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Learn the story behind Heath Riles' Old Dominick Single Barrel Bourbon as Heath and Candace sit down with Clark Shifani (VP of Sales) and David Valentine (Head Distiller) to discuss the barrel selection process, what makes this bourbon unique, and the history of one of Tennessee's most respected distilleries. They also dive into Old Dominick's remarkable revival, award-winning whiskey, and what guests can expect at the upcoming bottle release event in downtown Memphis.Shop Heath Riles BBQ: https://www.heathrilesbbq.comFollow Heath Riles BBQ:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeathRilesBBQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathrilesbbq/X: https://twitter.com/heathrilesbbqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathrilesbbqPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heathrilesbbq6901/Heath Riles, pitmaster• 82x BBQ Grand Champion• '22, '24, '25, and '26 Memphis in May World Rib Champion • 2025 & 2026 Memphis in May Grand Champion• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections
Tonight we talks all things Bourbon, Vodka, Whiskey, Gin, and a little ball with Clint Van Court of Old Dominick Distillery!
Welcome back to another episode of the Bourbon Road podcast! This week, Todd Ritter is holding down the fort solo while Jim Shannon escapes to warmer weather. But Todd isn't drinking alone at the Bourbon Road bar; he's joined by two fantastic returning guests to celebrate the Bottled in Bond Act. Amsey Wenning, the "Alec Baldwin of the show" from the Frankfort Bourbon Society and Bourbon on the Banks, is back, along with filmmaker Bo Cumberland, the director behind the Frankfort: The Heart of Bourbon documentary. The guys dive into a deep discussion about Bo's recent documentary work. With his Frankfort film approaching 22,000 views on YouTube, Bo shares the overwhelmingly positive response it has received. He also talks about his exciting new series, Forging a Bourbon Legacy, which explores the deep, intertwining roots of bourbon history in Anderson County. Through short-form episodes, Bo is uncovering the fascinating stories of families and figures like the Ripy family, the Bonds, Judge McBrayer, and the history behind Wild Turkey, proving that Kentucky's bourbon history is anything but simple. Amsey also shares some incredible news about the Bourbon on the Banks festival, revealing that the charity-driven event recently distributed over $100,000 to local organizations, with volunteers getting a say in where the funds go. Of course, a Bottled in Bond celebration requires some stellar 100-proof whiskeys, and the tasting mat is loaded with unique and highly anticipated pours: First up is a true dusty: 1992 Old Crow Bottled-in-Bond. This 4-year-old Japanese export delivers a classic bourbon nose with rich caramel and dark colors that defy its age. The guys marvel at its luscious mouthfeel and cherry caramel notes, finding it vastly superior to modern iterations of the brand and proving that the "good Old Crow" was truly something special. Next, Amsey brings a unique bottle to the table: Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bottled in Bond. A rare combination of terms, this 6-year-old bourbon achieves its 100 proof through a lower barrel entry proof and meticulous blending rather than adding water. The crew discovers an intriguing almond and amaretto nose, followed by a soft, fruity palate with hints of green apple, light caramel, and a sweet confectioner's sugar finish that drinks surprisingly gentle. Finally, they head south to sample the Old Dominick Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whiskey. Produced in Memphis, this expression features a mash bill of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley. It undergoes the Lincoln County process and is aged in West Tennessee white oak with a heavy #4 alligator char. The result is a bold, earthy pour with notes of dark cherry, sweet pipe tobacco, and a pleasant graininess that finishes with a spicy, white pepper kick. Tune in as the guys sip through these incredible bonded whiskeys, debate the merits of short-form versus long-form storytelling, and share plenty of laughs along the way. Cheers! Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!
Old Dominick Distillery, located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, is a historic, family-owned distillery producing whiskey and vodka, revitalized in 2017 by the descendants of Domenico Canale, who first created the brand in 1866. For this episode, we taste and review two single barrel offerings from Old Dominick (Tennessee Whiskey and Wheat Whiskey) that were provided to the podcast by listener/friend . While we had heard of Old Dominick, we'd never tried any of their offerings. What were we waiting for? Not sure. But, better late than never as this brand seems to have much potential. So join us this week as we talk about humble beginnings of an immigrant, three 6 mafia, and a whole host of other stuff.--------------------------SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupkyFB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupkyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themashupkyJoin our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMashUpBourbonPodcastPartnership(s)Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUPMusic: All the Fixings by Zachariah HickmanThank you so much for listening!
