Podcasts about master distiller chris morris

(Per Breaking Bourbon) King of Kentucky has cemented itself as one of the most consistent great tasting bourbons year after year ever since Brown-Forman began releasing it in 2018. The 2024 version marks the seventh edition for the brand, and like the 2023 release, it again features a 16 year age statement. Unlike last year, the 2024 release goes up $50, now sporting a $350 price tag.The release consists of two lots of barrels to set aside for the limited release product from 2007. Master Distiller Chris Morris states that “This year's release of 63 barrels came from the production dates July 19, 2007, and November 15, 2007. All the barrels were aged in Warehouses G and J at the Brown-Forman Distillery. This showcases what a difference production dates and warehousing can have on barrels hand-crafted in the same year.” The company additionally states in their press release that “while the majority of this year's volume will remain in Kentucky, the expression will also be available in limited quantities in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Metro New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas.” Cheers!!

Garrard County Distilling Company is the latest distillery to come on line in Kentucky, and it's starting out with big ambitions. The producer of All Nations Whiskey has two massive Vendome stills and two rickhouses with plans for 22 more over the next six years. We'll talk with distillery founder Ray Franklin on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Diageo reports more disappointing sales numbers, while Old Forester names an heir apparent for longtime Master Distiller Chris Morris. 

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is an annual release from Old Forester celebrating its founder, George Garvin Brown. Birthday Bourbon is released every year on September 2nd in honor of George Garvin Brown's birthday. The 2022 release of Birthday Bourbon is bottled at 96 proof, has an 11 Year age statement. This small batch bourbon was hand selected by Master Distiller Chris Morris for its unique character and flavor.

Fresh off being named the new Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve, Elizabeth McCall joins us to talk about what's next for the brand, learning under the former Master Distiller Chris Morris, expanding Woodford's production, sustainability in the whiskey industry, and how young people can get involved in the industry.

In this episode, Matt talks to Elizabeth McCall, Assistant Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve. Elizabeth is the second generation of her family to work in the bourbon industry and one of the youngest female distillers in the United States. She 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. She works directly with Master Distiller Chris Morris and R&D on innovation and the development of new products within Woodford Reserve. If you want to try any of the spirits Matt discussed on the show you can ORDER ONLINE or from the BIG RED LIQUORS APP for Curbside Pickup Service. It's as easy as 1,2,3! Start Your Order -  bigredliquors.com Simply select your store, browse, search for products, and start a CURBSIDE order. Your store will notify you when it is ready for pickup. Best of all, our NO TOUCH curbside will leave you with peace of mind and the great products you want ASAP.

The rare 15 and 18-Year-Old King of Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey are the oldest Bourbons ever released under the label! So in this Bourbon podcast, Bourbon expert Tom Fischer chats with Master Distiller Chris Morris and tastes the King of Kentucky 2022 release. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bourbonblog/support

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 

We've grown accustomed to seeing that beautiful bottle of Woodford Reserve on the shelf, but when it debuted, it was putting a whole new image on bourbon. October marked the 25th Anniversary of Woodford Reserve and we're going to celebrate by talking with Chris Morris, Master Distiller - a man who has been around since the beginning. We'll talk about the historic grounds, talk about the brand's development, triple pot distilling, and I'll taste the Distiller's Series Chocolate Malt Whisper Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Enjoy the show!

Master Distiller Chris Morris joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer to do a live tasting and review the 2021 King of Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, a well-aged 14-year-old Bourbon. They alk about Woodford Reserve's 25th Anniversary For more Bourbon adventures, visti YouTube.com/BourbonBlog . --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bourbonblog/support

And....we're BACK, talking about some of my favorite subjects: bourbon, very fancy thousand dollar mint juleps, and the Kentucky Derby! This week's guests are Chris Morris and Elizabeth McCall, the Master Distiller and Assistant Master Distiller, respectively of Woodford Reserve, the official bourbon and Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby. On the eve of “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” I invite you to take a moment, pour out a little Woodford, and pre-game with us. This week's featured cocktail is the traditional Derby Day cocktail: Mint Julep 2 ounces Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1/2 ounce simple syrup 3 Fresh Mint Leaves Crushed Ice Powdered Sugar - optional.   Express the essential oils in the mint and rub them inside the glass. Add simple syrup, bourbon, and crushed ice to the glass and stir. Garnish with more ice, fresh mint, and powdered sugar.   Woodford Reserve Link: Website   Bit by a Fox Links: Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter Podcast Music

Assistant Master Distiller Woodford Reserve Assistant Master Distiller 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. She 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. She works directly with Master Distiller Chris Morris and R&D on innovation and the development of new products within Woodford Reserve. Additionally, she interacts one-on-one with consumers through personal barrel selections and education on sensory methodology and works to define the quality sensory standard to which every batch of Woodford Reserve must comply. When Elizabeth is not using her expertise at the distillery, she is passionate about her family, horses and being involved in her community. She sits on the board of Louisville nonprofit Green Hill Therapy where her horse, Cody Ko, serves in the hippotherapy program. Elizabeth also enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Matt, and dog Beasley.

