumization trend is now losing steam The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame will induct eight new people Hudson Whiskey introduces New York Straight Bourbon Whiskey 5 Year Old New collaboration between Ireland's Clonakilty Distillery and Texas' Garrison Brothers Distillery Booker's Bourbon is releasing the second batch of the 2023 Collection called Apprentice Batch Whiskey Myers launches Uncle Chicken's Sippin' Whiskey Playboy Spirits' Rare Hare presents Lucky Bastard Still Austin Whiskey Co. launches Bottled in Bond @diageo @caseyjonesdistillery @bhjamesdistillers @garrisonbros @hudsonwhiskey @clonakiltydistillery @whiskeymyers @playboy @stillatx Support this podcast on Patreon

Mr. Wes Henderson! The founder of Angels Envy, member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame! Plus, a pilot, former radio DJ, deputy coroner, and huge supporter of many charitable causes. WOW! What an interview, hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Here is the second part of our interview with the living legend. Giddyup!Please follow us on YouTube at The Real Bourbon Bros Podcast Facebook by searching for Bourbon Bros Gary Steve,Tik Tok@therealbourbonbros, Twitter @realbourbonbros, Instagram therealbourbonbros Email us at bourbonandbros@gmail.com Thank you for giving us a listen, please feel free to contact us and leave us a comment. Enjoy!The Real Bourbon Bros

Mr. Wes Henderson! The founder of Angels Envy, member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame! Plus, a pilot, former radio DJ, deputy coroner, and huge supporter of many charitable causes. WOW! What an interview, hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Part one now, part two next week, enjoy! Giddyup!

More than 40 years ago, Eddie Russell started working at Wild Turkey's distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Ultimately, he became master distiller and created some of the brand's most well-known whiskies. In 2010, he was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. It's not unexpected—or even surprising—that he would have such a long and prolific career. Incredibly, Eddie's father, bourbon legend Jimmy Russell, has been working at the Wild Turkey distillery even longer, starting there on September 10, 1954. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, Eddie joins hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum to talk about what it was like growing up in the bourbon business and how the explosion in popularity of American whiskey has made distillers inadvertent rock stars. The trio also shares stories about Jimmy Russell and reveals some all-time favorite bourbons and ryes. So pour yourself a glass of bourbon or rye and listen to this new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Cheers! Fix Me a Drink is hosted by Flaviar's resident liquor experts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich. On each episode, the award-winning duo enjoys a delicious drink while uncovering lost liquor history, exploring modern cocktail culture and interviewing an incredible array of spirited guests. So fix yourself a drink and enjoy the show! Please sip responsibly. This article is produced in sponsorship with one of our spirited partners. Podcast Editor Alex Skjong.

The guys are joined by special guest Freddie Johnson at an event hosted by the Bourbon Podcast to raise money for bulletproof vests for police K-9's. Here's some background on Freddie Johnson and what he means in the world of bourbon: Freddie Johnson is a third generation employee at Buffalo Trace Distillery and serves as its Distillery VIP Visitor Lead. Born in Paris, KY (Bourbon County), he spent some of his early childhood summers in the mountains of Breathitt County with his maternal grandfather who was a coal miner and friend to the moonshiners. The family moved to Frankfort, KY when he was five. Freddie enjoyed hunting, fishing and hanging out with his paternal grandfather, Jimmy Johnson Sr., and father, Jimmy Johnson Jr., at what is now known as Buffalo Trace Distillery. Freddie was in the middle of a successful career as a network/operations engineer in Atlanta, GA when he put all of it aside to fulfill a promise made to his father, Jimmy, more than 20 years earlier. He had promised his father that he would work at the Distillery during his lifetime so they could say they had three generations of the Johnson family that worked at Buffalo Trace. Freddie took early retirement and moved back to care for his father and brother. Jimmy got him a job as a tour guide at the Distillery in 2002 but Freddie has been in and around the Distillery since he was five years old. Freddie weaves together his childhood memories with the Distillery's rich history as his entertains thousands each year in various tours around Buffalo Trace. One of the Distillery's most popular and highly sought after tour guides, Freddie is the recipient of the 2015 ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Award, the 2017 Lexington (Ky) Hospitality Award and was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame in 2018.