In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott sit down with Chris Canale, Founder of Old Dominick Distillery, and David Valentine, the Memphis Distillery's Head Distiller and Lead Blender. The conversation dives into the revival of a family legacy, Old Dominick's approach to crafting Tennessee whiskey and bourbon, and the innovation behind their Cask Strength Bourbon, Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whiskey, and new Wheat Whiskey. We explore the history behind the Canale family's roots in Memphis, the process of rebuilding a once-lost distillery brand, and the unique characteristics that define Old Dominick's whiskey lineup. David Valentine shares insight into distilling in Memphis's climate, barrel strategies, and what makes Tennessee whiskey distinct from its Kentucky counterparts. This episode provides a compelling look behind the scenes at one of the South's rising distilleries. Stream now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast platform, and if you enjoy what you hear, we'd love for you to leave us a review. We're incredibly grateful for your continued support over the past six years. A special thank you goes out to our amazing community of Patreon supporters—your support helps keep Bourbon Lens going strong! If you're enjoying the podcast, consider leaving a 5-star rating, writing a quick review, and sharing the show with a fellow bourbon enthusiast. You can follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. Want to go a step further? Support us on Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, Bourbon Lens swag, access to our Tasting Club, and more. Have questions, feedback, or guest suggestions? Drop us a line at Info@BourbonLens.com. Explore BourbonLens.com for blog posts, the latest whiskey news, our full podcast archive, and detailed whiskey reviews. Cheers, Scott & Jake Bourbon Lens GUEST BIOS: About Chris Canale Jr., Founder Chris Canale is the fifth-generation owner and president of D. Canale & Co., which is the Parent Company of Old Dominick Distillery LLC, bringing over 150 years of family expertise in the beverage industry to his work. Building on this rich family legacy, he started Old Dominick Distillery, driven by a passion for crafting exceptional spirits. His dedication to the craft is matched only by his love for his hometown of Memphis, where he resides with his wife and four children. With a deep-rooted commitment to both his family and community, Chris continues to lead with innovation and tradition at the heart of Old Dominick. David Valentine, Head Distiller/Lead Blender Born and raised in Memphis, David Valentine has a strong connection to his city. After earning a Business Management degree from the University of Memphis, he began his career as a maintenance technician before transitioning to the restaurant industry at 21, where his passion for spirits grew as a bartender and through off-premise retail. In 2021, he joined Old Dominick Distillery as Lead Distiller and Blender, where he creates innovative spirits and leads a talented production team, excited to push boundaries in distilling. Image Credit: Old Dominick Distillery
Episode 147.1: Dallas Stars Exit, Autopen, Balcones Distilling, Wedding Stories, Mickey 17, Old Dominick Bourbon, and the Steroid Olympics
Whiskey Review: Old Dominick Cask Strength Discussion: Should Christians be consuming alcohol? Follow us on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube (manhood neat podcast) Reach out to us manhood.neat@gmail.com or Insta and X @manhoodneat Show Notes: Can Christians Drink Alcohol? Ephesians 5:15-19 15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, Titus 2: 2-3: Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, Abstinence vs Moderation Around those who are tee-totaler Respect for our fellow believers Are there blessings in Alcohol? Ecclesiastes 9:7 Amos 9:14 1 Timothy 5:23
Marc Cox welcomes Chris Canale Jr. into the studio for a deep dive into the history and future of Old Dominick Distillery. Founded in 1866 by Dominick Canale, the business has thrived across six generations, from distributing Budweiser for decades to reviving their original whiskey brand in 2017. Chris shares how the Memphis-based distillery crafts its Tennessee whiskey—from grain to bottle—with unique sourcing and minimal charcoal filtering. The conversation covers craft industry trends, the challenges of rising costs, and Old Dominick's commitment to quality and innovation.
In Hour 4, Marc Cox covers the historic election of Pope Leo—the first American Pope—and the celebrations erupting in Chicago. The segment dives into speculation about his potential direction for the Church and comparisons to Pope Francis. Marc also reacts to Joe Biden's remarks on Kamala Harris and highlights new political appointments including Jeanine Pirro and Ed Martin. Chris Canale Jr. joins to discuss the legacy of Old Dominick Distillery, its Tennessee whiskey, and new product lines. Plus, an update on the Guns and Hoses fundraiser, including the Queen of Hearts drawing and support for Backstoppers.