Woodford Reserve is a top name in bourbon, and Master Distiller Chris Morris has made that so. Now, he's talking about the future of bourbon, from trends to the future of sales. Tony Katz (http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke)now heard on radio stations across America! It's a review of Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select bourbon, and the well-priced Camacho Nicaragua cigar. Fingers Malloy (http://facebook.com/fingersmalloyradio) has the News of the Week, including the city of Nashville has purposely withheld coronavirus numbers from bar owners, potentially negatively impacting their business. Actress Kristen Bell's young daughter is drinking non-acloholic beer, and Taco Bell now sells wine. And Tony tells the story of the time he had a drink in Carole Baskin's kitchen. Subscribe Now! CLICK HERE!!! (http://bit.ly/eatdrinksmoke)

We talk with Chris Morris, master distiller at Woodford Reserve in Kentucky. Chris talks Woodford's history, bringing the site back to life, creating a bourbon brand and what's next.

Kentucky Derby 2020 updates in this podcast include details on the day-long virtual experience planned for Saturday, May 2, with Churchill Downs of Louisville, Kentucky, and Woodford Reserve. This will help celebrate the annual "Run for the Roses" rescheduled for September 5, 2020, due to the COVID-19 crisis. There is a first-ever virtual horse race planned along with presentations from Master Distiller Chris Morris and Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall. Recorded live on our http://BourbonBlog.com/live channels, watch that links for daily broadcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bourbonblog/support

Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris teases forward some Kentucky Derby 146 news and festivities that will be happening as part of the rescheduling of Kentucky Derby 146 from May 2 to September 5.. As Chris talks with whiskey expert Tom Fischer, they talk about and the Woodford Malt, Wheat, Rye, and Double Oaked whiskeys. Chris shares his favorite mint julep and cocktail recipes made with Woodford. Recorded live on BourbonBlog's nightly social media broadcast "Quarantine Drinking Team" series. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bourbonblog/support

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by Elizabeth McCall, Assistant Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve, premium small batch bourbon whiskey based in Kentucky. Elizabeth, a 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. She followed in her mother’s footsteps starting as a sensory expert and working in the quality department. Elizabeth has a master’s degree from the University of Louisville and has been a member of Brown-Forman’s R&D Department since 2009. She works directly with Master Distiller Chris Morris and R&D on innovation and the development of new products within Woodford Reserve. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to find the silver lining; Industry News discussion on COVID-19 and its impact on our industry; and Solo Dining/Delivery experience from Roberto Caporuscio's Don Antonio in Hells Kitchen, NYC. Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Stay safe and well. Image courtesy of Elizabeth McCall.All in the Industry is powered by Simplecast.  

Elizabeth McCall has been a member of Brown-Forman’s Research & Development Department since 2009. In her new role as Assistant Master Distiller, Elizabeth will continue working under the direction of Master Distiller Chris Morris on the innovation and the development of new products within Woodford Reserve. She is the second generation of her family to work in the bourbon industry. She followed in her mother’s footsteps after earning her master’s degree from the University of Louisville by starting as a sensory expert and working in Brown-Forman’s R&D Department starting in 2009. As Master Taster, Elizabeth helped develop tasting notes for various Woodford Reserve expressions. Additionally, she worked to define the sensory standard to which every batch of Woodford Reserve must comply. When Elizabeth is not using her expertise at the distillery, she is passionate about her family, horses and being involved in her community. She sits on the board of Louisville nonprofit Green Hill Therapy where her horse, Cody Ko, serves in the hippotherapy program. Elizabeth also enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Matt, and dog Beasley.

This month in the Speakeasy, we take a walk down Whiskey Row to the Old Forester Distillery as we taste the 1910 "Old Fine Whiskey" and 1920 "Prohibition Style."  Created by Master Distiller Chris Morris, the Whiskey Row Series replicates some of the old styles that Old Forester created over the years.  Pull up one of the big leather wingback chairs and join us for a dram of the first Kentucky Bourbon bottled. “If you came here to learn, drink what you have learned.  If you came here to share, share what you drink. If you came here a stranger, may you exit as a friend; and if you came here for and adventure, drink up!” Facebook Group The B-S.E.A. Whiskey Glass

Master Distiller Chris Morris talks about the 2019 batch of Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked. How it is made, why it is so special, and how you can get it are discussed.

  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.

Each autumn, Woodford Reserve releases its Masters Collection whiskey, a variation on one of the five elements of Bourbon defined by Oscar Pepper and James Christopher Crow 160 years ago. This year's edition is actually two 100% rye whiskies, with one aged in new oak barrels and the other in refill Woodford barrels. Master Distiller Chris Morris unveiled them this week, and explains them in this episode. In the news, they're cheering in Wick, a bit of rumor control with Laphroaig's Simon Brooking, and the annual Pappy Van Winkle whiskies are on the way.