Our guest this week on #BourbonTurntable is Jerry Dalton.  Jerry was the Master Distiller at Jim Beam from 1998-2007.  He bridged the era of Booker Noe to the start of Fred Noe as Master Distiller. In this episode you'll learn of the great legacy of Jerry in the whiskey world, but also get to know the honorable man that Jerry Dalton is.  He is a man worthy of inclusion in the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame and that is something we want to see happen for him.To help show support for Jerry and his nomination for the KY Bourbon Hall, please e-mail the Kentucky Distillers Association at enjoy@kybourbon.com and let them know you want to see Jerry in the Hall.This interview was set up by Steve Akley and Bo Cumberland who have produced a documentary titled "Get Jerry Dalton in the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame".  You can watch that here: https://tinyurl.com/33buk7awAs always, we also talk with Jerry about music.  He has some really good music stories that he shares during this interview.  The link to the show's companion playlist is here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04NKhKnvBGK1OF8E7Ol5MV?si=e12acc4f6d8843b7Thanks for your support of the effort to get Jerry in the KY Bourbon Hall.  Please share it with you friends.

Bourbon Lens is excited to play host to a roundtable discussion featuring three organizations aimed at making bourbon accessible for all.  We are joined by the Founders of Bourbon Women, Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild, and BIG Bourbon Club.  Join us as we discuss some important topics as we seek to pull back the red velvet rope of the Bourbon Industry to ensure everyone feels welcome sharing a pour of America's Native Spirit.   About the Panelists: Peggy Noe Stevens - Founder of Bourbon Women Association Peggy is a woman of many firsts. She founded PNSA and The Bourbon Women Association. She is the first woman in the world to receive the title of Master Bourbon Taster. Formerly of Brown-Forman, Peggy was their Global Event Planner for iconic brands such as Woodford Reserve. She brings her decades of experiential marketing and professional presence development to PNSA designing and building brand architecture for places and people. In 2019 Peggy was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame by the Kentucky Distillers Association and in 2020 she was inducted into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame. To follow Peggy, check out:  PeggyNoeStevens.com. Robert Beatty - Founder of Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild Robert Beatty is the founder of KBBG and a local Lexingtonian entrepreneur. During a summer 2018 tour that Mr. Beatty conducted to three distilleries and a museum in Bardstown KY, the conversation arose about African American and multicultural influence in the industry pre-prohibition. Through many conversations with industry gurus, history buffs and other bourbon societies, the decision was made to form an organization that will educate minority consumers about the spirit and properly acknowledge all of the ethnic groups that contributed to the robust industry it is today. For more info on the KBBG, head to the Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild website.    Steve Higdon - Founder of BIG Bourbon Club Steve is the Founder of BIG Bourbon Club, which was created as a spinoff his wildly successful TikTok account, Uncle Steve (@60secondbourbonreview) | TikTok.  According to BIG Bourbon Club, the club will serve as your passport to the world of bourbon. The club seeks to expand the universe of bourbon lovers by giving access to bourbon how to's,  history, the personalities, barrel picks, distillery tours, tastings, and much more. Through their app, they have created the first virtual Bourbon Club where you can access everything, regardless of where you live.  They aim to bring the world of bourbon to EVERYONE.  EVERYONE is welcome. Bourbon should not be exclusive. For more info on Steve, his explosive growth on TikTok, and BIG Bourbon, check out this feature on VinePair.com: ‘Uncle' Steve Higdon: The Boomer Taking Over Bourbon TikTok.  Diversity and Inclusion in Bourbon Media  Coverage: Distilling.com - The Story of Black Distilling Is Being Written Now These Women Distillers Are Rising With the American Whiskey Boom - The New York Times 5 Female Disruptors Shaping the State of Bourbon in Kentucky  Old Forester bourbon names first openly gay master taster | Lexington Herald Leader How liquor brands are shrugging off the family-run ethos to better diversify their workforces | Fortune  America's Largest Distillers Are Losing Their Top Talent, as the ‘Great Resignation' Hits Bourbon | VinePair The Wine Industry Pledged to Improve Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity. Has Anything Changed? Black-owned wine and spirits makers you should know about | Fortune Women in Whiskey Talk Inclusivity and Representation in the Industry Six ways the drinks industry can support racial diversity - The Spirits Business Northside Distilling Co. to release bourbon whiskey for the visually impaired How the Cofounders of Taste Select Repeat Are Making Whiskey Culture More Inclusive This Christmas whiskey ad about trans acceptance is warming hearts around the world - LGBTQ Nation 