It's This Week in Bourbon for April 11th, 2025. Buffalo Trace stops production from flooding, bourbon is exempt from EU tariffs, Pursuit launches the Mellwood Legacy Collection.Show Notes: Buffalo Trace Distillery temporarily closed due to Kentucky flooding. EU exempts bourbon from new US retaliatory tariffs after lobbying. EU enforces 20-year-old agreement, reclassifying European 'rye whisky'. Heaven Hill fills first barrel at new Bardstown distillery after 29 years. Gigi Burris partners with Woodford Reserve for Kentucky Derby hat collection. Oxmoor Bourbon Co. becomes official partner of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. Westward Whiskey maker House Spirits files for bankruptcy protection. Kentucky Bourbon Trail sees record 2.7 million visitors in 2024. Woodford Reserve offers $5,000 Mint Julep Charity Cups for Kentucky Derby. Barrell Craft Spirits releases P.X. Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon, $84.99. Jack Daniel's releases McLaren F1 Team limited edition whiskey, 86 proof. Bluegrass Distillers launches Elkwood Reserve Finished Series, 119 proof, $105. Penelope Bourbon releases Peach Old Fashioned bottled cocktail, 80 proof, $29.99. Keeneland, Maker's Mark honor Lexington with "Greats of the Gate" bottle, $179.99. Dancing Goat releases #8 I Would Rye 4 U, port finished rye, 108 proof, $60. Elijah Craig named "Official Bourbon" of 2025 PGA Championship, commemorative bottle $36.99. Old Dominick releases 7-Year Wheat Whiskey Single Barrel, $60-$70. The Last Drop releases 27 Year Old Buffalo Trace Bourbon, 121.8 proof, $10,500. Maker's Mark debuts Star Hill Farm Whisky, first wheat whisky, 114.7 proof, $100. Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old Bourbon becomes permanent US offering, $45 Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's This Week in Bourbon for March 21st, 2025. 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival announced tickets on sale, Brewzle announces their first Master Blender Collaboration, and David Jennings launches Caleb's Crossing.Show Notes: Diageo ends Distill Ventures brand intake, resulting in job losses. InvestBev partners for $100M Kentucky Bourbon barrel acquisition. Lexington man charged with unlicensed whiskey sales, thousands of bottles. Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025 tickets on sale April 17th. Yellowstone Bourbon Small Batch 107 released, 6-year age statement, $44.99. Old Forester 117 Series Bottled in Bond Rye released, 100 proof, $64.99. Old Potrero Hotaling's Bottled in Bond Rye released, 50% ABV, $199. Max Homa, Elijah Craig release 8-year Toasted Barrel pick, 126.6 proof. Brewzle, Old Dominick release Master Blender Collaboration, $90 bundle. Milam & Greene Gray Wolf Bourbon released, 125.5 proof, $149.99. Stephen Curry releases Gentleman's Cut Rye, 4,000 days aged, $333. Maker's Mark Keepers Release 2025 announced, 109.2 proof, $74.99. Caleb's Crossing whiskey launched, Bourbon and Rye, $149.99 each. Shaquille O'Neal invests in BeatBox RTDs, releases Blueberry Lemonade. Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let me take you on a trip to the old country, back to 1843. Thats where our story today starts. Nestled in the Tennessee landscape is Old Dominick. This was an excellent episode with Clark. Hope you find value in it. And we have a coupon code to use you wanna buy a bottle for yourselfhttps://bit.ly/od-whiskey-shaman code: whiskeyshaman25Olddominick.comTexaswhiskeyfestival.comBadmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==1843Domenico Canale is born in San Pietro di Rovereto on the Italian Riviera. A year after his birth, three of his mother's brothers leave for America, settling in Memphis, where they start a successful wholesale grocery business that includes liquor and wine.1859DOMENICO CANALE ARRIVES IN AMERICASixteen-year-old Domenico Canale sails for America, landing in New Orleans after a 65 day-long voyage. From there, he travels up the Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee where he worked for his uncle, Abraham Vaccaro, running a modest fruit cart up and down the streets of Memphis.1866Canale formally establishes food wholesaler D. Canale & Co., and sets up operations in a warehouse at 8 Madison St. near Front. Among its offering is a whiskey, sold in ceramic jars and bottles, that Canale names Old Dominick.1880Canale develops the Dominick Toddy, a bourbon-based cordial with fruity overtones that must have spoken to the former fruit stand operator. It was described as the “one of which we are the proudest” and its label featured the now iconic Dominicker Rooster.1919Just three days before the ratification of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution, better known as Prohibition, Domenico Canale passes away at the age of 75 in his Midtown home.1921During Prohibition, Domenico's eldest son, John Dominick Canale, expanded D. Canale's food and product operations. With distribution up and down the Mississippi from Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico, as far east as Atlanta, and west into Indian Territory, it was one of the largest grocery distributors in the region.1933By the time Prohibition was repealed in 1933, D. Canale and Company was operating the largest refrigerated warehouses in Memphis, which caught the attention of Anheuser-Busch. Most beer at the time was unpasteurized and had to be refrigerated, as a result of their refrigeration and an established distribution footprint, D. Canale was awarded exclusive regional distribution rights for Anheuser-Busch beers.1965A young John D. Canale, Jr. becomes President of D. Canale following his father's untimely death. A graduate of Yale and a Lieutenant in the Navy, John D., known by many as “The Bear”, led D. Canale into some of its most prosperous years by diversifying into institutional food and banking. He conceived of the company bywords, “Quality Products, Quality Service, by Quality People,” which we remember to this day.1982John D. Canale Jr and his wife, Peggy, had two sons; John D. Canale III and Chris W. Canale. Planning for future generations, John D. Canale Jr. spun both the food business and the beer business out from under the parent company D. Canale and Company in 1982, thereby creating D. Canale Food Services, Inc., and D. Canale Beverages, Inc.1999After 125 years of continuous operation, D. Canale Food Services is sold. At the 125th Anniversary celebration, a grateful John D. Canale Jr. reminded his friends, family, customers, and the company's hundreds of employees that “Quality and Service are remembered long after the price is forgotten.” With the beverage industry trending towards craft beer, wine and spirits, the family sold D. Canale Beverages at its peak in 2010.
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark are on location at Augusta Distillery in Augusta, Kentucky for the release of their 17-Year Old Buckner's Bourbon and they also spend some time hanging out with 4x guest, and Augusta Distillery's brand new Master Distiller and Director of Distillery Operations, Alex Castle, and Co-Founder and President, Ryan Edwards. This show originally aired on June 21, 2024 as Episode 228. Matt and Mark talk with Alex and Ryan about Alex's decision to leave Old Dominick in Memphis, where she also served as Master Distiller, to take the reins at Augusta Distillery and Ryan's perspective on making such a tremendous hire for Augusta, the transition that Augusta Distillery will have to make over the next few years in moving from sourced Bourbon to using their own distillate (a process that Alex previously went through at her Old Dominick), and what the future looks like for the brand and for Augusta Distillery. They also taste and review Augusta Distillery's full Buckner's lineup including Buckner's 10-Year Old Bourbon, Buckner's 13-Year Old Bourbon, Buckner's 15-Year Old Bourbon, and their brand new Buckner's 17-Year Old Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark is flying solo and hanging out in Bardstown, Kentucky at the original home of Jim Beam with James B. Beam Distilling Co. 8th generation Master Distiller, Freddie Noe, talking about all things country ham. Mark and Freddie talk about the history of curing meats like country ham and the similarity of curing ham and distilling grains into whiskey, the Noe family history of curing country ham and his grandfather, Booker's, love of curing country ham, and the different ways that people enjoy their country ham including prosciutto style which is how Mark and Freddie enjoy it on this episode. During the Episode they sip on a Booker's Batch No. C90-K-28 that Mark picked up a few years ago and they enjoy it with some 19-month old prosciutto style country ham that Freddie and his dad, Fred, cured and smoked themselves in their home smokehouse. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Regard Law Group, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:
Old Dominick Distillery (Memphis, TN) WF0040 Welcome to Memphis, the second stop on my Great 48 Tour of the United States and its amazingly creative craft distilleries. Today, we're skipping Graceland and heading straight downtown to Front Street, a couple stops from Beale, to enjoy some whiskey and Memphis history through the eyes of the Old Dominick Distillery. Join me as I visit one of my favorite distilleries in the state, talk about the tour experience, the legends of Boss Crump and Prohibition, the grocer turned whiskey producer from Italy, and all the things you could pair with a trip to this very engaging distillery. It's time to get a taste of Memphis while I share plenty of travel tips for a Bluff City visit. Find this and all past episodes and distillery profiles at: https://whiskey-lore.com/flights
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Graham McTavish, Founder & President, of McTavish Spirits. This Episode orginally aired on July 19, 2024. The guys talk with Graham about his remarkable career as an actor and how his secret love for Bourbon that began over 20 years ago led him to start McTavish Spirits, the designation of “celebrity whiskey” that has been slapped on some celebrity endorsed brands and how Graham stays actively involved with McTavish Spirits to avoid that moniker being applied to his whiskies, as well as what the future looks like for McTavish Spirits. They also taste and review McTavish Spirits' “The Keeper” Kentucky Straight Rye and “The Warchief” Bottled in Bond Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Pappy & Co., Old Dominick, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, 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.pappyco.com www.olddominick.com www.thestavekentucky.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Final Episode of Season 5 of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt is in Michigan for Christmas spending time with his family so Mark is flying solo and hanging out with 4-time Bourbon Life Podcast guest, Jackie Zykan, Master Blender, from Hidden Barn. Mark talks with Jackie about all that has been going on with her since the last time she was on the show over 2 years ago, all that has been going on with the Hidden Barn brand since her last appearance, and also about her new business venture, Oduoak, which showcases Jackie's ability to blend fragrances anchored around the aromatic profile of Bourbon to create bespoke eau de parfum which captures the essence of Jackie's life events. They also taste and review Hidden Barn Madeira Finished Bourbon, Hidden Barn Organic Wheat Bourbon, and Hidden Barn Slow Fade. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than with some festive cocktails? For our Christmas episode, we'll be joined by special guests from Old Dominick's, a craft distillery in Memphis known for its delicious spirits and commitment to sustainability, who share some of their favorite holiday cocktail recipes to pair with wild game. So grab your shaker and join us as we raise a glass to wetlands conservation and the holiday season. Cheers!https://olddominick.com/www.ducks.org.DUPodcast
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, the Bourbon Life Crew (minus Stacey) spends some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios for their 12 Blinds of Christmas Spectacular, where the guys each drink a different blind pour during each of the three rounds and then try to guess what they're drinking. They talk about the new partnership that Whiskey House has with Whiskey Capital that will provide capital for the brands that Whiskey House is distilling for currently, the Top 5 Bourbons and Ryes of the Year, and the Top Distillery of the Year. They also taste and review 12 different Bourbons and Ryes – too many to list here – but there were some dusties, some new ones, some Bourbons, and some Ryes and it was a great time. You'll have to listen to the Episode to see how they each did in guessing their blind pours. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Heather Wibbels, aka Cocktail Contessa, Mixologist/Author and Managing Director of Bourbon Women. The guys talk with Heather about how her passion for Bourbon led her to become a world-famous mixologist and author, her role as Managing Director of Bourbon Women and her passion for sharing her love of Bourbon with people across the US, and her inspiration for writing her book,Bourbon Is My Comfort Food and how anyone can begin to create their own cocktails at home by following her recipes. They also taste and review several cocktails made by Heather including a Browned Butter Fat Washed Bourbon Old Fashioned featuring Heather's Christmas/Holiday Syrup, a Rye Mimosa featuring the Holiday Syrup and Castle and Key Restoration Rye, and A Rye Mimosa featuring the Holiday Syrup and Wilderness Trail Rye. To make Heather's Holiday Syrup you can follow this easy recipe: Christmas/Holiday Syrup · ½ c fresh squeezed orange juice, strained · ½ c water · 1 c sugar · 10 allspice berries · 8 cloves · 3 cinnamon sticks, cracked · 2 star anise · Orange peel from two oranges (no pith) Add all ingredients to a saucepan and simmer on low for 10 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved and the orange peel is slightly translucent. Turn off the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature. Strain and refrigerate. Will keep for 3-4 weeks in the fridge. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Robert Likarish, Founder, Jonathan Likarish, Master Distiller & Blender, and Marcia Likarish, the Mother of Texas Whiskey, of Ironroot Republic Distillery. The guys talk with Robert, Jonathan, and Marcia about their respective backgrounds and how a collective family decision led them into the wonderful world of whiskey, all of the incredible people who worked with them along the way to help them reach where they are today as well as a really cool story about how they got their still, as well as what the future looks like for Ironroot Republic Distillery. They also taste and review Ironroot Republic Sleight of Hand Bourbon, Saints Alley The Nobleman, Saints Alley The Harold, and Ironroot Republic Harbinger. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, the Bourbon Life Crew (minus Chad) spend some time hanging out together live in The Bourbon Life Studios, sharing some great pours and even better conversation. They talk about the amazing job, and all of the hard work, that Matt did on his 22-month old country ham that he cured back in January 2023 and shared with the Crew as part of this Episode, the Penelope Estate Collection Release Party that Mark and Stacey attended last week at 21c Hotel in Louisville, and if we're starting to see some pricing correction in the Bourbon market currently and where that trend might be headed and what it means for consumers. They also taste and review the new Country Smooth Tennessee Straight Bourbon, Penelope Estate Collection Founder's Reserve Lot E, and a 2024 King of Kentucky. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out live in The Bourbon Life Studios with Brad Williams, Senior Category Manager for Spirits at Liquor Barn/BevMo/GoPuff. Brad was previously a guest on Episodes 90 & 127. This Episode originally aired on December 15, 2023 as Episode 201. The guys talk with Brad about what has changed and what has stayed the same with his position over the past year and half since he was last on the show, what it's like being responsible for picking barrels for over 400 stores across the US now, and what the future looks like as Liquor Barn fully integrates with GoPuff. They also taste and review a Liquor Barn Rittenhouse Rye Pick, the new James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Bourbon, and the James B. Beam Distilling Co. Distillers' Share Batch 04. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some hanging out with Ashley Barnes, Master Blender, for EJ Curley. Ashley was previously a guest on Episode 144. The guys talk with Ashley about her incredible experience in the Bourbon industry including stints at Buffalo Trace and Four Roses, the history and resurrection of the EH Curley brand, and what the future looks like for EJ Curley. They also taste and review EJ Curley Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon and EJ Curley Single Barrel Straight Kentucky Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some hanging out with Carrie Van Winkle Greener, Co-Founder of Pappy & Company in Louisville, Kentucky. The guys talk with Carrie about what it was like growing up as the great granddaughter of Pappy Van Winkle and the daughter of Julian Van Winkle, III who led the Pappy brand to astounding heights in the Bourbon world, how she and her two sisters came up with the idea to create Pappy & Company while remaining true to the Pappy brand, and all of the amazing Bourbon Lifestyle products that they offer through Pappy & Company. They also taste and review the brand new Ass Pocket Whiskey, the new celebrity Bourbon from American guitarist and songwriter Derek Trucks, and a very special treat – a 16-Yeaer Old Van Winkle Family Reserve Wheated Bourbon that was distilled by Stitzel Weller in 1968. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time with the one and only Mike Rowe, Descendant (his title not ours) of Knobel Whiskey. You might recognize Mike from his wildly successful hit TV Show, Dirty Jobs, or his incredible Podcast, The Way I Heard It, or his Best-Selling book of the same name. This Episode originally aired as Episode 210 in February 2024. The guys talk with Mike about his background and growing up just outside of Baltimore, Maryland next door to his Pop, Carl Knobel, who had a huge influence on Mike and for whom the whiskey is named, his foray into the wonderful world of whiskey which was done originally as a fundraiser for his Foundation, mikeroweWORKS, but has grown into an incredibly successful brand featuring four different expressions (with a 5th in the works), as well as what the future of Knobel Whiskey looks like. They also taste and review Knobel Tennessee Straight Rye, Knobel Tennessee Whiskey, Knobel Rickhosue Edition Straight Tennessee Whiskey, and Knobel Barrel Strength Tennessee Whiskey. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark is flying solo and hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studio with Amir Peay, Owner and Operator of James E. Pepper Distilling Co. Amir was previously a guest on Episodes 106 and 212. Mark talks with Amir about what's been going on with the Distillery and the brand since he was last on the show in March of this year, the advantages of being located in beautiful Lexington, Kentucky and why people need to make Lexington their home base on their Kentucky Bourbon Trial visit, the current state of the Bourbon market and where Amir thinks things might be headed based on recent statistics and news reports, as well as some exciting things that are on the horizon for the Distillery and the brand. They also taste and review a 15-Year Old James E. Pepper 1776 Rye (which was one of the earliest releases ever from the Distillery sourced from the old LDI), their James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Decanter Bourbon, and a James E. Pepper Single Barrel Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, VisitLEX, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Dave Bob, National Brand Manager and R&D Blender, for Lexington Brewery & Distilling Co. The guys talk with Dave Bob about his incredible background and time abroad in China that eventually led him to Lexington Brewery & Distilling Co., the history and story of Lexington Brewery & Distilling Co., and what the future looks like for the brand as well. They also taste and review a delicious Raspberry Brown Ale from the Brewery, Town Branch Overproof Bourbon, the soon to be released Town Branch Imperium Bourbon, and Town Branch 25th Anniversary Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, VisitLEX, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Barry Brinegar, Co-Founder & National Brand Ambassador for RD1 Spirits in Lexington, Kentucky. Barry was previously a guest on Episodes 51 and 147. The guys talk with Barry about all of the exciting things that have been going on with RD1 since the last time he was on the podcast including all of the awards that their Bourbons have recently won, the excitement surrounding the hiring of their new R&D Master Distiller, Dr. Jarrad Gollihue, and how the construction of their new Distillery in downtown Lexington is coming along. They also taste and review RD1 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Private Select Bourbon, RD1 Bourbon Finished in Balsamo Wood, and RD1 Bourbon Finished in Smoked Oak and Maple. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, VisitLEX, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Wes Henderson, CEO & Founder, of True Story. Wes was previously a guest on Episode 55. The guys talk with Wes about the legacy that he and his father, Lincoln, created with Angel's Envy and how Wes is continuing to build on that legacy with his 6 sons now at True Story, his decision to forego retirement and get back into the Bourbon business and the factors that drove that decision, and the incredible project that the parent company (which Wes also owns), Saga Spirits Group, has planned in Woodford County, Kentucky that will not only provide a home for True Story but will also create a destination location for Bourbon tourists to visit and enjoy. They also taste and review the soon to be released True Story Bourbon Finished in White Moscatel Casks and the True Story Rye Finished in Brazilian Amburana, PX, and Oloroso Sherry Casks. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, VisitLEX, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark and Special Co-Host, Stacey, spend some time hanging out with Cordell Lawrence, CEO & Co-Founder, and Caleb Kilburn, Master Distiller & Co-Founder, of Eastern Light Distilling in Morehead, Kentucky. Mark and Stacey talk with Cordell and Caleb about their impressive backgrounds in the industry and what made them decide to leave Kentucky Peerless to start Eastern Light, why they decided to open their Eastern Light in Eastern Kentucky and what they both hope it will mean for the surrounding community, as well as what the timeline looks like for their opening and what the future looks like for Eastern Light Distilling. They also taste and review Four Roses Small Batch, Wild Turkey 101, and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, all of which were picked purposefully by Cordell and Caleb for this Episode. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Regard Law Group, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.regardlaw.com www.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time together hanging out with Chris Walters, Creator, of Nose Your Bourbon. Chris was previously a guest way back in 2020 on Episode 10. They talk with Chris about how his passion for Bourbon and his desire to create a system for himself to understand nosing and tasting notes better led to the creation of Nose Your Bourbon, the importance of learning how to properly nose and taste Bourbon as well as learning how to talk about those notes, and what the future looks like for the Nose Your Bourbon brand. They also taste and review Woodford Reserve Toasted Bourbon, Old Forester 1924, and Bardstown Bourbon Company Amrut Collaboration Series. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Regard Law Group, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.regardlaw.com www.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time together hanging with Matt Hondorf, Founder, of the Colorado Springs Distillery Week & Festival. They talk with Matt about his background in law enforcement and how his passion for whiskey led him to create the Colorado Spirits Collective, Whiskey Church, and the Colorado Springs Distillery Week & Festival, what this year's Festival looks like and all of the great events that attendees can look forward to, and what the future looks like for the Colorado Springs Distillery Week & Festival. They also taste and review a lineup of great of whiskies from several different Colorado Springs producers including Axe and the Oak Bourbon, 135 Distilling Code Four Cask Strength Bourbon, and Distillery 291 Single Barrel Barrel Proof Aspen Stave Finished Rye. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Regard Law Group, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.regardlaw.com www.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, The Bourbon Life Crew (minus Philip - sorta) spend some time together hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios sharing some great pours and even better conversation. They talk about whether there is enough transparency these days with Bottled in Bond (or Brokered in Bond as Chad calls it) Bourbon and whether regulations need to be enhanced to promote more openness for the consumer, whether we've “jumped the shark” in the Bourbon finishing world and if further movement into finished products might dilute the classification of “straight” Bourbon, and the recent increase in “on premise” releases from brands and what that trend might signal for consumers. They also taste and review a 1792 Bottled in Bond A&L Wine Castle Store Pick, Watson's Reserve Bottled in Bond (which was really just a blend that Chad put together for us), and a New Riff Balboa Rye Bottled in Bond. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Regard Law Group, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.regardlaw.com www.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Juliet Schmalz, CEO & Founder, of Fortune's Fool Whiskey. The guys talk with Juliet about her decision to leave her career as an anesthesiologist to pursue a career and launch a new brand in the whiskey industry, the creation of the brand and the challenges that she has faced since starting Fortune's Fool, as well as what the future looks like for her and Fortune's Fool Whiskey. They also taste a review Fortune's Fool “The Prelude” Straight Rye Whiskey and the Fortune's Fool “The Overture” Straight Rye Whiskey. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Regard Law Group, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, 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.regardlaw.com www.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.pappyco.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark is flying solo and hanging out in Bardstown, Kentucky at the original home of Jim Beam with James B. Beam Distilling Co. 8th generation Master Distiller, Freddie Noe, talking about all things country ham. Mark and Freddie talk about the history of curing meats like country ham and the similarity of curing ham and distilling grains into whiskey, the Noe family history of curing country ham and his grandfather, Booker's, love of curing country ham, and the different ways that people enjoy their country ham including prosciutto style which is how Mark and Freddie enjoy it on this episode. During the Episode they sip on a Booker's Batch No. C90-K-28 that Mark picked up a few years ago and they enjoy it with some 19-month old prosciutto style country ham that Freddie and his dad, Fred, cured and smoked themselves in their home smokehouse. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Regard Law Group, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, 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.regardlaw.com www.olddominick.