Jeremy and Renee interview Jerry Dalton, Steve Akley and Bo Cumberland about their new movie: Get Jerry Dalton in the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. If you want to help, please email the Kentucky Distillers Association and ask them to consider Jerry for induction at: enjoy@kybourbon.com / Watch the movie here: https://tinyurl.com/33buk7aw. The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3kAJZQz 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 Bourbon With Friends, Presented by With Friends Media Group. The guys sit down with Bourbon Hall Of Fame inductee Peggy Noe Stevens. Peggy is a woman of many firsts. She founded PNSA and The Bourbon Women Association. She is the first woman in the world to receive the title of Master Bourbon Taster. Formerly of Brown-Forman, Peggy was their Global Event Planner for iconic brands such as Woodford Reserve. She brings her decades of experiential marketing and professional presence development to PNSA designing and building brand architecture for places and people. In 2019 Peggy was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame by the Kentucky Distillers Association and in 2020 she was inducted into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame.Make sure to listen and follow all of the With Friends Media Podcasts. Outlander With Friends Podcast - @outlanderwithfriendsBig Blue With Friends - @bigbluewithfriendsDrinks With Friends - On the Bourbon With Friends platformCheck out our sponsors!Kentucky Eagle INC. - Kentucky Eagle is growing and in need of talented people with a passion for wine and spirits. We are looking for sales positions and operational roles. We are a family owned and operated company that offers above industry average compensation, up to 7.5% 401K match, health-life-dental-vision-life insurance, car allowance, and cell allowance. Positions are available in markets around Kentucky. Please visit kyeagle.netcareers to apply.Check out their website - www.kyeagle.netBlind Barrels - Blind Whiskey Tasting Kit that was born to disrupt the whiskey industry by showcasing American craft whiskey that don't make their way to liquor store shelves due to distribution limitations. Blind tastings are all about discovery, education, and removing brand bias, and Blind Barrels hits home with whiskey communities by supporting the very best in smaller distillers who are making the most amazing, innovative, and delicious products that you can't get at your liquor store.Instagram - blindbarrelswww.blindbarrels.comFollow us on Instagram @bwfpodcast

Royce and Miss Beka Sue interview Jerry Dalton, Steve Akley and Bo Cumberland about their new movie: Get Jerry Dalton in the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. If you want to help, please email the Kentucky Distillers Association and ask them to consider Jerry for induction at: enjoy@kybourbon.com / Watch the movie here: https://tinyurl.com/33buk7aw. 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.

Steve and Jim talk about the ABV Barrel Network's new move, Get Jerry Dalton in the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Watch it for free right here: https://tinyurl.com/dh422hme. 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.

Andrea is Michter's Master of Maturation as well as its Chief Operating Officer. As Michter's Master of Maturation, Andrea manages barrel specifications, barrel procurement, heat cycling, temperature monitoring during aging, tracking maturation of barrels, whiskey filtration in preparation for bottling, and innovation to continue to improve the aging process.Andrea has achieved many honors during her illustrious career including being the first woman to ever serve as Chair of the Kentucky Distillers' Association and being welcomed into The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame®. Andrea is admired for her accomplishments in the whiskey industry and has been involved in all aspects of making Michter's whiskeys.Before joining Michter's, Andrea spent over ten years with Diageo in various whiskey-related positions including Director of Distillation and Maturation, in North America - overseeing both the U.S. and Canadian distillation and maturation programs. Prior to her departure from Diageo, she was the company's Director of Whiskey Strategy for North American operations. She holds a Master of Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Louisville, and she has been highlighted in the KET television documentary, Kentucky Bourbon Tales: Distilling the Family Business.