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Randy Prasse, President, of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The guys talk with Randy about his background in festival and event management and the history of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, all of the great things that attendees can anticipate at this year's Festival which is the 33rd annual, as well as what the future looks like for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. They also taste and review three different Kentucky Bourbon Festival Single Barrel picks that will be available at this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival, including a Maker's Mark Private Select, a Hemingway Whiskey Rye finished in a Rum Seasoned Oloroso Sherry Cask, and a Jeptha Creed Single Barrel Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Regard Law Group, Old Dominick, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, 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.regardlaw.com www.olddominick.com www.thestavekentucky.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Matt Cunningham, Founder, of Old Glory Distilling Co. from Clarksville, Tennessee. We talk with Matt about his background and how he transitioned from studying finance in college to becoming a firefighter in Clarksville to becoming the Founder of Old Glory, the decision to wait until Old Glory had its own mature distillate to release their first Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey, and what the future looks like for Old Glory. They also taste and review Old Glory Distilling Co.'s Bottled In Bond Tennessee Whiskey, their Bottled in Bond Bourbon, and an Old Glory Distilling Co. Single Barrel Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Pappy & Co., Old Dominick, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, 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.pappyco.com www.olddominick.com www.thestavekentucky.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, the entire Bourbon Life Crew spends some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios having some great pours and even better conversation. We talk about some fun times that Chad had on his recent cruise and make fun of his fanny pack that he wore on the cruise, Matt gets his feelings hurt because Mark forgets to call him his co-host, and they also discuss some recent changes in the contract distilling game that involve some brands switching production partners. They also taste and review 3 different expressions that Chad brought to share and to test the rest of The Crew to see if they can pick out if any of the expressions are a Jack Daniel's product or not but you'll have to listen to the Episode to find out who got it right and who didn't. And for the 1st time ever The Crew have a 4th Bonus Round of The Bourbon Life Podcast where they taste and review the new Heaven Hill 18-Year Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Pappy & Co., Old Dominick, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, 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.pappyco.com www.olddominick.com www.thestavekentucky.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Owen Martin, Master Distiller, from Angel's Envy The guys talk with Owen about his impressive background and education, which included a stint in Scotland for a degree in brewing and distilling, his move from Stranahan's in Colorado to Angel's Envy to become its first Master Distiller since the death of original Co-Founder, Lincoln Henderson, and his view on the art of finishing, blending, and crafting Bourbon. They also taste and review Angel's Envy's 2023 Cask Strength Rye, their new Cask Strength Bottled in Bond Bourbon (Angel's Envy's first ever unfinished Bourbon release), and a sample of their yet to be released 2024 Cask Strength Bourbon (we are the first people outside of Angel's Envy to get to taste that expression). This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Pappy & Co., Old Dominick, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, 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.pappyco.com www.olddominick.com www.thestavekentucky.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Graham McTavish, Founder & President, of McTavish Spirits. The guys talk with Graham about his remarkable career as an actor and how his secret love for Bourbon that began over 20 years ago led him to start McTavish Spirits, the designation of “celebrity whiskey” that has been slapped on some celebrity endorsed brands and how Graham stays actively involved with McTavish Spirits to avoid that moniker being applied to his whiskies, as well as what the future looks like for McTavish Spirits. They also taste and review McTavish Spirits' “The Keeper” Kentucky Straight Rye and “The Warchief” Bottled in Bond Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Pappy & Co., Old Dominick, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, 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.pappyco.com www.olddominick.com www.thestavekentucky.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Ruth Oesterman, Owner, of La Bonne Vie in Lexington, Kentucky. The guys talk with Ruth about her background and education, including formal training and certification as a Le Cordon Blue Culinary & Pastry Chef from the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, the creation of La Bonne Vie and all of the incredible services and classes that they provide to the public, and their exciting Bourbon Chef's Table Dinner coming up on July 19th and how you can get tickets for that event. They also taste and review Never Say Die Rye, the Spring 2024 Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Bourbon, and the new Green River Full Proof Bourbon. They pair these different expressions with some delicious Peach Bruschetta with Blackberry Balsamic that Ruth so graciously prepared for them to enjoy during this Episode. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Pappy & Co., Old Dominick, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, 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.pappyco.com www.olddominick.com www.thestavekentucky.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Freddie Johnson, VIP Visitor Lead, from Buffalo Trace Distillery. This Episode originally aired on April 14, 2023 as Episode 166. The guys talk with Freddie about his role at Buffalo Trace and how he leads visitors on an experience to make Bourbon inclusive for everyone; how the concept of “promises made, promises kept” led him back home to Frankfort and to his position at Buffalo Trace; and his 3 rules for sharing your Bourbon. They also taste and review their flagship Buffalo Trace Bourbon, E.H. Taylor Small Batch, and Weller Antique 107. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Pappy & Co., Old Dominick, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, 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.pappyco.com www.olddominick.com www.thestavekentucky.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark are on location at Augusta Distillery in Augusta, Kentucky for the release of their 17-Year Old Buckner's Bourbon and they also spend some time hanging out with 4x guest, and Augusta Distillery's brand new Master Distiller and Director of Distillery Operations, Alex Castle, and Co-Founder and President, Ryan Edwards. Matt and Mark talk with Alex and Ryan about Alex's decision to leave Old Dominick in Memphis, where she also served as Master Distiller, to take the reins at Augusta Distillery and Ryan's perspective on making such a tremendous hire for Augusta, the transition that Augusta Distillery will have to make over the next few years in moving from sourced Bourbon to using their own distillate (a process that Alex previously went through at her Old Dominick), and what the future looks like for the brand and for Augusta Distillery. They also taste and review Augusta Distillery's full Buckner's lineup including Buckner's 10-Year Old Bourbon, Buckner's 13-Year Old Bourbon, Buckner's 15-Year Old Bourbon, and their brand new Buckner's 17-Year Old Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Company Distilling, Chevalier Casks, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, 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.companydistilling.com www.chevaliercasks.com www.thestavekentucky.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
A Rooster, A Family, and Memphis Barbecue Old Dominick isn't the oldest distillery in Tennessee, but it's no spring chicken either. The brand itself - including a stint as a whiskey blending house - goes back to 1866, the same year a Mr. Jasper "Jack" Daniel was setting up his own stillhouse a few hours east. 158 years later, D. Canale & Co. no longer has a food distribution business, but they do have a thriving distillery. Overseen by their energetic, Kentucky-born Master Distiller Alex Castle, Old Dominick has risen to quickly be one of Tennessee's premier craft distilleries. Shortly after our interview, Alex announced that she was leaving Old Dominick for her next adventure. In the eight years she spent there, the distillery became a go-to destination in Memphis, putting out world-class Tennessee Whiskey as well as sourced products under their Huling Station line (an homage to the station near which the original D. Canale was based). The bottom line is this: Old Dominick will of course miss Alex, and she has left her founding imprimatur on the entire portfolio. It is also in a fantastic position to go forward into its next chapter. Congratulations to Alex on her next move, and best wishes to Old Dominick as they move forward - the great future is just beginning, and this is a distillery you need to watch and visit next time you're craving barbecue. Thanks everyone for listening, and thank you to Alex for entering the Whiskey Ring! _________________________________________________________ If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so at patreon.com/whiskeyinmyweddingring 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. Old Dominick Distillery Old Dominick Distillery Website Old Dominick Distillery on Instagram Old Dominick Distillery on Facebook Old Dominick Distillery on Twitter Old Dominick Distillery on YouTube Thanks to our Lead Sponsor, Black Button Distillery Black Button Distilling Website Black Button Distilling on Facebook Black Button Distilling on Instagram
It's This Week in Bourbon for April 26th 2024. Master Distiller Alex Castle will be leaving Old Dominick, the bourbon spirits market size to rise up to US$12 billion by 2030, The WoodWork Collective and David Jennings announce Raconteur Rye.Show Notes: Master Distiller Alex Castle will be leaving Old Dominick Give 270 has a new giveaway Three Chord Bourbon x Allman Brothers Band Shelter Distilling expands to Montrose, Colorado ourbon Spirits Market Size to Rise up to US$12 Billion by 2030 A ransomware attack on a Swedish logistics company London Marathon runner tasted a different glass of wine each mile of the race. Garrison Brothers Lady Bird J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) Bourbon Bulleit 12-Year-Old Rye Whiskey Derby City Gaming and Hotel “Thoroughbred Collection” New Riff Silver Grove Bourbon and Silver Grove Rye Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke LuxRow Blood Oath Pact 10 Chattanooga Whiskey Founder's 12th Anniversary Blend Two Souls Spirits Spring 2024 release The WoodWork Collective and David Jennings Raconteur Rye @olddominick @give270 @threechordbourbon @shelterdistilling @garrisonbros @jmattingly1845 @bulleit @newriff @basilhayden @luxrowdistillers @chattwhiskey @rarebird101 Support this podcast on Patreon
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In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Alex Castle, Master Distiller, from Old Dominick Distillery. Alex was a previous guest on Episodes 32 and 137. The guys talk with Alex about Old Dominick's new Bourbon Series that was just released in September, what it's like distilling for distillery that's located in an urban environment, and what the future looks like for the brand. They also taste and review the recently released Bourbon Series from Old Dominick, including their Straight Bourbon, Bottled in Bond Bourbon, and Batch 1 & 2 of the Cask Strength Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Liquor Barn, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and District 7 Social. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.liquorbarn.com www.thestavekentucky.com www.threechordbourbon.com
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief travels to Memphis, Tennessee - home of blues music and Old Dominick Distillery. He sits down with Master Distiller, Alex Castle, and discusses her rise in the whiskey industry from her humble Kentucky roots. Alex, who has been with Old Dominick since the beginning has helped resurrect this pre-prohibition whiskey brand. Her vision and passion have been recognized throughout the industry and she recently won the Bourbon Women's Women of Whiskey Award for Master Distiller of the Year. In the first half Big Chief and Alex start with their Huling Station Trolly Stop 9-year which is 95 proof. This is a true high rye with a mash-bill of 52% Corn, 44% Rye, and 4% Malted Barley. Then they move onto the next expression with is their bottle in bond expression. This six-year, 100 proof Spring release is absolutely a must - great for Spring or Summer. They finish the show with a single barrel distillery only release. This is why this craft distillery has an amazing cult following. This ride on The Whiskey Trip also introduces new listeners to some of Big Chief's favorites - blues music and Gus's fried chicken. Cheers!
'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than with some festive cocktails? For our Christmas episode, we'll be joined by special guests from Old Dominick's, a craft distillery in Memphis known for its delicious spirits and commitment to sustainability, who share some of their favorite holiday cocktail recipes to pair with wild game. We'll also enjoy some holiday tunes performed by Ducks Unlimited staff and a year-end message from DU CEO Adam Putnam. So grab your shaker and join us as we raise a glass to wetlands conservation and the holiday season. Cheers! https://olddominick.com/ www.ducks.org.DUPodcast