Our favorite spirit is Kentucky Bourbon. To be more precise: We enjoy Woodford Reserve the MOST. Our kids sip it, our parents love it, and we tend to serve it to our guests and friends more than any other adult beverage. We have history and take our bourbon drinking very seriously. Back in 2019, before the world shut down, my husband Craig and I, and two of our best friends, went to Kentucky to discover a new destination, follow The Kentucky Bourbon Trail and to learn more about how bourbon is created.  Is a trip to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail on your list too? Ever since our grown kids came home from college loving this delicious Kentucky spirit, I have been paying attention. Our kids' enthusiasm for all drinks made with bourbon was intoxicating and persuasive. Fast forward several years later, my favorite way to indulge is now a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned because I love the aroma and smooth flavor of high-quality bourbon. My husband and I toured The Kentucky Bourbon Trail with our friends Brad and Troy; we visited smaller distilleries, dined at excellent restaurants, and thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Woodford Reserve, where our bourbon of choice is carefully crafted. The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. The perfectly balanced taste of their Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey comprises more than 200 detectable flavor notes, from bold grain and wood to sweet aromatics, spice, and fruit & floral notes. Mmm, delicious Kentucky Bourbon! During our visit in 2019, we sipped, listened, and toured Woodford Reserve and had the time of our lives. Never in a million years did I dream I would create a podcast and have the opportunity to interview Master Distiller Chris Morris and Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall. Dreams do come true, my friends; I am living proof. (pun intended) Chris Morris is Master Distiller for Brown-Forman Corporation, the seventh since the company began in 1870. A Louisville native, he has spent his working life in the bourbon industry. Chris is responsible for maintaining the award-winning taste of the whiskies produced at the Woodford Reserve and Old Forester Distilleries.  He is also one of three generations of his family to work at Brown-Forman and is a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame.   Elizabeth McCall, CSS (Certified Specialist of Spirits), is the second generation of her family to work in the bourbon industry and one of the youngest female distillers in the United States. When she first began working at Brown Forman, assuming the role she is in today was never the goal. Realizing the excellent opportunity for employment the company offered, Elizabeth followed in her mother's footsteps, starting as a sensory expert and working in the quality department.  McCall has a master's degree from the University of Louisville and has been a member of Brown-Forman's R&D Department since 2009. Her ongoing devotion to quality, and interest in all things spirits, eventually led her to become Master Taster in 2015 and, in 2018, Assistant Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve.  Today she works directly with Master Distiller Chris Morris and R&D on the innovation and development of new products within Woodford Reserve.  In this episode: Personal insights from the experts! Plus, great stories! What is The Kentucky Bourbon Trail? What happened in 1990? What is a fermenter? Red & Blue Corn & Bourbon? ( A super fun story) Innovation at Woodford Reserve Plus, so much more! How Woodford Reserve was a pioneer in culinary pairings with bourbon What is so magical and timeless about Woodford Reserve? This episode is the first of four devoted to Kentucky and The Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Don't miss a new episode every two weeks.    Link to Woodford Reserve => HERE Kentucky Bourbon Trail Trip Details How to Find Adventure & Thrive  in the Empty Nest – Suzanne's E-Book My Amazon Travel Store – Suzanne's Favorite Must-Haves Hear No Evil Media Podcast Audio Production by Erik Hulslander 

It's Bourbon Community Roundtable #71 where we are joined by the likes of all of our friends to talk about some hot topics in the recent bourbon news. Up first, we discuss lotteries vs lines. Now that Old Forester and Four Roses have announced they are no longer going to sell their limited birthday bourbon and small batch editions in the gift shop to local Kentuckians from people camping out, it has moved to a nationwide sweepstakes where anyone can enter. So, is this the beginning of the end for waiting in lines for bourbon? The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame is inducting six new people. There is criteria to make it, but what criteria would we consider to be in our hall of fame? Lastly, we look at an old topic which is what is the cheapest bottle you need to own? Show Notes: Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about whiskey for medicinal purposes Is Waiting in Line Dead? What's the criteria for the Bourbon Hall of Fame? What is the cheapest bottle worth having? @oldforester @fourrosesbourbon @kentuckybourbontrail @breakingbourbon @fredminnick @drinkseelbachs @bourbonr @sippncorn Support this podcast on Patreon

It's This Week in Bourbon for August 19th 2022. The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame will induct six new individuals.King of Kentucky packs two new 15 and 18year old releases. Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Allocation Goes Into A National SweepstakesShow Notes: Rally is selling 2,000 shares at $7 each for a six-bottle collection of Pappy Van Winkle Beam Suntory has double-digit net sales growth for the first half of 2022 Wigle Whiskey sells to the owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates Hard Seltzer and RTD shares increase in 2022 from IWSR The Scottish government will review if the angels' share has health and environmental impacts The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame will induct six new individuals Ross & Squibb Distillery announce Remus Repeal Reserve Series VI Straight Bourbon Whiskey King of Kentucky packs two new 15 and 18 year old releases @rally @jdflicker @robbreport @beamsuntory @wiglewhiskey @brownforman @kentuckybourbontrail Support this podcast on Patreon

The reaction to last week's bonus episode with Stephanie Macleod of Dewar's was so positive that we're doing it again this week! Wes Henderson of Angel's Envy joined us Friday night for the #HappyHourLive webcast, and we talked about everything from the construction underway at the distillery in Louisville to lab-created whiskies and what defines a "master distiller." That's something Wes knows well, since he co-founded Angel's Envy with his father, the late master distiller and original Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee Lincoln Henderson. Wes joined his father in the Hall of Fame two years ago, and answered many of your whisky questions during the webcast, too!

Lindsay Ell is a dynamic musician with a bright future ahead of her. Shortly after owning the stage at the Hometown Rising Country Music and Whiskey Festival, she sat down with Fred and opened up about many personal details. What's it like to be on the road? What does she drink? What are the challenges of being a famous musician? And most importantly, as Lindsay's eyes gazed upon the sea of bourbon in Fred's trailer, the whiskey critic started asking a series of questions that made her mouth water and get her excited to taste a bourbon she found quite tasty. In this first episode, there's also a little whiskey trivia and more about Fred than he intended to share. Sponsors: The San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Michter's American Whiskey WHISKEY TRIVIA answer below the show notes.... KEEP UP WITH FRED Free Drinks Newsletter: https://www.fredminnick.com Bourbon Plus: https://BourbonPlus.com Spirits Network: https://explore.spiritsnetwork.com/fr... Bourbon Pursuit: https://BourbonPursuit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fredminnick/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fred.minnick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FredMinnick Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=fred+minni... FOLLOW LINDSAY https://www.lindsayell.com/ https://twitter.com/lindsayell https://www.instagram.com/lindsayell/ https://www.facebook.com/officiallindsayell/ BMG granted a license to use Lindsay Ell's music on this podcast. TRIVIA Answer: President William Howard Taft  When President William Howard Taft took office in 1909, there was mass confusion as to what whiskey was. The Pure Food & Drug Act had placed some limitations on medicinal marketing and given consumers an added layer of protection, but it really didn't define whiskey types. So many distillers were adding food coloring to distilled molasses and calling it bourbon. In what became known as the Taft Decision, the president gave whiskey its first federal definitions. In his lengthy writings, he specifically called out the quality, noting: "Some time during the Civil War it was discovered that if raw whiskey as it came from the still, unrectified and without distillation, and thus containing one-half to one-sixth of 1 percent of fusel oil, was kept in oak barrels, the inside of the staves of which were charred, the tannic acid of the charred oak which found its way from the wood into the distilled spirits would color the raw white whiskey to the conventional color of American whiskey, and after some years would eliminate altogether the raw taste and the bad odor given the liquor by the fusel oil and would leave a smooth, delicate aroma, making the whiskey exceedingly palatable without the use of any additional flavoring or coloring. The whiskey thus made by one distillation and by the aging in charred oak barrels came to be known as "straight whiskey," and to those who were good judges came to be regarded as the best and purest whiskey..." For this decision, Taft is in the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim and Mike kick back in with Michael Veach in his upstairs whiskey room. Michael, an inductee into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame is considered the foremost authority on bourbon history. Join us while we chat and sip bourbon. Find out more about Michael Veach at https://bourbonveach.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Wes Henderson grew up in bourbon, but he didn't realize just how special his world was until later in life. His father, Lincoln Henderson, was a hallmark in the whiskey world, serving at Brown-Forman for decades, developing incredible products including Woodford Reserve. Going to work with his dad was always cool, but it wasn't until adulthood that the desire struck to join his father in the creation of something special that they could call their own. We sat down with Wes to get to know him and more of the brand story on this week's episode of the #502LeaderSeries Podcast as part of Bourbon Heritage Month! The timing is perfect as Wes was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival this past week. A well-deserved honor he shares with his father & no doubt hopes to one day share with his sons. For more check out YesLouisville.com!